[goldseekur]

Sorry to hear about Little Bear. Know that it was a great thing you did adopting him and giving him so much love for those 3 years. Know in your heart you made his last years very happy.

[CFrance]

So sad for you, Shrandell. I know what a big hole that leaves in your heart. It takes courage to adopt an older pet, knowing it will not be with you for very long. How fortunate for Little Bear to have landed with you. Blessings.

[Laurie2]

shrandell, I am so sorry.

Those pictures you shared here recently, showing your little guy commandeering the big dog's bed were so much fun to see. He must have given you and yours so many moments of joy. Spunk and Spirit and Laughs and Lots of Love all wrapped up in that tiny, adorable package.

Thank you for sharing your home with an older dog.

Oh my goodness, I must admit that I am sadly smiling, remembering those pictures. I cannot help wondering if in Doggie Heaven, there is now some really confused Great Dane or St. Bernard or maybe even a Mastiff looking for a new bed.

[Boudicca]

Laurie2
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Oh my goodness, I must admit that I am sadly smiling, remembering those pictures. I cannot help wondering if in Doggie Heaven, there is now some really confused Great Dane or St. Bernard or maybe even a Mastiff looking for a new bed.

OM goodness, you brought a smile through my tears. I am overwhelmed by the kind and sweet comments busy people are taking the time to post. What a great place we live in. Thank you all, so very much,

[duffysmom]

I also remember when you adopted Little Bear and I have had a soft spot in my heart for you ever since. Not everyone would open their hearts and home to an elderly dog. I feel your pain. My Duffy has been gone for a while now but sometimes I feel his little warm body in my lap.

[Boudicca]

Wish we had a "like" icon to click on. So many sweet messages being sent my way. We've spent the day in a frenzy of cleaning to stay busy.

[parthree]

This is always so hard. They steal our hearts, bless us everyday with the companionship and so much love, and then they leave us. Although Little Bear has crossed that bridge, he will remain in your memory forever.

[kcrazorbackfan]

So sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved rescued shih-Tzu, Sable, two years ago next month, and it's still tough when I hear of a person losing their pet. All pets are special to most people, and we have two rescues now that are everything to us, but she's the one that broke my heart when she passed.

[Boudicca]

Our remaining pet Meg is also a rescue - she's 12 and still looking for Bear - sigh

[patfla06]

I am so sorry for your loss.
Just think of how happy you made Bear his last years.

[John_W]

What you did, I never could do. We lost our 12 year old cocker spaniel "Gypsy" in 2009 to cancer, and I felt like 12 was not long enough. To adopt a dog knowing they have so few years left would be very hard for me. That's one reason we have not gotten another dog since then. I've never had children and always had a dog until now, they were my children. You were certainly great for giving Bear a few good years. Thank You.

[jojo]

I too am sorry for your loss and recall your stories about Little Bear. We adopted Olivia last fall from a posting on TOTV and feel so blessed. There are so many pets that need forever homes.

[Boudicca]

It was an easy decision to adopt Little Bear, when he came to our house for an adoptiion "interview"..It was actually Mike and I, and our other recue, Meg, who were hoping to pass muster He was such a cute, smart, and fun little dog that it was a "no brainer" to hope we passed the test. Its way too soon to contemplate a similar adoption as we are so very sad. However, as many of you have posted, Bear had three good years with us, filled with advenures and photo op moments. Those happy memories are sustaining us right now.

[Love2cruise]

My heart aches for you. it is never easy. I am glad for you both that he died peacefully

[KathieI]

I am so sorry for your loss. Little Bear was adorable and had a wonderful life with you that he might not have had if you hadn't been there to adopt him. They really get to you, don't they? Even a beautiful gold fish I had many years ago, I mourned for months after her passing.

I am also facing this problem probably sooner than I want to admit. My Sam is going to be 11 and although its still young for a schnauzer, he had some serious health issues in the past 3 years so I consider every additional day a blessing. However, his "sister" Maggie Mae will be devastated. She adores him and follows him everywhere. I'm already planning that I will have to get another dog for her, never mind me.

Very sad, my deepest condolences. KathieI