Not a good day for me....

[XLR8R]

I am afraid that my good buddy of 14 and a half years left me today.
His name was Kenya, and when I first got him he would damn near fit in my hand. He was an Australian shepherd Blue Heeler cross and was full of energy until just recently when his age finally caught up to him. He looked as regal as he does in this pic, right up til he slipped away peacefully in my arms. He had not suffered, but had taken a few strokes lately that he had previously recovered from. Until this morning, when we both realized he was never going to be the same. This afternoon he could no longer stand, and, even though his eyes showed the same brilliance they always had, his body had succumbed to age.

I cried today like I have never cried for any human. His pure love and devotion will always be remembered and missed.

Now I have to tell my children that the dog that watched over them, played with them and gave them his unrequited love is now gone.

I am feeling very sorry for my loss. I hope he is in a better place, roaming my moms farm as he so loved to do, running at break neck speed, sniffing all the things he loved to.....

I love yah little buddy.

 

[Not A Duster]

Just dealt with this a few months ago...

Sat on the floor with Duke and held him - I still cry - like I am now.

Sorry to hear it Jon.

 

[dodgechargerfan]

Ah man. That's sad.

Sorry to hear about that, Jon.

Find solace in that he IS in a better place.

 

[greg340 "GREGGLES"]

That vary sad to hear

 

[71dusterman]

Sorry to hear Jon, at least his pain is gone and he can be a pup forever more. RIP

 

[mr340]

Sorry for the loss Jon.....:helpme:

 

[dustergal]

aw...it's hard to lose a beloved animal. So sorry.

 

[BootHead]

"I cried today like I have never cried for any human."

yup, so sorry for your loss.

 

[MOPAR MARV]

Wow,That is a real bummer. You never know how bad you will miss them until they are gone.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[XLR8R]

Thanks folks. I just told the kids...this is hell.

 

[J.C. Corbett]

Dogs are the toughest. Thinkin' of ya, pal.

 

[71_DEPUTY]

sorry to here that Jon! it's never easy to lose a friend.

 

[rav440]

sorry to hear .

 

[restoman]

Aw crap.

I'm so sorry.

 

[69.5CUDA]

been ther not long ago....it doesnt get any easyer either...4 rats 1 black skinny shep at 13years 1 HUGE(big rott sized) pure bred bitiny spaniel at 12.....it does get a little easyer when you have another one around to comfort you when ya loose one tho.....

i worry about my rott/shep born the 21st after my 21st bd

 

[BootHead]

http://dailypuppy.com/index.php?itemid=1524

Just a gadget on google start page. Not replacements just some sweethearts to look at.

 

[beeper*71]

Crud. So very sorry for your loss Jon.
Dogs have a special place in Heaven and in our hearts.

 

[Scatpack-340]

Sorry to hear of your loss Jon.

 

[ORVIL]

well lil, buddy------we are hear for you and your family. i saw April and she was hurtin to. so i can see the kids going thru this. ... Patricia and i were glad you were here when Elly past away -thanks. and we will be there to for your house..... looking for that marker and set up also. it will get better as time goes on and time heals. Kenny as i called him and you always correcting me and laughing was a very gentle animal. for you all that didnt see him he was a very gentle animal. you could see the contentment in him and the playfulness there also. always put his head in my lap when i sat down. either he liked me or he wanted me to stay-hahaha. we are sorry also John and our prayers will be for you and your house this nite my friend. and for the others who have lost as we have we will keep you in our prayers also and we will ask for good thots for you all.... GOD Bless to all . -- Ed and Patricia:helpme:

 

[a12bee]

I love my dogs. Past and present. Sorry to hear it xl. :helpme: