I Lost My Little Boy Today...

[Loyal]

We raised Havanese dogs, little dogs, for a lot of years. We stopped a few years back and settles in to not having any animal responsibilities for a few months, until we received a phone call from a couple that we placed a black little boy, 6 years before.
The lady said if we didn't take him back, the next day they were going to have the vet put him down because he was hurting their marriage. He loved the man, but barked at the lady. He didn't like her and this had lasted 6 years. We of course said we'd take him back. Cuddles was his name and I loved him so much, but he barked at my wife like he did at the other lady. At first he didn't trust either of us, but he naturally took to me. I held him often and he'd look into my eyes with such trust like he knew I'd always protect him.
He was sick this week and we took him to the vet. Dehydration and anemia. The vet gave him an IV for a while and sent him home with a vitamin B mixture. It worked, for a couple of days. He was his old self, barking at my wife and nudging me to get held. I held him most of the night last night and rubbed his belly. Today he was lethargic again and had a seizure, bleeding from his mouth. Cuddles died in my arms. I am devastated.
Remember to hug your dog or kitty extra close tonight, cuz you never know how long you have them.

 

[Memento]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Loyal. Know that you made Cuddles happy, for as long as you had him, and so long as you keep him in your heart, he’s never really gone.

 

[Loyal]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Loyal. Know that you made Cuddles happy, for as long as you had him, and so long as you keep him in your heart, he’s never really gone.

Thank you.
That little dog was a big part of my life and a part of me died with him.

 

[RamFan503]

Sorry to see this. My heart is with you.

 

[Selassie I]

That's so tough to go through @Loyal .

He knows what you guys did for him... just know that.

Sending positive vibes your way Brudda.

 

[RamDino]

Animals can be family too. Sorry for your loss @Loyal.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Sorry loyal. Losing a dog sucks.

 

[Vapor]

Losing a friend sucks. Prayers your way.

 

[Dodgersrf]

So sorry, bud.

 

[Neil039]

Sorry for your loss my friend. Prayers for your family. Pets turn into family members quickly. I'm sure your family will miss Cuddles.

 

[Loyal]

Thanks to all of you for your condolences.
Losing my little boy Cuddles has hit me harder than the loss of other well loved animals because I am retired now and I spent a lot of time with the loveable little guy, more than with any other pet in my life.
I had a dream last night that included Cuddles and three other beloved dogs that I had at different stages in my life. Pepper, Cindy (Cinder-wolf), Butchie and Cuddles. I woke up in my dream and Cuddles was in bed with me. This was my house in High School, which Cuddles never saw, but he followed me down the stairs to the sliding glass doors and I let him out. The other three dogs followed him out and came to me to get loved the way each individual dog liked. Butchie always slayed me when he wrapped his his neck and head around mine when I picked him up (full sized dog). Aside from Pepper and Cindy (mother and daughter), the dogs never met each other in life, but got along great with each other in the dream. It may seem like a silly sentimental dream to some, but it comforted me with the idea of will we see our animals in heaven. I hope so.

 

[Ground Chuck]

Thanks to all of you for your condolences.
Losing my little boy Cuddles has hit me harder than the loss of other well loved animals because I am retired now and I spent a lot of time with the loveable little guy, more than with any other pet in my life.
I had a dream last night that included Cuddles and three other beloved dogs that I had at different stages in my life. Pepper, Cindy (Cinder-wolf), Butchie and Cuddles. I woke up in my dream and Cuddles was in bed with me. This was my house in High School, which Cuddles never saw, but he followed me down the stairs to the sliding glass doors and I let him out. The other three dogs followed him out and came to me to get loved the way each individual dog liked. Butchie always slayed me when he wrapped his his neck and head around mine when I picked him up (full sized dog). Aside from Pepper and Cindy (mother and daughter), the dogs never met each other in life, but got along great with each other in the dream. It may seem like a silly sentimental dream to some, but it comforted me with the idea of will we see our animals in heaven. I hope so.

Some people say there are no pets in heaven, but the Bible says ”the lion will lay down with the lamb”, so there you go. I know I’ll see my little dude Petie, and Bear, and Czar and Foo from my childhood. Heaven is a place where there are no more tears, or regret. Only love. And probably baby back ribs too. Gotta have the baby backs. Sorry, pigs.

 

[Loyal]

Some people say there are no pets in heaven, but the Bible says ”the lion will lay down with the lamb”, so there you go. I know I’ll see my little dude Petie, and Bear, and Czar and Foo from my childhood. Heaven is a place where there are no more tears, or regret. Only love. And probably baby back ribs too. Gotta have the baby backs. Sorry, pigs.

"Squeal!" (Pig's way of saying YIKES!)

 

[Memento]

Some people say there are no pets in heaven, but the Bible says ”the lion will lay down with the lamb”, so there you go. I know I’ll see my little dude Petie, and Bear, and Czar and Foo from my childhood. Heaven is a place where there are no more tears, or regret. Only love. And probably baby back ribs too. Gotta have the baby backs. Sorry, pigs.

Who says heaven can’t have babyback ribs and meat while not having to slaughter any animals for them? Maybe it’s heaven-based ribs?

 

[Ground Chuck]

Who says heaven can’t have babyback ribs and meat while not having to slaughter any animals for them? Maybe it’s heaven-based ribs?

“Hey… I’m missing a rib. What’s going on here?!”

-Adam

 

[Merlin]

Sorry for your loss man. Hurts so bad.

Our dogs are also family members and over the past couple years lost three of them. After about six months we finally went and got a new pup and are rebuilding the pack but yes it is a terrible thing that never really leaves you.

 

[snackdaddy]

The grief is real. One thing I hate to hear is "Its just a dog". No it's not just a dog. He's a big part of my family. He loves me despite any flaws. Unconditionally. One day I'll be in heaven. Maybe God will explain to me why they can't live as long as we do. Maybe it's because there will always be another one who needs us. You can't change the world but you can change one dog's world.

 

[Memento]

The grief is real. One thing I hate to hear is "Its just a dog". No it's not just a dog. He's a big part of my family. He loves me despite any flaws. Unconditionally. One day I'll be in heaven. Maybe God will explain to me why they can't live as long as we do. Maybe it's because there will always be another one who needs us. You can't change the world but you can change one dog's world.

I hate those bolded words. "It's just a dog/cat/other animal."

No, they're not. You make positive memories with them, you play with them, they trust you, and they're not pets; they're a part of your life, a part of your family. My golden retriever, Granger, was my very first friend as a young autistic toddler. My Maine Coon/Russian Blue, Phoenix, was a cat I named, and I was one of the rare people he trusted.

Hell, I grieved the loss of one of the rats I had cared for, one of two sisters named Lightning and Thunder, who always were excited to see me whenever I went to the house to see them and interact with them (technically, they were my brother's rats, but they were always closer to me than him), and I cared for a bunny named Bolt when his owner (my sister) was moved to Utah, even though he mostly stayed at my folks' house.

And now Fane (Labradoodle) and Destiny (gray tabby cat) are part of my inner circle as well, even though I can't see them all the time. They're family to me, and I love them as much as I loved Granger and Phoenix.

I hate it when people say that those animals are "just animals" or "just pets". If you make positive memories with them when you have them, they're a part of your family.