Forum menu
Sorry to hear he had to go stratobiker. Still remember the thread when you introduced him to STW. How we all laughed at how enormous he looked. Well done for making a tough decision. Can't have been easy but I'm sure it was the right thing to do. Run free Rex. Biggest dog in DogDevon. 🙂
Someone once said to me:
Grief is the payment you have to make for the happiness they've brought you. The more it hurts the luckier you've been.
Chris
FFS mrhoppy, you've got me at it now.
Sad story 🙁
Best wishes.
Enjoy the memories.
Rainbow Bridge poem
Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
I feel for you man. I'm filling up here reading about Rex.
You have my deepest condolences.
D.
Cool dug!
I lost mine (Jip) when I were a nipper. Swore I'd never own another as it is a part of the family and hard when you lose them. My kids are going on about another now...
Love the photo
Can't read that rainbow bridge poem. The last time I did I was a blubbering wreak. As I've just posted on the other post, RIP Rex 🙁
unlucky sb. i always liked the pics of your dog, he looked like a right berk - just my kind of mutt 😀
we had to make the same decision with our dog 6 years ago and we all still miss him, remember him and talk about him. like our dog, yours will always be with you.
go rex 8)
🙁
Am really saddened by this thread. You did the right thing though.
Jeezus....wife out on the razz, daughter sleeping peacefully in bed and Lara (6 mth old mini schnauzer) lying on a sofa barking and running in her sleep.
I've had a few glasses of wine, but this thread has caused more than a few thoughts of reflection and tears...
Cherrie (a wonderful black mini) reached the end almost 5 years ago...very old girl, heart problems but a great companion to the end. Still need to scatter her ashes.
Perhaps Lara and I will do so tomorrow....
Sorry for the tough decision--even when you know it's right it isn't any easier.
To quote Neil Young:
We've been through some things together
With trunks of memories still to come
We found things to do in stormy weather
Long may you run
Long may you run, long may you run
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Long may you run
Sorry to hear that dude...doesn't make it easier, but you did the right thing by Rex.
RIP Rex. I'm sure he'll be having fun running through the clouds chasing rabbits.
You made sure he had a good innings, now he's doing the big sleep.............dogs like sleep.
Good on ya
Sorry for your loss man.
Some people will never understand the bond between man and dog
But it's amazing.
Never forget that
I feel for you, we lost our springer who was 14 in May 2010, still gutted. 🙁
I got home an hour early yesterday, packed the springer and the shusky in the van and drove to their favourite walking place. The shusky is my best mate, bar none, and is slowing down as he approaches the grand old age of 12. At some point I'll have to let him go, and when I do, I hope I do it with the same unselfishness and compassion that you've shown fella.
Some people will never understand the bond between man and dog
Amen to that.
Last one from me on this....promise.
Thank you all once again. Dogs truly are ace!
You know we only had Rex since April. His owner died and nobody wanted to take him on. It was a big ask of Rex to move to a new home and start again at 10 and a half years old. But he did it, and he was such a very very good dog. We consider ourselves lucky to have been blessed with his prescence. I loved him. We both did. Everything about him. I even loved the smell of him. I used to bury my nose in his fur to sniff him.
He's left a big hole. He was a big dog! I hope he will wait for us.
Thanks again everyone. Love your dogs. SB
[img] 
[/img]
Strange thing having your dog put down I remember mixed feelings of sadness she was gone and relief that her suffering was over.
You gave Rex a great home and did the very best by him. RIP Rex.
Awww, didn't see the original thread until now but I remember when you first posted that you'd given him a home. May your memories be as large and lovely as Rex . . . I think I too have something in my eye 😥
RIP big fella.
🙁
SB - so sorry, Rex looked like a magnificent, wonderful, loyal dog. And you and your partner did a great thing in adopting him when he was an older dog - I'm sure he repaid you in spades though.
He reminds me of my old dog, who followed me home one day from the streets of inner city Leeds. 17 years later I said my goodbyes to him, and felt that I have priviledged that I was who he had chosen to be with. He was my best friend, and taught me the real meaning of unconditional love. I still miss him after 8 years.
Current dog is curled up on the sofa beside me, shoving me out of the way, and reminding me that as a stately old lady of 14 she is entitled to have the sunny spot to herself 🙂
And, yes Rex will wait for you guys. He'll probably be having some fun before you turn up, so no need to rush! But as always, he'll be there for you in the end.
I am NOT crying as I read this thread.
Feel for you, I can't imagine what it must feel like and dread the day I loose my little man.
Strato - Sorry for your loss, so sad when a loved one in the family has to leave.
😥
Well done for putting him to sleep, I've had to do it and I know how hard it is. Missy is snoring on the bed (!) next to me. I don't know how I will cope when it comes time for her to go. Have a tear-stained hug x
I'm off now with Willow, to walk in the cold fresh air.