Sad Day at HalfSmokes House

[Rafter H BBQ]

So sorry for your loss Warren, they truly are family! And the effects of their loss is felt long after they leave us... makes us cherish the good times we had with them that much more.

 

[GaryHibbert]

I'm really sad to hear this news Warren. We had to put one of ours down 3 years ago and Miss Linda still cries on occasion.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
19 years is a good run, but it just doesn't make it any easier. I'm dreading the day when my old girl Roxy......
Gary

 

[Bearcarver]

I'm sorry to hear this Warren.
My sympathies are extended to you & yours.
I hate when that happens.

I won't even tell Mrs Bear ---It just upsets her.
I even have to change the channel whenever the commercial showing all the mistreated pets comes on our TV.

Bear

 

[indaswamp]

Condolences to all who loved the dog....

 

[73saint]

Warren, I am so sorry for your loss. Pets are like one of the family here as well. I had to put my old lab, Jake, down a few years ago and it still hurts like hell. I just try and remember the good times with him (there were many), and that he was a loyal, happy & good old boy. Never easy, bud.

 

[tx smoker]

It's heartbreaking but worth the memories a good pet brings to your life. Had dogs all my life and have been through it a number of times. Just had a chat with my youngest daughter yesterday and she thinks she's gonna lose one of her pups real soon. She's had them for years, never been married, and no kids. Those two dogs are her children. Just like the beagle pictured in my avatar. She's 10 now and it's going to be a painful day when we lose her.

Sad for your loss Warren,
Robert

 

[zwiller]

Prayers and condolences to you and your family Warren.

 

[BandCollector]

Sorry to hear this Warren,

My Molly (Black Lab) lived to be 14 and when it came time I was a wreck. She and I hunted and were together always. . .God, I miss her!

Take care my friend,

John

 

[BuckeyeSteve]

Sorry to hear your sad news Warren. I'm sure you had great 19 years, and they definitely become part of the family. I had a black and tan like yours and I had to put her down at 7 years. One of the hardest things I've ever done. I feel for you.

 

[Brokenhandle]

So sorry to hear that Warren. Our thoughts are with you and your family, know how hard it is to lose a loved one. Went through it little over a year ago and it still brings tears from time to time. Give your other dogs hugs from me, this will bother them also...after we put our Angel to sleep our other two dogs weren't the same for awhile.

Best wishes
Ryan

 

[hooked on smoke]

Sorry to hear your news. Having been there I feel your pain and sorry. Hold on to the memories and great times you shared.

 

[chopsaw]

Warren , doing the right thing is never easy .
Hang in there bud .

 

[sawhorseray]

My sincere condolences Warren, it's never easy. A dear friend set this to me when we had to lay down our Booboo Dog, hope it eases your pain a bit. RAY

When the Time Comes

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.

You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.​

 

[GATOR240]

Rainbow Bridge


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

 

[bbqbrett]

Sorry to hear that Warren. I know how hard that is to deal with.

 

[chef jimmyj]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Not to many years ago my Best Girl and companion of 15 had passed. Abby was a tiny dapple Dachshund. Black with multiple white spots and red boots. Of the dogs I've had Abby was truly My Dog...JJ

 

[jcam222]

My heart goes out to you. I have lost 2 furry best friends in the last 5 years and it was devastating. I have two now that I swear often are my one and only source of sanity. They offer more in the way of stress relief and unconditional love that anything else in the world.

 

[Jabiru]

What great dog, sounds like she had a great life. Terrible pain and I feel for you.

We are on the last run with one of Our dogs - 13 year old Ridgeback, back legs are going.

 

[Mastercaster]

Sorry to hear about this. Losing a pet is always tough. Take comfort in knowing that you gave her the best life possible over all of those years.

 

[redheelerdog]

That is never any fun. Our great pets are some of our best loved. Sorry for your loss.