We lost our buddy this week

TEAforONE
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Silas was our 15 year old red poodle. He was 3 weeks shy of 16. He had been really slowing down the last couple of months. When my wife wasn’t home,he was my listening buddy. This last week was heartbreaking to see him struggling to walk,and eat. This left us with no choice. Our other dog Sophie is trying to adapt without her older brother. I know folks here totally understand the emptiness after loosing a furry member of the family.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    My condolences over the loss of your family member.
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Sorry for your loss.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    Please accept my sincerest condolences, it is never easy. <3
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    my condolences, a painful event for sure. RIP Silas
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,573
    Sending my condolences. Tough times.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,130
    Sorry to hear this sad news; RIP Silas.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,495
    I'm sorry for your loss.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,155
    sorry for your loss.
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,145
    So sorry, Silas was a pretty dog.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,501
    Beautiful dog! Sorry for the loss of your family member.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,958
    Very sorry to hear about Silas, it's never easy to lose one. He was a cute dog.
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,045
    Losing a dog is a tough one. The sadness never truly leaves you. Condolences.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,994
    I'm very sorry to hear. What a cool little dude. So much personality.
    We never have enough time with our little family members.
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  • Hermitism
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    What a handsome guy he was! Yes they are members of our families! So sorry for your loss and may the Rainbow Bridge welcome him in like the star he still is!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,198
    Tough times when we lose our little buddies who love us unconditionally. So sorry for your loss.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    Sorry to hear about losing your buddy, Ray. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

    Tom
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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 3,764
    I'm very sorry for your loss.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    That sucks hard. Lost 2 of ours in the last few years and it still hits me at times.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Sorry Bud, that really sucks. But that’s a long time for a furry friend! Thanks be to God for Silas. RIP little buddy.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    Sorry for your loss. Remember all the good things & know you gave him happiness as well
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    That sucks man. Sorry for your loss.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,752
    Sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things ever. Try to focus on the good times and the great life you gave him.
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,069
    Sorry for your loss. It's always tough to lose one. Time will help...
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,039
    That last photo brings a smile to my face and a tear to my eye.
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  • JCL
    JCL Posts: 145
    Sorry for you loss.
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,026
    I’d like to thank you folks for all the kind words. They really mean a lot.

    Ray
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,190
    Sorry about that , Losing a pet or basically a part of the family is never easy.
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  • mrbigbluelight
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    A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
    He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years.

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    He wondered where the road was leading them.
    After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
    When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
    When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'
    'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.
    Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.
    Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up'.
    The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
    'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.
    'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'
    The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
    After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
    'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'
    'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in..'
    'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.
    There should be a bowl by the pump.'
    They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
    The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
    When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
    'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.
    This is Heaven,' he answered.
    'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'
    'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'
    'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'
    'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    Great post. Thanks for that one.

    Tom
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