I thought I'd write a thread here instead of another blog on my RS site. As many of you know, my dog of 15 years died on April 23rd. Charky died very suddenly and quickly. He was giving me his happy little smile to the end. He was at home and in my arms in his final moments. His heart just stopped. He had a heart condition so it did not come as a surprise to learn what he died from.
I will not lie. I have been an absolute wreck ever since. However, I am starting to feel a little better. Obviously, I'm still extremely sad so please forgive me if it takes me a few days to respond to emails, etc. Basically, I wanted everyone to know that I appreciate you all. Several of you have sent me wonderful emails and cards. It's truly helped to know I'm not alone when I sit in my all too quiet house now.
OMG DT, so very very saddened to hear of your loss and pain, its a really difficult thing to go through, my dogs are my babies and I truly understand your love for him, the only thing to ease the pain is time, but your memories will last forever, I know you were a great mother***big hug***
I'm glad you're feeling a little better; it will take a really long time to feel completely better. But 15 years is a really nice long life for a dog and I know yours must have had happy one. *hugs*
Oh no Dt ! I'm so so sorry about your loss.
I had no idea Charky had passed away.
When I last read your blog he was recovering from
his pneumonia. Its nice to hear that he was
happy and at home with his loving mama during his last day.
*big hugs to you*
Having spent 15 wonderful years with you is proof of
the love and care you gave him.
I completely understand. I was a complete wreck 6 years ago when I lost my Eskie. She had been there with me through the awkward years of junior high, HS, and college. I literally didn't go into work for 2 weeks because I was so overcome with grief.
Only a few years ago was I able to finally get another dog, and my two boys mean so much to me.
I really hope each passing day gets easier. Take all the time you need.
Work was awesome. I took a bunch of half days when Charky was in the hospital. Then when he was released, I had a few vacation days so I could have a 5 day weekend to watch over Charky to make sure everything was okay. That's how we got to spend his last 24 hours together. I will always cherish that time as well as all the rest of the 15 years together. And fortunately, I had the time off to grieve heavily before having to work again. When I returned, they let me pull half days until I was ready to work fully again. Plus, they gave me a breavement day the day I requested off to pick up Charky's ashes. I truly appreciate my bosses too.
Shampoo, I was thinking about you the other day. I was telling one of my all time favorite Charky stories. It reminded me of when I told you that story back in September. It's the tornado story. It made me smile. And then I laughed when I told my dad the earthquake story. That's my dad's favorite Charky story. Poor little guy was always getting blamed for everything. I decided at that moment that I would write down all of his stories on my computer. It made me feel good telling them so I think it will help typing them out.
Sorry to hear about your loss DT. I know from
multiple expriences how hard it is to lose a friend
like that. My thougts are with you!! Keep you
chin up, and maybe visit this page - it may help
a little.
ill keep you in my prayers!
! I'm so so sorry about your loss. 
I decided at that moment that I would write down all of his stories on my computer. It made me feel good telling them so I think it will help typing them out.
