Topic: Well, A (4-legged) Friend Has Passed On!

[bill440cars]

Really sorry to hear it, Bill.  I'm really glad you had those 16 years.  This is the time we all dread.  No matter how I've cried for my animals over the years, I can't do without 'em.

Oro, Pazzy, and Hoshanah send licks.  Aryeh and Alfie purr for ya.

Hugs. 

          Appreciate it too!   Yeah, thing is, we never know just how long we will be blessed with them being there. Actually kind of like people, huh? Just goes to show ya, that we need to make the best of our time with Our folks AND our Pets!    Each and every pet has given us some special memories! Presently, we have: Hershey and Cocoa (licks) along with Molly Belle and Joy (purrs). 

                              Take care, Bill

[bill440cars]

Bogie, Ace, Quigley, Missy, Penny, Cody, Princess... what a different (and less joyful!) place this would be without them! 

                               Amen to that, Mark! 


         And, in our case, when we have lost one of our Pets, we just happen to come upon another one to fill that void (not to take their place mind you). And, sometimes, we come upon new ones just before we lose one.   Each and everyone is "Special".  

[fuzzybutt]

damn Bill, sorry i didnt see this sooner. i was sad to see that one of the family has passed on. folks that dont have pets or dont care to have them just dont realize sometimes how much a part of our families these guys can be.

[bill440cars]

damn Bill, sorry i didnt see this sooner. i was sad to see that one of the family has passed on. folks that dont have pets or dont care to have them just dont realize sometimes how much a part of our families these guys can be.

          Don't you worry about it fuzzy, the old girl had a good life and in her last few days went outside and found herself a place with a few of my "Project Bikes" under a tarp in the backyard and that's where I found her. Now, I located her BEFORE she passed on and kept a check on her 2 - 3 times a day. Couldn't get her to eat, all she would do is to drink some water occasionally. She didn't seem to be in much (if any) pain either. Yeah, you are tight about pets and their relationship with us. We will ALWAYS remember things about her (and the others who've gone on before her).

                             Thanks Brother! 

[Charlie]

Bill,
We always hear that dogs are man's best friend.  Until you are faced with losing one of your own, you never really understand that.
I feel for you and comend you for taking in strays.  My wife and I have done the same (we have 2 dogs).  Both are around 10 years old and in fair health. 
The thought of losing either one of them is tough.  They are always there for us, they never judge us and they are ALWAYS happy when you come home.  To them, you can do no wrong.
When that level of commitment and joy is taken away from you, no matter how old the dog was, no matter how many people say 16 years is a long run, it hurts.
Really sorry to hear about the lose of YOUR best friend.
Take care,
Charlie