Lost one of my best friends Wednesday.

[HAWK]

I got Sasha from Save-a-Pet 11 years ago. She was a year old and very timid. She had gotten off to a rough start with her first family but she came around in short order. Within a couple weeks she went from cowering at the sight of people to running and jumping at my chest at full speed when ever I came home. She was still a little timid around strangers but once she got to know you you had a best friend for life.

The last couple years she has delt with arthritis and last year she started to lose her hearing. Tuesday evening she would not eat and at Wednesday morning at 1:00 am she died peacefully in my arms.

Despite being a little destructive and rowdy she was one of the best friends I have ever had and she was always there when you needed a hug.



She will be sorely missed by my Elkhound Sabastian and myself.

[Tom Fredricks]

I send my sympathy,  Pets such as that are the best companion you could ever ask for. I have a 18mo. German Sheaperd that has become quite a important and charished part of my family. enjoy the pics and remember the good times.

[funsizeracing]

Very sorry.  Animals (and racers) are the best freinds.

[Firecat]

Very sorry.  Animals (and racers) are the best freinds.

+1 very sorry to hear of your loss

[cbirk]

Extremely sorry to hear of your loss Hawk. I have 2 dogs (4 year old pitbulls that I've had since pups) myself that mean the world to me. My dogs are my BEST friends... 

[George_Linhart]

Sympathy on the loss, Paul.  You did a good thing addopting Sasha and bringing her to a loving home where she was cherished.

The world really is a better place because of the unconditional love given by pets...

George

[Kuala76]

My deepest sympathies.  This week our family also lost our 13 year old beloved & loyal family akita, Yuki.

Maybe they'll meet in the "afterlife" 

RIP Sasha & Yuki - congratulations on your wings

[tstruyk]

I'm so sorry for your loss.  My wife and I have a "kid" that is battling Canine Oral Melanoma.  He is a 7 year young Chow Chow named Prince.  I can say the thought of losing him is nearly unbearable for my wife and will certainly be no small task for myself.

You gave him a great life, celebrate that.

RIP sasha

[Jeff]

So sorry to hear that Paul & Kumi...

Very tough to lose a loved pet.  I think you guys were here when I lost chief late last year.  Hit me much harder than I thought it would.  Hang in there and rejoice on the fond memories...

[HAWK]

Thanks everybody, it's great to have friends and family at times like these and I've never had such a great bunch of friends as I have since I started racing.

Kumi I am very sorry to hear about your loss, 13 years is a long and I'm sure wonderful life Yuki had.

tstruyk, take lots of pictures of Prince now,  I have a lot but wish I had more. I used to "finish" rolls of film on them all the time but since I went digital I only shoot the "special" moments, now I wish I had all the everyday stuff too.

Jeff I remember when Chief passed, I hope that you've moved on from the pain of loss to pleasant feelings of good memories. It's always hard, they are like family.

Thanks

[truckstop]

Paul, sorry to hear... you gave that pup a loving home for 11 years, cherish that. So sad that our animal companions have to have such short life spans.

We had to put one of X's cats down a few months back. 16 years. I didn't know him long but still miss him.

[steve p]

Paul,

I can relate, and my heart goes out to your family.  We lost our Great Dane ,Blondie, almost 3 years ago and at times it is still rough.  They ARE family and are, well I don't have to tell you.  Her and Blondie can now play with no pain.

Steve