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1. I've often thought about that. We know we were going to outlive them at least we hope so. But it's one of the worst most

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Mon Dec 16, 2024, 01:44 PM

Dec 2024

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We know going in we are going to lose them one day... [View all] Phentex Dec 2024 OP

I've often thought about that. We know we were going to outlive them at least we hope so. But it's one of the worst most Walleye Dec 2024 #1

That's why ya gotta reassure yourself Phentex Dec 2024 #22

Same here, I don't take it for granted anymore. Walleye Dec 2024 #24

Yeah it's tough. We said goodbye to our 15-year-old huskador a few weeks ago yourout Dec 2024 #2

It's so strange Phentex Dec 2024 #13

I'm still finding myself closing bathroom doors to make sure he doesn't go trash can diving. yourout Dec 2024 #25

So very sorry for your loss as well. niyad Dec 2024 #33

I'm so sorry. What a shitty Fri 13th! CousinIT Dec 2024 #3

Thank you Phentex Dec 2024 #14

I have an aging doggy girl too. She's hanging in there but it has hit home that I will have to repeat hlthe2b Dec 2024 #4

Daisy and Sultan... Both have been gone for 5 years yourout Dec 2024 #8

Beautiful pups. hlthe2b Dec 2024 #9

sweet babies Phentex Dec 2024 #23

*sigh* yeah Phentex Dec 2024 #15

I'm so sorry Lulu KC Dec 2024 #5

Thank you Phentex Dec 2024 #16

Oh dear. This is so hard. That empty KitFox Dec 2024 #6

Thank you Phentex Dec 2024 #17

Yes, our dogs always kept KitFox Dec 2024 #28

I'll have to remember that Phentex Dec 2024 #35

Very sad. Condolences ❤️🐶 Trellastic Dec 2024 #7

I appreciate this! Phentex Dec 2024 #18

❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #10

.. Phentex Dec 2024 #19

Sending gentle hugs zeusdogmom Dec 2024 #11

You'll know when the time is right for you Phentex Dec 2024 #20

God's cruelity jrandom421 Dec 2024 #12

I have been cursing the entire universe Phentex Dec 2024 #21

I'm sorry for your loss, as well as the other DUers who posted about their losses too. SWBTATTReg Dec 2024 #26

Treats required Phentex Dec 2024 #36

Your Beloved Clouds Passing Dec 2024 #27

Thank you Phentex Dec 2024 #37

Sure do. Figarosmom Dec 2024 #29

Thank you Phentex Dec 2024 #38

One of our vets once said to me that we bring our pets into our lives knowing that... 3catwoman3 Dec 2024 #30

It truly is! Phentex Dec 2024 #39

Lady of the Beasts,, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Dec 2024 #31

Thank you Phentex Dec 2024 #40

I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. I will be thinking of all of you. HeartsCanHope Dec 2024 #32

You all are too kind Phentex Dec 2024 #41

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Dec 2024 #34

I appreciate this Phentex Dec 2024 #42

I'm with you on this SheltieLover Dec 2024 #43

This is a tough day too FullySupportDems Dec 2024 #44