Maggie’s Man's Best Friend Thread

[jrhtx]

The do mourn. Sorry for your loss.

When we had to put down our male Mini Schnauzer our female Mini slept on the blanket he was put down on for over a week. She didn't want to leave it. The blanket didn't get washed for over a month. The funny thing is that she hated him. He carried a scar on his nose for 14 years where she bit him right after we found her. He wanted to play and she was antisocial, actually she was a bitch. Both were street pick-ups.
He was an incredible dog and I still miss him. My mother had Alzheimer's and he could tell when she was getting agitated. He would calm her down by laying across her lap like he was holding her down, so she could try to rub the hair off of him, all 20 pounds of him. You could instantly see her mood change.

Had to put my little buddy down today. I am so heartbroken. He was my favorite little asshole.

Rest In Peace Max. I will miss you every day

My Weimaraner laying on his little brothers bed and the blanket he was taken to the vet in this morning. Tell me they don’t mourn....

 

[Snake-Eyes]

Had to put my little buddy down today. I am so heartbroken. He was my favorite little asshole.

Rest In Peace Max. I will miss you every day.

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My Weimaraner laying on his little brothers bed and the blanket he was taken to the vet in this morning. Tell me they don’t mourn.... ?View attachment 7273011

They do mourn. Just like they dream, and play, and all of the other recognizable behaviors.

It's good that you brought him back the blanket. If an at-home euthanasia is available (Lap-of-Love, or your vet to make a house call), then the other pets will have closure. If it happens somewhere else, even if you rub a bandana/handkerchief/towel on the passed animal, it will carry the scent. Bring that home to the other animals so they can smell it and understand.

Euthanasia is a compassionate gift we can give our best four-legged friends. Never easy to say goodbye, though.

 

[LeftyJason]

 

[Unknown]

Dogs most certainly do mourn. When we moved into this house we had two border collies (Buster and Skye), a Yorkie (Honey), and my little 9.5 pound terrier Casey. All are gone to the rainbow bridge now but Casey. Casey is a rescue and is between 15-17 years old, we never knew his real birth day. Casey has lost most of his teeth, had a small stroke and is mostly deaf, but he is still lively and a royal pain in the ass.....but he is MY pain in the ass. As long as he is happy and comfortable, I love having him around.

He mourned each one of the other three dogs when they passed. Each time one of our dogs died, it took him about two weeks to stop trying to tell us something is wrong, that the other dog isn't here any more ..you betcha they mourn.

 

[Fitz]

Dogs most certainly do mourn. When we moved into this house we had two border collies (Buster and Skye), a Yorkie (Honey), and my little 9.5 pound terrier Casey. All are gone to the rainbow bridge now but Casey. Casey is a rescue and is between 15-17 years old, we never knew his real birth day. Casey has lost most of his teeth, had a small stroke and is mostly deaf, but he is still lively and a royal pain in the ass.....but he is MY pain in the ass. As long as he is happy and comfortable, I love having him around.

He mourned each one of the other three dogs when they passed. Each time one of our dogs died, it took him about two weeks to stop trying to tell us something is wrong, that the other dog isn't here any more ..you betcha they mourn.

Yeah, he had a rough day yesterday crying and whimpering looking all over for his little brother.

Yeah, my comment about my Jack being an asshole is true. Those that have had Jacks know what I mean. Too smart for his own good and a complete dick at times, lol. But that was who he was and I loved him for who he was.... like all difficult things it’ll pass. Just very sad for me and my daughter and now to see my Weimaraner going through it is difficult.

 

[Unknown]

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Zowie, that one sure got to me. I have been there far to many times recently. When I moved into this house we had 4 dogs. Only one left now...At least little Casey the rescue Terrier is still with me.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

 

[Sieg]

Both Dane's we've had usually fell asleep with their favorite toy in their mouth.

just dosing off after this mornings social distancing exercises.

 

[Fitz]

Both Dane's we've had usually fell asleep with their favorite toy in their mouth.

just dosing off after this mornings social distancing exercises.

Gorgeous!

 

[bullseye13]

My boy Conan again. 2yrs old

Laying with the cat on the cat's bed.?

Wondering if I'm going to let him eat the new baby chicks we got.

 

[260284]

One of my sons got a hamster for Christmas and Kimber was very interested in him. She lost interest when my son move Phil into the family room so he could sleep at night. That little dude runs on his wheel for 4-6 hours a night!

 

[sharpshot50]

All these stories..... They're all great, but it's dusty in here. Sorry for all your losses, but I'm glad you had your buddies for as long as you did.

I sure hope I get to keep mine a while. She's at 9 months now.

 

[Braxtond]

My big moose. Love this dude

 

[Drew890]

My big moose. Love this dude

Moose the bulldog approves of this post.

 

[7WSMShooter]

She is beautiful

All these stories..... They're all great, but it's dusty in here. Sorry for all your losses, but I'm glad you had your buddies for as long as you did.

I sure hope I get to keep mine a while. She's at 9 months now.

