my best friend died tonight

[Fixed]

a heart attack took my friend
i knew him for 13 years
and he was always glad to see me never wanted any favors except a hug and a kind word
he waited for me to get home everyday
he was always happy
i met him when i was on chemo 13 years ago
he made everyday beautiful for me
his name was Pongo
he was dalmatian
he came to me when i needed him i will love and miss him
forever
cheers

[R2D2]

Sorry....
I've had the same happen a few times.
Hurts.
My current best freind is a big German Shepard name Zeus who still thinks he's a puppy and wants to sleep on my pillow at night. He's too big for that but still tries every night.

Again I'm sorry for your loss.

[BryanE]

Toots the boxer and I are sorry to hear that.
Bryan

[victoryfactory]

G-O-D gave us the D-O-G
To demonstrate what true, pure love and devotion
should look like here on Earth.
A tear for your friend.

[gearguywb]

There is not much that hurts worse. I am sorry for your loss.

[soulspinner]

Sorry for your loss. Rufus our Newfoundland died a few years ago after a great life with us. I still have dreams he is alive.................

[Fixed]

my wife painted his picture a few years
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=207789&postcount=6
thank you

[rugbysecondrow]

Sorry for the loss my friend. I still miss our German shepherd Juneau...great gal.

[tele]

sorry to hear that, he will always be there with you in spirit

[Ray]

I'm so sorry to hear. I can't imagine what its gonna be like when our little pooch isn't there to greet us when we come in the door any longer. Its part of life, but that doesn't make it any easier when it happens...

-Ray

[Pete Serotta]

Very sorry to hear about your loss. They become members of the family and give love unconditionally. When I lost my last one years ago I had Bailey the chocolate lab here to assist me.

When Teddy died it was the first time my two daughters ever saw me cry.

THe one I have now is also 13 years (a lab) and he helps to make me happy everyday, especially during the last months of Chemo.

Hope the memories of him make the day easier.


PETE

[rickbb]

There are no words, but your pain reflects your unqualified love of a dear friend.
Our thoughts are with you.

[Dekonick]

So sorry for your loss.

[ti_boi]

Hurts man. They really make great pals. :beer:

[AngryScientist]

that's very difficult Fixed, i am truly sorry for your loss, i'm sure he will always be in your heart.

[weisan]

I am sorry, fixed-pal. You are in my prayers.

[SEABREEZE]

Sorry for your loss Fixe... No other can replace your buddy.. I know the bond to well.

Recently my female German Shepherd had 6 pups, you are welcome to one absolutely free, if you think it may help you get over your greiving...........

I also live in Fl near you

Seabreeze

[R2D2]

Sorry for your loss. Rufus our Newfoundland died a few years ago after a great life with us. I still have dreams he is alive.................

I adore Newfoundland dogs. Unfortunately it is way to warm in the south for one.

[skreaminquadz]

Sorry Fixed. I can't imagine what you're going through, I've never gone through it myself. My thoughts are with you.

[henrypretz]

What a wonderful memento this is.
V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V
my wife painted his picture a few years
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=207789&postcount=6
thank you



"Good boy, Pongo"

Peace to you and yours, fixed.

[beer_meister]

Sorry about your loss Fixed.

Cherish the memories of all the good times you had together.

Pongo will be with you always in spirit.

The pain will eventually ease, but the memories of Pongo will live forever.

[texbike]

Hey Fixed,

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

Texbike

[flydhest]

My condolences, as well. Lucy is in my avatar and in my heart, but I lost her a couple years ago and I still well up thinking about her.

[Charles M]

I feel ya.

Sushi... 12... Liver Cancer.

It's been a while and we have a pair of Corgies now and they're fantastic dogs... And both of em get called "Sushi" at least once a week.

Not sure if it's that way for others, but I've never lost a human friend that bothered me as much.

[Vancouverdave]

Fixed, another dog will find you! Gracie (beagle) and Bela (min. poodle) send their condolences. You will be adopted by a stray soon--they know an empty nest.

