Zipper

[Logan]

My Zipper has been quite sick for over a month now with bad diarrhea that has not been cured with any medication we have tried. :( I've kept quiet about it because I haven't been here much and hated to look like I was just making a "me" post. He has been x-rayed, poked, prodded, etc, all to no avail. The vet specialists were consulted and have agreed with my vet on everything he has done.

But, to make a long story short, we have run out of options for him. He is lethargic, has lost a tremendous amount of weight, doesn't have an appetite and is simply miserable. After consulting with my veterinarian yesterday, we have decided that Zipper's best chance is to have exploratory surgery to see if the cause can be found. The other options were to take him to a vet school, with the closest one being at the University of Georgia. We just can't do that for a multitude of reasons.

The surgery will be later this morning. If you can spare a good thought or a prayer for this precious boy, I would appreciate it. He is not a young man by any stretch of the imagination. Our best guess is that he is probably around 11 years old, but we just don't know since he was a stray who came to us through rescue. Surgery is always risky and his age doesn't help, either. We just want him to be ok and stay with us for a while longer.

Thank you, in advance, for your prayers.

Logan

[ramanth]

Oh Logan. :( *hugs* I'm so sorry Zipper is not well.

I pray the surgery will found the cause and that it is simple to fix.

*HUGS*

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm sorry you have been going through this with Zipper. I'll certainly be thinking of beautiful Zipper and wishing him all the best today.

[lv4dogs]

Zipper will be in my thoughts as you will too. We're wishing for a succesful procedure & an easy & speady treatment. hugs sweetie

[Cinder & Smoke]

Herrow, God?


Hi God ~


Sorry ta *shout* atCha!
Need a BIG Help tuday - fur our buddie Zipper!
Can You fly down here an Help wiff his Sir Jury??

Oooooh - Yur already *skrubbed up* an reddie?
An got da Gud Book along fur reference, too?


Well, OK ... guess we're a lil Late on this wun.
Glad You know he's purdy Important to a lotta folks down here ...
see iffin You can figger out whut his problem is, will Ya, PaLeeze, God?


THANKS fur Your Help, God!
We'll send sum back-up Prayers, too.


/s/ the Prayer Pups anna Kat

[pitc9]

{hugs} to you and Zipper.

[KYS]

Many good thoughts for Zipper.
It is so frustrating when you know your fur baby is ill and
the vets can not figure out what is wrong.
Been their.
Fingers and toes crossed that your vets will find an answer and
zipper will be well.

[Rachel]

How well I remember when Zipper became a part of your family and what a joy it was. He has not let you down, and you have been his rock through these dark days.

I pray that this will be lead to the resolution for his misery. Yes, it is risky but there is certainly a possibility that they will be able to find out what the problem is. And this will give him that chance he deserves. God bless dear, sweet, loving Zipper, and God bless you for giving him such care.

[shihtzulover850]

:( ~~{{{prayers}}}~~

[mruffruff]

With Phred's kids on the hotline to God, Zipper's sure to be in good hands.

I'll be sending prayers, too.

[beeniesmom]

Oh I am so sorry you are going through this with Zipper.
I feel your pain. We had the worst time the first few months with Frankie. He had constant projectile diarreah for the longest time. I hope they can fix him and also hope it won't be to difficult. Hugs
carmen

[lizbud]

I am so sorry that Zipper is so ill. :( I will send strong prayers that
something can be done to cure him soon. I know how serious diarrhea
can be. I nearly lost my Buddy to a serious case of prolonged diarrhea.
(Drs. best guess was, he had found a decaying bird somewhere and ate it)

Logan, please let us know how this goes, o k ? Liz.

[Rachel]

Just checking in to see if there had been any news.

[RobiLee]

I'm so sorry to hear about this, Logan. I am keeping Zipper in my prayers.

[Logan]

That precious boy is gone, my friends. :(

I had to be prepared to make a decision while he was on the operating table and they called and asked me to come back to the office and I just knew it couldn't be good news.

He had cancer in his liver, pancreas and gallbladder. He could not be cured and I made the decision to let him go while he was sleeping.

I'm sorry I didn't share this illness with you sooner. Please give him another prayer to help him along his way. I know that he and Murphy are together, but it is not helping my broken heart.

[jenluckenbach]

oh {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Logan}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I am so sorry. :( :( :(

And never feel guilty about posting, even a "me post". Sometimes we need each other more than other times.

RIP Zipper. Be carefree and pain free.

