My dog Puck died today. He was a few months shy of 17 years...a good run for a lab/boxer/pittbull mix that normally has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. (He went down over the past few days. It was time.)
Told my boyfriend this morning that the appointment was at 5pm. He called his fiancee & she told her boss she had to leave early. They met me at the vet & were with me through it all.
Other friends have called & whether I want it or not, we are having a memorial service for a good dog this weekend. They are setting it up.
The old saw goes that you are known by the company you keep. Looks like I found myself in very good company.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I am sorry for your loss, as I just went through it with a good cat recently. Sorry to change the subject, & I may have mis-read, & you can certainly tell me it's none of my business, but,...you told your boyfriend who called his fiancee??? Well, I guess you're all friends, more power to you!
phxbillcee
Level 10
May 11, 2018
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Yes. We are poly. She is 1 of my best friends & I think I spend more time with her running around & hitting the gym than I do with him. Feel free to ask any questions you'd like & I will answer.
@SallyInStitches, thanks for satisfying my curiosity, I just happened to read that & I'm the type that has to follow through. I'm a bit of a grammar nazi, too, so all part of the same OCD I guess! I appreciate your openness & honesty!
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to loose a pet. They are more like your family. RIP little guy
angelwings
Level 5
May 10, 2018
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Ruff. Wufff wuuffer rufff. Arrroooo. Arf arfwooo. Ruffwooarffff.
My dogs and I give you hugs.
Are you ready to share his picture with us, and maybe an anecdote or two?
Oh, btw, I really like using T-shirt’s for my crying needs. Absorbs all the tears, snot, and drool without hurting your skin. And they are big enough to cover your face.
Annaleda
Level 8
May 10, 2018
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It it tough when I furry friend goes. I lost a couple a few months back. Still saddens me when I think about it but it sounds like he had a good life with you. Many fond memories.
mistymoon77
Level 9
May 10, 2018
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My condolences and wishes of happiness. Sorry for your loss
SG1life2live
Level 5
May 11, 2018
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So sorry, helluva great mix. Must have been a great dog. Lucky to have such good friends.
LilAtheistLady
Level 7
May 10, 2018
3
So sorry to hear this. Never an easy thing. At least you had a lot of good years together. I have a black lab who will be 13 in October. He's starting to really slow down....bad hips, glazed eyes.....better stop now.
Razorjelly
Level 7
May 10, 2018
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I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's good that you have good people?
OpposingOpposum
Level 9
May 10, 2018
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Sorry about the dog, but not so sure about your boyfriend and his fiance.
Jolanta
Level 9
May 11, 2018
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We are a poly family.
@SallyInStitches I feel for you.
My sympathy for the loss of your 17 year buddy. Sending hugs your way.
jujuofthesea
Level 7
May 11, 2018
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Sorry sorry to hear this. It is always hard to lose a creature who is also like your child, my statement as that is the way I feel about our five cats.
dalefvictor
Level 8
May 11, 2018
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Sorry for your loss, Sally. It's hard to lose a good friend like that. I put my 14-year old Collie-Shepherd mix down last August. It too was time but I still miss my furry buddy.
SamHarrisFan
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May 11, 2018
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