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Not a dog but cat, ours was 21, nearly 22 when his organs failed and that was that, off to vets, did'nt come back. It's the thing, you don't want to let go...but you do, the time comes when it comes, when that really is, you simply don't know...but, as long as you think he's happy, all good, if not, do the thing..not easy, but then, death never is.
hope he's good, you never know..could have years ahead.
forgive the rambling...been at pub
A friend sent me this...
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....
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aww man its hard just reading this. I cried at a work's do the day our dog was put down. I'd grown up with her from 10 - 23 so she was my little sister. My boss totally mocked me for crying about a dog, and lost all my respect in one go.
Funny how, if you don't have a dog, you just don't get it at all.
I know, I have heard "It's only a dog" from non-dog owners. It is so much more than that.