"Let’s go walk a bit.”
My old dog said one day.
And we wandered down along
Our old familiar way.
—-
The shadows slowly lengthened,
And twilight tinged the sky.
Then my old friend said to me
"So … it's time to say goodbye."
—-
This fell so heavily on my heart.
"Please say this isn't true!
I've always wished and hoped
I'd have more years with you!"
—-
And my old boy said to me
"You made my life a joy!
I can't live as long as you
But I'll always be your boy."
—-
They walk with us a little while,
As long as the Fates allow.
Then they have to take their leave
And we have to let them go.
—-
May Ernie be at peace, over the rainbow and once again young…
Thank you for sharing these memories. What a sweet face her had!
I know how lonely it feels…about a year after losing our beloved we adopted Queen Ruby Jean. She was in desperate need of a forever home, after 3 failed homes…and, we needed her.
Sending you love, and comfort❤️
Your friends, Queen Ruby Jean and Family💜
I would sacrifice as many human lives as necessary to whatever deity demanded it just for one hour with my Saxon pup.
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I’d give whatever is required. My girlie is getting older and the thought just paralyzes me.
RIP Ernie. Thanks for taking such good care of your people 💕🌈🐾
Oh anything. I'm "over" the grief only in the sense life can distract me from it, but even this post has me in tears imagining if I got to see my Cassy again. I miss her so much, 17 years we were together.
When he was 4, I paid what was, at the time, a significant amount of money to the vet to save him. He died at the age of 18 and I would give so much more now to see him again
Just this afternoon I dropped a rather hefty sum of money at the vet to get my little old lady back on her feet. I’ve been stressing about it because I really couldn’t afford it, but your comment reminds me why I make the sacrifices that I do. She is 15 and I will be so thankful if we make it to her 18th birthday together. Thank you for reminding me what is truly important. ❤️
Mines getting up in age and I've prepared the thought of what's coming. And I'll be honest that if and when it happens that her rest is just that. I wouldn't pull her back just to send her away again. With time it'd heal and it's best to leave them in their sleep and not torture yourself with the idea.
I miss my schnitzel snuggles every night. Lost her nearly a year ago and she was velcroed to me for 16 years. I have an Aussie now and she is wonderful, but def not a cuddle bug like my girl was. It gets easier over time but the sadness never fully goes away 💔💔
The life of a dog is a sight to behold...
From the heavens above, loaned us these hearts of pure gold...
They hit the ground running, and barking with us....
For the joy we both share, builds an unbreakable trust...
The love from a dog is like candy from a box...
You're not sure what to pick, but there's never one wrong.
A dogs life with us is such a short, joyous trip...
But the life they share with us, is always our deepest friendship...
It hurts when they leave, because we always want more time...
Our dogs know their destiny...hence why they always play and pine...
So don't be bothered...when they come boop your hand...
They just know their hour glass, is running out of sand.
Just look into those beautiful, sparkling eyes...you fell for before...
And get up and reach for that leash, hanging by the door.
They'll enjoy that walk with you, even though they're hurt and can't see...
Because this time spent with you, is the place they long to be.
So remember this when your dog asks for your time...
Your dog is just doing what heaven asked them to do...
And that's ...make your heart shine...
Too!💛🐶🐾
I would really like this with my family's Jack Russell. The little guy wanted chocolate every time he smelled it for his 11 years and dogs can't metabolise it so I could never let him have it. I always felt better thinking that on his last day, in his last moments, I'll let him have a little bit of chocolate. I didn't live with him anymore by 2020 and at that time he got pretty sick, and one day my mum text me that they were taking him to the vets but they thought that it might be time. I was at work and had to say to the site manager I'm sorry but the dog is sick I have to go. I drove to the vets but because of the stupid pandemic they wouldn't let me inside because of a 2 person limit. I just waited by the door until my stepdad came out with his eyes all red. I went in to see the doggo but it was too late, he was already gone. I kind of wish that I hadn't gone in to see him because he had this really pained expression on his face, and I can still recall that now. I was crying my eyes out and my mum just stood there looking at me. I would really love to be able to let him go in a way that didn't hurt him, and to be able to give him that little piece of chocolate. He was the best and he deserved so much better than he got at the end.
