gsdog2 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 So sorry for your loss Bartok, I lost my 9yr old male shepherd beginning of Feb (also suddenly) and I know what your going through As a wise DOLer said so me - allow yourself time to cry and come here as often as you need, there are plenty of people here to talk to and help you through your grief I am doing ok but not my husband He doesnt even want to take the other Furkids to the park for their run. They are Quiet dogs and my Shep was full of life And energy. So it is very sombre at the park My house is quieter and my protector is gone My OH said he felt the loss of our shepherd harder than any other we have lost (I felt the same) - I've never seen him cry before ;) . They call these special dogs Heart Dogs and I know why - there's a certain place in your heart reserved just for them, and when they're gone they leave a huge space that takes a very long time to heal. I'm still crying today over my boy as there is always something that reminds me of him, but as my DOL friends keep telling me it's ok to cry (and every week there's not as may tears). I found coming here and talking about it a huge help too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I,m so sorry. Another beautiful shepherd gone way to soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartok Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 We both cried this morning. Our Lab is lost without our Shep We started watching a video we took a few weeks ago of Sylvester singing. My Lab Rocky came running and was all Over the ipad. He started barking and bouncing with excitement So that broke our hearts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazstaff Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Oh Bartok that is so sad , Im so sorry to hear of your loss and Rocky's loss too. Hugs to you,your husband and Rocky, my thoughts are with you. Run Free Sylvester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 We both cried this morning. Our Lab is lost without our ShepWe started watching a video we took a few weeks ago of Sylvester singing. My Lab Rocky came running and was all Over the ipad. He started barking and bouncing with excitement So that broke our hearts So sad - animals also grieve and I think it makes it so much harder for you and your OH to see :D I'm struggling to look at photo's at the moment, watching a video would be very hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartok Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 We both cried this morning. Our Lab is lost without our ShepWe started watching a video we took a few weeks ago of Sylvester singing. My Lab Rocky came running and was all Over the ipad. He started barking and bouncing with excitement So that broke our hearts So sad - animals also grieve and I think it makes it so much harder for you and your OH to see :D I'm struggling to look at photo's at the moment, watching a video would be very hard I have layed around in PJ's all day today Work tomorrow and back to trying to move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horus Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm so sorry Life will go on, it has to, and time will help heal the pain but there will always be that empty feeling. I hope that the happy memories help you overcome the loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Bartok, hugs to you & your hubby! There is nothing like the love of a Shepherd & nothing like the loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hortfurball Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 What an adorable goofy face! So sorry Bartok. What lovely, caring owners you were to think of a way to make his last moments special, in the sun and with his ball, and how great of your vet to go above and beyond. Run free Sylvester, Kuges will keep you company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartok Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 We picked his ashes at lunchtime He is now back home So hopefully we can start healing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Bartok - I've only just read this and I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. I hope you're doing okay. It's such a tough time, especially when it's unexpected. Sashy and I send you big hugs - and Sashy sends a big kiss to her 'other' mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartok Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Bartok - I've only just read this and I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy.I hope you're doing okay. It's such a tough time, especially when it's unexpected. Sashy and I send you big hugs - and Sashy sends a big kiss to her 'other' mum. Thanks Kelly and beautiful Sasha I am doing ok My husband is the one really grieving He is a quite man and spends alot of time at home alone with the dogs, so he is struggling, but today he smiled when he saw the Ashes. I think he is glad our boy is home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Yes, it's probably the closure he needed. And now his boy is back with him, and he can 'see' him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RL1 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss Bartok.. He looked like a lovely dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartok Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 It is a week today that we said goodbye to you beautiful boy Daddy and I can at least smile now and talk about you without falling into a heap, but we are still lost without your presence. We miss your impromtu singing and acting like a wuss at the smallest thing. Love you Silly Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deek Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 It is a week today that we said goodbye to you beautiful boy Daddy and I can at least smile now and talk about you without falling into a heap, but we are still lost without your presence. We miss your impromtu singing and acting like a wuss at the smallest thing. Love you Silly Billy We are feeling the same Bartok. The knot in our stomachs is easing and we don't fall apart as much when we talk about Max. There is still that void and I'm sure with time will ease. Deek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Bartok I'm so sorry. I've been away & only just read this thread after seeing the one for Kuges. Fly free beautiful boy. Thinking of you & your family. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witheverythingiam Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 So sorry for your loss Bartok. Run free ol' boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Condolences for you and your husband; each day it will get a little easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartok Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 We have taken in a little foster puppy a 5mth old Red ACD puppy I think my husband is enjoy a dog that has energy and is bouncy and I hope it helps him with his grieving We talk about Sylvester all the time and can laugh now about his silly antics I hope he is happy running free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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