Best buddy and companion gone

Had to put Charlie down last Tuesday, he stopped eating and was wasting away to skin and bones. vet thought it was cancer. The vet and I hugged each other and cried, she really liked him too. He would have been 12 in november.I have tried to do this post twice before and haven't been able to complete it. Even now I' m having an extremely difficult time. I still see him every where. I still put my hand down to scratch him as he was always beside me if i stopped he would be there for a scratch. Tuesday was the worst day of my life. I had to take the rest of the week off work. I will miss him so much.

Sorry for your loss. We lost our 10 yr old choc lab last December. We now have another one. We still miss old Cooper, but the pup helped a lot.

Someone up above messed up when they did the math to figure how long a dog can live. I've been through your loss three times now and it always amazes me how badly it has affected me. I've lost a piece of my heart each time it's happened. It feels like my soul has been ripped out. I sometimes feel guilty when I realize that the loss of my dog has hit me harder than the loss of any human who's passed through my life. I remember someone once saying that you're a fortunate soul if you're lucky enough to have known one truly great dog in your life. Consider yourself one of those fortunate because it sounds like you had one. My heart goes out to you. Remember that you gave him a great life and the world was a better place having him as your companion. As crazy as it seems right now, I hope you're capable of doing this again. Life is missing a big chunk without having a dog under you foot. Every one of them is unique and truly amazing. Unconditional love and friendship. So sorry for you loss.
Dave

Always a tough situation, leaving a void in the heart. My 4 legged buddy, before the one we have now, was also around 12 when he went. I had his grave already dug as it was a foregone conclusion but it still hit like a sledge.

Sorry for your loss its never easy.

So sorry to hear of your loss, losing a dog is one of the hardest things someone can go through. As the time passes you will start to feel better.

Sorry to hear,sabmgb. Dogs are just a kid with fur. It'll take a long time,but,it will get better. There's a poem called The Rainbow Bridge. When we lost our best four legged friend,we got great comfort from it. We still miss her every day after 10 years.

We are never prepared to say goodbye to our little buddies. My male is only 9 but I’m already starting to worry about that very thing. My condolences.

Very sorry to hear. This thread hits home hard as my Lab is 12 and starting to show his age. It's so hard losing your best friend. Condolences man.

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Thank you all, I should not have read the replies, at least at work. Has brought it all back. You have said many thinks here that will help with time. Dave that was a great post. So hard to leave for work this morning, without him sitting there for his goodbye pet with his sad eyes, wanting me to stay.

It is always a very sad loss, no matter how many times it happens.
I/we have lost a few over the years,we know how you feel!

Sorry for your loss Steve, it’s an amazing bond and I’m sure he cherished the sun rises in the duck blind as much as you did.

Thanks again for the Rondeau advice a couple years back, really appreciated your input. If you find yourself missing the canine company this year feel free to reach out, my dog and I may make it down your way this season and would be happy to share a blind.

Yes, it hurts badly . Very sorry.
I have a 13.5 year old setter that I can see slipping away. Her Mother died at 13. Trying to prepare myself , but......
Only thing worse is having your dog stolen. 'Twas twenty years ago and that still bothers me .

so sorry for your loss

Sorry for your loss. It's been 2years for me losing my girl. Hold your head high and proud you gave your dog an amazing life,

Very sorry for your loss

Sorry for your loss. It won’t be long Charlie will still make you laugh when you think of all the adventures you shared and the crazy things he did.

Sorry for your loss. A good hunting buddy is always tough to lose. Especially if he is a dog.

Very sorry to hear of your loss, it’s never easy but one thing to remember the memories last forever. Take care.

Always hard to say goodbye to our four legged friends. Sorry for your loss

Sorry to hear of Charlies passing as many have said it's one of the hardest thing to go through.
He will always be by your side waiting for that pat on the head or the scratch under the chin and the memories last forever.

So sorry to hear. It's never easy. They are with us for such a short time but give us so much.

Sorry to hear this, I like my dogs better than most people.

" The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master. " Ben Hur Lampman

Some hunting dogs never have the fortune of finding their way into a hunting home. I feel sorry for those dogs.

Its a big hole for sure, but I'm sure Charlie checked off everything on his bucket list. He got to live the dream. That is entirely thanks to you.

Sorry for your loss Sabmgb. Wishing you the best of luck this fall.

Sorry to hear the sad news. Teja my wife's lab is 15 years, and still happy. She's blind from Cataracts but can see well enough to enjoy life. We just says she is retired, and loves her treats.