[beeniesmom]

Oh dear how sad.
I am so sorry. :'''(

[lv4dogs]

Oh my, how sad. I am so sorry for your loss.

RIP sweet Zipper, may you be happy, healthy & whole again.

{{hugs}}

[Cataholic]

Oh, Logan. My heart breaks for you. Tears flow now, but, prayers are going up, too. You have had more than your fair share of grief lately.

RIP, Sweet Zipper. Hard to imagine that things the RB will be even more wonderful than it was for you here on earth. Look up Murphy, will you? And, now Logan and her family has an extra special angel looking down on them.

Hugs to you, Logan. I am so very sorry.

Johanna

[shihtzulover850]

I am so so so so so sorry. :(

[RobiLee]

Ohhhh, Logan, I am so sorry. My heart is just breaking for you. Zipper and your family will be in my thoughts today. Please take care. {{{HUGS}}}

Rest In Peace, Zipper.

[Husky_mom]

i know we´ve never been "close" or talked much, but i´m really sorry for your loss, and i´m sure Zipper is now fine and painfree, and looking after you just from a different place now...............HUGS...........

[king2005]

Logan I'm so sorry to hear this news, my your Zipper play hard at the RB *hugs*

[popcornbird]

Oh Logan, I have tears in my eyes. I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. :( It is never easy to lose a beloved pet. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, dear Zipper.

Hugs you to Logan.

:(

[ramanth]

:( :( :( *HUGS*

I'm so so sorry Logan.

[Cinder & Smoke]

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

Dear Zipper ~

Sorry we didn't have a chance to say a "proper" G-Bye ...
but I bet you knew it was going to be time for the Rainbow Bridge -
and just didn't want to uppy-set us with a sad G-Bye.

Thanks, but we're still gonna *miss* you somethin terrible! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

Hope God gave you a smoothe ride on the Silver Cloud Express -
and I bet Murph was along as Co-Pilot!
That's ridin to The Bridge in *STYLE*!

Keep an eye on your Mum - and the Fambily - they're all gonna *miss* ya!

So Long, Lil Buddie - we're ALL gonna *miss* ya!!

/s/ http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif Phred & his FurKids

[gemini9961]

Logan, I am so sorry. Don't ever think you can't come here and post about your precious pets. Zipper will be missed by many and my hugs go with you at this time. RIP handsome boy, tell everyone else at the RB we miss them terribly. :(

[lute]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
i'm sooooo sorry Logan! :( this is terrible news. just know that you did all you could and Zipper is now painlessly running with Milo, Angus and all the other PT doggies that have crossed the bridge. :(

R.I.P. Zipper :(

[Karen]

Rest in peace, Zipper. I know you didn't want to bother anyone with your discomfort and that's why you didn't let on that you weren't feeling well sooner.

You and Murphy go find my Mom up there - she'll have biscuits for pretty dogs and is good at bellyrubs. Then Freckles and Bruni (they're big, but nice girls (St. Bernards) can show you around up there, okay?

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh Logan, I'm so very very sorry to hear about Zipper.Poor boy.
Lots of hugs to you.

[Glacier]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Zipper.

[anna_66]

Logan how sorry I am to be reading this.

I seen this post earlier but didn't have time to reply but I did say a prayer for that sweet boy, I guess prayers just weren't enough this time:(

My heart is just aching for you and your family right now. I know the decision to let him go wasn't easy, but you did what you needed to. I know how hard that is.

Zipper,
You were one of the sweetest guys around and I'm so glad I had the chance to meet you.
I know Murphy and all the other furkids were there to meet you at the bridge and let you know your not alone. Have lots of fun running and playing in your new body and when you see my Angus and Keisha tell them their mommy said she loves them.
Lots of Love
Anna

A picture of Logan and Zipper from when I visited in November 2004...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid147/p902dcfca42248f0e23346fe4d45b3090/f6293aed.jpg

[Vela]

I'm sorry for your loss. I know that is especially hard coming so close after losing Murphy. He had a good life with you and left this world very loved. I'm very sorry.

[K9soul]

Logan, a friend mentioned this thread to me and I'm heartbroken to see this. I know you had just recently mentioned to me that Zipper hadn't been well. I can only imagine your grief. My heart breaks for you friend, my tears join yours. I am so very very sorry.

I would like to add a couple of my favorite pics that you have posted of you and Zipper together. I first "met" him in these pictures and fell in love with your dear boy.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3cf37b3127cce827d1b2af5d10000001610

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3cf37b3127cce827d181bb5790000001610

May the Rainbow Bridge be filled with fields of tennis balls and sunny skies and clear fresh water for you Zipper. You are one precious golden angel, and you will never be forgotten.

