2005-08-16 :: 9:46 a.m.
Memorial For Lucy From Datalounge
my dog died yesterday
Lucy was 11 years old and the sweetest, sauciest dog ever.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41232523@N00/32945099/
Her heart gave out fighting a urinary tract infection. We thought it was her arthritis because the only symptom was her back legs wobbling. She had an appetiate until the last 24 hours.
All those rainbow bridge web pages are treacle. She was a datalounge girl in spirit and I'm memorializing her here.
Lucy, we loved you so much. Goodbye
see link
by: Anonymous 123 posts 08/10/05 @16:12
My sympathies, OP
by: Anonymous reply 1 08/10/05 @16:16
My heartfelt sympathies. You and Lucy will be in our prayers.
by: GatosPaws (authenticated) + reply 2 08/10/05 @16:23
What a pretty dog. I am sorry to hear of her passing.
by: Anonymous reply 3 08/10/05 @16:25
I'm so sorry OP
by: Anonymous reply 4 08/10/05 @16:25
Hey, OP
my thoughts are with you. I have a dog myself and know how special they are.
by: scotto reply 5 08/10/05 @16:25
what a beautiful dog! i know how hard it is. so sorry to hear that..
by: Anonymous reply 6 08/10/05 @16:26
What a cutie she was. Poor Lucy, cut down in her prime. Sorry OP.
by: Anonymous reply 7 08/10/05 @16:26
OP. . .my thoughts and prayers are with you.
by: Anonymous reply 8 08/10/05 @16:27
Strangers posting the words "I'm sorry" over and over on a gossip site means something to you, OP?
by: Anonymous reply 9 08/10/05 @16:28
Lucy looks wonderful, and I know how much you'll miss her. Be thinking of you. Take care.
by: Anonymous reply 10 08/10/05 @16:29
Lucy was adorable. . . pure love in her eyes. I'm so sorry for your loss, OP.
by: Anonymous reply 11 08/10/05 @16:30
Buzz off r9.
My heart goes out to you OP. We'll be devastated when our dog goes.
by: houston (authenticated) + reply 12 08/10/05 @16:30
My condolences, OP. It's heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet.
I have a 10 year old Basset with health issues, too. He has arthritis/back problems and lately his legs have been a little wobbly, too--by that I mean he has trouble getting up on them. Is that what happened to Lucy? Should I get him checked out?
by: Anonymous reply 13 08/10/05 @16:30
:( Glad you have such great memories!! You'll miss her terribly, but so glad she was there to brighten up your life while she ws here
by: Anonymous reply 14 08/10/05 @16:30
Shut it, R9.
by: Anonymous reply 15 08/10/05 @16:31
Further proof that DL has died. Please don't pray for *it*, though, it doesn't need your pity.
by: Anonymous reply 16 08/10/05 @16:32
yes they do r9.
there are a lot of dog lovers here and a lot of heart in between jerks like you.
This site has gotten me through rough spots before because of it's humor and tough love and it will get me through this awful empty feeling too.
and I hope in a shitty period in your life you remember my words and dataloungers will help even a prick like you.
by: op reply 17 08/10/05 @16:33
My heart goes out to you. I lost my Golden Retriever eight months ago to leukemia. Shadow too was 11 years old, and she was the sweetest, smartest, gentlest dog I had ever had. I am still grieving over the loss, but my life was enriched by her existence, and the lessons she taught me in love and devotion.
by: Anonymous reply 18 08/10/05 @16:33
How sad OP. Only another devoted pet owner can understand how painful it is when you lose them. People that don't truly love their pets just don't understand.
by: Anonymous reply 19 08/10/05 @16:33
I looked through the rest of the album, OP. Which one was you? The man or the woman? You're both adorable.
by: Anonymous reply 20 08/10/05 @16:35
"All those rainbow bridge web pages are treacle"
What are those?
by: Anonymous reply 21 08/10/05 @16:35
"This site has gotten me through rough spots before because of it's humor and tough love and it will get me through this awful empty feeling too."
To be fair, OP, you can't have it both ways - you like the "tough love" on DL or you don't. Don't blame any posters for not suspending their DL ways just because *you're* having a shitty day.
by: Anonymous reply 22 08/10/05 @16:36
I send my love to you, OP!
