My best friend crossed the rainbow bridge

[Spots]

Today it is hard to say goodbye to the best little dog ever….Bella, our toy maltipoo crossed over the rainbow bridge yesterday afternoon after church. Sweet girl, you were such a good girl, and you will always be in our hearts. I know we gave you the best life we could, and had 15 long, wonderful years with you!! I can honestly say, I don't cry very much, but I cried hard last night. She was our first baby, and gave comfort on so many nights when things were rough, not to mention we grew up together. My wife and I were 21 when we got her, and she has been there through so many up and downs. Hug your pups extra tight tonight. 

[Protongunner]

Sorry to hear this. Been through this myself a couple of times and it ain't fun. It sounds like you gave Bella a good life.

[gun sane]

It seems like you are already on the road back to joy rather than sorrow and moving ahead with thankfulness for the precious memories instead of held back by the "if onlys".  May God bless you and yours, Spots.

Edited December 9 by gun sane

[BigK]

Any man who hasn't known the unconditional love and friendship of a dog is missing out on one of God's greatest creations.

I'm sorry for your loss.

[papa61]

You have my deepest sympathy. I know how hard it is and remembering what was good is the best medicine. God bless.

[jpx2rk]

Condolences' to you and the family.  It's a rough road to travel, but time will heal.

[ArmyBrat61]

I'm very sorry for your loss. It has been almost 1 year since I sent my Duchess over. It 

is gonna hurt but the love stays a lot longer.

[RED333]

So sorry for yalls lose,  praying for better things. 

[-boatman-]

So sorry. I know what your feeling very well.

[-boatman-]

10 hours ago, BigK said:

Any man who hasn't known the unconditional love and friendship of a dog is missing out on one of God's greatest creations.

 

Truer words have never been spoken.

[TennesseeCamper]

I am very sorry for your loss. It’s difficult but you will get through it. Remember the good times. Allow yourself to grieve.

[Kano]

Thats a gut punch that hurst down to your soul.

I love my dogs more than most people I meet.

Very sorry for your loss.

[bigun]

So sorry for loss. I know how it feels. But remember the love that passed between you. 

[toby1304]

So sorry for your loss.

It sucks, I walk out there every day and tell the Lil Monster good morning.

[pop pop]

Sorry for your loss. We buried one 8 years ago. Was not going to get another because it was so hard. We now have an 8 Y O and if we live another 6 years will probably live through it again. Not looking forward to that! We do get attached, don't we. 

[gregintenn]

I’m t’s always tough to lose a good dog. We really don’t deserve them.

[TripleGGG]

Sorry for your loss. We lost Ginger 2 1/2 months ago and it's still almost unbearable. They truly are angels on 4 legs.

[res308]

This never gets any easier. I'm very sorry. 

[Erich]

Sorry to hear it Spots. Glad you'll have 15 years of great memories to sustain you thru this hard time.

[imjustabill1970]

So sorry for your loss @Spots

In his book, 'The Darkest Evening of the Year', Dean Koontz wrote "Dogs lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know the pain is coming, you're going to lose a dog, and there's going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with her, never fail to share her joy or delight in her innocence, because you can't support the illusion that a dog can be your lifelong companion. There's such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware that it comes with an unbearable price. Maybe loving dogs is a way we do penance for all the other illusions we allow ourselves and the mistakes we make because of those illusions."