[CFrance]

I am so sorry, Bosoxfan. You must be heartbroken. I can surmise from your posts how much you loved her, and that you gave her a wonderful life. That's all we can do until someone finds a way to make our pets live forever. Rest in peace, Bonyta.

[Madelaine Amee]

Add our condolences to those above. We have never recovered from losing our last beautiful yellow lab, and I still feel her around me.

[Cedwards38]

Sorry for your loss.

[Cisco Kid]

So sorry for your loss.

[ajbrown]

Sorry to hear that. I recall occasionally seeing her riding around in the golf cart before you moved 'south'. Everyone that has had dogs understands your pain... be well...

[DonH57]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you.

[OCsun]

Knowing the love of a dog is heart warming in itself, but I just wanted to send you a warm hug on this Sunday morning.

[John_W]

I know exactly how you feel. On Christmas Eve in 1959 when I was 9, our neighbor knocked on the front door and said I think I hit your dog. My dad messed up and didn't watch her. It wa a black cocker spaniel who was 10, I had grown with that dog.

The last time was in 2009 when we lost our 12 year old black cocker spaniel to cancer. I took a year to get over it and not cry when I saw a photo or look at a piece of her hair I kept. At first I wanted to go right out and get another dog. We waited and said it would be easier after we moved to Florida. We bought a CYV in anticipation of getting a dog. However, the more time has passed the more I don't want a dog and all the worry. I've never had children so my dog was alway my child.

[DonH57]

In january of 2007 we lost our chocolate lab Patches to cancer. He was 14. Each day after the house just seemed to get emptier. In two weeks my wife and I, and our cat welcomed bouncing puppy Bailey into our home. All 16 pounds of him. I've lived all my life with a dog except when I was in the service. When I was about 8 or 9 My father and I found a german shepard puppy wandering with other puppys in a junkyard. He was the only one we could coax to the car. We took him to the vet and since his feet were cut and sore from scrambling around in the scrap we treated his feet and named him " Foots". He was a beautiful black and tan and was very loyal, friendly, and protective.

[CFrance]

Since the day I got an apartment in college, I have never been without a pet. They bring such joy to our family, and we will never be without one. Or two...

[Madelaine Amee]

I just got through reading about Joshua's Place (story in the paper this morning). I have a feeling I may be in the market to give a needy Golden a home, although I swore up and down I could not put myself through the loss again!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Since the day I got an apartment in college, I have never been without a pet. They bring such joy to our family, and we will never be without one. Or two...

Same here. I hope to never be without a dog. They bring the joy of unconditional love.
At one time I had three dogs, two cats and two horses. Those days are long gone, of course.
When my current two dear dogs depart this world, we will probably concentrate on rescuing older dogs.
Also, I've also filled out an application to foster.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I just got through reading about Joshua's Place (story in the paper this morning). I have a feeling I may be in the market to give a needy Golden a home, although I swore up and down I could not put myself through the loss again!

I wish you would adopt a needy Golden. I think your life will be enriched in many positive ways.
I know losing a pet is extremely sad, but the joy they bring is worth it.

[xcaligirl]

So very sorry for your loss. Being a pet owner & lover, I understand & feel your pain. They are family! Always remember your good times with her & how she made you laugh. RIP precious girl!

[784caroline]

So sorry you lost your best friend......definitely a sad day!