By the way, I have never had a boyfriend who is not a dog/cat lover. I figure out by 3 dates whether or not they care for animals... if they don't. then that's all I care to know.
by: Anonymous reply 23 08/10/05 @16:36
:(
by: Anonymous reply 24 08/10/05 @16:36
The fact that a person you've loved happens to be an animal doesn't make grieving for them any easier, but please take comfort in your suffering that you at least did have that time with her. One day the pain of missing her will be overcome by the happiness of having known her.
by: Mme. Gogol reply 25 08/10/05 @16:36
What a wonderful looking dog...you can see how much she loved you by the look in her eyes. I know the pain you are feeling now...I lost my Daniel a few years ago, and it was the worst thing I went through. Time does help heal the wound. And when I was ready, I got my Lilly. She is quite different than Daniel, but just as good a companion.
You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
by: Jimmcf (authenticated) + reply 26 08/10/05 @16:37
My sympathies to you, OP, and I'm sure Lucy is in a great place now. It's too early to even think about it in earnest, but lease consider adopting if you get another dog. My thoughts are with you and Lucy.
by: Anonymous reply 27 08/10/05 @16:38
My sympathies OP. I lost my dog almost a year ago and all I can say is, while they are gone physcially, they will live forever in your heart.
by: Straight Chick reply 28 08/10/05 @16:39
I love your photos. Sorry about the dog. I know that pain. It is hard. Just let your emotions flow. Don't hold it in.
So you are the same person who had the animal in your drawer?
Love the Elvis bust.
by: Anonymous reply 29 08/10/05 @16:39
You people should consider getting cats. They live longer. A spayed, well-nourished cat can live for over 20 years. And parrots live for about 50 years. But then again, if you get a parrot when you're 20 and it dies when you are 70, I guess that would be as bad as being widowed. But people wouldn't give you the same amount of sympathy as if you lost a spouse or human partner.
by: Anonymous reply 30 08/10/05 @16:39
Sorry to hear about your dog. The picture you have of her with the boa is absolutely adorable! Take care! {{{{hugs}}}}
by: AAJ (the original AJ) reply 31 08/10/05 @16:42
:'(
I'm sorry, OP. My pooch is gonna be 11 years old soon, too, and he's getting arthritis. I dread the day something happens to him. The bf and I have had him practically since we got together. He's really one of the family.
Sending you a sloppy dog lick.
by: Anonymous reply 32 08/10/05 @16:42
My sympathies OP. I lost my dog almost a year ago. All I can say is, while they are gone physically, they will live forever in your heart.
by: Straight Chick reply 33 08/10/05 @16:42
"You are both in my thoughts and prayers. "
This is such bullshit. None of you are going to actually pray for someone you never met, let alone their dead dog.
by: Anonymous reply 34 08/10/05 @16:42
"You are both in my thoughts and prayers. "
This is such bullshit. None of you are going to actually pray for someone you never met, let alone their dead dog.
by: Anonymous reply 35 08/10/05 @16:42
what a sweetie!!!! such a charming face filled with character and intelligence. how blessed you have been to have experienced her benevolent love.
i'm so sorry for your loss. animals help me to feel my own heart. they have REAL greatness.
many blessings. keep your chin up. she will come back to you in a 100 little ways.
by: Anonymous reply 36 08/10/05 @16:43
OP, sorry for your loss, and sorry the usual quota of creeps and idiots have crawled from under their bridges to louse up this thread. Losing a pet is as traumatic as losing a family member. Come to think of it, I can think of many, many relatives I'd cheerfully sacrifice to save my beloved dogs. Know you have the sympathies and sincere best wishes of many friends here.
by: Anonymous reply 37 08/10/05 @16:44
I'm so sorry, OP. It hurts like hell to lose a pet, it really is losing a family member. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
by: Melanie Wilkes-Booth reply 38 08/10/05 @16:45
r13 please have your pet checked.
we thought it was her legs, the back ones kept collasping, she's had trouble w/them the past few years.
and we were cheering her to get up and let us help her down the stairs. once down she'd walk outside, I think she kept wanting to walk because she didn't want to walk up the stairs. we had been putting a towel sling under her belly to hoist her up the stairs.
