Lost my heart dog today - Page 1

I had to make the hard decision to let my old guy go today.  Roughest thing I've done in many years.

Duke wasn't a sport dog or a show dog.  He was a pound rescue that was supposed to get adopted out with all the rest of the rescue dogs that I've pulled over the years.  He was emanciated and heartworm positive and I knew he'd be here awhile before he was adoptable but that lasted almost 7 years.  He plunked on the couch and just never left.

He was my "take anywhere" dog.  He was an ambassador for the breed and trustworthy as they come with anyone.  He didn't hesitate to put himself between myself and strangers though and he backed down more than one man that tried walking at me too fast.  Heck he backed down my Sch.3 male when he thought he was playing with me too rough.

He sat on river banks and made sure the kids didn't get too far out.  He was an expert rock diver in the water and could bring you back the same rock you tossed every time.  His all time favorite thing was to just sit on the hay wagon and make sure the horses stayed in their place.  Never chased them but boy could he stare them down.

I'm going miss that badly bred, oversized boy and there is a huge hole in my life right now.

Sorry to hear of your loss.   Happy to read the fond memories.

I am sorry for your loss,as I know how those not so fancy bred GSD's can be the best dogs ever.Its always hard to lose someone that you love.I am sure you made his last moments on this earth pleasant by just being there.

Iam soooooooooo sorry for your loss of Duke ,sounds like he was a wonderful boy . Sometimes the throw away dogs turn out to be the best dog any one could be lucky to have own.Duke look every beautiful to me, rest in peace sweet Duke.

This brought a tear to my eye.  So sorry.  My losses still hurt so many years later...

Oh no, my heart just aches for you. I hope you can take comfort in knowing you gave him the wonderful life he most likely would not have had without you.  He's waiting for  you............

So sorry.... life is just not fair sometimes. I wish I had the right words.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I can tell by that picture the two of you had an incredible bond, it's a really touching photograph.  

Oh I am so sorry to hear this. I still ache for mine, he too was a badly bred pound dog but so intuned to me. I know you will miss yours as much as I do mine. I'm glad you have so many sweet memories to remember. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but your heart will heal in time. Keep your chin up and we will all be thinking of you in this time of sorrow.

Michelle