Life goes on...

[bleedingpurple]

I know I am talking about a dog but dammit I thought she was going to make it another a year. She was doing so good until a couple of weeks ago, then the quick downward spiral. I don't know how people can cope through a loss of a child when a loss of a dog makes me feel so bad? Look at the world and all the catastrophic events and here I am sulking over the loss of my baby Brooks. It just feels empty at my house without her. I have my other dog baby Randy who is 8 but even he is down in the dumps. He has been looking for her ever since. In many ways his depression is leading me to keep breaking down.

I think most of you know that I am passionate about many things such as my friend losing his wife a few years back, my friend having cancer, and my Vikings letting me down, but I wasn't ready for this.. Maybe I should go get a pup or maybe let Randy pick out a dog at the Humane Society, I don't know what to do?

Brooks was such a lovable dog. Just about everyone that met her would of loved to own her, she was just that way. I know everyone says that about their dogs but she was the ultimate. Maybe this is a signal to me. I always put her before anybody else. I paid more attention to her than just about anything in my life for the past 12 years. SO I take this shot of Jameson for my baby..


Brooks RIP baby I love you!

 

[EXTRAPOLATER]

Sorry for your loss.
Time will heal all wounds, for what it's worth.

 

[bleedingpurple]

Sorry for your loss.
Time will heal all wounds, for what it's worth.

Thanks, hope your MLB capping has been good. I have had a rough start but it will turn around.

 

[dunclock]

bleed, you can never replace the loss in your heart of a loved one like that but you can replace the hole with adding another addition... I am a lifelong single guy and lifetime member of Humane Society and ASPCA... I have 2 now that are both rescues, one is Hurricane Katrina survivor, had him about a year and then got him a buddy...but I have never been without a pet and will always rescue/adopt.... its terrible they do not have life lines that we do and you get so attached cause all mine are my kids... but go to a shelter or rescue center and replace a deserving and appreciative pet with a new one to replace that void:0074

RIP Brooks

 

[The Joker]

I know I am talking about a dog but dammit I thought she was going to make it another a year. She was doing so good until a couple of weeks ago, then the quick downward spiral. I don't know how people can cope through a loss of a child when a loss of a dog makes me feel so bad? Look at the world and all the catastrophic events and here I am sulking over the loss of my baby Brooks. It just feels empty at my house without her. I have my other dog baby Randy who is 8 but even he is down in the dumps. He has been looking for her ever since. In many ways his depression is leading me to keep breaking down.

I think most of you know that I am passionate about many things such as my friend losing his wife a few years back, my friend having cancer, and my Vikings letting me down, but I wasn't ready for this.. Maybe I should go get a pup or maybe let Randy pick out a dog at the Humane Society, I don't know what to do?

Brooks was such a lovable dog. Just about everyone that met her would of loved to own her, she was just that way. I know everyone says that about their dogs but she was the ultimate. Maybe this is a signal to me. I always put her before anybody else. I paid more attention to her than just about anything in my life for the past 12 years. SO I take this shot of Jameson for my baby..


Brooks RIP baby I love you!

I know when the day comes for my dog to leave this earth - I will be getting another dog at the human society. I will wait a few weeks, but I would get another dog.

Think of it this way - if someone else had your dog.......and your dog lived it's life out and died at the exact same time, would you have been the one that gave your dog a better life? Your dogs life was preselected and you had no choice in the matter - or effect. You were given the opportunity to give your dog the best possible life. You accompoished it - your dog was grateful I am sure and now it is time to move on.

It sucks that your dog passed on, but that was what was supposed to happen. The only thing that matters is how good of a life did the dog have? Hold onto that - now I know it's a dog and not a human and I am speaking of this as if it were a human being - but in reality our dogs are part of our family.

Its hard to go though what you're going though - but you have to think of it in the terms that you had no say in the matter.

I would find the best picture you have of your dog - and upload it here.

http://www.mpix.com/Product.aspx/gallerywraps

Then you will have a memorial of your dog on your wall and then go find another dog to spoil and give it the best life possible.

Take care.

(I swear if some mutherfucker comes in this thread and spouts off bullshit about its just a fucking dog I will come to your house and fuck you up the ass with a pineapple.)

 

[bleedingpurple]

Thanks a lot you guys. My avatar is great pic of her fishing and if people want to say "it's just a dog," I can take it.

Joker..... I guess I only need one vest now.

Had to make some light of it.

 

[bleedingpurple]

I know when the day comes for my dog to leave this earth - I will be getting another dog at the human society. I will wait a few weeks, but I would get another dog.

Think of it this way - if someone else had your dog.......and your dog lived it's life out and died at the exact same time, would you have been the one that gave your dog a better life? Your dogs life was preselected and you had no choice in the matter - or effect. You were given the opportunity to give your dog the best possible life. You accompoished it - your dog was grateful I am sure and now it is time to move on.

It sucks that your dog passed on, but that was what was supposed to happen. The only thing that matters is how good of a life did the dog have? Hold onto that - now I know it's a dog and not a human and I am speaking of this as if it were a human being - but in reality our dogs are part of our family.

