Bummed over the loss of a pet....

[Ace Mon]

well to kick things off my wife had things to do today so I had a kitchen pass to go jet skiing in the bay . Man after a cool day of riding and chillin' with my friends I call my wife . The cell phone has a shaky connection (Like Usual) . But when I ask her how things are in-between break ups she says..."Bens dead" . Ben is my python . My wife and I have had him for twelve years . Back in the day when he was pretty much ALL we had . Us Ben and our studio apartment . I know the loss of a pet is different to everyone , be it thier dog , cat or any other pet . But we had him back when we had nothing else . I guess his passing in a way is the end of a chapter in our lives . Were bummed . I remember comming home one day after a fourteen hour shift , when I was on the overpass to our house I could clearly see that our home was ablaze . When I drove down the street I saw 3 kids holding a 13 foot snake . I cant tell you how relieved I was . If the snake made it out you know the wife did! I guess you never think when you buy a pet that you will eventually have to burry it . I'm kinda down . I'll get over it for sure , you ol' timers know that . Take care . Ace

[J.D.]

Man I'm sorry to hear about that. One of my pigs died the other day from a heart attack....it sucks.

[smokinwrench]

I understand the loss of a pet (I have fish)LOL, but a snake and a pig.

I am scared to death of snakes and especially one that big.

I love bacon, so pigs are pretty good. ;)

Josh

[J.D.]

I guess you just don't understand how attached you can get to an animal. I watched Penny(my pig) be born, grow up, and have babies of her own. I had her for 8 freakin years, that's half of my life man. Oh well....life goes on.

P.S. we woulda slaughtered her right there but two things in the way: the heat, and she was old so she would have only been good for sausage...who wants to do all that grinding? SO we just brought her out into the desert for the coyotes to have a feast.

[200x Basket]

sorry about your loss :(

[dc]

My dog died last week. She was a collie. One day about 10 years ago she just showed up on our farm and was chasing me and my brother around. She changed our lives in the time she was with us.

I really miss that dog. :(

We had a lot of good memories with her, though. Whenever we went to the field to pick up rocks she always had to go with us. Even when we left her behind because of the heat she would chase after us until we reluctantly stopped to pick her up and set her on the trailer. That was in her old age too, when she didn't like to move a whole lot.

The only advice I can offer is to get a new pet. You may think that there is no replacement for your old pet, but a new pet will do you good. You need something to fill that void in your life.

[NebraskaTrikeRider]

Sorry to hear that. :(


One of my dogs, Maggie, is getting old and i know she will be passing on soon. :(

[ATC crazy]

Our family dog had to be put down about 2 weeks ago. "Bear" was a 17.5 year old pure-bred Husky. :( She's was older than me

[84250r]

Sorry to hear your loss. Its always tough to lose a pet. :( Hope things get better for you Ace.

[hondaATCman]

Sorry to hear that man, I remember when I was riding an old 3-wheeler that my pawpaw had one day and my old dog Blackie was following me. He was running full speed trying to catch up with me (I didn't know he was behind me at that time) well, when I was coming back I found his body in the middle of the road. He had a heart attack and one of my uncle's told me that it had followed me.

[TrikeKid]

. :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[Bill X_R]

Sorry to hear that Mon....Nothing sucks likes losing something forever!

Peace Bro!

[bakeban]

if it helps any i saw my dog get hit by a car. she used to follow me everywhere on the farm while i was on the 3 wheeler. she could keep up with the old 110. i have this new dog that tries to keep up with the 200x and it just isnt happening. keep your chin up you might be able to find another snake under a peice of plywood or something

lata

[ATC crazy]

About 4-5 years ago, I was comming back from a soccer game and there were around 4 people parked outside out driveway. We stopped and they were huddled around our dog, Brutus, who had been hit. His skull was shattered (with every heart beat his head popped in and out :( ) as well as a broken leg and some ribs. We had him put down that night to end the suffering. He was a good, loyal dog too...

RIP

Brutus

[J.D.]

Man this really is a sad post. It's pretty funny how we can get so attached to animals... :?

[Instinctz]

I rolled over my chicken while sleeping one night.. *sniffiles*, the damn thing never would shut up in its cage so I had to put it in my bed,

why could it just not goto sleep in its own cage!!!!!

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Ace Mon]

I appreciate your condolences . I know its hard to understand for those of you who dont like snakes . All of you who have written about your losses . I feel for you . Thanks for your sympathy . You guys are truly what friends are all about . Thanks Ace.

[ATCRYDER]

I know exactly how you feel, Ace, We had to put my poor Dog down last week as well. Her name was Little Bear, a cocker spanial/black lab mix (theres a pic o her and my old 87 X in the psot titled "heyey").

Rob

[G-MAN-1]

sorry to hear that ace i remember the pics you sent me of him. sorry to hear your loss............................talk with you soon. :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[FullBore]

I rolled over my chicken while sleeping one night.. *sniffiles*, the damn thing never would shut up in its cage so I had to put it in my bed,

Thats not really funny.

[Russell 350X]

When we had the farm, we had a white lab. She was 13 when she died. She had somesort of cancer that dogs get. I woke up one morining and she was on the dining room floor dead. Well at least she died with no pain. (I'm pretty sure she was sleeping when she died) That sucked. Then we had another white lab, a couple years ago get hit by a truck. The basterd that hit her didn't even stop, just kept on going. The vet had to put her to sleep while we were on vacation in Va. :( :( Losing a pet sucks!!! :x :x :x

[Dirtcrasher]

Every dam thing I ever love dies. So I decided a long time ago that fish were the best substitute for a furry friend. I can flush a fish without so much as a sniffle.

