Your Pet Loss Stories
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'Little Peanut'
Many years ago, I picked out a very special Shih Tzu puppy and brought him home. Little did I know what an important part of our family he would become. …
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'Old Man Jack'
I got Jack when he was 2 hours old. His mom had 11 pups and 9 were still born. The owner asked me if i could take care of them through the week and she …
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'The Loss of My Dog Krissy'
On Saturday our family dog was put to sleep. We knew the time was coming though it made it no easier. I'm struggling to cope with the guilt and loss of …
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'Our Sweet Boy Jake'
My husband always wanted a German Shepherd, so in the summer of 2010 we found the perfect GSD puppy. We already had a black lab, Sydney, but he wanted …
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'Junior (My 14 Year Old German Shepherd)'
My darling Nonu happy birthday to you. My life can't be complete without your name in it. You were a god sent angel, who with his unconditional love gave …
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'Lucky Baby'
On Tuesday October 9th my precious baby boy Lucky passed away in my husband's arms. Lucky gave us 10 years of unconditional love and I can only hope I …
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'Katie xx'
I lost my most loyal best friend on the 8th October. The most loyal, soft, gentle dog you could ever meet.
Will always love and miss you dearly Katie. …
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'Dianna, Buddy and Klondyke'
Today, another day without the Boo, but an even sadder day still. I had to have my 21 year old husky Klondyke put to sleep, she suffered what we can only …
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'My Soul Mate'
Yesterday, September 25, 2012 I lost my dear, sweet Jasmine. I can't begin to describe the unbearable pain her passing has caused in my heart. I'm guessing …
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'Lexy'
I got her on 1-31-12 (': I got her for my birthday . My family loved her so much she was soo cute as a puppy we took her into our car, took her home and …
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'Jake and Charlie'
Well guys it's been over 2 months since you graduated to heaven and are with the rest of the family members, and I am happy that you're home in heaven …
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'Jake and Charlie'
What helped me deal with their passing was my own personal (belief) view of what heaven is like. To me my parents and human family are all in heaven and …
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'Lacey'
Hi,
My name is Erin.. I just lost my dog Lacey yesterday... Aug 26th 2012. She is 3 years and 9m onths old. I had her since she was 4 months old. She …
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'Way Too Soon'
This past Christmas, my wife and I had discussed getting a pet. There were many factors that influenced us, but on December 23rd, we brought home Jacob, …
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'Jack, the Highlander!'
My story is about my beautiful Golden Retriever, Jack, who was put to sleep nearly four years ago, after suffering with cancer 6 months prior to his passing …
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'My Beautiful Lloyd'
I'm sorry in advance as this may be long, I don't know who to turn to or what I'm going to write so I will just type...
We lost our beloved Staffy on …
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'My Dearest Lady'
I lost my beloved dog Lady a week ago. She died suddenly without anyone with her. She was meant to be being looked after but the vet left her to die in …
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'Our Kaiser Bun'
Kaiser was a 9 year old shepherd... and he was the biggest suck around. Great with all kids especially our 2 year old son who love to climb and try to …
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'My Lacie and Emma'
Three years ago, I adopted Lacie from Lucky Labs Rescue and Adoption, based in Indianna. Two years ago, I adopted Emma from the same org. My fiance and …
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'Kelvin My Knight In Shining Armour (6 month old Pug)'
At 9 weeks old we brought this tiny amazing big personality pug that was the only one in the litter. He fitted in so well with all our other dogs and cats. …
Your Pet Loss Stories'My Dog's Death'
Well I woke up in the morning and my Dad told my the dog (Jess) died.
I ran up to my room crying.
I had to go to school the worst thing was it was …
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'Jack The Courageous'
Jack the courageous and a great loving companion. I love you to the day we meet again. Well I could always say I wish I had web cam on you because you …
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'He Saved My Life..'
Well I never done anything like this so sorry if I did something wrong. Well my Mom got me him after I tried suicide as a birthday gift. I only put the …
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'Lucy Bell Sanders'
Lucy passed away today, she was my daughter's dog she had from time she was seven she is now 17. Lucy will be forever in our hearts and souls.. She would …
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'My Lucy Loo'
I only had my Lucy for a year and a half but the bond I had with her was like none I ever had with another dog. I've always been an animal lover, ever …
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'My Pal Jedi'
I put my two year old German Shepherd down today.
