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Comment by trags8 on June 3, 2013 at 11:51am

Thanks, diannep, Betsy, Co TwinSalorsMom, Chris' wife, Michelle, Kim, everyone!

Max was attached at the hip with my husband. Although he was bought for our son at age 5, my husband was a retired stay-at-home-dad, so Max bonded with him, even though Max would sleep with my son. He really was an all-around family dog.

He had had surgery a couple of months ago, and I was surprised that he came back from that with his age. But he was a tough little doggie!

My husband says "never again." This is only the second animal we've had that he was completely attached to in our 33 years together. The first few days, you think "never again," but that may change.

We do have a 5-year-old german shepard/beagle mix who was a rescue. He had been in 3 foster homes by the time we got him at age 10 months. But he's well-trained (although a little sloppy at it now cause we spoil him). lol. He was very jealous of our Max, and showed it many times. But he is a lover-dog, so it's good to be able to hug him when I'm crying over Max.

So glad you were able to get another Lab who has been awesome for you!! If we did get another dog, it would be a Lab I think. They are such gorgeous and kind dogs! And so glad you could connect up with his original family!

Comment by imomxfour x 3 Sailors on June 3, 2013 at 11:50am

trags8, I'm so sorry about your sweet dog, I have a good friend who just went through that a couple of weeks ago - her daughter remarked how they had her for 15 years, since she was just 4 yrs old, and they grew up together, and it was heartbreaking. :(  But now they can rest in peace, instead of suffering.

 

BTW, is everyone here, also over on the facebook page?

Comment by diannep on June 3, 2013 at 11:25am

trag:  Having to make the decision to stop an animal's suffering is the hardest....but somehow, they seem to communicate to us when it is time...and we know.  He felt your love in doing this...and I'm sure he very much loved your arms in the end! 

I was grieving so much after losing my Lab that after 2 weeks, I started looking for a Rescue.  I had another dog here who I love, but he was lonely.  I found our beautiful Yellow Lab on the other side of the state....same age as my current dog....I drove over 4 hours each way to meet and and bring him home with me!  Both he and my other dog were 5.  That was over 4.5 yrs ago...and he is a godsend.  Absolutely has my heart!  I was able to trace the past year of his life after I got him due to great info the rescue group had.  Poor guy....was "fostered" for over a year....with 3 different people (first one was AF Captain who had to ship to Afghan after having him for 5 mos...he thought he would be placed before then...I traded great emails with him....he gave me wonderful info on this dog).

So you never know what God has planned for you all next!  Maybe time to heal and remember....maybe a Rescue in your future?  You sound like great people to give homes to dogs!  :-)

Comment by Betsy on June 3, 2013 at 10:54am

trags8 - That breaks my heart to read. I pray you find comfort in knowing that he died surrounded in love.

Comment by trags8 on June 3, 2013 at 10:47am

Oh, thank you all so much for the sympathies for losing our fur baby. He was just the best dog ever. We always wonder if we're doing the right thing, hoping they'll "come out it" and be like before, but we couldn't watch him suffer any longer. I stayed with him til the end - he so loved being in my arms, I wanted him to know I had him to the end.

Michelle-Ship09Div236, where is your SR going? So glad you'll have extra time!!

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on June 3, 2013 at 10:43am

Trags8. My heart broke for you, we love our animals so it is so hard to lose them when my beloved bloodhound, Rufus, died I could never replace him. He was such a sweetheart.

Comment by chris's wife on June 3, 2013 at 9:55am

Trags8- I am so sorry for your family's loss :/ we had to do the same with my husbands 19 year old dog last year. He was devastated :( I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!!

Comment by Michelle on June 3, 2013 at 9:55am

Morning Ladies! We are one day closer to seeing our SR or at least being able to talk to them more for those who can't make PIR. I got some good news that my SR will have a week in GL before heading to A school which means more time after PIR!

 trags8 sorry to hear about your fur baby. I had to put mine down because he started having seizures too. It was a very sad time for us even though we knew it was the best thing for him. (((hugs)))

Comment by Kim~Made it to the fleet! on June 3, 2013 at 8:52am

trags8-   So very sorry to hear about your dog.    Prayers to you and your family.   Dogs are very much a part of our families, we love them and care for them like we do our children.

Comment by diannep on June 3, 2013 at 8:35am

Good Morning All !

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