Had to say good-bye to one of our pups

[jat]

That is such a sad thing, particularly with Beagles who by nature are very affectionate and companionable dogs. I've raised and bread beagles for about 12 years and Daisy is a lovely looking little thing. I particularly like the last picture of her in flight. Did you have any other dogs and how are they coping?

[Pilsner14]

Always puts a lump in my throat . Every time. Sorry to hear.

[guideright]

What great photos of a family member, friend and four legged creature. Sounds like you had a real gem there - my best to your family in this loss -

[PigFish]

Sorry to hear this my friend, thanks for sharing her story with us. That is a lovely little doggy and you did the right thing. We all have our time and her time was quality and not wasted… I am sure of it.

Feel better… -Ray

[Fuzz AI]

Sorry to hear your loss. Dogs are the greatest thing in the world and it is a shame that they are only in our lives for such a short time.

[Maplepie]

That's a shame, Greg.

Sorry to hear about that. I have two little schazzers too and damn these stories hit me close.

It'll be hard to live without them, I know. Stay strong.

[El Presidente]

So sorry to hear Greg.

Their lifespan is too damn short!

I miss Cohiba to this day. I can't even bear to get another companion if I have to go through that again. They are your best mates. They teach you what is is to have commitment and unreserved loyalty.

[NJP]

Sad news mate I feel for you and the family. It's the hardest thing to do after years of loyality but its the ultimate responsibility to repay that loyality. The clouds will clear mate.

[canadianbeaver]

Thanks for the great photos. She's a beauty.

Sorry for your loss and RIP.

[sengjc]

Sorry to hear that.

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[anacostiakat]

Always tough. But always think of the life you gave!

You will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge!

[ptrthgr8]

Thanks for all the kind words, everyone. It's absolutely appreciated. My wife and I have both lost family dogs in the past, but it's certainly not something that becomes any easier with experience. The day they leave you behind is very painful and raw, but not to the same degree that their presence in your life made everything more fun, enjoyable, and special. Tuesday just hurt a lot. But that was a single day. We had the far better part of 10 ½ years (over 3800 days) where Daisy was a big part of our family. It's easy to feel the ache of her loss, of course, but it's also easy to look back at all the photos and think about the great memories - and that puts a smile on my face.

Did you have any other dogs and how are they coping?

We do. Bauer (Daisy's brother from the same litter) and Remy (our big lunk of a Weimaraner). Neither has really figured out that Daisy isn't coming back, but so far they seem to be doing fine. Bauer is fit as an ox, though he's also getting up there in age (also 10 ½ years), but he was out chasing bunnies in the backyard as usual yesterday. Remy, who just turned 2 years old last month, will probably end up missing Daisy the most. I think he thought she was his little sister more than Bauer did.

Thanks again, everyone.

~ Greg ~

[Dozerhead]

We lost our Bulldog unexpectedly a couple of years ago. Our dachsund literally did not eat anything for a week. We were afraid that we were going to lost him, too, but he eventually started eating again. Dogs grieve just like people do.

[Blippio]

So sorry to hear, my mother just had to do this as well for a little guy that had been around for 14 years-- it's very depressing, indeed.

Your Daisy was a little cutie! Feel good that you did the right thing. It's a shame that pets are here with us a only a short while...they bring a lot of love and life lessons while they're around though!

[Nedule]

hard to say goodbye to a good dog, even an annoying one.

[kcmontie]

Very sorry for your loss...thank u for sharing

[dowjr1]

I will be crushed when I have to say goodby to my two to the left.

[TM-US]

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that. I've lost two pets like that and it brings a tear to my eye when I hear that. My sympathies for your loss.

[Torch]

Sorry to heard the bad news brother. We have a Bichon Poodle that will leave us some day and and can't bear the thought of it. She brings joy to us every day and really do become part of the family.

[JHands]

Sorry for your loss friend. I am a firm believer that dogs are like people in some families. If anything happened to my little guy, I would be inconsolable. Best wishes.

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[Tino]

I can only echo the sentiments of the thread, sorry for your loss and take heart from the good memories and the knowledge you did the kindest thing