Hugs and prayers for you and the family Dear Logan :( :( :(

[.sarah]

I am so, so sorry. Godspeed sweet Zipper. :(

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry. May Zipper Rest in Peace. :( {hugs}

[Rachel]

:(

Those pictures are a beautiful way to honor Zipper here in his memorial. They depict the good boy with his heart....his Mom.

Good-bye, sweet Zipper. You know your family will miss you terribly. You know that love your mom had to be a strong love to let you go. Run free now. Murphy and you will have a great reunion and you have her to wait with you by the Rainbow Bridge.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Dear Logan,

I am trying to type through my tears. I have been praying for God to reveal what was wrong with Zipper but I never expected for him to show us and in the same moment have him depart from us. I wish I could offer you some comfort. I do send a {{{{BIG HUG}}}}} to you.

I hope you can find some comfort in knowing he is at peace now and painfree. You gave him the best possible life he could of had in his GOLDEN years and he probably thought he had already gone to the RB when he came to your home. He was more loved than ever with the joys and sorrows you shared for him with all of us over the years he was with you.

Gods Speed Zipper! You were a special boy in the hearts of many!

[GoldenLuv]

oh no i am sooo sry to hear this

RIP Zipper you were a handsome golden boy

run free

[slick]

Oh Logan, I'm just seeing this now for the first time and LES prevails. I'm so very sorry about little Zipper and I would have made the same choice if I were in your shoes. :(

RIP cutie pie and enjoy your eternal life at the RB.

{{{hugs}}} to you Logan.

[Pam]

Logan I went in search of a thread after I got your e-mail. Actually I was hoping that someone might post a picture or two of Zipper and I am so thankful that Jess chose the ones she did. These pictures are precious but hard to view at the same time. I agree with Candy in that he probably thought life in your home was a little slice of the Rainbow Bridge in advance. Now he will enjoy it for real and with his health restored. Run free with Murphy sweet Zipper. You were both loved by many people whom you never even met.

[lizbud]

Rest In Peace Zipper. God called you home to him much sooner than
expected, but I'm sure you left on your journey with a heart full of love for
your human family.You will be sadly missed.

[zoomer]

Oh no Logan! RIP poor baby:(

[sammy101]

Logan i am so sorry :( .Godspeed Zipper
{{hugs}}

[Alysser]

(((HUGS))) I am so so sorry. RIP Zipper. He has had a wonderful life with you. :(

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. :( May he rest easy.

[Jods]

Logan,
I'm so sorry to hear about Zipper... R.I.P Godspeed little golden boy!

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I am so sorry for your loss, logan :( Zipper was a beautiful Golden. I don't even know what to say...:(

[Logan]

Thank you all so much. Your words have more impact that you could possibly imagine. I am home alone. Scott is out of town and I had to pick up Helen and take her to a babysitting job tonight and I truly was dreading the task because I knew she would ask about him and I knew she would be heartbroken. I know my girl and I was right. I hope the babysitting will keep her distracted so she can function a bit.

I know you all already know this, but losing a precious one is so difficult. I need to be needed and without Murphy or Zipper needing me, I hardly know what to do. Honey and Lilly, bless their hearts, are right here and are absorbing lots of tears from me.

Thank you, Jess and Anna, for sharing the pictures you did. I will try to post the picture of Zip on his first night here (as a foster), later. That sealed the deal! He became a precious part of our life for almost 3 years.

Rescue is good, my friends. It helps the dogs, but more importantly, it adds value to our lives. We may wait a while, but we will add another to our family, eventually. My motto for several years has been that I wanted to bring in a dog that needed me more than I needed him/her. I think I did that with Murphy and Zipper. Eventually there will be room for more in this house.

Logan

[jazzcat]

Oh Logan I am so sorry.

Rest in Peace sweet Zipper.

[lost_milo]

That precious boy is gone, my friends. :(

I had to be prepared to make a decision while he was on the operating table and they called and asked me to come back to the office and I just knew it couldn't be good news.

He had cancer in his liver, pancreas and gallbladder. He could not be cured and I made the decision to let him go while he was sleeping.

I'm sorry I didn't share this illness with you sooner. Please give him another prayer to help him along his way. I know that he and Murphy are together, but it is not helping my broken heart.
This is heart breaking news. I know how it feels to lose please accept my deepest sympathy. I would like to share this site with you it has helped me during my time of grief. There's a Monday night candle lighting for all our pets that are now at Rainbow Bridge and much more. If you're not able to make it I will light an extra candle and say a prayer for Zipper.

