Goodbye Old Friend: Remembering My Grade 2 Dog

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Discussion Overview

This thread revolves around the emotional experience of losing a beloved pet, specifically a dog, and the shared sentiments of grief and remembrance among participants. The discussion includes personal anecdotes, expressions of sympathy, and reflections on the bond between humans and their pets.

Discussion Character

  • Emotional support, Personal reflection, Shared experiences

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares the news of their dog's passing, highlighting the dog's age and health issues.
  • Multiple participants express condolences and share their own experiences with pet loss, emphasizing the emotional impact of such events.
  • Some participants reflect on the good life the dog had and the fond memories associated with her.
  • A participant shares a detailed memory of a friend's dog, illustrating the deep connections people can have with pets.
  • There is acknowledgment of the loneliness that can follow the loss of a pet, particularly for the remaining companion animal.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the emotional difficulty of losing a pet and the importance of cherishing memories, though individual experiences and feelings vary widely.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention their own losses, indicating a shared understanding of grief, but specific details about the circumstances of each loss remain personal and varied.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing pet loss, those seeking support in grieving, or anyone interested in the emotional bonds between pets and their owners may find this discussion relevant.

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Today my parents phoned and said my dog died, we had been expecting it for awhile. I've had her since I was in grade 2 so she was quite old, and she had that hip displasia thing German Shepherds get really bad. She was a sweet old dog, with a very quirky kind of attitude. Poor old girl :cry: :cry:

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So sorry to hear that. She was a beautiful dog. It's always tough to lose a furry companion. :frown:
 
I'm sorry to hear that Scorpa. It sounds like she had a very good and long life. You can feel good about that.
 
I'm very sorry to hear that, Scorpa. The gophers are probably celebrating. It's always tough to lose a member of the family, and pets are definitely in that category.
 
Scorpa I am very sorry to hear of your beautiful dog's passing. :(
 
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Sorry to hear about her. She was beautiful.
 
She was a lucky dog to have such a great human friend. I'm very sorry for your loss.
 
Sorry to hear this bad news. I lost a cat recently and i know how much hurt this causes. Keep those fond memories alive.


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My condolences. :frown: She was a sweetheart! :smile:

It's never easy to lose those we love, even when expected.
 
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Oh scorpa, you've had a hard time lately. :frown:

I'm very sorry to hear about your dog. That is such a beautiful picture you have to remember her by.
 
  • #11
Sorry to hear about your doggy, Scorpa. It sounds like she had a nice long life for a dog, but it's still tough to loose a furry friend.
 
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Sorry to hear that scorpa. My sincerest condolences.
 
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It's inevitable that we lose our dear pets, but that doesn't make it a bit easier. My wife and I still can't bring ourselves to get another ferret, and it has been over 2 years since we lost Turbo. I'm thinking of you, scorpa.
 
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Cold nose in the snow,
Gentle paw greets the lady,
Find peace in wise eyes.

I remember my best friend's dog. He was a black lab named Bear. He would hunt ducks with my friend until he got too old. Bear had a unique smell that filled the house. Sometimes he would knock on the door just to see what we were up to. A few minutes later he would go back downstairs. I remember his short coarse fur and how his skin felt smooth and rolled on his muscle when I rubbed his neck. His leg would twitch when you touched a certain spot on his belly. My friend and I would amuse ourselves making the dog's leg move. Bear didn't seem to mind. He had a tail like a whip and when he was excited about something you could always tell where he was by the sound of his tail lashing the doorways. When laying on the floor Bear felt it was an opportune time to lick my face just once or twice before moving off somewhere else. I loved that dog.

I never had a dog of my own. Imagine how fortunate you are.
 
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Thanks everybody. I'll miss her but she had a good life at least. I'm glad I have that picture of her to remember her by :smile: My poor other dog will be lonely now...they were inseperable.
 

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