Jesus. we were pushing on her infected bladder.
here it turns out she had a fever and infection and she's trying to walk to make us happy. I wish to god I had taken her temperture but we were 6 hours from home and talking to our vet over the phone until we took her to an emergency vet.
she even devoured a greenie a few hours before she died.
please have the vet check your pet.
by: op reply 39 08/10/05 @16:47
Hey R34...speak for yourself. Some of us do, and as someone who has personally experienced this devastating loss, I have indeed already done just that.
by: Jimmcf (authenticated) + reply 40 08/10/05 @16:48
Sorry to hear that Lucy went to the big bone in the sky. Your pics were amazing.
OP take good care of yourself. I have been a mess after one of my kids have died. Do something special for you. Take a sick day or buy something silly.
Also, consider adopting a rescue dog to honor Lucy's memory when you are up for it. I adopted two dogs after my Maxi passed away in 2003. Best medicine there is!
Zak, schnauzer dad
by: Zak (authenticated) + reply 41 08/10/05 @16:48
R13, is that you Suzi?
by: xl5 reply 42 08/10/05 @16:52
R34 DO Not Ever entertain the thought you could ever speak for me. Yes Op and Lucy will be in my thoughts and prayers this eve. I am a pet lover, I understand hence the my DL Authenticated Paying Name.
OP forgive the troll.
I happen to belive that when I die all my pets will help to take me to where I am to be in the next life.
Animals deserve more respect then some humans R34 prime example. Animals are innocent.
Sorry guys but that stupid comment just pissed me off, forgive me.
by: GatosPaws (authenticated) + reply 43 08/10/05 @16:59
My condolences, OP. Lucy was an angel. ;-)
BTW I still chuckle at the possum in a drawer. I love that pic!
by: Dachshund Mommy reply 44 08/10/05 @17:04
Here's a little something to make you feel better. (To the inevitable smart asses: shut up, bitches. I know it's corny and maudlin, but it's sweet.)
Rainbow Bridge
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 that they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends there are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to perfect health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again just as we remember them in our dreams of years 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 stay behind when the beloved pet went away.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks up -- the bright eyes are intent, the body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group his body flying over the green grass, his legs hurrying faster and faster.
You have been spotted, when when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The sweet loving kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your dear pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
see link
by: Anonymous reply 45 08/10/05 @17:08
I have a Lucy too, almost the same age. My heart is broken for you. Know that you are in my thoughts.
by: Anonymous reply 46 08/10/05 @17:09
I am so sorry your beloved dog has died. Of course Lucy can not be replaced but I hope you do get another dog very soon. It helps with the pain of losing her.
by: Delilah reply 47 08/10/05 @17:11
For what it's worth, I'm a regular visitor and poster here and I'm sorry.
Love the pic. I would have loved Lucy.
by: Anonymous reply 48 08/10/05 @17:37
R45, that message is well-intentioned, but didn't OP say she'd posted here intentiontally to avoid the dread Rainbow Bridge? I love animals, but I abhor that kind of nursery-school sentimentality.
by: Anonymous reply 49 08/10/05 @17:41
The Power of the Dog
There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie-- Perfect passsion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart to a dog to tear.
When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find--it's your own affair-- But ... you've given your heart to a dog to tear.
When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!) When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone--wherever it goes--for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give your heart to a dog to tear.
We've sorrow enough in the natural way, When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve: For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-term loan is as bad as a long-- So why in--Heaven (before we are there) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?
Rudyard Kipling
by: MotherTucker reply 50 08/10/05 @17:51
Ohhh honey :( Sending you lots of love. Your Lucy can be in doggie heaven playing with my Zeus now. They will be great friends, don't worry. He liked wearing scarves and boas too!
by: Anonymous reply 51 08/10/05 @17:54
thank you for sharing lucy with us OP.
thinking of you,
by: josh (authenticated) + reply 52 08/10/05 @17:59
I must be in a state or something -- I saw your dog's picture and started crying. Such a sweet-looking dog.
by: Anonymous reply 53 08/10/05 @18:04
She looked a lovely dog. What a great expression. And such style too in her boa. I just love to see happy animals in good homes. You've given her x number of happy years and for that you can be proud.