[timto]

May you take comfort in the many memories you have

[JMerring]

sorry for the loss. dogs are the best. if you haven't already, "the art of racing in the rain" is a great read, tho probably best for when the pain of your loss subsides some. it is very apropos of vancouverdave's comment re: another dog finding you.

[Steve in SLO]

Sorry, Fixed. We've been there and feel it with you.

[PBWrench]

Fixed -- sorry to hear of the loss of your buddy. When you close your eyes, and picture him nuzzling you, your smile will warm your heart. Best, PBW

[gasman]

I'm so sorry for your loss Butch. Been there. The pain will ease and he will always live in your heart. I still miss our last lab from years ago.

[RPS]

Fixed, sorry about Pongo. Your loss is one of those things in life that doesn’t get easier with practice because we love each one uniquely.

[krhea]

Fixed, so very sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend. It's a pain that we dog owners feel very deeply and one that non-dog owners can't truly understand.
My family and I suffered a similar loss a few weeks ago when one of our two "best friends", Rio, suddenly past away.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

KRhea

[norcalbiker]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you all the best.

[old_fat_and_slow]

Sorry to hear about your loss Fixed (Big Fellah).

Treasure the memories always! You were blessed that Pongo came into your life for the brief time you shared. Nothing will ever diminish the joy and happiness he brought into your life. Dogs are special friends.

Remember, all dogs go to heaven.

[Bauch]

Very sorry for your loss, Fixed.

[Len J]

Been There done that...too many times.

Thoughts and prayers for your loss.

Len

[Kirk007]

Been there recently like many. There's no easy way through but the pain will pass. The light in his eyes hasn't gone out, it has just left his earthly body; his light is still with you.

[WeakRider]

My condolences. Please keep your head up.

[KeithNYC]

So sorry Fixed. Thats very, very rough. I had to put down my best friend, Indy, last Christmas. Very sorry for your loss.

[thwart]

Sorry for your loss.

What a beautiful painting! Hope it brings back good memories for many years.

[Fixed]

thank you
the after hours emergency vet did everything she could for him
she got his heart started but he could not breathe by himself
then his heart stopped again
and she said she could do nothing more ..
all you nice cats give your best friend a treat tonight
and tell them it is from Pongo
cheers

[shiftyfixedgear]

Others have said it - but few things hurt worse then when a beloved pet passes on.

Had a good friend who was a Minister and he always used to say that in Heaven, the Dogs are in charge and they run the place. I dunno if I believe in heaven and all that, but if its true and all then I would love to run into some of my old four-legged buddies up there. Most of the two-legged creatures I've met can all go to . . . er, I mean to say there are few people I would like to run into up there. But the Dogs (and cats, too !) - now thats a whole 'nother story.

And remember who is in charge down the road - so treat your furry friends well !

[sc53]

God speed you on your journey, Pongo. The barking chain is echoing, telling of your loss. Deepest condolences for your loss, Fixed.

[merlincustom1]

My condolences on your loss. I'll go home and give my two cats a kiss from Pongo tonight.

[Scott Shire]

Much love, Pongo.

Fixed, the ole boy is in a better spot. It's all treats all the time for him now. So sorry, brother.

[scrubadub]

My condolences. I lost my childhood cat to lymphoma several years ago. Time heals, but never completely. Took several years before I felt ready to adopt new cats. Gotta love the new rambunctious youngsters.

[DRZRM]

Butch,

My deepest sympathies, it's hard for me to write on this topic, my 14-year-old husky died last summer and I still have difficuly coming to terms with it. Every season and holiday feels like "the first one without Jinx." So sorry.

BTW I remembered your wife's painting fondly without even opening the link.

Zach

[Max]

Sorry to hear of your loss...

Still hard to believe that we had to say goodbye to our 14 year old Border Collie, Kallie in Oct. She was the best! When you're ready you might enjoy reading The Art of Racing in the Rain http://www.garthstein.com/arr/

[chuckroast]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Dogs are the best, that's why it's so hard when we lose them.

