I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much it hurts. Finchy moped for about a month when chili dawg crossed the bridge. He still looks for him on days when we are gone longer than normal- I think he thinks we will bring him back with us or a new friend for him when we return. He has just recently returned to doing his "normal" routine- getting under the blankets with me when he is cold, taking treats from the kids, running with the neighbor dogs. It was a week after chili was gone before he greeted us with his wiggle dance & kisses. I know Sammy was greeted by many warriors and my Chili Dawg & Barb's Hope are showing Sammy all the good spots- bc goldens find each other you know.

Sending you hugs,

Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg

Sorry to hear about Sammy. He was a beautiful boy and I'm sure your family will miss him very much.

When we lost one of two dogs who had grown up together, our vet recommended that we try to break up our daily home routine as much as possible. He said it would make the absence less obvious and could help to avoid depression in the now-solo dog.

Awwww, I'm so sorry about Sammy.

Tell Sosa, he can come play with the monkeydogs (we are the ignored 4 legged ones)!

I took over my tripawd's sister's bed when we lost her.  I was never even allowed within 20 feet of her bed before!  But now, it's my spot!  And mommy tucks me every night!  But there are days I wish Comet was here so I could pick on her.  (She acted like she didn't like it, but I think she did!) 

Give Sosa a big paw bump from me – Monkeybutt-bunny Vampire Pirate!  (guys don't hug or kiss, they paw bump!)

What a beautiful golden and I am so so sorry for your loss.  My heart truly goes out to you as I know how difficult this is and will be for some time.  We lost our golden Mackenzie a year ago and had a younger golden Kobe who just looked up to his sister in so many ways.  She was all he knew so when we lost her, he was lost.  It pains me to even think about it now.  He wouldn't eat and seemed stressed, looking for Mackenzie, expecting her to walk through the door at any time.  It took a little bit of time for him to adjust and then he finally started getting back to his normal, playful self.  Now we have another golden puppy that keeps him totally occupied and busy so it's been good for him. 

I just want you to know how lucky heaven is now and now Smiling Sammy is running free with all of our other tripawd heroes, showing him the way.  Someone once said to me that when our dogs go to heaven, they know they'll be seeing us very soon so they have no worries.  To them, seeing us very soon is a blink of an eye in their mind, but to us it feels like a lifetime  So I take comfort in knowing that I'll be seeing Mackenzie very soon – in a blink of an eye.

My deepest condolences.

Kami, Angel Mackenzie, Kobe and Scarlett

Lisa,

I am so sorry that it was Sammy's time to journey to Rainbow Bridge.  :(

You both fought a courageous fight and it is important to always remember that the cancer did not win….it was because the balance between spirit and body tipped in favor of his spirit, and you were the chosen one to set him free.

Godspeed sweet Sammy.  Run free at the bridge with all of the heroes that have gone before you.  Send pennies when you can! 

Hugs and chocolate kisses,
Ellen & Charley