(Please Freep-mail me if you’d like to be on or off the list.) (This is an old version of the Ping List - if you know the others on the current list, please ping them!)
Posted on 11/25/2006 12:35:01 AM PST by Bobibutu
"SemperFi"
You must be psychic - most of his military friends are Marine Intel.
You got me good and deep with that one - here come the tears again. Thanks for the additional release trigger. It's funny - ya never know what's going to trigger the next round of mourning.
I am so fortunate to receive from you all your stories and compassion. Thank you all again so much.
I'm off to the ER this morning. My neighbor and I really messed up our lower backs carrying him to my car. We should have gotten more help. But - you know guys who think they are still in their 30s' mentally.
You and Baruch are in my prayers. He was a beautiful boy!
We lost a young dog a little over 3 weeks ago from IMHA. It came out of the blue, no warning, and took him within 2 days. I understand the loss you feel.
I'm sure our Bailey has found Baruch and are playing together until the day comes when they will see us again.
(Please Freep-mail me if you’d like to be on or off the list.) (This is an old version of the Ping List - if you know the others on the current list, please ping them!)
Take comfort in knowing he's now out of pain, and able to run and romp, chase squirrels and annoy cats beyond the bridge.
What a wonderful dog! I lost my Sparky July 21, 2005
There is NOT 1 day that goes by that I do not think about him. To know the love of a wonderful dog is our priviledge.
May God, who gave you this wonderful doggie to care for... give you peace. Isnt it wonderful to know that God made this dog just for you because God knew how much you would love him!!
Be well and may your heart be filled with tremendous gratitude for the best 10 years anyone could have hoped for!!
See you at Rainbow Bridge!!
You have my deepest sympathy. I lost my Mooch to DM just about this time last year. Her's was not as sudden. We fought it for over a year. Wheel chairs were not an option for us either. Mooch was a 220 pound mastiff. Then, just a few months later, we lost Duke to a burst pancreas. It still hurts.
Grieve awhile and then get another dog. We now have Doc and PeeWee. Just a couple of strays we took in but they are good boys.
"See you at Rainbow Bridge!!"
You have got yourself a date! Thank you.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Well- what can I say - thank you all.
There is this Black Cat that hangs around because my sister feeds it. Scoots out of the garage whenever I drive into the driveway (my sis'es car is in the garage) 'cause he knows the big dog is in the back seat barking when he sees him and ready to rumble - this has been going on for years.
So tonight I'm hanging out in the driveway - visualizing Rookie mulching the grass and generally having a good time on the lawn - the BC comes up - out of nowhere - want's to be fed - OK - ya got me - I'll get the food.
Cat eats and then goes nutso on me - this is a feral cat!
Short of the long the cat marches thru the basement door and disapeares - may have taken up inside residence.
Go figure - just what I need - a cat?
How did it know the Big Dog was gone?
Touched my heart .. to be continued ...
Thank your babies for the salute.
Baruch had a short jaw/muzzle - could extrude tremendous pressure on a bite (his play toy humans would always say "owch" if not using the sleve without the metal bar guard)
Your two have extreme jaws - I would love to take a bite from them - duo - and yes it can be done.
I danced with Ursa and Corrie (2 more magnificent hounds) - 50 yards off lead - matching each others pace as they - bam - hit the sleve together perfectly - they were compeditors in everything else - but when it came time to bites they were one.
Ursa would hurt you without the bar guard and then kiss and make up - God I love Shepherds!
I'm extremely sorry to hear about the passing on of your faithful companion, Baruch. I truly pray that you will continue to feel the comfort & peace of God's hand.
I can understand what you are going through ~ I actually had 2 dogs return to Heaven this year. The first, Jesse (who actually shares a birthday with Baruch ~ April 15, but of '90) suffered a brain aneurysm on the 4th of July, and was given her final shot the next day. I also suffered greatly when she left to be with God. She was my "little girl", and my perfect companion of 16 years. I made a post about it that day (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1660809/posts) because I was in so much pain & shock, and the FReepers truly helped me through that time as well.
A month or so after Jesse returned home, I adopted a female German Shepherd mix (Austin). Because I volunteer at the local animal shelter, in early November, I was the first to find out that Austin's twin brother had become available. I adopted him, and named him Garrett.
Unfortunately, Garrett was sick, and had something wrong in his brain (possibly a tumor) that made him act aggressive, in an unpredictable manner. We made attempts at rehabilitation, but after he unexplicably attacked his previous owner (after 20 minutes of playing with, & kissing, him), I was faced with the horrible decision of sending my 2nd dog in 4 months back to Heaven.
I understand how difficult the days are now without Baruch, but like other people on here probably told you ~ it truly does get easier day by day. You will NEVER forget about Baruch, but time will ease the pain.
God Bless, and stay strong...
Cathy
His vet just called - no answers - from the pharm cos or other vets - possible disk ruputure - we will never know without an atopsy and that would have not been conclusive - bottom line - right thing done and get on with grief counciling.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.