[junkfood]

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Jake

[yakstone]

I lost the best dog I ever had in June. She died the weekend after my birthday; tumor in her spinal canal that finally got her. At 52 years old I can tell you it was the saddest 2 days of my life, first finding out what was wrong and then haveing to say goodbye.
A friend reccommended reading the poem "Rainbow Bridge" which helped; another gave me a copy of "Marly and Me" which is also a good read that truly captures that man / dog relationship.
It takes a while, but eventually the grief will be replaced with the fond memories of your best friend.
We are now raising a new puppy and forgot how much work that is.
I am sorry for your loss.

[rounder]

Best wishes Fixed. We have had numerous pets that died eventually (wish they lived as long as turtles). Your wife's painting was beautiful...showed the love.

[Chad Engle]

sorry man, so sorry

[miguel]

sorry

i'll be sure to snuggle my pup extra tonight.

last june we had to put down our boston terrier, Rufus. It was one of the most difficult times of my life.

In late september we got a boxer/boston terrier mix, Gretta, and she is a barrel of monkeys.

i'm so sorry for pongo, and you too. make sure to get extra hugs from those around you.

sincerely,

[MerckxMad]

Your buddy is romping around in the great dog run in the sky. And you're a better person for having spent some time with him.

[dogdriver]

Sorry for your loss. Dogs rock. Wish they lived longer...

[Fixed]

thanks guys
sorry if my post are hard edged tonight
i miss my friend terribly
he was a much better dog than i am a person
cheers imho

[csm]

I know what you are feeling. we lost Orvis our chocolate dog last may after 13 yrs. I still find myself looking for him at times. We lucked into another lab and she has wormed her way into our hearts. She is not a replacement but I am immensely glad to have her.
I still haven't picked up his ashes.

[Wilkinson4]

He was a much better dog than i am a person

No truer words spoken as it relates to my pup too. I have had a co-worker loose 2 dogs in the last year and a third was diagnosed with cancer. Can't bear to think of it.

I give my dog lots of love and it will be so hard when his time comes. Bless all our furry family members.

m

[Chad Engle]

"i wish i was half the man my dog thinks i am"

One of my favorites...

[robertt8883]

Just always think for the last 13 years he lived the best life and he never would want anything different Sorry !

[flickwet]

Great quote, fixes you've been such a great precese on this forum, your gonna be OK, the loss will fade but never heal, that's what life is. kind of a series of scars that make us who we really are. As I had pm'd you before, welcome back,and thanks for making this forum a far richer place

[Fixed]

we took an 8 year old dalmatian female from a shelter in
she is really shy and scared
but i am already in love with her she wiggles when she sees me
her name is penny .
she will never replace pongo but i think she will be a great friend too
cheers
thanks for all the support and thanks seabreeze for the kind offer

[gasman]

Good on you for saving Penny

[Kirk007]

From our new Penelope:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/2011-02-02_09-49-14_761.jpg

[Fixed]

she looks happy
thanks
check out my avatar that is penny with a beret mrs fixed is good with photoshop
cheers
here is a good picture http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=888528&postcount=13

[patchdog]

I'm very sorry to hear about your friend Pongo. I lost my Dalmatian a few years ago and his name was Apache he was a beautiful and powerful dog. He was definitely a sprinter and not to mention very high spirited, Cavendish would have had nothing on him.

[1happygirl]

So sorry to Fixed and all the others that have lost their 4 legged kiddos.
It's tough.

[Fixed]

it was a week ago tonight
i am doing this for pongo it may be the last organized ride i do .
i am looking forward to it


http://ride4theanimals.com/1.html

[1happygirl]

it was a week ago tonight
i am doing this for pongo it may be the last organized ride i do .
i am looking forward to it


http://ride4theanimals.com/1.html

Awesome. Thanks for the link, Fixed. Can't go to the ride, but will donate online.
Time will heal. You were a great friend to your best friend.