Lost a good friend today

[EX#996]

Sorry to hear about Chief....

Been there, done that many times.  You would think a person would get used to it, but you never do.  But the tears of sorrow you shed are tiny in comparison to the years of love that animal gave to you.

Dawn  

[Jason748]

That sucks... Sorry to hear it.

[h2o_motorsports]

My condolences.  My dogs are like children to me.  I cant imagine how dificult it must have been.  I hope I never have to  make a decision like that any time soon!!!!

[weggieman]

Sorry to hear this news Jeff.  Been there with cats and dogs and it never gets easier. The little critters sure get into your heart don't they?

[catman]

DAMN the hardest thing to do after losing a 4 legged family member is to convert the agonizing of the loss to a memory of the good times- and the humorous times( at some point you will,some)- When i went to the all night vet to put Sierra down,hate those words, i went in told lady at desk i needed to put her to sleep , then i saw a bunch of oreos and snacks- i asked her if i could have some for my dog, she said chocolate isnt good for dogs... ... My Family has and does own various dog training boarding,hidden fencing businesses here in nj, I feel your pain Jeff- the only dogs that outlive us are the last ones - so we pay a big price for the love of them- they easily pay it back- one more doggy note- I am not the sharpest tool in any shed when it comes to understanding the people i come in contact with but dogs and cats(and the treatment of them by people, tells me all i need to know- alexa is big hearted,K3 and now i know more about you- sorry for your loss-john

[PJ]

Hey Jeff, I'm very sorry to hear about your family's loss.

Our 10-year old lab (also named Chief!) is starting to show signs of his age and I've been dreading the idea of life without him.

Remember the good times...

[dylanfan53]

It's tough when you lose a good one, and IMHO, not much less difficult even when you lose a PITA, vet-bill gobbling rescue dog like my Irish Setter who died a few years ago.  Who, by the way, had as sweet a disposition as the best of them.  Good or "difficult", I think the more work and effort you put into them the more you feel the loss.  And yet, the work and effort are often well worth it.
Sorry...

   

[Jeff]

definitely worth the pain in the ass. LOL... 

Heading out bowling now with the kids.  Thanks for the comments & support everyone.

[barb_arah]

That is really hard losing a pet who is so much a part of your family!

[cbirk]

My world partially revolves around my dogs. Having 2 pitbulls is definitely "high maintenance" There are definitely times I would consider them to be a PITA, but I would be devastated if I lost one of my dogs as you and your family are. My condolences to you and your family Jeff.