Mack05 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) I realise this is not the place for this post, but this the only forum where I post and could do with a little support from you guys today. My dog of 10 years died this morning. My eyes are teary as I type this post. I guess I should tell you how I met him. I was down at my parents house 10 years ago (I live 120 miles away). I was out clubbing one Saturday night and couldn't get a taxi so I walked home. I was about 20 metres from my house and saw this dog come out of nowhere. He was a golden labrador (little heavier then Marley!) but his coat was black from dirt and god knows what else. He had a bad limp on his back paw and was wailing as he approached me. I took him into the house and out to the back garden. I washed him, took a big thorn out of his foot and bandaged him up. I gave him food and drink and then left him out in the back as I drunkenly staggered to bed. The next morning my mother woke me up and asked me why is there a dog in my back garden! I told her the story and took him to the vet. The vet examined him and sorted out his foot properly. I took the dog back to my house and tried calling the pound to see if someone had lost a dog. I knew he wasn't lost from the condition I found him in (no collar either). I took him to the pound as my parents said they couldnt look after a dog (they aint dog people). I was sad but was determined to find him a good home. After a few weeks my search was pointless. Eventually my parents caved in and said we could take him, provided I came home every weekend and took care of him. Thats what I did for most of the 10 years. Would drive down every Friday evening and leave Monday morning. The dog adored me. Everytime he saw me he get so excitied he'd just run around crazily in circles. Makes me laugh even thinking about it. Like the movie Marley and me, he has been through so much with me and my family. My sister has two kids. I have no idea how to break the news to them. They adored that dog and he loved the kids. Like a big teddy bear to them. Not an agressive bone in his body. I have so many funny stories we shared together. One that sticks out was I had him in the field and he would chase this small rugby ball. One day I kicked it towards the post from 30 yards. If I tried to kick the post with the ball 100 times I wouuld fail, but this day I hit the post. My dog was focused on the ball and never saw the post and clattered into it. He wasn't hurt but I couldn't stop laughing. He kept making this face at me, like a human!. Well for 6 weeks he ignored me. I would come down home go to him, pet him and he would turn away pouting!!. It took him 6 weeks to forgive me! haha When we first got him he would cower when you tried to pat him. It was clear he was badly abused. It took 5 years before that stopped. My parents who were never dog people fell in love with him. In fairness unless you had a heart of stone you couldn't but. Just a very sad for me today. I lost one of my best friends..My dog's name was 'Boss'..My new avatar thats me, my sis and the big guy Edited September 26, 2011 by Mack05
TheDovic Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Aww mate that's devastating! I have a wee dog too and they're not just dogs, they're our friends and part of our family. Every one is so unique and like Boss, sometimes when they look at us it's like you said, it's almost human! Boss was very lucky to have stumbled across someone as caring as you. He seemed to have been in an awful state when you met him, but you took him in, cared for him and gave him what appears to have been a happy life. I know he couldn't say it but I'm sure Boss loved you very much! I can't imagine what you're going through mate, but if I lost my wee buddy I'd be inconsolable! I'm so sad for you dude. You know we're here if you need to talk!!!
Buttercup84 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I am so sorry Mack , my heart breaks for you. Pets are the best , sending you hugs and love x
sleepykitten Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 hi Mack, I am so sorry to hear this, its devestating to lose a beloved pet, but just think how much love and happiness you gave him, a kind loving home and a wonderful life after rescuing him. i know you will miss him terribly, sending you a huge virtual hug.xxx
silly_panda Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Sorry to hear that Mack... I'm sure he is in a great place rite now... And he had a great life for 10years...
TheDovic Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 How ya feeling buddy? Did you phone your family?
Kageytn Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Mack, I'm so sorry. He was a great dog and he was well loved and adored. I'm sorry for your loss.
Graceful Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Well, of course you have my support, Mack, and I send you all the comforting thoughts I have to get you through this very sad and difficult time. I know, I know. I lost a pet a few years ago, one that I also had in my adult life that I was responsible for, cared for and loved as I would any member of my family, and while I adored him to bits, I was not prepared for the grief that I was about to experience. Pet loss is a form of grieving like nothing else in life, and I am very sorry for you loss. So here's to Boss, the dog with the warm and loving heart, the most fun-loving, innocent, lovable, sweet, gentle, playful, tail chasin', pole crashin', soulful member of your family -- may he rest in peace. So sweet, so soon. In friendship, Grace xo
betterdeal Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Sorry to hear that, Mack. He looks like a lovely fella in your photo. You have my thoughts.
M2155 Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 Sorry to hear this:( Pets are the most devoted partners a person can have! All the best!
radiodarcy Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 so sorry to hear, Mack! you and your family are in my thoughts.
Author Mack05 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks for the support guys. It really meant alot, just when I needed it too. That's why I love this site..:bunny:
EgoJoe Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 I will never forget how I felt when my Childhood dog died after I scrambled to get money for his surgery and was successful. I cried as I dug the hole to bury him and while I placed him into it. I had a dog die at a younger age but being alot younger it was easier to let go and come to terms with it as I wasn't yet able to view things from outside my young (6-7 at the time) perspective. My other dog died when I was 22 and three and a half months into my sobriety. I had no escape and I was under hard times. I had the support of a good girl (at the time, haha) and managed to pull through by remembering the good times I shared with him. My heart goes out to you Mack. I still love that dog and I know you'll always love yours.
gbadboy Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Hey Buddy, I am very sorry for your lost. Try to cherish the good memories and know he's in a better place now where's he's safe and will never be in the condition you initially met him in. Make sure and continue his memory onwards. You've given a lot of people great advice on here - very thoughtful words - so I hope people will return thoughts to you..... All the best.
Trolly Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss bro. I've lost a few pets over the years and it always wrecks me. Not only do you have the good memories to hang on to, but you also can find solace in the fact the all the love you showed your dog made up for the life it had before you the two of you met 10 fold.
sun_moon Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Hey Mack Sorry to hear about your dog, hope you feel better. He lived a good long life and had a good family.
TheStylist Posted September 30, 2011 Posted September 30, 2011 Oh Mack, I hope you're feeling better now. He lived the best 10years of his life because of you. You can adopt or buy a new one. Though no one can replace Boss, but it will help somehow. *HUGS*
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