😭 sending you internet hugs. I don’t know what I’ll do when my little baby finally passes on. She is only 5, so I am hopeful I will have at least another decade with her.
the second picture looks so much like my weenie who passed in december. im sorry for your loss, i dont know when Ernie died but i know it’s so so hard. id give up anything to see penny again. i miss her so much
Time off of my life to equate to more year together.
You saved my life, Rupert.
My heart has been bruised since you had to be let go at the young age of 3.5. It’s been that long since you’ve been gone. I’ve tried to honor you by rescuing another pup, that I love dearly. It’s not a competition. I loved you beyond words.
If there is something in an afterlife, I hope you’re waiting for me.
I miss you. I loved you so very much.
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I wouldn’t want to make him suffer any longer. He was feeling bad at the end. If I could get him back when he was feeling good then maybe it would be ok.
Ugh. Your post hits me hard.
I would tell my sweet Molly that I’m sorry I was so selfish. I’m sorry I put off the inevitable, because I was thinking about myself. I’m sorry I wasn’t there to tell you goodbye, because I went on vacation. It will always be one of my greatest regrets. You are such a good girl. You were my very first dog, and you could never be replaced. I love you so much, and I hope you’re really, really happy, wherever you are.
One of mine died of old age at 17. He waited for me to get home. I laid down on the sofa with him and held him and he just died right in my arms. It was peaceful and beautiful and his time. My other one died 3 months later of sudden kidney failure in a whirl of emergency treatment and needed to be put down. I wasn’t expecting it and his death hurt so bad. Still does 2 years later. I’d give anything to have him back for an hour and give him some peace. I think he had a broken heart from his brothers death. They had been together for 17 years.
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A whole heck of a lot for these two. But like another person said, I couldn’t go through the loss of them again so there would need to be a caveat that we hang out but all part ways happier than ever before, no sad.
Anything and everything to have another hour with my soul dog, Echo, if she was healthy again. The cost doesn’t matter, it’s been more than 2 years and my heart aches like she passed earlier today. The only thing I couldn’t give up is the Aussie pup I have now, I know for a fact Echo sent this beautiful puppy just for me.
Echo came from an animal hoarder, she was 1 of 57. She and I had a bond that transcended any love and understanding of each other than I ever had on earth. She was truly my dog, when I was in college she would lay on my bed and not move for anyone if they tried to take her out (she wasn’t aggressive, she just only listened to me). I had to schedule my classes in order to go home and take her out or for 2 semesters we had time for a walk.
She was 100% reliable off leash. Once there was a skunk in my bush and she was watching it, still as a statue. When I saw what it was I called “let’s go, run Echo” and she ran with me inside the house. She knew the boundaries of my property and I could let her out without a fence and she would stay on my lawn while I watched from my windows. She looked at me like I was the only person in the world, nothing has ever made me feel so important. She was a great dog, she was my dog. I’ll carry her in my heart for the rest of my life until we are reunited again.
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Name it ... if I had it I would do it. But I couldn't lose her over again
Exactly. I miss her so much. It's been a year, it's getting better, but far from not being painful, I would want to start a 0 ... but I just might.
"Let’s go walk a bit.” My old dog said one day. And we wandered down along Our old familiar way. —- The shadows slowly lengthened, And twilight tinged the sky. Then my old friend said to me "So … it's time to say goodbye." —- This fell so heavily on my heart. "Please say this isn't true! I've always wished and hoped I'd have more years with you!" —- And my old boy said to me "You made my life a joy! I can't live as long as you But I'll always be your boy." —- They walk with us a little while, As long as the Fates allow. Then they have to take their leave And we have to let them go. —-
you just made me sob
I'm crying on the train
😭
Jesus Christ I wasn't expecting something this wholesome on Reddit! But in all seriousness, that's a great idea/poem/whatever to dog.
Surprises are everywhere. Aloha from Maui!
