I’m so sorry. You loved Farmer, and he loved you with his whole doggie heart and soul. There’s nothing like that. I hope Farmer is hanging out with my Daisy in the great beyond. She was also the best dog.
To you Susie, my grandfather told me when he was grieving the last dog he would ever have as he knew his time was near also. "Boy a dog ain't good for nothing except to steal your heart". My heart has been stolen so many times in my 72 years and each time I remember his words.
I’m sobbing. My heart is just too soft for animals. And old people and babies. This brought back alot of memories of the dozen or so times I’ve been with my fur babies. The last time for a miniature chihuahua named Chico and a big tuxedo cat named Oreo. I cried every day for a week after each of them passing. I’ve got another dog and cat and I dread the day when I’ll have to let them go. But we can believe that our fur buddies are waiting for us to join them at the Rainbow Bridge. Sending lots of love.
Thank you Patricia. It is so hard. I'm so sorry about the loss of your pets, too, but encouraged by your bravery in carrying on. They are just the best. And yes, I hope they're waiting for us!
Beautiful tribute. After saying so long, see you soon to many of my own, I hope so deeply you will let another dog love you. I lost my heart dog, Pea, 11 years ago this June. I think of him and miss him many times each day. The dog softly snoring next to me now has spent nine of those years filling very big shoes. I recognize your deep and fresh pain and still want to assure you there’s another perfect dog waiting for you. If your heart remains open, Farmer will send you exactly who you need when you’re ready. He’s always with you. 💞
Thank you for sharing those beautiful moments. My heart belonged to my miniature American Eskimo, Frosti. She was with us for nearly 19 years and although she let's us know when her time was done, it was the hardest thing I've done until I lost my mom 2yrs ago. Your words brought Frosti back to me, live and in color ❤️
It took 5 years before i could get another Eski, he's getting old now too. Somedays I dread the thought of going through it again, but then he plops down on top of me and gives me that unconditional love look and I know he's worth it.
Aw, good for you Diane. I can't imagine how cute your Frosti must have been - and loving, too. But I'm glad you were able to get another eventually. That love is so incredible. Thank you for writing.
First, my heart breaks for your loss. I’ve been there many times in my 71 years & still cry for the losses of my beloved 4- leggers. They all were such huge parts of my life. I don’t do well without them in my home & life. I lost my 13 years old Levi, who was left in an empty house to starve 2.5 years ago, in early December, while I was writhing in pain from a pinched nerve in my lower back, and am still crying every day. My other 2 rescues have really bonded since their ‘brother’ crossed over, so I’m told as I’m in a rehab center regaining my strength. I hope to go home next week & can’t wait to be snuggling my 2 pitties. I pray that your heart expands to take in another needy dog since you are a model pet parent & so many great dogs & cats need homes. I wish you peace & healing & when you’re ready, a new love to help you heal.
Patricia, I hope by now (or at least soon) you are home with your two doggies. I'm sorry about your pinched nerve - yikes! And poor Levi. Well at least he had very good years with you - that is so horrible he was left to starve. Thank you for your encouragement - my heart is open!
Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve always found the fact that companion animals don’t live as long as we do so sad. Saying goodbye is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, and the pain never goes away.
Susie, I am so sorry. I've had three dogs over my long life pass on, and so each moment you describe is written on my heart too. A hug to you and your husband.
I knew where the story was going and almost didn’t read it. This episode always brings the most tears. Dogs make better people out of us. Farmer did his job, as did so many noble canines before him and so many more who will follow. I can’t drive past the place where I had to say goodbye to Wile E without tearing up. He was my Farmer, we are fortunate people to know and love dogs.
What a good dog ❤️
I’m crying because I’ve been through it many times. He had a wonderful life with you.💔
Thank you Judith. And us with him! I'm sorry for your losses, too.
So hard when they have to go but you listened to what he was saying.💔🌈🐶🌈💔
I’m so sorry. You loved Farmer, and he loved you with his whole doggie heart and soul. There’s nothing like that. I hope Farmer is hanging out with my Daisy in the great beyond. She was also the best dog.
Sobbing. I’m a dog person, all my dogs have been rescues, and I never say no to the next one.
