Said goodbye to my Dog today [NSR]

We knew that the day would come someday soon and it probably should have been last week but, selfishly, I wanted to wait until I came back from a trip. This morning, my wife and I took our fourteen-year-old Aussie to the vet and said goodbye. I have had Baker since college and he was always there for me...

Last night I took some pictures with him and my girls; also included is one from this summer. He will be greatly missed.

Last night:
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Another from last night (our younger daughter just adored him)
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Happier times in Aspen last summer:
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Baker (April 13, 1990 - March 9, 2004) There was never a better friend. I'll miss you, big guy.

Thanks for indulging me, minions...Best, RK

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Awwwww shit dude.

Many condolences.

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When dogs go to Heaven, they don't need wings because God knows that dogs love running best. He gives them fields. Fields and fields and fields.

When a dog first arrives in Heaven, he just runs. Dog Heaven has clear, wide lakes filled with geese who honk and flap and tease. The dogs love this. They run beside the water and bark and bark and God watches them from behind a tree and smiles.
And, oh, the dog biscuits. Biscuits and biscuits are as far as the eye can see. God has a sense of humor, so he makes his biscuits in funny shapes for his dogs. Every angel who passes by has a biscuit for a dog. Every dog becomes a good dog in Dog Heaven.
God turns clouds inside out to make fluffy beds for the dogs in Dog Heaven, and when they are tired from running and barking and eating ham sandwiches and biscuits, the dogs each find a cloud bed for sleeping.

Dogs in Dog Heaven have almost always belonged to somebody on Earth and of course, the dogs remember this. Heaven is full of memories. So sometimes an angel will walk a dog back to Earth for a little visit and quietly, invisibly, the dog will sniff about his old backyard, will investigate the cat next door, will follow the child to school, will sit on the front porch and wait for the mail. When he is satisfied that all is well, the dog will return to Heaven with the angel.

The dogs in Dog Heaven who had no real homes on Earth are given one in Heaven. The homes have yards and porches and there are couches to lie on and tables to sit under while the angels eat their dinners. There are special bowls with the dogs' names on them. And each dog is petted and reminded how good he is, all day long.

Dogs in Dog Heaven may stay as long as they like and this can mean forever. They will be there when old friends show up.
They will be there at the door. Angel Dogs.

Such a bummer. I've done that more than once. Sucks.

Hang in there, man.

Much love RK.

RIP old buddy.....man, that is tough.......I have had my boy for 7 years now, and I can not even think about that day......it breaks my heart.......

KS,
sorry to hear about your loss. The parting of a pet still hits home real hard. Shame our best friends don't live as long as us to share the joy over as many years. Remember the good times brother.

Sorry to hear that man!!! Earlier this year we had a pup for only 6 days and it was hard as hell to put her down. I still remember visiting her at the vet when we found out she wouldn't make it. I do take solace in fhe fact that she was better off being put down. You could see the pain in her eyes that she was going through. You're doing the right thing. He'll be better off not suffering. It sucks though... sorry.

Oh man, Karl. As the proud and loving father of two dawgies, I literally shutter when I think about the inevitable. They really are the best friend you can have. Cheers, my friend.

Baker looks like a great dog and I'm sure he had a great life. Rest in peace Baker!

Much love and condolences. It's the among hardest things I've had to do. Time to be proud of tears shed for a pal.

Damn mang, thats ruff.

especially with kids.

all the best,
MD

RIP Baker.

Baker was a very cool dog. Mellow and easy to get along with. Sorry to hear it man. Unfortunately death is a part of life. I'm sure Jenny would miss him as well.

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Awww.... dude.

I hate to read threads like this, as I too am the poppa of 2 best friends. I am very sorry for your loss, KS. These threads hit home the hardest for me as my girl Dane is getting much older too.

I hope tommorrow is better.

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I hate to read threads like this, as I too am the poppa of 2 best friends. I am very sorry for your loss, KS. These threads hit home the hardest for me as my girl Dane is getting much older too.

I hope tommorrow is better.

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Love dogs but it's so hard to have to deal with this. I'm going to face this with my horse and the thought is more than I can bear. I'm thankful that my bird will probably out live me but at the same time I feel bad for him - who will take him?

Sux. :(

Again - sorry KS. My GF is putting her Boxer down today and her horse has been very ill for two days now.

Much love Rock. I know how this weighed on your soul all weekend in BC and can only hope that your actions will have eased Baker's suffering. You know I went through the same heart wrenching ordeal over thanksgiving and my prayers are with you today. Got your voicemail but I was in a meeting...I'm free the rest of the day if ya want to shoot the shit. Peace.

sucks. gotta go play with corkie right now.

Edited to avoid thread hijack.

Karl that sucks, plain and simple. I wish I had some comforting words but losing a pet is tough. :(

Edit: moved so as not to distract from the solemn memorial for KS's beloved friend.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Clearly, I do not have better friends than those here, and the "impact of this community" just continues to grow in my life.

I am hollow as hell right now, but hopefully things will improve in the coming weeks.Thank you again for the support and kindness.

KQ - that little story about dog heaven is the sweetest thing I've ever read. It puts me into uncontrollable tears, but heals me at the same time. You're the best!

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I am hollow as hell right now, but hopefully things will improve in the coming weeks.Thank you again for the support and kindness.

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48 hours ago you were shooting this pic...life is beautiful KS...don't forget that.

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