Being Dogmama Sux

[Bad JuJu]

Just reading this now. I'm so very sorry for you and your dh, Dogmama. But as someone else said, it sounds like it was the right thing to do. Still, I know that doesn't make the grieving any easier. Thinking peaceful thoughts for you. (((hugs)))

[DDH]

Dogmomma, I'm so sorry for you and your DH's loss. As many others we two had to put both of our GS dogs down many years ago. One had osteomalitis in his back and eventually could not move his back legs. The other had a stroke or something and things went hair wire with him. The first one my DH was on a hunting trip and was not here for but the second he took in himself and stayed. He came home a mess and was that way for days. It is so very hard to lose them. Reading your post brought back all that all over again. You go on without them, but you never forget their love and the love you have for them. It has been 7 years and we still talk about those two. They were around before we had our DS and a little while after and they were like our children. We have moved on and have two more dogs but they will never be like those two and we don't expect them to be. We love these two also, but I don't think we have ever gotten as close to these two. Not that we don't love them, we do, it's just different ya know.

My heart goes out to you both!!

[SalsaMTB]

Dogmama,

I'm so sorry for your loss. As pet owners, we know that is something we may face in the future, but it doesn't make it any easier. I can't imagine how it will be if/when that time comes for one of my dogs. I'm sure you made the right decision though and your dog is in a better place. It will get easier with time.

With your husband, it's probably good that he is able to finally grieve the losses he had in his past. When I recently lost my grandfather, it helped me to finally grieve the losses of other family members that I wasn't able to at the time. It was extremely hard time, but after I got through it, it helped tremendously.

My thoughts are with you and your dh.

Jenn

[Denise223]

Dear (((((((Dogmama & Hubby)))))))

I looked on the web for "Rainbow's Bridge", and I found this site.....

http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm

Wishing you peace, comfort & Love,

Denise

[Dogmama]

I know I'll have another dog but I don't want to rush into anything. I love GSD's, but DH is saying "Don't we want something a little...smaller?" NO! (I reply in my huffy-est voice!) "I only feel safe with a GSD." Truth told, my darling Kati has been mostly deaf & partially blind for several years & wasn't really much of a watch dog. But, just the presence of a German Shepherd is good - even if their muzzle is totally white.

We would walk past little dogs who would be lunging at their leashes barking like crazy - Kati didn't have a clue they were there unless she smelled them. She would just placidly keep walking. In her younger years, she would have been "open for business" on ANY dog that threatened her. Especially the snack-sized ones.

We had this happen repeatedly with a lady in the neighborhood. She would always say, "Oh, these little guys were bitten by a German Shepherd and they always react like this." Meanwhile, Kati is just limping along - no idea these creatures exist. I would tell this woman (repeatedly!) "Lady - as you can see, this old dog is mostly deaf & blind. She has no idea your dogs exist." But, alas, next time we would meet - same thing. Sheesh!

[mtkitchn]

I'm just reading this, dogmama. Very, very sorry to hear of your loss.

[latelatebloomer]

Dogmama, nothing else to say but, been there, & tears & hugs from me.