RIP "T" V Carol vom Arolser Holz, SchH 3, FH2, KK1 - Page 1

August 31, 2000 - June 25, 2013

The angels escorted my beloved T to heaven to wait for me there, healthy and whole again. No finer example of a German Shepherd Dog ever walked this planet
A large part of me went with him.
RIP my noble, loyal, best friend. Grateful for the years I was allowed to be your companion, I am now grieving deeply in your absence.

Sorry, Shelley. I am very sad for you today. It's such a terrible heartbreak.

So very sorry Shelley. He was a fine boy, and I know you must be heartbroken. You walked a good journey together, full of riches. . God speed and peace to you T.  
 

So sorry , , he was such a handsome boy.

Such sad news. I know he owned a huge part of you, Shelley, and how hard it is going to be on you in your grief.  There can be no consoling you, no condolences that can have even the smallest effect in reducing your sorrow; still, we will all offer you them anyway, because it is all we can do in this moment.

The kind and understanding words DO help, thank you. Its a comfort that so many people here knew him when he was whole and vital, and know what he meant to me through thick and thin times.
Bijou is trying very hard to step up and take the old dog's place in the house, full-time at last, and he's a huge comfort, but my heart still aches for my T. He rallied many times before when things looked grim, but he just didn't have anymore strength to fight anymore at the end, spoke to my heart to say "It's time, mom, be brave for me this one last time" so I had to let him go. 

It never gets any easier, no mater how many times in our lives we have to make that decision, but we owe it to our beloved heart dogs to save them pain and suffering, and preserve enough of the dignity they demonstrated throughout their lives to carry their heads high as the angels spirit their souls away. He died the way he lived, nobly and honorably, stoic and looking into my eyes with the same love he has always had for me to the end, in my loving arms in the car, tended by Doc Black and his staff who knew us and loved him too. 
A lot of my heart is already up in heaven, in the souls of my dogs. I truly believe, if I live my life well enough, we will be reunited when my time comes, to live in eternity together. Otherwise, it wouldn't be heaven. 

So sorry, Shelley for your loss. I know how much he meant to you. RIP Carol

My deepest sympathies....a really nice rep of the breed!

I am so sorry Shelley. Many times you have spoke with great love and bond with this awesome boy. I met you and he once briefly, and he was lovely. In the photos you have included shows a very well rounded and gorgeous dog.