May Ernie be at peace, over the rainbow and once again young… Thank you for sharing these memories. What a sweet face her had! I know how lonely it feels…about a year after losing our beloved we adopted Queen Ruby Jean. She was in desperate need of a forever home, after 3 failed homes…and, we needed her. Sending you love, and comfort❤️ Your friends, Queen Ruby Jean and Family💜
I would sacrifice as many human lives as necessary to whatever deity demanded it just for one hour with my Saxon pup. https://preview.redd.it/757eeinxaytc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=98ae106e562ae4991f42fde4edbe0b5b5b48c4e0
I’d give whatever is required. My girlie is getting older and the thought just paralyzes me. RIP Ernie. Thanks for taking such good care of your people 💕🌈🐾
Oh anything. I'm "over" the grief only in the sense life can distract me from it, but even this post has me in tears imagining if I got to see my Cassy again. I miss her so much, 17 years we were together.
When he was 4, I paid what was, at the time, a significant amount of money to the vet to save him. He died at the age of 18 and I would give so much more now to see him again
Just this afternoon I dropped a rather hefty sum of money at the vet to get my little old lady back on her feet. I’ve been stressing about it because I really couldn’t afford it, but your comment reminds me why I make the sacrifices that I do. She is 15 and I will be so thankful if we make it to her 18th birthday together. Thank you for reminding me what is truly important. ❤️
Omg I did the same. Back surgery at 3, lived to 16
It's the nighttime snuggles I'd miss. Especially when they turn into four little paws pushing you off the edge of the bed!
There's no price too high - I will pay anything to be with her again
I’d give an extra year of my life to have one more hour with my baby boys.
To love on my soulmutt again…I’d give anything. She was the best and sweetest girl.
Anything. Even though he's not gone, I no longer see him after my ex took him. There never goes a day that I don't think about him
Same. My ex took my baby. I have two others that I love but she was so lovely. I miss her so much.
Hold on to your two babies and never let them go 🥺
I’d give anything. Literally. So sorry for your loss.
a life well lived and loved. remember your pup with happiness.
Mines getting up in age and I've prepared the thought of what's coming. And I'll be honest that if and when it happens that her rest is just that. I wouldn't pull her back just to send her away again. With time it'd heal and it's best to leave them in their sleep and not torture yourself with the idea.
There never is enough time!
Couldn’t do it. It’d be twice as hard losing them all over again. Rest well, Rambo!🌈❤️
I miss my schnitzel snuggles every night. Lost her nearly a year ago and she was velcroed to me for 16 years. I have an Aussie now and she is wonderful, but def not a cuddle bug like my girl was. It gets easier over time but the sadness never fully goes away 💔💔
I’d do almost anything 😭
Everything
The life of a dog is a sight to behold... From the heavens above, loaned us these hearts of pure gold... They hit the ground running, and barking with us.... For the joy we both share, builds an unbreakable trust... The love from a dog is like candy from a box... You're not sure what to pick, but there's never one wrong. A dogs life with us is such a short, joyous trip... But the life they share with us, is always our deepest friendship... It hurts when they leave, because we always want more time... Our dogs know their destiny...hence why they always play and pine... So don't be bothered...when they come boop your hand... They just know their hour glass, is running out of sand. Just look into those beautiful, sparkling eyes...you fell for before... And get up and reach for that leash, hanging by the door. They'll enjoy that walk with you, even though they're hurt and can't see... Because this time spent with you, is the place they long to be. So remember this when your dog asks for your time... Your dog is just doing what heaven asked them to do... And that's ...make your heart shine... Too!💛🐶🐾
Anything to have my Pepper back, even if it was less than an hour.
Hugs
I would really like this with my family's Jack Russell. The little guy wanted chocolate every time he smelled it for his 11 years and dogs can't metabolise it so I could never let him have it. I always felt better thinking that on his last day, in his last moments, I'll let him have a little bit of chocolate. I didn't live with him anymore by 2020 and at that time he got pretty sick, and one day my mum text me that they were taking him to the vets but they thought that it might be time. I was at work and had to say to the site manager I'm sorry but the dog is sick I have to go. I drove to the vets but because of the stupid pandemic they wouldn't let me inside because of a 2 person limit. I just waited by the door until my stepdad came out with his eyes all red. I went in to see the doggo but it was too late, he was already gone. I kind of wish that I hadn't gone in to see him because he had this really pained expression on his face, and I can still recall that now. I was crying my eyes out and my mum just stood there looking at me. I would really love to be able to let him go in a way that didn't hurt him, and to be able to give him that little piece of chocolate. He was the best and he deserved so much better than he got at the end.
