loss of a dog

[Ickle]

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LOSS OF A DOG

If you've ever known the joyful sound
Of barks that fill the air-
A sloppy kiss, a friendly paw,
A quiet adoring stare-
If you've ever had a special friend
To share a tear or two,
Or maybe just a wagging tail
To lift you when you're blue-
If you've ever felt the wrenching pain
That only death can send,
Then you have lost
Not just a dog-
You've truly lost a friend.
But God is good and treasures love
And there at Heaven's gate-
A sloppy kiss, a joyful bark-
Your precious friend awaits.

Anon.

[mouseatthebusstop]

:cry: MADE ME THINK OF DOGS I HAVE LOST

[Ickle]

:cry: :cry:
Ickle

[Bensam]

Over many years and many dogs, losing any of them brings it's own pain.
My Jody, Gordon Setter, is the one I'll never completely get over. She wasn't a dog, more a person and helped me through a bad time in my life.
She was only 9 when she became, just not quite right, many trips to the Vet, tests, x-rays, etc. An exploratory op. was called for. She was still under the anesthetic when I went back. She was full of cancer, had her PTS. Never got to say 'goodbye' and she trusted me so much. Damm crying again and this was 8 years ago.