I'm sure she's still loving you too. :)
by: Anonymous reply 54 08/10/05 @18:07
As to the statement that we get more upset at the loss of a pet than to a person... There is a very simple explaination for that phenomenon. Unconditional Love... No person, no matter how much they love someone, can say that they love unconditionally. How can we not grieve when we lose that?
My condolensces to you OP. Time to get a new friend.
by: Joe reply 55 08/10/05 @18:20
I'm so sorry, OP. Lucy was a lovely girl. I fully understand that a pet can be just as special as any other family member (more special than some), and it hurts just as much when a beloved pet is gone.
by: Anonymous reply 56 08/10/05 @18:27
Sorry to hear your dog died. Black labs are the best.
by: Anonymous reply 57 08/10/05 @18:30
As mother said to me when I lost one of my adored 4-legged friends: "Just remember, he lived like a Prince for all the years that you had him." True and was horribly spoiled.
by: Anonymous reply 58 08/10/05 @18:34
I meant to add: I'm sure that Lucy lived the live of a Princess.
by: R50 again reply 59 08/10/05 @18:38
OP, sorry for your loss.
by: Anonymous reply 60 08/10/05 @19:52
I'm so sorry, OP. It's hard. Thoughts are with you.
by: Anonymous reply 61 08/10/05 @20:00
Lucy and the bunny!
Squeeeeeeeeee they are just two cute!
I'm sorry for your loss OP :(
by: Anonymous reply 62 08/10/05 @20:05
Love to both you and Lucy. I have two dogs and it's twice the blessing to experience that kind of unconditional love.
There's a reason why dog is god spelled backwards.
She'll be there when it's your time. Lots of love and healing to you, OP.
by: Anonymous reply 63 08/10/05 @20:55
my condolences, OP.
God Bless you, Lucy.
by: Anonymous reply 64 08/10/05 @21:05
thank you all.
I've posted here since 01 and am convinced and moved by of the love under our sarcastic, jaundiced surface. It's all the more sweet and precious because it comes in such small, pure doses.
''I looked through the rest of the album, OP. Which one was you?''
I'm the pudgy woman. I wasn't the possum drawer person, just saved the picture because I liked it.
We adoped the puppy in june. I thought mona would usher lucy into her older years and lucy would show her the ropes. I never thought lucy would die this early. I thought we had 2 or 3 more years.
I feel so guilty now. part of me is 'thank god we have this other dog' part of me is watching Mona play w/lucy's toys, lie on her beds, drink from her water bowl thinking should help but it feels wrenching. I look at mona and think, ''you aren't lucy. I want lucy.''
by: op reply 65 08/10/05 @21:26
thank you all.
I've posted here since 01 and am convinced and moved by of the love under our sarcastic, jaundiced surface. It's all the more sweet and precious because it comes in such small, pure doses.
''I looked through the rest of the album, OP. Which one was you?''
I'm the pudgy woman. I wasn't the possum drawer person, just saved the picture because I liked it.
We adoped the puppy in june. I thought mona would usher lucy into her older years and lucy would show her the ropes. I never thought lucy would die this early. I thought we had 2 or 3 more years.
I feel so guilty now. part of me is 'thank god we have this other dog' part of me is watching Mona play w/lucy's toys, lie on her beds, drink from her water bowl thinking should help but it feels wrenching. I look at mona and think, ''you aren't lucy. I want lucy.''
by: op reply 66 08/10/05 @21:26
When I was about 5, I asked my dad if there'd be dogs in heaven and he replied it wouldn't be heaven without dogs. So here's hoping your dog is having the best time with an endless supply of chew toys and everything else she adored.
by: Anonymous reply 67 08/10/05 @21:32
OP, while Mona won't take the place of Lucy, she can help. Lucy had everything she needed, all her life-because of you. That place in your heart that belongs to her always will. Take care.
by: Anonymous reply 68 08/10/05 @21:42
OP, Thanks for the advice, I will take it. You may have saved another life in with your advice!
I've been a pet owner all my life (am 45) and know it hurts like hell to lose each one. Give it some time, I believe when it's time to get a new one the pet will find you, instead of the other way around.