Its hard to go though what you're going though - but you have to think of it in the terms that you had no say in the matter.

I would find the best picture you have of your dog - and upload it here.

http://www.mpix.com/Product.aspx/gallerywraps

Then you will have a memorial of your dog on your wall and then go find another dog to spoil and give it the best life possible.

Take care.

(I swear if some mutherfucker comes in this thread and spouts off bullshit about its just a fucking dog I will come to your house and fuck you up the ass with a pineapple.)

Great advice. I got her when I was 25. I was in the break room when a nurse brought her in there in a box. She was about 2 months old, her 16 year old son had brought her home the night before. She said her son was not responsible enough to take care of a dog and she was bringing her to the humane society. I took one look and it was love. I said you are not taking her anywhere, I will take her. Then she himmed and hawed and brought her to me when she finished her shift and she was MINE! Last night I thought about the life she could of had with them and maybe I am cocky but she did have great life with me. Country dog with all kinds of running room, my whole family adored her, and all the fishing and swimming a dog like her could ever want. So even though it is hard to let her go she lived better than me. :0074 Thanks again Joker

 

[WhatsHisNuts]

Very sorry to hear. It's amazing how attached we get to these animals.

 

[gardenweasel]

we have a cat that showed up on our deck one day in november back around 97/98....we took it in....

it became diabetic around 6 years ago...we pampered it...over indulged it...i`ve been told that diabetes is not uncommon to the breed,but i`m sure we were partially responsible...

two shots a day and somebody had to be around to make sure the cat didn`t throw her food up after the shot(and cause hyopglycemia)..now we`re sticking her ears and using a glucometer to get a handle on what the blood sugar does at certain times during the day and night......not easy....for the cat or us.....it`s been rough at times..rushing to the vet(it`s almost impossible to keep track of a cat for several hours,day in and day out)...

now it looks like the diabetes is catching up and she may be going blind...

tough stuff when you become attached to a pet...

very sorry to hear about you dog...

 

[jimmy42]

BP
I live in Green Bay and enjoyed your posts for some time now. I too have lost a dog, and after 3 years , still am sad when i look at her picture. I did not cry at my mother or dad's funeral.but when my SUKI died , i lost it. good luck with your recovery.You seem like someone i would enjoy knowing. Take it easy on us packer fans,there are still some good ones left.
Jimmy 42

 

[hedgehog]

BP, I was where you are 3 years ago May 29th when I had to put my 9 year old cocker down, she was my world too. I had to do it again 2 years later with my male cocker, they become part of the family. It does get better in time. Sorry for your loss

 

[Theismann]

BP after I lost my best friend of 13 yrs I swore I would never have another and my sister got me a Lab have had him for 3yrs now He goes ever where I go liquor store pharmacy work hell he went to court with me a couple times:facepalm: Good Luck you will know when the time is right but like some have already posted get you and your other dog a new friend will help you both:0074 :0008

 

[bleedingpurple]

BP
I live in Green Bay and enjoyed your posts for some time now. I too have lost a dog, and after 3 years , still am sad when i look at her picture. I did not cry at my mother or dad's funeral.but when my SUKI died , i lost it. good luck with your recovery.You seem like someone i would enjoy knowing. Take it easy on us packer fans,there are still some good ones left.
Jimmy 42

Will be going to GB for sure this summer. Get my email from Jack

 

[Woodson]

Dogs, got to love em. Just know every dog is different and a new one will bring different experiences.

The sooner the better and talk to the new one about your passed friend.

It will help you both. :toast:

 

[blaster]

BP,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WENT THRU THE SAME A FEW YEARS BACK WITH MY MAX. I SOBBED LIKE A BABY WHEN HE WAS PUT DOWN IN MY ARMS. HAD HIM FOR 13 YEARS AND WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
STAY WELL MY FRIEND. TIME WILL HEAL.

BLASTER

 

[PocketAces]

Will be going to GB for sure this summer. Get my email from Jack

If you can tolerate another Packer fan let me know. Maybe we could get YYZ to join us?

:shrug:

Each day it will get easier and easier. Try to have a great Saturday. I'll meet you in the Sportsbar thread around 3 today...

 

[bleedingpurple]

If you can tolerate another Packer fan let me know. Maybe we could get YYZ to join us?

:shrug:

Each day it will get easier and easier. Try to have a great Saturday. I'll meet you in the Sportsbar thread around 3 today...

Yeah I can tolerate one. My best friends are Packer fans so I have tolerated them my whole life.

Working later today. Rarely drink at home so probably wont meet ya in the sportsbar thread

 

[PocketAces]

Yeah I can tolerate one. My best friends are Packer fans so I have tolerated them my whole life.

Working later today. Rarely drink at home so probably wont meet ya in the sportsbar thread

Let me know when you're coming to WI. It would be fun.

Well hang in there and try to make today a good one. I'll have a few for you today.