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[7WSMShooter]

This one isn’t mine, but found this pic and thought it belonged here.
For all the stupid shit my dog has done that hasn’t been caught on camera.

 

[PBWalsh]

Here are my girls:

KJ, my Husky/mut/cat/coyote mix

Then my lab/pit mix Lucy.

KJ is my wife’s dog she brought into the marriage and Lucy is mine I brought in. Initially they didn’t play too well together as Lucy had an aggressive temper towards other dogs. Now they go well together and play, bark at squirrels, and chase bees together all the time.

 

[Sieg]

Stay pawsitive people!

In these trying times the companionship of our dogs emphasize just how valuable they are to our lives. ? ? ??

 

[fx77]

My boy Lumi one yer old on 3/30/20

 

[lht645]

9 year old Duck Toller, rescued, shot in the ass. Great dog

 

[1moaoff]

 

[1moaoff]

New puppy likes the pond

 

[roostercogburn98]

My golden retriever, Chloe. Got her when she was 1 and she passed at 13. Awesome dog

 

[1moaoff]

My golden retriever, Chloe. Got her when she was 1 and she passed at 13. Awesome dog
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I just put down my 12 yr old
Rott heeler mmix 2 months ago... that was the toughest thing I've done in 20 yrs.
Just got a new puppy and it helps but not the same yet

 

[roostercogburn98]

I just put down my 12 yr old
Rott heeler mmix 2 months ago... that was the toughest thing I've done in 20 yrs.
Just got a new puppy and it helps but not the same yet

We got lucky and Chloe passed in her sleep one night. We now have a farm of animals, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 horse, and 5 chickens!!

 

[Jefe's Dope]

My girl lost her big brother yesterday. He was only four, but a great cat. He was six months older than his sister and they were good buddies.

First pic. Taken when we picked him up.

Last pic. Taken shortly before going to the vet for the last time.

And one of my favorites from when we went camping at Dowdy Lake. He was a hoot.

 

[Ravenworks]

We had to put my boy down a couple of weeks ago, he was 13
This dog did everything with me and I mean everything.
He always slept with me and wrapped his legs around my shoulders or legs.
He also loved sleeping with his sister and my wife.
He was a typical shepherd/velcro dog and was always there.

 

[1moaoff]

Old dog hates gunfire but likes to count brass to fall asleep better than sheep.

 

[7WSMShooter]

 

[7WSMShooter]

Archers daily attack on the sprinklers

 

[Sieg]

Is it time to go distancing yet?

Rev's primary desire is chasing squirrels in the orchard. 10 years old and his desire is as strong as ever. Sound like myself and varmint hunting.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

 

[7WSMShooter]

Don’t know if I’d posted this one. Was hotter than hell, bout July and we had a good days rain the day before. Couldn’t find the dog, he wouldn’t respond or heel when called, and found the fucker about hour later....

 

[7WSMShooter]

 

[Mooseknuckles]

I posted a pic a year ago of my daughter and my dog. They are still joined at the hip. She is almost 4 and she is 10 years old this year. They love each other like crazy and got everywhere together.

 

[7WSMShooter]

Jolly ball yard time

 

[Supersubes]

 

[Sieg]

Warmth and sun was a pleasant change on the morning walk yesterday.

Rev's treat radar has a lock and tone.....

Later in the day while I'm doing yard work the King of Comfy is living up to the title.

 

[Supersubes]

We too have a beautiful day today

 

[7WSMShooter]

Destroying sprinkler 2.0

 

[myronman3]

 

[Ravenworks]

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Oh I can tell you horror stories about GSD ,but in the end they are like putty to their owners.
He slept with his head on my chest for almost 13 years

 

[Sieg]

Rock I painted for the wifey.

 

[M1Army]

Beau was an awesome well trained (water / duck) dog that was great in the field any at home! Lost him to fast moving cancer at 10 years old.

 

[7WSMShooter]

Oh I can tell you horror stories about GSD ,but in the end they are like putty to their owners.
He slept with his head on my chest for almost 13 years

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I know what you mean

 

[4066.5]

He's getting old but every time I grab the poles he seems to turn back to a pup again.

 

[tRidiot]

My girl.

Or... rather, my son's girl, really.

 

[Strangedays]

My 1 year old pup, Jasmine

 

[Buckley]

Our Heinz 58 pooch, George. Didn’t want another dog after we lost our last one but my wife wouldn’t take no for an answer. I must say he has been a blessing and a great companion. Loves to go hiking.

The last night of this hike it was freezing and he slept at our feet

By morning he had wiggled his way up to our head

George had never seen a toad before and apparently this one was saying “you shall not pass”. George gave it a very wide berth.

 

[Kir]

Recently became a dog person since my fiancee has a Shih-Tzu Poo (I know, it sounds redundant). He is a great puppy, even though he is now 12 years old. He doesn't bark at other people, or snarl at them. If anyone approaches him, he runs back to us. When he runs across the park he looks more like a rabbit loping across a field.
All the pictures of dogs here are great. Just thought I would post one I came across...