And, I know it sounds maudlin and you probably don't want to hear it at this moment, but one day you will have just fun and loving memories instead of sad ones. It will happen, but in the meantime remember you gave Lucy a very loving, happy life.
by: R13 reply 69 08/10/05 @22:10
so sorry op. she was a beauty!
by: Anonymous reply 70 08/10/05 @22:13
Sorry, op. My condolences. We lost one dog in 2000 -- very suddenly. Our other dog is now 15 and we know what lies ahead. It is never, ever easy.
by: Anonymous reply 71 08/10/05 @22:30
My dog died on Christmas Eve two years ago. Like Lucy, she was seemingly healthy until the night before, when she had trouble breathing, and they discovered a huge tumor that kept her lungs from inflating fully. She died quickly.
Something about these dogs living fully and happily until it's time for them to go---it's heartbreaking, of course, but would we want to live life any other way? Brava for Lucy, brava for my Tasha, brava for all the dogs we love so much.
see link
by: Anonymous reply 72 08/10/05 @22:53
I am so sorry, OP. She was GORGEOUS by the way.
by: Anonymous reply 73 08/10/05 @23:01
I feel like I know Lucy even though I've never met her. I do, to a biggish degree, know OP though I've never met her - she's my best intArnet friend, has been for nearly 5 years.
I'm a horrible person who will rain down snide and phlegm on just about anyone. But even I have sympathy for any pet owner as caring/loving/doting as OP who has to cope with such loss.
Give me one night of expected passion with any of the bitches who uses this thread to insult OP for loving another creature and I'll shred its genitals (whatever they may be) with my teeth and nails and power tools and possibly mailboxes or pop cans or other things I find strewn on the side of the road.
But not in the erotic way.
by: qh reply 74 08/10/05 @23:14
So many poor dogs are abused, neglected, abandonned and mistreated when all they want is love. Take solace that Lucy had a good life and an owner who loved her.
by: Anonymous reply 75 08/10/05 @23:32
Lucy sounds like my fabulous Hanna, lost at age 10. She even looked like a red-haired version of your girl.
Goodbye, Lucy.
by: Anonymous reply 76 08/10/05 @23:41
Wow, almost half as many posts as I had, and I was a famous person.
by: Ghost of P. Jennings reply 77 08/10/05 @23:45
R77 didn't get the point.
by: Anonymous reply 78 08/10/05 @23:53
I absolutely ADORED Lucy's picture, OP. The happiest smile on the prettiest girl's face!
My Andy, who died at 11 1/2, looked exactly like her, the best, most loving and loyal dog ever.
My heartfelt condolences.
by: Anonymous reply 79 08/10/05 @23:59
OP, I lost my beloved dog in December at 12, and I still grieve for him. Bless you, so many of us know the pain.
I also held my bf in my arms while he died, and I've had very close friends and family members die, so I'm not being overly dramatic when I say the loss of our dogs is a tragedy.
They love us like no one loves us. They teach us so much about how to forgive and give everyone a second chance. They live in the moment and show us how to express our feelings and then let them go. If they're hurt, they yelp; if they're angry, they bark or growl; but if they're happy there's no way they can disguise it. They know that life is all about eating, loving, fucking (even my neutered male dog got some a couple of times), sleeping and being glad to be alive, every moment.
by: Anonymous reply 80 08/11/05 @00:03
It sux when a pet dies. Be nice to yourself. Be well.
by: Anonymous reply 81 08/11/05 @00:05
my thoughts are with you. I lost my german shep.in Feb this year.....still miss him..I now have a new pup ,a new joy to help me over my grief, it has helped a lot
by: Anonymous reply 82 08/11/05 @00:10
I'm sorry. I don't mean to be rude. But should we not deal with this kind of stuff in the 'real' world? And I don't mean an MTV show. I'm sorry again, but op, this is a gay gossip site. And you have your real friends to share this lose with. I just don't get this. Am I the asshole?
by: Anonymous reply 83 08/11/05 @00:11
Sorry to read of the loss of your beloved Lucy--my condolences to you and Mona. And please be especially kind to her during this time; she's grieving for her friend, too.