[binka_nugget]

I'm so sorry Logan :( I'm at a loss as to what to say but just know that we're all here for you. Zipper was a lucky dog to have such a caring mom like you.

Rest in peace gorgeous boy :(

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, this is just awful... I'm so so sorry to hear about precious Zipper boy. I know how you loved that beautiful boy, Logan. :( :( :(
Prayers for Zipper and family along the way... :(

[zippy-kat]

Many condolences on the loss of Zipper. I, too, remember reading some of the first posts that announced his arrival; through the pictures, you could just see what a dear, sweet soul lay beneath that mound of golden fur. He definitely couldn't have found a better home.

I am so very sorry to hear of Zipper's passing. Many prayers are being said tonight and mine will most definitely be among them.

Rest sweetly, dear Zipper.

[Daisy and Delilah]

How my heart breaks for you Logan. What heavy hearts you all have at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace beautiful boy and play hard at the bridge :(

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Logan, I am so sorry that Zipper has died. It is just heartbreaking to lose a fur friend who has been by your side for so long. Hugs and prayers to you Logan and Rest in Peace, Zipper!

[luvofallhorses]

I am so sorry. :( I don't know what else to say but I am sorry. :( (((hugs))) please know that we are here for you.

[Vermontcat]

Logan, I am so sorry to hear that Zipper is gone now. :(
I know this must be so hard for you now especially since it was not that long ago that you lost Murphy too. :(

I was lucky enough to meet sweet Zipper last summer.
I just loved that sweet smiling face of his.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/vtcat/pets/ziptreats.jpg

Sending hugs your way Logan, hug a couple of golden girls and your two sweet kitties too, they will help get you through this.

[captain]

Logan,

Typing through the tears ..... and am so sorry I didn't see your post until now.

Please, please know that we will never, ever begrudge anyone posting a "me" post - because it turns into an "us" post.

{{{HUGS}}} to you, and your furkids.

Zipper - I loved your beautiful old face. Such gorgeous eyes, and beautiful character. Say "HI" to Murphy ......... and look down on your Mum, and keep her strong.

[K9karen]

logan..even though i've been updated through our nightly emails, i never ever expected this outcome.
please excuse me for just seeing this as i've been off the computer since yesterday. please also forgive me for whining and ranting while you were enduring such worry and fear.i also remember one of the first photos of Zipper playing card shark! my heart knew that day that the deal was sealed.
altho he wasn't with you for long, you must know, as we all do, that Zip had the most loving, caring, happiest life with you. i'm sobbing with sadness for you. no words are sufficient to express my feelings. the only consolation is knowing Zip and Murph are together. {hugs}

[Corinna]

Hugs to you and Helen. Blessings to Murphy and Zipper to gather and having a good time at the bridge. Look up a certain springer he'll have all the toys you need.

[Edwina's Secretary]

What a heart-breaking year you have had Logan! I know there are no words to comfort you but know you are in thoughts.

Sara

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

OH NO Logan! I am so sorry to hear about Zipper!

I hope you can take comfort in knowing that lived the happiest years possible being able to live with you!!

{{{HUGS}}}}

[Lori Jordan]

I'm So Sorry !!!May Zipper RIP and have a safe Journey up there to the RB where he will be greeted by all our past Babies!

[Barbara]

I am so sorry- what a terrible time you must have had seeing him suffering :(

May Zipper be playing now at rainbow Bridge.

[Sudilar]

Oh, Logan, I just saw this now. I am so very, very sorry for your great loss of Zipper. I know the pain of losing two in such a short time. My heart goes out to you and your family. Zipper had the best time of his life with you and now he is reunited with Murphy, just as I picture Killian and Shiloh together again. They are watching over you and Helen now and waiting.... Hugs.

[gini]

Oh Logan, there just aren't enough words that can be put together in a proper way to tell you how sorry I am for your loss of Zipper. It is so difficult and I know too well that pain of loss.

Dear friend, my heart goes out to you- you have had too much in a short time and I wish that I could take it away from you.

I am sure that there is a brilliance to the Rainbow now, that wasn't there before.

[Ginger's Mom]

Logan, I am so very sorry. Hugs to you and your family. You and your family made Zipper's final years happy and loved. I know that he is looking at you with love from the bridge. RIP sweet Zipper. :(

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so sorry, Logan. I can only imagine the grief you are experiencing, especially after Murphy's too recent loss.

