When you lose your "Best Friend"

[Sue]

Sad news:

As some of you know, we are in the middle of packing up and moving from our beloved Beemer Hill. Late yesterday afternoon, Brian was moving "Old Resentful" up into the storage building, where it will stay until we move into a new house.

Seconds after he started riding up the hill to the building, Schutzen, our 9-year old German Shepherd, darted in front of the bike in an attempt to race him to the to door. He did not see her until he hit her.

The bike fell over on her, and broke her back. An hour later, the vet gave us the bad news that she was paralyzed. We made the sad decision to euthanize her. And now she is buried on Beemer Hill near our first dog, Fritz.

Below is a great photo taken by our friend Boxergrllie.

Sue
.... That which doesn't kill us will make us stronger.

http://www.beemerhill.com/060.jpg

[mvscorpio]

I am very sorry for your loss, and the circumstances.
Other words escape me right now.

[Weasel]

so sorry for your loss...

[KGT1200]

Sue, this breaks my heart. I am very sorry for your loss, hang in there.

[osceola]

Those of us who have and love pets know how much this hurts. It had to happen in the middle of a move too, just more to deal with. I know you will miss her but every dog I've ever had and lost I've found again in another pet. They just keep coming back to us. I really believe that...

[Mrs2beers]

So Sorry for your loss. Losing a "fuzzy" child is never easy either. May you always remember the joys and sometimes? frustrations that was brought in your lives by him.

[Newstar]

Sue, I'm so sorry to read this. I know it must be heartbreaking. For many of us, our pets are part of the family and we feel your pain.

[535is]

I know that is the hardest and the most correct decision you have to make for your beloved pet. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

[cheesewhiz]

"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."
~ Will Rogers

My sincere condolences...

Glenn

[Oldhway]

I am so sorry to hear of this. Our pets are our most faithful companions and it is so hard to let them go. My heart goes out to you both.

[tessler]

Sue, I'm so sorry for your and Brian's loss. :(

[Braddog]

So sorry for this tragedy. I've been a dog owner and have had several of them that I'd call my best friend for all of my 50 years on this earth.

My condolences to you and Brian.

[Sue]

Thank you to everyone for your very kind thoughts. As you might imagine, this has been devastating for Brian. He and Schutzen have been inseparable since she came into our lives.

A coworker said that his favorite prayer is: “God, please make me the person my dog thinks I am.”

I like that.

[kewlmoose]

Sorry to hear that Sue, never easy to let a good friend go.

[AKBeemer]

Very, very sad to hear.

[Rapid_Roy]

I am sorry for your loss, Sue and Brian. My condolences.

[Voni]

All my heart's hugs.

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[shire2000]

Being a dog breeder for over 25 years we have had this type of loss many times. It is never easy. I hope this little poem will help a bit with your loss.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[Oznay]

Damn,that's so sad,am so sorry to read of this tragedy.

[BubbaZanetti]

sorry to hear, my condolences to the two of you.

[ghostrider1964]

My heart goes out to you, I love my dogs more than most people!

[Sue]

Nose & Dave --- thank you for those pearls of wisdom.
I am so touched.
I am so sad.

I know this will pass, but it is wonderful to have to have such dear friends.
thank you all so much.

[Rpbump]

Losing a pet is never easy. They give us love and affection when we are happy, sick, or sad and seem to know when we need it the most.
Rbump

[Bob1100RTC]

It's been 7 months since I had put my beloved chihuahua to sleep. She was like a child to me. As I sit and type this she would have been under my shirt (it's chilly here today). You have my sympathy.

[DARRYL CAINEY]

Dear Sue & Brian;
Our hearts go out to you. So sad to hear! Hugs all around from all the Knights & Ladies.

Darryl & Terry

[Bob_M]

There's a stone I had made for Luke at the top of the hill road, where the pasture opens wide and the setting sun highlights the words carved into its face. "That'll do, Luke, that'll do." The words are said to working dogs all over the world when the chores are done and the flock is settled: "That'll do dog, come home now, your work is done." Luke's work is done too. He took my heart and ran with it, and he's running still, fast and strong, a piece of my heart bound up with his, forever.

Patricia McConnell
For the Love of a Dog

This shared experience touches all who have owned a dog
Sorry for your loss.
Bob

[manicmechanic]

No words, Sue & Brian. I understand and know this will pass, although it might never really go away. Never does. I..... well, you know.