Then muddytrikegirl finds 3 - 1 week old kittens who's mother got killed by a car. Guess who fed them with eyedroppers. I hope they'll live a loooooooong time.....

[ATC crazy]

They should live 15+ years...our cats are like 8-10 I think :?

[J.D.]

Well...my dog of 10 years just died yesterday afternoon. I remember the first day I saw him, he was at the pounded with about 5 brothers and sisters, and he stood out because he had stand up ears and the rest had floppy ears, I played with that dog at the pound, dad knew I loved him and easter was right around the corner, so the day before Easter dad comes rolling up from work, and like I always did I went out to greet him, and I saw that lil mutt and I went crazy with joy(what do you expect, I was 5) dad opened the door, and the dog bit me( I musta done something he didn't) like...he was the best friend in the world to me, and we grew up together...just last night I tried to pick him up before he died and bring him to say goodbye to his girlfriend(a horse) and he bit me then too. So it's kinda like a hello and goodbye to him. He and I had one hell of a time growing up, though he never did understand commands, all that dog knew was his name, and his family. I loved him though, I remember one time he and I almost got shot by my dad, we went sleepwalking at night and dad thought someone was trying to rob us...man that dog would've followed me to hell and back....funny thing about his death tho, in a matter of 3 days he stopped eating, got real skinny, and died....kinda strange to me. Oh well...

'93 R.I.P '03

[jeswinehart]

Diagnosed with cancer 7 or so weeks ago and put up a heck of a courageous fight, right up till this morning.
Several board members recently met Max, others from here in past visits met Max.
Honestly you would have not even known he was sick, unless we said he was, and we knew he was from actions and weight loss from a solid 115 to a recent 75 pounds.
Heard tell from a few friends that have stopped by when we was not around that he truly did what was expected of him ~ guard the house.
These are the same friends that when over with us around Max is all over them with tail wagging wanting petted.
Many darn good memories of him + I getting a little tipsy drinking together to out right wrestling in the kitchen or yard. Chasing me around in the yard on a trike to sneaking off with wrenches or parts,,,,
Definitely got checked out early at just about 6 years old.
Gonna be burying him at first light tomorrow, dam.

[Vealmonkey]

Sorry to hear of your loss. It's easier to be closer to your pets then other people so often as pets don't come with all the bs that alot of people do.

[tulsamike3434]

Sorry to hear of your loss! It's hard to lose a pet!

[ATC-Eric]

John that's crazy! So sorry to read man. Just met him a week ago or so like you mentioned, would never have guessed he was ready to go. Lively, and energetic is what I saw. RIP Max. He was a COOL dog!

[threewheelin-feelin]

i am a dog lover...and we have a lab chow mix and i love him to death..hes like my little brother...he will be eleven this summer and i know the day is coming soon that we will have to say good bye...it just sucks that the life span of most animals are so short

[Howdy]

Sorry to hear this John. It's never easy when you lose a 4 legged family member.
Howdy

[atc007]

Sorry to hear John,,I know it sucks.. Farmed all my life,love animals. Sounds like you had some REAL good years though!

[Scootertrash]

Sorry for your loss :(

We lost both of your dogs 3 years ago within months of each other. It is a huge bummer. At least we have a vet who would come to the house to put them to sleep. Both dogs hated the vets office, for what reason we don't know because they were a friendly, gentle and caring staff. Their last moments were spent in the yard they loved to play in. I can only hope for the same.

[ATCcountryboy]

My favorite pet died about two weeks ago, he was a bass that I went through hell and back to get him. I had to run a mile
with him in a bucket to get him to the house. Everyone thought he wouldn't live, but he ended up living two years with me. He used to watch me when I walked into the room, he got exited when he saw that I had a worm container in my hand. I
loved him so much, his name was bill. RIP buddy!

[Angore]

I know your pain , I've included a little text that pertains to dogs but maybe you can adapt it a bit , hope you feel better.


A Dog's Purpose?
(from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,

''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.



--
There comes a time in life, when you walk away from all the drama
and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who
make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love
the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones
who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down
is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING...

[ATC-Eric]

Awesome read there. Thanks for posting angore

[Billy Golightly]

Diagnosed with cancer 7 or so weeks ago and put up a heck of a courageous fight, right up till this morning.
Several board members recently met Max, others from here in past visits met Max.
Honestly you would have not even known he was sick, unless we said he was, and we knew he was from actions and weight loss from a solid 115 to a recent 75 pounds.
Heard tell from a few friends that have stopped by when we was not around that he truly did what was expected of him ~ guard the house.
These are the same friends that when over with us around Max is all over them with tail wagging wanting petted.
Many darn good memories of him + I getting a little tipsy drinking together to out right wrestling in the kitchen or yard. Chasing me around in the yard on a trike to sneaking off with wrenches or parts,,,,
Definitely got checked out early at just about 6 years old.
Gonna be burying him at first light tomorrow, dam.

Damn John :( Sorry to hear that. Max was a very cool dog, glad I got to meet him while I was up there.