Thank you for your kindness - Liesl did not make it. She is missed.

[Blurred]

I'm truly sorry. Nothing worse than losing your best friend so abruptly.
I sent you this PM, I completely know how you feel.

All I can tell you is that I felt just as sad about my dog.
This is hard for me to talk about, but your situation hits me deeply so I will explain. I had a yellow lab (Tyson), and he was the coolest dog. He, like your dog had a funny sense of humor.

When I lost my house, girlfriend and everything else, he was with me sleeping in my truck.....for almost a year. He was my best friend beyond words.
Long story short, my family had a reunion a few Summers ago in Wyoming. It was really hot outside.
My brother, cousin and myself went for a ride
into the Bighorns on 4-wheelers, Tyson ran along.
After a little while into the jaunt, Ty spotted an Antelope and started chasing it. I screamed and yelled, and he wouldn't come back. A few minutes later, he did return. I thought he was okay, and he seemed fine. However, he was panting really hard, and got to the point where he lost control of his hind legs and started dragging them. He was in really bad shape. I did everything to get him to some water, but it was too late. I carried my best friend back down to the house on the 4-wheeler. He spent a few days at the veterinarians. He had suffered from heat stroke, and his kidneys were giving out. Even lamer, I had to go back to work here in Colorado, leaving my best friend to die. A few days later, they told me that he had passed away. I've never cried as hard, and I'm still not okay with it all...In fact I can't hold the tears back typing this. I had him cremated, and I have the ashes here at my house. I plan to spread them in his favorite places here, but I haven't been able to bring myself to crying all day and carrying that out.

Something about the innocent loyalty of a dog that makes them beyond special.

[Binky]

Sorry for your loss.

[Kevo]

I'm so sorry for your family, Karl. Sounds like you gave your girl had an incredible life. I'm sure she is thankful.


I still dream about my childhood dog- a female golden I got when I was 2 years old named Emmie. She would sleep on my bed when I was little and had nightmares. She would go to the beach with me and swim right beside me making sure I was safe. She was always loyal and always my protector. She died the summer before I went into 6th grade from cancer. I have a dream about her maybe once every two to three weeks starting the night she died. In my dreams she just comes by to see how everything is- just walk up and sits with me for a while. Even though I am much older she still recognizes me. It feels like she has been there with me all along, always looking out for me.

I hope Liesl can be there like that for your kids.

[BigDaddy]

Wow. That sucks. Sorry for you, your family and especially for your dog. Your sharing the experience, hard as it may be, helps us to all appreciate what we have and/or had. Thank you for that.

[MattK.]

My condolences to you and your family on the loss of Liesl.

As I mentioned in your previous thread, I understand the pain that you are feeling as I lost my dog Sam to a hit and run just over two months ago. I watched it happen as Sam jumped a rabbit in a field behind my house and chased it out into the street. He died in my arms on the way to the vet. I still am completely devasted by the loss and the guilt.

I saw that you mentioned getting a new puppy in your previous thread. I think that is a great idea. I got a new puppy a few weeks after I lost Sam. My new puppy Scout will never replace Sam or the relationship I had with Sam but he has brought a lot of joy to my life and helped ease some of the pain. I think Leisl would want another dog to experience the love and devotion that you and your family shared with her.

[Karl Stall]

Since a few people have mentioned it, here is "Cooper" - he is Liesl's cousin (same bloodline) and -- as I think everyone here has surmised -- has big shoes to fill. I had hoped he would be Liesl's puppy, but knew that we'd better have a contingency plan. He has helped a bit

[Squirrel99]

so sorry to hear.

[montanaskier]

sorry to hear. tough decision, but sounds like the right one. As stated above, remember the good times.

[PNWbrit]

Since a few people have mentioned it, here is "Cooper" - he is Liesl cousin (same bloodline) and -- as I think everyone here has surmised -- has big shoes to fill. I had hoped he would be Liesl's puppy, but knew that we'd better have a contingency plan. He has helped a bit

Cooper will really help you all Karl.

Gus does still for me.

He almost completely fills the whole in my heart left by Max. Not that he and I still don't occasionaly catch one another with that misty eyed "I miss Max so much" look.

[MattK.]

Cooper is one lucky dog.

[arild]

I´m very sorry for your loss - I can relate.