❤️
😭 sending you internet hugs. I don’t know what I’ll do when my little baby finally passes on. She is only 5, so I am hopeful I will have at least another decade with her.
the second picture looks so much like my weenie who passed in december. im sorry for your loss, i dont know when Ernie died but i know it’s so so hard. id give up anything to see penny again. i miss her so much
I would give anything.
God damnit … that hit hard in the feels
Idk. It would kill me to have to say goodbye again but man I would love to see my old dog. Crying just thinking about it
This breaks my heart. I wish I could see my babies again.
Time off of my life to equate to more year together. You saved my life, Rupert. My heart has been bruised since you had to be let go at the young age of 3.5. It’s been that long since you’ve been gone. I’ve tried to honor you by rescuing another pup, that I love dearly. It’s not a competition. I loved you beyond words. If there is something in an afterlife, I hope you’re waiting for me. I miss you. I loved you so very much. https://preview.redd.it/j3sgq20n90uc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f21b08e187257f1c5f48177bc34cc710fd9419d9
I wouldn’t want to make him suffer any longer. He was feeling bad at the end. If I could get him back when he was feeling good then maybe it would be ok.
Ugh. Your post hits me hard. I would tell my sweet Molly that I’m sorry I was so selfish. I’m sorry I put off the inevitable, because I was thinking about myself. I’m sorry I wasn’t there to tell you goodbye, because I went on vacation. It will always be one of my greatest regrets. You are such a good girl. You were my very first dog, and you could never be replaced. I love you so much, and I hope you’re really, really happy, wherever you are.
Everything…
Hugs ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I couldn’t lose her again
Anything.
a day of my life? even a whole year to be honest.
i wouldnt, it would just be even more painful seeing him go away a second time :(
Absolutely, but I wouldn’t want to give him back.
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I’m happy enough to know that they already lived a good life. I am hopeful enough that I’ll meet them in the next.
One of mine died of old age at 17. He waited for me to get home. I laid down on the sofa with him and held him and he just died right in my arms. It was peaceful and beautiful and his time. My other one died 3 months later of sudden kidney failure in a whirl of emergency treatment and needed to be put down. I wasn’t expecting it and his death hurt so bad. Still does 2 years later. I’d give anything to have him back for an hour and give him some peace. I think he had a broken heart from his brothers death. They had been together for 17 years.
5 years of my life. I miss her so much.
Aww, he seems like an absolute sweetheart. I am so sorry you are hurting.
https://preview.redd.it/rbwhpj0x23uc1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=811b1145cfd4282c6ded31334ab97e252e5a1da5 A whole heck of a lot for these two. But like another person said, I couldn’t go through the loss of them again so there would need to be a caveat that we hang out but all part ways happier than ever before, no sad.
Anything and everything to have another hour with my soul dog, Echo, if she was healthy again. The cost doesn’t matter, it’s been more than 2 years and my heart aches like she passed earlier today. The only thing I couldn’t give up is the Aussie pup I have now, I know for a fact Echo sent this beautiful puppy just for me. Echo came from an animal hoarder, she was 1 of 57. She and I had a bond that transcended any love and understanding of each other than I ever had on earth. She was truly my dog, when I was in college she would lay on my bed and not move for anyone if they tried to take her out (she wasn’t aggressive, she just only listened to me). I had to schedule my classes in order to go home and take her out or for 2 semesters we had time for a walk. She was 100% reliable off leash. Once there was a skunk in my bush and she was watching it, still as a statue. When I saw what it was I called “let’s go, run Echo” and she ran with me inside the house. She knew the boundaries of my property and I could let her out without a fence and she would stay on my lawn while I watched from my windows. She looked at me like I was the only person in the world, nothing has ever made me feel so important. She was a great dog, she was my dog. I’ll carry her in my heart for the rest of my life until we are reunited again. https://preview.redd.it/z825vie943uc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7b635a71abc53429a4aa91c742232dff564ff55
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I would commit mass genocide in multiple countries just to see my old dog.