Lost my best buddy today.........Sammy 😢

[Grizzlymi]

Had to put down my best little buddy today. His name was Sammy and was my best friend for almost 18 years. Dogs bring us so much joy, and when the end comes, it is tough, but totally worth the pain and hurt trying to get over it. We still have two more with us, and they both seem confused now that he didn't return home. We rescued him in 2011, a cocker spaniel, and quickly became my garage buddy, couch buddy and best friend. The last few weeks have been hard, trying to keep him happy, and comfortable. But today, we just knew it was time. He would have loved all of you guys and loved when my dad, family, friends and neighbors or anyone would come over and hang with us garage and have a bourbon and just hang out! So, if you can, raise a glass to Sammy!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Grizzlymi]

Sammy

 

[Grizzlymi]

 

[Hellion]

We still have two more with us, and they both seem confused now that he didn't return home.

That is good that you have a family of fur buddies. Good on you for that, because if it’s a sole dog, they leave a huge hole when they pass away.

Thinking about it more, I’d rather have a pup pass away among his peers so they understand and can process it and on that note a buddy of mine never puts his dogs down. He made a personal vow a long time ago to take care of them until natural causes took them so he gets them meds, painkillers and whatever they need to live to a really ripe old age. Canines do give us so much. He was even carrying one dog outside to answer the call of nature. Dog could still walk but not the entire route and back again.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I also had to say goodbye to mine last year.
Its the hardest thing I've done.

Remember he was just a moment in your life but you were his whole life.

Stay strong buddy. Ill raise my beer to fallen companions.

 

[Grizzlymi]

That is good that you have a family of fur buddies. Good on you for that, because if it’s a sole dog, they leave a huge hole when they pass away.

Thinking about it more, I’d rather have a pup pass away among his peers so they understand and can process it and on that note a buddy of mine never puts his dogs down. He made a personal vow a long time ago to take care of them until natural causes took them so he gets them meds, painkillers and whatever they need to live to a really ripe old age. Canines do give us so much. He was even carrying one dog outside to answer the call of nature. Dog could still walk but not the entire route and back again.

That's what we have been doing for months now. The last few days he could barely move. He lived an extra year at least because of my wifes daily care. We thought he would pass at home for weeks. That is what we wanted, but he was suffering and could barely breath. It was time.......................

 

[Grizzlymi]

I also had to say goodbye to mine last year.
Its the hardest thing I've done.

Remember he was just a moment in your life but you were his whole life.

Stay strong buddy. Ill raise my beer to fallen companions.

So true man. Cheers to Sammy.

 

[Denny]

That sucks and I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve had to do it and for me the loss is almost unbearable. I look forward to the day that I see them again. Just be thankful for the time the good lord gave us with them. Smile when you think about them.

 

[Functional Artist]

I too am very sorry for your loss
...made me cry

Sammy looked like a very good pal

 

[JimD]

Been there and I cry with you. Better than a good woman, because a dog NEVER complains and is always there to cheer you up and say I missed you pal, let's go for a walk.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

That sucks man, sorry. Still got my guys collar hanging in the garage.

 

[landuse]

Man. I am sorry about that!!!

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[pinkpanda3310]

Sorry for your loss Grizzly

 

[Grizzlymi]

Thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughtful posts! Great group of guys around here. Again, Sammy would have loved and welcomed all of you!!!!

 

[panchothedog]

Sorry for your loss. I had to put down our 10 year old Shepard " Maggie " Thursday of last week. Couldn't believe how hard it was on me. Much worse than any of the others.

 

[Denny]

Sorry for your loss Bill. Good to see you back though.

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

I and we (I speak for anyone here that has had a dog) feel your pain. I've had to do it more times than I want to count. Each time I say "never again". But it always seems another dog finds its way into my life again and I am always blessed by their amazing unconditional love.

I too, will raise a glass of Bourbon to Sammy.