Omg

[Golfingnut]

I came in from the garage to this and immediately teared up. My first thought was 8 days from 18 years.

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I went down on one knee with the intent to kiss him goodbye I, startled him and I went from OH Busty to a smile and a little chuckle. He is still with us.

[quirky3]

Such deeply felt moments. Pets are such a gift. The best to you both!

[angiefox10]

I came in from the garage to this and immediately teared up. My first thought was 8 days from 18 years.

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I went down on one knee with the intent to kiss him goodbye I, startled him and I went from OH Busty to a smile and a little chuckle. He is still with us.

Damn you! You made me leak! You need to put "tissue alert" on this!

[Golfingnut]

I have been married for 44 years to the same women, but I feel the same love for little Busty as my wife. He has sat on my lap for 17 years. His 18th birthday will be the 15th of this month. It is quite the weird feeling when I went from OMG he passed to OH Busty I love you so much.

[jane032657]

Check out my article in www.thevillages-news dot com

www.************** dot com/puppy-love-people-senior-years-take-pet/

You know you use a dot and do not spell it out when you type in the web site

[Golfingnut]

Thank you for that article. On one hand, it is a comfort to know I am not alone, but WOW what a feeling of pain. I so deeply love the kind spirit that Mr. Buster possesses and displays to me every day. Buster is blind and deaf yet when I put my hand close to his nose, he wags his tail and responds to me like nothing is any different today than 17 years ago. How can they do that?

[jane032657]

Unconditional love. Right up until their last breath.

[Debfrommaine]

What a wonderful post. Love your "pup"! Some people ask me how can I volunteer with the dogs, and I say how can I not? Love 'em all.

[Golfingnut]

What a wonderful post. Love your "pup"! Some people ask me how can I volunteer with the dogs, and I say how can I not? Love 'em all.

So true. I receive such love and appreciation from Mr. Buster, I know I am the beneficiary from being able to be a part of Busters journey. I love people, but you will never experience a more profound devotion than you receive from a dog.

[Debfrommaine]

So true. I receive such love and appreciation from Mr. Buster, I know I am the beneficiary from being able to be a part of Busters journey. I love people, but you will never experience a more profound devotion than you receive from a dog.

And that's the truth.

[jblum315]

So happy for you. My last dog, a beloved dachsie, died in my arms on the way to the veterinarian.

[Golfingnut]

Your fortunate for that. I don't wish to ever put Mr. Buster down, but I will if circumstances call for it.

[shcisamax]

So true. I receive such love and appreciation from Mr. Buster, I know I am the beneficiary from being able to be a part of Busters journey. I love people, but you will never experience a more profound devotion than you receive from a dog.

I think I have been incredibly lucky to have had a dog in my life for most of my life. And you are completely right. The profound devotion from a dog is something so incredibly special. I feel very sorry for people that have not had the experience of a relationship with a dog. It enlarges your soul.

[gomoho]

So true. I receive such love and appreciation from Mr. Buster, I know I am the beneficiary from being able to be a part of Busters journey. I love people, but you will never experience a more profound devotion than you receive from a dog.

You are so right and I pity the person that has never experienced this bond. I have done it over and over and suffered the lost of several, but will continue having a pet till I can no longer care for one because a dog is GOD spelled backwards.

[DonH57]

I think I have been incredibly lucky to have had a dog in my life for most of my life. And you are completely right. The profound devotion from a dog is something so incredibly special. I feel very sorry for people that have not had the experience of a relationship with a dog. It enlarges your soul.

Totally agree. I remember when our 14 year old chocolate lab passed away the day before we were to take him to the vets as he was losing his battle with cancer. It seemed to be as he didn't want to go back to the vets.

[Golfingnut]

You are so right and I pity the person that has never experienced this bond. I have done it over and over and suffered the lost of several, but will continue having a pet till I can no longer care for one because a dog is GOD spelled backwards.