[PSanborn]

So very sorry for your friend and for your husband.

I lost a great friend not long ago but made room for two new friends.
Meet Willie and Annie...(I hope the picture will cheer you up)

[sudani]

Sue and Brian,

This is so sad to hear. Having to make this kind of decision about a loved pet is so difficult. Losing a good buddy is hard. Time heals the sadness...but good memories are ever present.

You two take care.

[jamesdunn]

Dogs are in our lives for such a short period of time, even under the best of circumstances. They truly bless us with their presence and show such great affection to their human companions. You were fortunate to have such a great canine companion.

[wezul]

A coworker said that his favorite prayer is: “God, please make me the person my dog thinks I am.”

OK, I was toughing it out pretty good until this quote. :cry

Brian and Sue, I am so sorry for your loss.

[Holly]

The loss of a best friend is devastating at the best if times. Heartfelt hugs to you and Brian.

Holly

[Semper_Fi]

Very sad to hear of the loss of your friend. Beautiful animal, thanks for the picture

My condolences to you.

Luis

[thompsonr]

So sorry for your loss.

As I read your thread my Shepherd walked up licked my hand then sat and looked at me. It was if he knew that I felt so bad for you and he wanted to be there for me.

I am thankful for the time I have with our K9 friends.

[KGT1200]

Brian and Sue

In 1979 I got a golden retriever from a lady giving away puppies in the grocery store parking lot. Milo shared almost everything with me until 1992, and passed on tragically after 13 glorious years. He was my best bud, and when I married, he went along everywhere we went, backpacking, hiking and even to a rock concert or two.

If you look at my avatar, you will see our latest. A little Goldy who now is over a year old. His name is, and he is The Milo.

He came back to us, man...

Your best friend just left awhile, and he will return...

[Motor31]

Sue, I'm so sorry to read this. I know it must be heartbreaking. For many of us, our pets are part of the family and we feel your pain.

+1

Remember your fur kid would never want you to keep grieving. They would want you to find another and share the love.

[lenrt1200st]

Sue,

I can't imagine losing anyone of my pack. I know it's an inevitable fact of life that all things living must pass. My deepest regrets and sympathies.
Len

Their enthusiasm for life is infinite!

[cheesewhiz]

Sue,

I can't imagine losing anyone of my pack. I know it's an inevitable fact of life that all things living must pass. My deepest regrets and sympathies.
Len

Their enthusiasm for life is infinite!


...and their love, unconditional...

[BexBmr]

Sorry to hear Sue. It's never easy...even less so when it is unexpected. :cry

[womanridge]

I just read the news Sue. I feel so bad. My warmest thought to Brian and you.

[Pat Carol]

You both have my sympathy. It was a freak accident and you had to do what is best for your best friend. It is very tough to let go of a pet, especially a canine.
I have a yellow Labrador named Birdee. She has a disposition like Marley from the movie. In fact she chewed up the 27th pair of my slipper's while I was out on a medical call. She has seperation disorder and that is her way of telling me that she is mad.
Other than that she is a great friend. My heart goes out to you and Brian.

Take Care & Big Hug
Pat Carol

[SIBUD]

Just saw this thread.

Such a sad day for all of you.

Sorry.

[bmwDeb]

Sue and Brian,

Just read abou the accident - my heart goes out to you and the kids for your loss.

[tvgal2000]

Sue & Brian,

I just read the sad news... I'm so sorry to hear about Schutzen. I've got a dog (although we like to think of him as more like a son!) I can't imagine the hurt. I hope you two are kind to yourselves and take care of each other in such a difficult time.

My thoughts are with you two (and Schutzen!) in such a tough time...
Love,
Sarah

[R184]

Our "fuzzy son" of 17 years passed a couple weeks ago. He left in his sleep, lying in the sun, on his grass, in his yard. Couldn't have asked for a better end for him.

But I still find myself walking in the yard several times a day to check on him, make sure he has fresh water, is doing OK...

So there are many of us out here that know what a loss you're feeling...

[mfifer]

Sue and Brian , I am so so sorry for your loss and I know words can not mellow the pain , but I have been there and it is never ever easy. :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAlE7fMYXaU

Mike & Robin
Abby , Chloe , Scooter , Miki , Marcy and Hanna

[85138]

Oh my, I can't imagine how hard that must be on you. Really sorry to hear of your loss.