There are few heartaches to match that which follows the death of a dear pet.
by: kiki nyc reply 84 08/11/05 @00:11
I sort of think you are, 83. Too bad because there is a lot of weird warmth and caring going on here on this 'gossip site' as you think of it.
and it's a shame you have to miss out.
It's called connecting with the human race. You should try it.
by: Anonymous reply 85 08/11/05 @00:19
"So many poor dogs are abused, neglected, abandonned and mistreated when all they want is love."
Oh really? Funny, cause I personally know of many dogs who would sell their owners down the river for a T-Bone. I would suspect that even the sainted "Lucy" would have done the same.
by: Anonymous reply 86 08/11/05 @00:19
" Am I the asshole? "
Yep!
by: Anonymous reply 87 08/11/05 @00:21
R86 is trying for the "asshole" title also.
by: Anonymous reply 88 08/11/05 @00:31
ditto 86, funny the you're 86, get the point.
by: Anonymous reply 89 08/11/05 @00:48
No, r88, I'm just not a dog-lover (or, should I say, dog-worshipper?).
I can recognize that dogs are over-rated animals that are selfish at their core. I cannot stand dirty fucking dogs. I once broke up with a guy because he had a dirty, stinky bloodhound.
by: R86 reply 90 08/11/05 @00:50
so what are you doing in this thread, r86?
or do you think you deserve your say no matter the subject?
And if so, why do you always seem to be at the next table from me and have such an annoyingly loud, screechy voice?
by: Anonymous reply 91 08/11/05 @00:55
Fuck off, R9. I hope a lot of strangers keep posting that message to you.
OP, sorry for your loss.
by: Anonymous reply 92 08/11/05 @00:57
r86, actually a dogs top priority is pleasing it's "alpha" usually it's owner. A Dog won't budge for a T-bone if it thinks it will displease its owner.
by: Anonymous reply 93 08/11/05 @00:57
so sorry for the loss of your friend, she will go over the rainbow bridge and be happy till u get there :)
by: Anonymous reply 94 08/11/05 @01:06
Remember the good times, OP...they mean the world. My deepest condolences.
by: Anonymous reply 95 08/11/05 @01:21
Another dog owner here saying how sorry I am about Lucy. She looked quite the diva in that boa and did have the knowing look of the non-troll variety of DLer. All my sympathies, OP.
by: Anonymous reply 96 08/11/05 @01:30
I am so sorry about Lucy. If she was a dog, I loved as much as you do!
by: Anonymous reply 97 08/11/05 @03:50
"There's a reason why dog is god spelled backwards."
?
Jesus.
Fucking.
Christ.
by: Anonymous reply 98 08/11/05 @05:22
OP, she looks like she was a damn fine bitch (and I mean that in the best possible way).
My condolences!
by: Anonymous reply 99 08/11/05 @06:21
Dead dogs are adventurous
see link
by: Anonymous reply 100 08/11/05 @06:24
it won't get any easier.
by: Anonymous reply 101 08/11/05 @08:27
Dear OP....Your dog looked beautiful and I'm sure she had a beautiful spirit too. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your loved one.
A Fellow dog lover and dog owner (my dog turned 13 on Saturday!)
by: Anonymous reply 102 08/11/05 @08:35
sorry about your dog. she looks like she was a real doll. my condolences.
by: Anonymous reply 103 08/11/05 @08:52
Sorry op very cute dog!
by: Anonymous reply 104 08/11/05 @09:02
such pain feels unbearable.
by: Anonymous reply 105 08/11/05 @10:47
Sympathies OP. From one dog lover to another.
by: Anonymous reply 106 08/11/05 @10:55
My dog's name is Lucy, too. She's getting on, and about 5 months ago became paralyzed. Thought I was going to lose the old girl--but, as soon as the vet's prescription ran out, she started dragging herself, then hobbling. Now she's pretty much back on her feet.
But I know this is borrowed time.
I feel for your loss, OP.
by: Anonymous reply 107 08/11/05 @11:02
r98 Miss Drew, please pick up the white courtesy phone, a clue is holding for you on line one.
Sorry for your loss OP, Lucy was and always will be a beautiful friend.
by: Anonymous + reply 108 08/11/05 @11:03
It's silly but I can't wait until after next tuesday so I stop thinking, ''last week Lucy was riding in the car between us, playing w/her stuffed snake, licking my feet obsessively''
It's self torture but I can't stop. I keep thinking I feel better and it hits me again that she's gone forever.