I have heard but have forgot that god spelled backward is dog. Thank you for the brain shake.

[CFrance]

I am so glad Busty is still with you. What a scare, and what a relief. It's so hard when you have an aging dog. Every day is a blessing.

[Golfingnut]

I am so glad Busty is still with you. What a scare, and what a relief. It's so hard when you have an aging dog. Every day is a blessing.

Thank you and I love you for understanding that. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is watch Busty to see his chest expand to know he is still with me. I can see how that might sound strange, but it is what I do every morning and feel such relief when is see the expansion of his chest.

Lou

[CFrance]

Thank you and I love you for understanding that. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is watch Busty to see his chest expand to know he is still with me. I can see how that might sound strange, but it is what I do every morning and feel such relief when is see the expansion of his chest.

Lou
It doesn't sound strange to anyone who has had an older pet. We had a 20-year-old cat. He was more dog than cat in personality. Goofiest, best pet ever. Toward the end I would wake up each day with my heart in my throat.

Finally, well, you know. His quality of life... it was time.

Blessings to you and Busty, and much more time together.

[keithwand]

I tell my dogs you need to give me at least 15 years. Yours has given you more.
They get more kisses in a day than I can count.

[Bonanza]

Whew! After reading all this, I am all choked up. All pet lovers go through those final days one way or another. However, in the scheme of things it is soooo worth it.

I am so glad your pup is still here to make you smile.

[Barefoot]

I have been married for 44 years to the same women, but I feel the same love for little Busty as my wife. He has sat on my lap for 17 years. His 18th birthday will be the 15th of this month. It is quite the weird feeling when I went from OMG he passed to OH Busty I love you so much.

Thank you for that article. On one hand, it is a comfort to know I am not alone, but WOW what a feeling of pain. I so deeply love the kind spirit that Mr. Buster possesses and displays to me every day. Buster is blind and deaf yet when I put my hand close to his nose, he wags his tail and responds to me like nothing is any different today than 17 years ago. How can they do that?

So true. I receive such love and appreciation from Mr. Buster, I know I am the beneficiary from being able to be a part of Busters journey. I love people, but you will never experience a more profound devotion than you receive from a dog.

I think I have been incredibly lucky to have had a dog in my life for most of my life. And you are completely right. The profound devotion from a dog is something so incredibly special. I feel very sorry for people that have not had the experience of a relationship with a dog. It enlarges your soul.

You are so right and I pity the person that has never experienced this bond. I have done it over and over and suffered the lost of several, but will continue having a pet till I can no longer care for one because a dog is GOD spelled backwards.

Totally agree. I remember when our 14 year old chocolate lab passed away the day before we were to take him to the vets as he was losing his battle with cancer. It seemed to be as he didn't want to go back to the vets.
I am so glad Busty is still with you. What a scare, and what a relief. It's so hard when you have an aging dog. Every day is a blessing.

Thank you and I love you for understanding that. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is watch Busty to see his chest expand to know he is still with me. I can see how that might sound strange, but it is what I do every morning and feel such relief when is see the expansion of his chest.

Golfingnut, I think you have a wonderful relationship with Busty. It is touching to read your posts and feel your love for him. And to know that your bond with Busty has survived for 17 years, and that bond lasts even when a dog gets old and blind and deaf and has bad breath. My little dog will be 14 in October. The older he gets, the more he needs me, and the more protective I feel.

All my favorite posters have commented on this thread. Dog lovers make my heart sing. They are a special breed of people who understand that dogs make us better people and enlarge our souls. Dogs are always happy to give their lucky humans unconditional love and pure joy.

Positive threads about dogs light up my life.

[duffysmom]

Golfingnut, my Duffy would hang his head outside his bed the way Busty did in the picture.

It warms my heart to hear you talk about the love you have for Busty, especially now when he is so in need of care.

Bare said it so well; all this talk about loving pets lights up my life. Thank you for sharing.