To you Susie, my grandfather told me when he was grieving the last dog he would ever have as he knew his time was near also. "Boy a dog ain't good for nothing except to steal your heart". My heart has been stolen so many times in my 72 years and each time I remember his words.
Oh I love that - so perfect. Thank you for sharing that with me.
I’m so sorry-I can’t write because of my tears.
Thank you, Jackie.
What a most excellently good boy. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
He was!
I’m sobbing. My heart is just too soft for animals. And old people and babies. This brought back alot of memories of the dozen or so times I’ve been with my fur babies. The last time for a miniature chihuahua named Chico and a big tuxedo cat named Oreo. I cried every day for a week after each of them passing. I’ve got another dog and cat and I dread the day when I’ll have to let them go. But we can believe that our fur buddies are waiting for us to join them at the Rainbow Bridge. Sending lots of love.
Thank you Patricia. It is so hard. I'm so sorry about the loss of your pets, too, but encouraged by your bravery in carrying on. They are just the best. And yes, I hope they're waiting for us!
Beautiful tribute. After saying so long, see you soon to many of my own, I hope so deeply you will let another dog love you. I lost my heart dog, Pea, 11 years ago this June. I think of him and miss him many times each day. The dog softly snoring next to me now has spent nine of those years filling very big shoes. I recognize your deep and fresh pain and still want to assure you there’s another perfect dog waiting for you. If your heart remains open, Farmer will send you exactly who you need when you’re ready. He’s always with you. 💞
Thank you for that encouragement Kirsten. I'm sorry about your dear Pea! And yes, Farmer is surely with me for always. ❤️
Thank you for sharing those beautiful moments. My heart belonged to my miniature American Eskimo, Frosti. She was with us for nearly 19 years and although she let's us know when her time was done, it was the hardest thing I've done until I lost my mom 2yrs ago. Your words brought Frosti back to me, live and in color ❤️
It took 5 years before i could get another Eski, he's getting old now too. Somedays I dread the thought of going through it again, but then he plops down on top of me and gives me that unconditional love look and I know he's worth it.
Aw, good for you Diane. I can't imagine how cute your Frosti must have been - and loving, too. But I'm glad you were able to get another eventually. That love is so incredible. Thank you for writing.
First, my heart breaks for your loss. I’ve been there many times in my 71 years & still cry for the losses of my beloved 4- leggers. They all were such huge parts of my life. I don’t do well without them in my home & life. I lost my 13 years old Levi, who was left in an empty house to starve 2.5 years ago, in early December, while I was writhing in pain from a pinched nerve in my lower back, and am still crying every day. My other 2 rescues have really bonded since their ‘brother’ crossed over, so I’m told as I’m in a rehab center regaining my strength. I hope to go home next week & can’t wait to be snuggling my 2 pitties. I pray that your heart expands to take in another needy dog since you are a model pet parent & so many great dogs & cats need homes. I wish you peace & healing & when you’re ready, a new love to help you heal.
Patricia, I hope by now (or at least soon) you are home with your two doggies. I'm sorry about your pinched nerve - yikes! And poor Levi. Well at least he had very good years with you - that is so horrible he was left to starve. Thank you for your encouragement - my heart is open!
Thank you so much for sharing. I’ve always found the fact that companion animals don’t live as long as we do so sad. Saying goodbye is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, and the pain never goes away.
So hard! Who invented goodbyes, anyway?!
Tears tears and more tears I cried out loud
I'm sorry!
Susie, I am so sorry. I've had three dogs over my long life pass on, and so each moment you describe is written on my heart too. A hug to you and your husband.
Thank you so much Anne. I am glad you have had those three loves in your life!
I knew where the story was going and almost didn’t read it. This episode always brings the most tears. Dogs make better people out of us. Farmer did his job, as did so many noble canines before him and so many more who will follow. I can’t drive past the place where I had to say goodbye to Wile E without tearing up. He was my Farmer, we are fortunate people to know and love dogs.
Oh Joseph I’m so glad you had a Farmer. I’m sorry for the loss of your Wile E. It is so very hard. But yes, we are very fortunate, too.