take a moment to tell your dog you love them

I'm very sorry Ben.

I just lost my best friend of 11 years last month on June 24th. I can honestly say that losing her was the saddest day of my 22year old life.

Hang in there bud!

I'm so sorry Ben. Your post has me in tears. I just had to put my 'first child' down not two months ago. She had terrible tumors, and I still feel like I let her down. I held her as they put her to sleep, and told her it was going to be okay and what a good dog she was. It's such a painful thing, to lose someone who loves you unconditionally. All my love to you, and your super dog. :hug:

Just one thing, are you SURE it was an Australian Cattle Dog and not one of those heeler ones?

I hope it 's not too soon and that you see the humor I intended.

If you don't, I REALLY meant no offense and was trying to make you smile, mabye even chuckle out loud a bit.

I've been in your position and it sucks bigtime.

He was as fortunate to have you as you were to have him.

Sorry for your loss :(

thanks, everyone. and thank you, wes, for the smile. i've been reflecting on our relationship, and i really am glad to have had him, even if for such a short time.

remember to give your ol boy or gal a pat, guys. the love that is returned is unconditional and unending. we are their idols, their gods, and they are our children. give em a little and you get a WHOLE lot back! ;)

and again, i really appreciate the words of comfort. thanks people!

Sorry for your loss :tears:

I feel your pain. I lost three wonderful border collies to rat poisoning (heartless neighbor) in one horrible night...From a fellow lover of herding breeds, and from one who knows how unfair it is to have them torn from you so harshly and unexpectedly...My heart goes out to you...