Goodbye, little man

[breadstick]

I don't usually do this and really don't like when people do, but I don't really know any of you and I need to get this out.  Tonight, I said goodbye to my Maltese, Winston.  We adopted him when he was 11 because we wanted to give a senior dog a good last couple years.  We had him almost three years, but he's been getting worse the last couple weeks and it was just time.  I didn't feel like I bonded as much as I did with my other dogs, but saying goodbye ripped my heart out.  This is the third dog I've had to say goodbye to in the past three years and it's never any easier.  He peed everywhere and pooped wherever he wanted, barked at everything and barked louder when told to stop. He woke up at night to poop in the bathroom and left chewed toilet paper shrapnel everywhere (even though he didn't have any teeth), but he was my grouchy old man and I miss him.

 

I don't like to rant, I don't like attention, and I don't expect (or need) heartfelt comments (even though you're all genuinely sweet and I believe you mean what you say) but you're all strangers to me (by face) and someone else other than my wife and me should remember my crotchety baby.

 

Good night sweet prince. I don't know how I'll make it through tomorrow without waking up to your tongue hanging out of our toothless face.

[Scrappile]

Speaks a lot of you that you did what you did knowing it would not last long.  Do not feel bad, the dog is not suffering and you gave him some good years he would not have had.  Smile at the memories.  You are a very good person.  I don't have to meet you personally to know that, but I sure would like to meet you and shake your hand.

Edited March 29, 2016 by Scrappile

[amazingkevin]

I don't usually do this and really don't like when people do, but I don't really know any of you and I need to get this out.  Tonight, I said goodbye to my Maltese, Winston.  We adopted him when he was 11 because we wanted to give a senior dog a good last couple years.  We had him almost three years, but he's been getting worse the last couple weeks and it was just time.  I didn't feel like I bonded as much as I did with my other dogs, but saying goodbye ripped my heart out.  This is the third dog I've had to say goodbye to in the past three years and it's never any easier.  He peed everywhere and pooped wherever he wanted, barked at everything and barked louder when told to stop. He woke up at night to poop in the bathroom and left chewed toilet paper shrapnel everywhere (even though he didn't have any teeth), but he was my grouchy old man and I miss him.

 

I don't like to rant, I don't like attention, and I don't expect (or need) heartfelt comments (even though you're all genuinely sweet and I believe you mean what you say) but you're all strangers to me (by face) and someone else other than my wife and me should remember my crotchety baby.

 

Good night sweet prince. I don't know how I'll make it through tomorrow without waking up to your tongue hanging out of our toothless face.

Wow that came straight from the heart! ;) ;) ;)

[wombatie]

When you get to know us more you will realize that we are family, the good kind that you never see.  If you are hurting so are we.  I am sure he thanked you every single extra day that you gave him over the last 3 years, remember those days now.  It hurts so much because he was a member of your family and as with all loses it will ease with time, give yourself time to grieve now.  My heart is with you.

 

Marg

[Falcon]

I can understand your situation. Pets unlike humans give us love (not always the way we would like to get it) and really expect not much in return. If one could pick a human for a friend/master it would probably pick you. God bless

[Lucky2]

Thanks Nathan, you've just about got me to tears. I had to go through this a few months ago, I miss the little fellow something fierce. He was the Boss, he did what he wanted when he wanted. And he kept the other two in place. He was always by my side, no matter what I was doing. I doubt that I'll ever forget the little bugger, he was mine.

 

Len

[WayneMahler]

Our pets are just furry family members. I'm sure when he crossed over the rainbow bridge he was smiling and wagging his tail. You gave him a great couple last years. Be proud of that and keep the good memories.

[Phantom Scroller]

I feel your hurt I have gone through it four times and my last was a Great Dane I will not have another and go through it again it's a family member and hard to take, so hang in there it will get easier in time. Roly

[lawson56]

I do know where your coming from,I have lost a pet that was Very close to me.A full blooded Collie,We are Family. We will listen.

[ike]

A Dog is a kid with a furry coat.