Thank you for the sweet notes. It really helps even though we are strangers. It's like a memorial service.
by: Op reply 109 08/11/05 @11:07
It WILL get easier, OP. Some pets I have had I thought I'd never get over the grief, but it really does get better. In fact, I have had cats and dogs all my life and decided after my favorite cat passed away I'd never have another one. A year later the most darling kitten 'found' me, and he's brought a lot of fun into our house.
Hang in there, we know what you're going through.
by: Anonymous reply 110 08/11/05 @11:19
All you assholes or those getting ready to post in an assholic fashion: STFU!!!
My condolences, OP. It does get easier as time goes by. You have Mona and Mona not only senses that you're sad, but Mona's grieving too. Give Mona a big hug and take care of yourself.
by: Anonymous reply 111 08/11/05 @11:27
OP, sorry for your loss. As a long time dog owner, I know how you feel. My dog is going on 16 years old, and I know her time is coming too.
Getting another pet right away, really helped me.
by: Anonymous reply 112 08/11/05 @11:30
don't you need to mourn the pet before replacing it so quickly?
doesn't seem healthy not to.
by: Anonymous reply 113 08/11/05 @14:51
So did all of you superior types get on your knees and add this stranger and her dead dog to your prayers last night? I hope so. If not, that's a lie, and the baby jesus hates liars! He'll hit you in the head with his magic rattle!
by: Anonymous reply 114 08/11/05 @14:57
what's the point in your post r114?
just being an ass because you can?
did posting that make you feel better? are you feeling people are thinking they are superior to you? wtf? that comment spoke volumes about YOUR issues.
by: Anonymous reply 115 08/11/05 @15:09
hey, don't blame me if people promise to pray for these folks and then don't. i'm just the messenger. for all you know i pray to the baby jesus and his box of magic beans every night!
by: Anonymous reply 116 08/11/05 @15:17
Lucy,rest in peace darling girl... Hugs to you OP.
by: Anonymous + reply 117 08/11/05 @15:35
My sympathies, OP. She was obviously a beautiful friend.
by: Kipper reply 118 08/11/05 @15:43
r.114/116, one thing you can be sure of, when you pass on, your name will not be in our prayers. Instead, we are all dressing in red and dancing at your funeral.
by: Anonymous reply 119 08/11/05 @15:47
R114, Didn't and don't have to get on my knees to pray, but yes, OP and Lucy were our prayers last night. OP, I was showing my partner this thread last night at home, as we looked at Lucy's pictures together, he said to that he completely understood your loss and joined me. I've always known he was a great guy but Thank you OP and Lucy for re-confirming this.
We have two pets, my cat (Tabby) and he his dog (Krispie Kream) or should I say we belong to them.
Thanks OP
by: GatosPaws (authenticated) + reply 120 08/11/05 @16:01
I guess you just have to have the heart to have a pet to understand what the OP is going through. If you dont' have that kind of heart (judging from the heartless assholes who feel the need to post their hatred here, heaven only knows why), some dog, cat or other innocent animal is the better.
"I feel so guilty now. part of me is 'thank god we have this other dog' part of me is watching Mona play w/lucy's toys, lie on her beds, drink from her water bowl thinking should help but it feels wrenching. I look at mona and think, ''you aren't lucy. I want lucy."
You may feel that way for a while. It's ok. I got another dog to keep my aging one company. When the elder one passed, I did the same thing. I went over and over in my head and heart how I missed the dog who had died and how the other didn't "measure" up. It takes time. Dont push or punish yourself. You'll come around. I did and now the second dog is my pal. He didn't take the other's place he only enhanced his existance by reminding me how they buddied up and made my life more enjoyable. There's always room in your heart for any and all creatures that bring joy or comfort to you. If only everyone could experience this, there would be less bitter souls haunting us.
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by: Anonymous reply 121 08/11/05 @21:52
that is a beautiful sentiment r121
by: Anonymous reply 122 08/11/05 @22:45
((((((((lucy)))))))))
by: Anonymous reply 123 08/12/05 @11:32
