Our 17-Year Old Dog is Gone

[Anybodyhome]

Gabrielle "Gabbie" was rescued from a trailer park dumpster in 1996 and ended up with us in Greensboro when we accepted her from her rescuer. She was a Chow-Shepard mix and other dogs hated her, although she never bothered anyone or any other dog her entire life.

 

We had to let her go today as our vet and her 2 assistants also cried. She was boarded there when we traveled and they always let her hang out behind the counter because she was always so calm and well-behaved.

 

I cried like a baby myself. We have no kids and our dogs are our "kids." She was always Daddy's girl until a couple years ago when her health began to decline. Then she just became a 2-spot dog- either on her blanket or laying in the front yard.

 

She did tailgate with us back in 2010:

 

 

[Darth Biscuit]

I'm sorry man, that's a tough thing to go thru.

[Shufdog]

Dammit man, I'm sorry! I'm fixin' to be in the same boat. My dog has got to be 15 or 16 and he is the best friend I have ever had. I don't know what I'm gonna do! It's got to be hard, I'm sorry.

[Hawk]

that sucks for sure.  My shepherd is 12 going on 13 which is alot for a shepherd.  He grew up with my youngest daughter as they are both within a couple of months of each other in age. 

[Happy Panther]

I love chilled out dogs.

[Zaximus]

I regret thinking of the day this comes for me and my pup.  It doesn't make it easier, but 17 years is awesome and a LOT longer than most people get, so take some solace in that.  Non-dog people just don't get it man, they just don't. 

 

Losing a pet (especially a dog) is one of the acceptable reasons for a man to cry.

[panther4life]

From one person who loves their dog to another...I am sorry for your loss.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

sucks man :(

 

[jasonluckydog]

sorry for your loss man..

 

my boy passed away in Sept, 2011 and I still miss him.

 

I had him cremated so that his ashes can be buried with me when I die.

 

 

 

 

[MadHatter]

Sorry for your loss ABH.

Your generous heart gave her a good life. And it sounds like she returned the favor and made yours better.

[MadHatter]

Double post

[Ruff]

Sorry man. :( Losing a pet is something very hard to go through. They truly are our best friends.

[Cuttinedge]

sorry for your loss

[PhillyB]

man that sucks. i'm going to lose my poo when my cat dies