I know that you know Zipper loved his home with you and will be eternally grateful for giving him the chance to know real love.

RIP sweet Zipper. :(

[catmandu]

Zipper was such a Fine Dog and I know that he will be a fine Pet Angel.
He will be travelling with all the Pets just looking for places that you and Zipper can share, when you are together again.
One Fine Day.

[k9krazee]

I'm so sorry Logan, you will definatley be in my thoughts.

Rest easy, Zipper :(

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, Logan, I'm so sorry. I'm at a loss for words right now. :(

Be at peace sweet Zipper. May you and Murphy run free from pain in the grass of heaven.

[LoudLou]

Logan & Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Huge Warm Hugs across the miles.
What do you bet that Murphy and Zipper are treeing squirrels at the bridge?

[Logan]

You know, I just had a message from my dear friend, Sandra (Tatsxxx11) and she lost her precious Mr. B (Buddy) tonight. What I picture is that Cody and Murphy have greeted Zipper and Buddy in heaven and are showing them around now. I need to believe that and I know Sandra does too. I am too sad for words. :(

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Zipper. Goldens truely do have a "heart of gold." I'm glad he was able to live out his senior years in happiness with you. {{Hugs}}

[Cincy'sMom]

Logan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Zipper. I cna't imagine the pain you must be feeling loosing to so close together. Know that youa re in our thoughts.

[Logan]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid185/pe40289f3d991279bc64b2bc5f851bef0/f2747899.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid185/p334ff79316cd66dae31902bdeb7238ad/f27477ed.jpg

Favorites of my boy and his daddy. :)

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry for your loss Logan.
Hugs to you and the family.

[ParNone]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Logan. As you watched out for him, I know he's up there watching out for y'all now. You can tell from the pictures posted what a big ole sweetheart he is. I'm sure Maddie's up there giving him her bestest Terrier welcome for such a wonderful Golden guy.

Par...

[cloverfdx]

Logan i am so sorry for your loss {{Hugs}}. Play hard at the bridge Zipper.

:(

[ChrisH]

Oh, Logan tears are flowing as I type, I am so sorry. {{hugs}}

Rest now sweet Zipper.

[PJ's Mom]

I just saw this. RIP sweet Zipper. :( :(

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry for your beautiful Zipper :( Zipper was a gorgeous baby and I'm so sorry for your loss. What a good life Zipper had to be with you and your family. :(

[Cessa's Mom]

Logan, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious baby. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[pipersmom]

*tears*

I am so sorry. Zipper is obviously a sweet soul. You are in my prayers.

Zipper - play happy and whole at the Bridge sweetie.

[Zippy]

RIP sweet Zipper.So Sorry (((HUGS)))My prayers are with you.

[My Peanuts]

Oh God, I'm so sorry. :( That must have been a hard decision, but it was the best thing you could have done for him.

RIP sweet Zipper. :(

[Dorothy39]

Zipper, I am still praying for your recovery. You are such a beautiful dog, a wonderful photo to look at. You still my heart when I read about your discomfort. Please pull through and feel better. My sincere hopes and prayers are with you and your family.

[Dorothy39]

I am so sorry to have reached a post , and to have read, that Zipper is gone now.

I am new to this site, grieving the loss of two dogs with lymphoma. I feel your pain during this separation. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Zipper is a beautiful dog. Again, I am so sorry that you had to make the final decison (the way you did) months ago. Please accept my sincere condolences. I realize that I am not alone in my pain now.

[Logan]

Why now is the grieving so fresh? :( As funny and delightful as Mack is, and I love my Golden Girls so much, I am having one of those episodes of grief over Zipper and Mimi. I guess the loss of Murphy was easier to take for me, but I miss her every day, too.

Darn it...........What a darling, precious boy he was. I want him back........

[My Peanuts]

Why now is the grieving so fresh? :( As funny and delightful as Mack is, and I love my Golden Girls so much, I am having one of those episodes of grief over Zipper and Mimi. I guess the loss of Murphy was easier to take for me, but I miss her every day, too.

Darn it...........What a darling, precious boy he was. I want him back........


I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes when I think about Angie I smile and sometimes I ball my eyes out. She's been gone over 3 years and sometimes it feels like it just happened. Hang in there. Soon the grieving will be less and less. Then the times when you think about Zipper and smile will be more and more.

