My Dog,My Baby, Is Resting

Diane, I am so sorry for the loss of Diamond. I know he is in a better place now and no longer suffering. I am sure you blessed hime with a good home and lots of love and he gave you many blessings in return. Hold on to that and to the memories. {Hugs}

Thank you Juanita! He was a sweetie. I could do nothing but love him when I looked into his big brown eyes. My mother told my cousin's daughter last night when she called them to let them know that Diamond had passed that I was a good owner, she told them that I did so much for him and I really did. He lived a long and happy life, most of which I think he thrived off of my love for him. He returned that love to me in different forms, protection when he felt like he needed to protect me, friendship when I needed it, comfort when I wanted it and most of all love when I just wanted to hug him and let him know that I loved him. I have a lot of good memories that will always be a part of me. The good part about all of this is a photo that some photography students took of me, my mother, and lil' ol' Diamond, we earned those students first place, but Diamond was the real eyecatcher.

Diane

I am so sorry for the loss of your special friend.  It is good that he didn't suffer.  The love we receive from our pets is so special and I know you gave him such a wonderful life.  deb

I'm so sorry over your loss of Diamond.

Diane, I posted a loss myself today and then I went on to read the other posts and saw yours and it just broke my heart all over again.  If there are folks out there that have never been a pet owner, they won't be able to understand the love we have for our little loves and how much they give to us expecting little in return.  I know your heart is hurting as you grieve the loss of Diamond, but just know that he gave you a lot of good years just as you gave him a lot of good years.  He was a friend, a confidant, a snuggle buddy, a comforter, and he was there for you whenever you needed that warm body to just lean against you.  That is how we know they care.  Take comfort in the fact that he isn't suffering and didn't suffer long and in all the good memories you have of him - that is what I will try to do as I move forward without Alex. Hang in there.  You know, I'm not sure if dogs have souls or not, but I just bet Diamond and Alex are getting acquainted somewhere and can you imagine what they are "saying" about us (LOL).  Take care just know I'm praying for your hurt to go away. Wendy

I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. It is so hard to lose animals you love and who have been with you for a long time. I hope you will feel better soon. Blessings, Karen

Thank you all for the kind, comforting remarks. I've said it before and I'll say it again it is so good to be amongst friends like the people on this board. I am thankful to be with people that understand the situation. We have a neighbor that has 3 dogs and it is hard for me but I have already given his food and water bowls away and my mother told me that tomorrow I should clean out his toys and other meds that he had, like Happy Jack Kennel dip and the cream I used for his little ear mites, which he hated.....lol. I told her that it is just killing me to have to give my baby's stuff away but like she said we need to do this so we can try to heal from his death. We have all sat around today and talked about all of the good times we had with him and the fun things he did like following my brother way across town to work and walking back home by himself.

In honor of my baby I am going to plant Marigolds on his plot, because they are easy to grow and they self germinate. I can always take some of them with me and grow them where ever I go and he will always be with me, not just in my heart but something visual will be there besides his pictures. Thank you all again for your many comforting words.


Diane