New Year´s eve 2003 we had to put down our wire haired german pointer, Frøya, due to family pressure and fucking kids poking her with sticks - she had her issues as a former shelter dog, but we, her closest family (mom,dad,kid brother and myself) had learnt to deal with them in order for all of us to have a happy, active life with her.

Long story short, I held her head steady as the horse tranquilizers kicked in, and I can without a doubt that is the most painful memory from my late teens, and something I´ll never forget. She is now buried below her favourite tree at our cabin in western Norway.

Stay strong, Karl. As said, I´m truly sorry for your loss.
Blurredelevens, PopeBenedict(hutch??), and every other mag who´ve loved and lost a dog, I feel your pain. Chin up

[Karl Stall]

here's one more of sweet Liesl - since this thread is about her - Thanks everyone - today was the first day at the office without her lving and it has been really hard - I just cannot believe she's really gone. Your support means a great deal to me - Thank you so much.

[Hutch]

Since a few people have mentioned it, here is "Cooper" - he is Liesl's cousin (same bloodline) and -- as I think everyone here has surmised -- has big shoes to fill. I had hoped he would be Liesl's puppy, but knew that we'd better have a contingency plan. He has helped a bit

Best dog name ever.

[Buzzworthy]

Man, this was not what I hoped to read. Very sorry KS. I hope the pain settles soon.

[strode420]

This thread has brought more than one tear to my eye. i can't express my sorrow for your loss. i know it's not much, but at least you can get a little solace in the fact that you got to say goodbye to her at the end. i had an aussie mix growing up (from when i was 5 til i was 16) who got out and drank antifreeze when we were away on vacation. i was in oregon when i got the news that she died, and even though she was old (but still going strong) the pain was still horrible, and though it probably would have been even harder for me, i still would have really liked to say goodbye. my mom wouldn't let us get another dog after that, so when i was in college i got a puppy the second i moved into my own house. he turned six yesterday, and he is my whole world. having another dog around to help ease the pain will be a great thing for you and your beautiful kids.

threads like this should make all us dog lovers/owners cherish our relationships with our best friends that much more.

sorry again, my deepest condolences.

[gorms]

So sorry KS.....
You two were lucky to have each other.
Whenever I think of our family dog from my childhood....I hope she is running around and about to catch one of the squirrels that eluded her-her whole life, hopefully your pup is doing what she always wanted to do now.

Give Cooper a scratch behind the ear for all of us here.

[RootSkier]

Lopez sends his condolences and a big Aussie lick to all of Liesl's family.

[Gripen]

So sorry to hear this.
Wiggles is waiting to play with her...

[P_McPoser]

Here's one that always makes me tear up.
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...

[Liberal Genius]

Sorry to hear about your pooch but save the dramatics. Millions (maybe billions) of people are in a far worse position than you are right now.

YOU ARE A FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT.

Dogs>you

loser

[wandering, not lost]

I am so sorry for your loss.

I lost my first aussie at age 6 in similar circumstances after he got hit by a car driven by one of our neighbors. My parents had to put him to sleep after a few days because he would never be able to walk again. It was the first time I can remember my Dad crying and it was very difficult for all of us. The loss of a dog is so hard because they can and do love unconditionally.

We did end up getting a great deal of comfort from his half-brother, who we had for 13 years. I hope you get to enjoy that much time and more with Cooper. My parents are now on their third aussie (a rescue puppy this time) with plans for another one since they are now empty-nesting.

[P_McPoser]

Whats sad about society is how people treat pets better than other people

You're right, if you and my dog were both dying of thirst, I'd give water to my dog and then not even offer to let you drink her piss, you piece of shit faggot.

[Liberal Genius]

Whats sad about society is how people treat pets better than other people

Never met a dog I wanted to beat.

Dogs are innocence and instinct.

People like you have the freewill to be a douche. Congrats

[gorms]

Amazing you use 20% of your posts to spew on this thread.

I am certain you are the penultimate symbol of humanity.....insinuating that you are doing my mom and all. That is original and cool all in one-strong work.

If pets aren't near to you fine...that is your loss. For many they are an even keel in an otherwise shaky world. I hope you never lose anything close to you....and if you did you could likely find empathy and compassion here to help you through your tough times-that is if you quit being an unsympathetic douche bag.

Again Karl my thought are with you and your family.

[Snow7]

I've been following this story for the last few days. Sometimes, words can seem so empty... Much condolences.