[Cataholic]

Why? What a question. It seems that no reason at all can make a day a particularly bad day. And, another day, an okay one. The wound is so fresh, Logan. And, I can only hope that more time will bring back happier memories, and while I want to say one day it will be only with fondness, I am not sure that is true. Maybe the pain today is to serve some greater purpose. Hugs to you.

[Sudilar]

Well, Logan, I had the same problem with the loss of my Shiloh. I did not want a new dog....ever again..... I just wanted Shiloh back. Maybe because I lost her so unexpectedly and I counted on her to be with me longer.

Some days are harder. Of course, you love the others...but they are all different. Go give the others a big hug. It will help. And if you need to cry a little.....their fur absorbs tears, too. Zipper and Mimi are watching over you and waiting...
Big hugs to you.

[Logan]

Thank you, friends.

I am better. Not great, but better. Scott and I were watching the daily wrestling match over the weekend with Honey, Lilly and Mack participating and I was able to talk about precious Zipper trying to joining in and running back to his mom for reassurance. I'm not sure I'll ever get over the loss of the precious Zip, but the others sure do help.

Sue, I would encourage you to indulge in another dog, either rescue or a puppy....in the words of my good friend, Curt Haag, who pulled Zipper from the pound, all those years ago....He wrote this to me, right after I lost Zipper

It is so amazing - I have the hardest time remembering peoples' names, but the Goldens........
I vividly remember the day I picked him and brought him down to Greenville. He wasn't about to accept being relegated to the back seat of my car. That was the day I learned how to left-hand shift my 5-speed transmission while attempting to restrain Zipper from joinging me in front by using my right hand.
He's in good company, and I envy him in many ways.
Upon losing my first Golden almost 5 years ago and sharing my profound grief with friends back in Colorado, one dear friend replied with such special thoughts that I never had to write them down - they're carried in my heart (almost vebatim) to this day (and to the end of days). She Said,
"You couldn't feel such grief and devastation unless there had first been a tremendous love betwen you;
And you'll never, ever find any other dog that will fill "that aching hole in your heart," but you will find another who will make a very special place of his very own in your heart;
And you shouldn't just wait for all that you're feeling to slowly fade away, but honor the memory of you departed best friend by going right out and bringing another dog into your home and heart. And the first night you have your new dog home you'll be down on the floor, kneeling with your new guy, hugging him with grat heaving sobs and tears streaming dsown your cheeks as you remember the dog you've lost. And your new guy won't understand the tears - but he'll happily lick them away."
God Bless.
Curt Haag

[shais_mom]

Those words ring so true Logan that your friend and his friend said.
Shaianne was my first dog that I could call own and I expected her to be with me thru marriage and my first child. It wasn't meant to be b/c she isn't here and neither has happened yet. As much as I wish she were and I miss her especially this time of the year - there is a space in my heart for her- and I never thought I would love another dog again, I have my Keegan who has worked her own way into my soul like Shaianne did but each are in my heart in their own special way and neither can replace the other.
If love kept us alive none of us would ever die.

continued hugs to you

[delidog]

Dearest Logan
I am Sooo Sorry to hear of Zippers' Passing
My Heart goes Out to You & Yours!!!
I Know that You Did the "Right" Thing
That Does Not Make it Any Easier!!!!!

Godspeed Dear Zipper
Scrubber & Ms.Puss Will Welcome You at The Rainbow Bridge!!!

[Sudilar]

Sue, I would encourage you to indulge in another dog, either rescue or a puppy....

Yes, Logan, I did adopt my foster, Thor. He is not Shiloh, but he is THOR :D .
My very wise fellow rescuers "made me" foster Thor. Ohhhh.....the poor boy is stuck in a kennel at the vet for months....we need to move him out of there.....we have another dog to make room for......he is dog aggressive....everyone else has a dog.........etc.
It worked. He took over my heart as soon as I laid eyes on him! :D :D

Hugs to you.

[Logan]

One year ago, tomorrow, a very precious boy left us. The pain of his loss has dulled a little, but I will always miss him. Scott and I are able to freely talk about him and about Murphy, with smiles, these days. Tears still come, but we are more accepting of what life has handed to us. He IS an angel and I hope that he and Lilly and Murphy and Mimi are together. I just hope they are happy and don't grieve the way we do. We certainly do miss them all. Life is just not the same.

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[K9karen]

:( Geesh, Logan, it feels like yesterday. He sure was a special one. I'll never forget him either!

[dukedogsmom]

I know exactly how you feel. I'm sorry for the sad anniversary. I know I'll never be the same, either. All we can do is go one day at a time. And some of those days are so very hard.