Missing my dog, riding, and rain...

[wabisabi]

Rainy season often begins here promptly on the first day of October. While it can be the clearest and warmest, there can be a good amount of rain. I had a very bad week--my dear girl dog, who had congestive heart failure, died this week. I miss her so much!! She was so good at getting me to have fun. My other dog is a little freaked out--they were companions for 10 years--and I am too. I didn't ride all week,what with needing to spend time with him after work, and finally got to go tonight, only to hit incredible wind and pelting rain on the way back, and me without any rain protection. It's at least comforting to know that I can make it back despite the bad conditions, and take a nice hot shower, and cuddle with my remaining older dog guy.

[Pax]

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup.

[Mia]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have a cat that is ten years old, and after all that time, they really seem like part of your famiy. My mother-in-law's dog passed away several years ago and their cat who was very close to the dog, really freaked out. She went through a weird depression. They even had to put her on a kitty form of Prozac for awhile. I hope you are able to show your other dog some extra attention for awhile, you could probably both use it.

Sending hugs and happy thoughts your way....

[newfsmith]

It's always sad to hear of an older pets' passing. It really is hard on the surviving pets. When my first Newf had to be euthanized, my second was depressed for a month. She wouldn't even get on the couch the two of them had shared. My husband put her bowl down at the old girl's place and she wouldn't eat, even though in the weeks before the end she had gladly stolen from the old dog. You are a good dog Momma to spend extra time with your sad dog now. You will knit a new life together. Remember the fun times with your old dog, it is all they ask of us.

[Trek420]

I'm sorry to hear about your pup. They say the only bad thing about dogs is they don't live long enough.

I know I'll just be inconsolable when my pup goes. She's literally saved my life a couple times. Ok everyone, hug your doggies {{{{{ }}}}}}

[LBTC]

I am so sorry to hear that you, too, have lost a furry kid. Mine was five years ago, and still stings when I think of it, but, if it's any comfort, when I think of my Yogi dog himself, it's only love and wonder that I feel!

We had gotten a pup when our Yogi was diagnosed with cancer, and they had 17 great months together. 'Cuda was such a difficult pup - a real handful! But when Yogi passed over to the Rainbow Bridge, 'Cuda became so depressed we were worried for him.

We thought we'd wait a few months before getting another dog buddy for 'Cuda. We knew we'd never have another lonely only, but thought we needed more time....'Cuda didn't let us. It was 10 days after Yogi's passing that we drove 3 hours to pick up Diva. I wouldn't have it any other way.

'Cuda's personality changed a lot - he's very sensitive and serious and rather a momma's boy, but he's quite assertive about all of that. <smile> I think it's rather sweet.

Keep that love going, wabisabi, your furry friend appreciates, and the one who waits for you at the Rainbow Bridge does too. I've gained much peace and joy and wonder because of the whole experience (it led me to photography), so, as hard as it was, I wouldn't change a thing.

Oh, yes, the other thing that came from that experience of losing Yogi, is that our dogs are now blood donors. 'Cuda has actually saved the life of 2 other dogs. I'm very proud of him!

Big hugs to you, lots of healing light and loving energy. Ride when you need to ride, but cuddle with your dog whenever you can!!!

Namaste,
~T~

[Dirt Girl]

So sorry to hear about your dog. I find that one of the hardest things about sharing life with a furry friend...chances are we will outlive them. May your happy memories fill the hole in your heart.

Another dog lover