'Bye Bud!

[bort]

Tall man, tall dog. Great picture, thanks for sharing it. Did he greet you at the door like that every day?

So sorry for your loss.

[bisontuba]

Nothing harder that losing your best friend...so very sorry....
Mark

[gwwilk]

A sad time, indeed, Schlep. You have my sympathy...

[TubaSailor]

I don't know you other than from TubeNet, but you have my sympathy - sometimes coming home to that un-conditional, happy-to-see-you-no-matter-what-your-day-has-been-like, greeting from your dog can be the best part of the day. It's amazing how much a part of our families some pets become.
We'd all be better men if we could be what our dogs seem to think we are. I hope you had many happy times together.

[Mark]

I am sorry to hear this.

[bort]

We'd all be better men if we could be what our dogs seem to think we are.

Ain't that the truth!

[iiipopes]

[tbn.al]

"At age 57 (having owned cats-only since I was 6 years old),

Hate to spoil your illusion but you never "own" a cat. For cat lovers that is usually part of the fascination. Not sure you can own a dog either, but at least they play along with the game.

[Dan Schultz]

.... Hate to spoil your illusion but you never "own" a cat. For cat lovers that is usually part of the fascination. Not sure you can't own a dog either, but at least they play along with the game.

+1

[bort]

"At age 57 (having owned cats-only since I was 6 years old),

Hate to spoil your illusion but you never "own" a cat. For cat lovers that is usually part of the fascination. Not sure you can own a dog either, but at least they play along with the game.

No pun intended, but that's a big pet peeve of mine. I don't think that people "own" animals at all, they are living creatures with free will, I don't "own" any of it.

Just as goofy is "pet parents" or people calling themselves the pet's "mom" or "dad." That's just weird to me.

I always say "I have a dog" and that she is our dog, and we are her people. Maybe I'm the weirdo, though?

[tbn.al]

There are mostly "dog" people and "cat" people. There are very few "dog and cat" people. This becomes obvious whenever this conversation comes up. Different strokes.

[iiipopes]

"At age 57 (having owned cats-only since I was 6 years old),

Hate to spoil your illusion but you never "own" a cat. For cat lovers that is usually part of the fascination. Not sure you can own a dog either, but at least they play along with the game.

+2

[MartyNeilan]

"At age 57 (having owned cats-only since I was 6 years old),

Hate to spoil your illusion but you never "own" a cat. For cat lovers that is usually part of the fascination. Not sure you can own a dog either, but at least they play along with the game.

+2

[NC_amateur_euph]

Schlep -

You have my deepest sympathy. When we lose one, I am not worth shooting for at least a month. A non-pet person just doesn't get it - just like a non-musician just doesn't get some things.

[bort]

My dog bit my nose last night. I must've bumped into her while she was sleeping and scared her. She snapped up at me and didn't break the skin, but it left a bruise in a place I never thought it was possible. I yelped "aagh!!," she froze immediately, and then submitted/apologized by laying on her back and asking for a belly rub. She didn't get it, but I knew she was sorry for what she did.

Love that dog.

[tbn.al]

I just realized that I've neglected adding my condolences. I guess I was too busy taking the thread in a different direction. Sorry Schlep. I really do anguish with you. I remember holding my Beau in my lap as he quietly breathed his last. A treasure lost as I'm sure was Bud. I think I'll start another thread so this one can remain true to the original point.

[windshieldbug]

Sorry too, Schlep.

Remember, all dogs go to heaven!

[GC]

Sorry for your loss, Schleppy. Pets are family.

[Kevin Hendrick]

Sorry too, Schlep.

Remember, all dogs go to heaven!

+1

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[Tundratubast]

Schlep,

A true loss indeed, dogs are incredible companions. Looking forward to the pictures of your next "Best Friend".

Tundra