My buddy Shadow

[Canon Guy]

I lost my best pal Shadow today. We got Shadow 13 years ago from the Humane Society when he was just 6 months old. He was brought to the Society as a new pup and was adopted after a couple of months and brought back after just a few days,and he remained there until we adopted him. He was an independent soul just like I am. One year ago he was diagnosed with cancer,but the treatment was keeping him in pretty good shape. In January he took a turn for the worse and I made an appointment to put him out of his misery. My wife was not ready yet so the vet changed the treatment. He was better in a couple of days and within a few more days he was in really great shape for a 12 year old dog. He had a really good summer,but 4 days ago things changed and we were going to take him this morning to to put an end to his troubles. Last night we prayed that he would go peacefully in his sleep. At 6:00 am I got up to check on him and while I was petting him he just quietly went to sleep. I will miss him greatly.

[pushbutton]

i truly am sorry for your loss and happy your prayers were answered!!! was on this forum a few months ago with tears in my eyes as well as a smile on my face looking at the pics of my departed friend. time will help heal though and soon enough all the memories you have of shadow will be good ones. take care!

[Canon Guy]

Thanks pushbutton. I remember the pictures with your children. I think your dog was even older than Shadow. Thanks again

[gatorhunter]

If only people were as good as dogs! My condolences on the loss of your best buddy!

[Canon Guy]

I agree gatorhunter. Thank you.

[Paul]

Sorry about your loss. They really become part of the family. I know that it will be sad day when Elvis and Morgan get to that time of their life with us.

[Yellowhead]

I'm trying to type this with tears in my eyes. Most of us will never have a better and truer friend then our dogs. It seen so unjust that their lives are so short and our are so long. We all know that sooner or later there will probable be other dogs and we will love them. The pain of their passing will fade but we will never forget the joy of cold noses pressed into our warm hands.

GOD BLESS ALL DOGS

[finnbay]

Hear you and my condolences. Have lost two good friends, Bud and Bailey over the last 18 months and down to one lab. Takes a lot of love (and activity) out of the house when they go.

[Steve Foss]

I'm trying to type this with tears in my eyes. Most of us will never have a better and truer friend then our dogs. It seen so unjust that their lives are so short and our are so long. We all know that sooner or later there will probable be other dogs and we will love them. The pain of their passing will fade but we will never forget the joy of cold noses pressed into our warm hands.

GOD BLESS ALL DOGS

What he said!

[Jim Almquist]

Sorry to hear about passing of your friend. When the time is right there will be another friend waiting to leave the Humane Society

[eyeguy 54]

Sorry to hear about your loss. His life was great because of you so remember the good times. Time helps. Our first dog was a setter named Lance. His pic is still on the entertainment center in a frame that says I'm a lucky dog and he's been gone 18 years. I think we were the lucky ones that he was part of our lives. On pooch #4 now. 10 months old and a ball of fire. :>)

[Canon Guy]

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts. I knew this would be a good place to come because you would get what we feel. I have no doubt that we will return to the Humane Society someday,but we have another dog who is about 13 and I'm not sure if bringing in another dog while she's around is a good thing or not.

I'm trying to type this with tears in my eyes.

Thanks Yellowhead,that has been a problem for me these last two days.

[Matt Breuer]

Sorry to hear of your loss. The story brought tears to my eyes. Glad it went peacefully in the hands of it's best buddy!

[Canon Guy]

Thank you Matt.

[Dbl]

It is never easy to lose a good friend, words won't heal the pain but the kind words written by so many here will let you know many of us have experienced the same thing. They have such a large impact in our lives it can be hard to express. I will be thinking of you and Shadow, all my best to your and your family.

[Canon Guy]

Thanks for the thoughts Dan.

[JayinMN]

Sorry to hear about Shadow. Its never easy to lose a good buddy.

[Hwood]

Sorry fella, that one always sucks. I am waiting for my wife to walk in and ask me whats wrong, 'ow nothing dear just reading on the photo site'. Sure is nice to hear the vet was not called on. Bad enough to loose a dog but throw that guilt in that one feels of putting a dog down on top of it all and....well I think you know what I am trying to say.

[MN Shutterbug]

Been there and done that and my heart goes out to you. It's never easy to lose such a faithful friend.

[Canon Guy]

Jay,Hwood and Mn Shutterbug, I really appreciate it and the words do help. He's on my mind constantly but I know he's in a better place.

Yes Hwood,I know what you're saying,thanks.