Because his disease was so gradual I didn't notice it until a few weeks ago. He was dragging his …
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'Jessie, My Beloved Girl'
We rescued two year old Pugs, Jessie and Lola in January 2011. They were sisters that could not be separated due to their closeness. Both were so well …
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'Little Angel'
My brother and his fiancee had a female dog who was pregnant and she gave birth to 10 puppies in the woods, but only 2 of the puppies survived. The Mother …
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'Lucky'
A year and a half ago Lucky was born. He looked almost identical to his father Scout whom we lost to cancer a month before Lucky was born. My 8 year old …
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'Katie Bell'
My precious Katie Bell left us today. We affectionately called her Granny as she was the oldest of our 5. Quite the hunter she was which in the end got …
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'Lulu'
We adopted Lulu our pit/lab mix from a NYC pet rescue. She was just a puppy when we adopted her. She preferred chewing on 100-year-old wood trim rather …
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'Jem'
My wife 10 years ago said our son wanted a dog for his birthday. I thought oh no, it was not as though I did not want a dog I know he would have teased …
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'The Story of Lucy Cheek'
Lucy Cheek was a 10 year old sweet, loving, obedient beagle and my best friend. She had surgery in November to remove a small mass that we thought may …
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'Little Linus'
Hello my name is Monica. I don't know if I am posting this in the correct spot. I have been searching for pet loss support groups and cannot find many. …
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'I Miss My Jenny'
Jenny was more than a pet, she was a loyal and loving companion and I truly miss her. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her.
A co-worker found …
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'I Can't Get Over Losing Him.....'
10 years ago I spotted an ad in the local paper from a young woman who was looking for a home for her Dalmatian.
I thought it was a long shot, because …
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'Little Libby'
Two nights ago someone coming in or going out didn't pull the front door shut all the way and the wind blew it open. Our 2 miniature schnauzers ran out …
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'My Best Friend'
I had a dog named Laci. I got her when I was 4. We went for walks everyday and stayed by each others side throughout the day. She was my baby girl. She …
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'Kaceylee Mommie Loves You'
Kacey was my little sheltie. I had him for 10 and a half years. He was very playful, he was the best boy ball player I ever had. To make a long story short, …
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'Levi'
When we got him, he was energetic and naughty. He was chewing the linoleum on the floor at the breeders, and we knew he was the dog for us.
Levi chewed …
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'More Than A Pet'
I grew up in the surburbs of Los Angeles with a brother and sister. It wasn't until our backyard was big enough when we got our first pet. Her name was …
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'The Nose that Shed a Million Tears'
It was a lazy afternoon. After I had finished my lunch, I went out to check on Chyna. I took a glimpse of her as she was sound asleep, looking very tired. …
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'Kenny'
Well Kenny was one of those dogs who had an uncanny way of knowing how you felt. He was a Border Collie X with all the intelligence and loyalty anyone …
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'Goodbye Jess'
Our little Yorkie Jess was put to sleep on my Wife Jackie's birthday Tuesday the 29th of Sept 2009, having suffered a sudden infection of her tummy. …
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'K C Taylor - My Beloved Baby Boy'
KC was a lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ruby. He passed away 9th October 2007 after a short illness. He loved going for walkies with me and his companion …
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'My Darling, Lola'
Today, the fourth of August, I lost a truly magnificent friend. My darling, Lola.
Lola was my amazing, three and a half year old Chihuahua. She made …
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'Twelve Months at the Bridge'
Twelve months ago our beautiful boy Lewis passed away peacefully at home. It has been a heartbreaking year for us. We miss him so much. He was our baby, …
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'Our Little Angel Lindsay'
It has been three weeks since we had to put our 15 year old beloved pet dog Lindsay to sleep, and I am still crying. Her decline happened so quickly. She …
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'I Miss Her So Much'
Although we only had our dog Leila for two years, she made a big impression on our family. She was the sweetest dog ever. She would look up at me with …
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'My Beloved Jake (Jakey Boy)'
Jake was nearly 17 years old when he died on Monday 15th December 2008 and I just can't believe he is not here with me, sitting on the sofa, having to …
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'The Loss of My Best Friend'
It was a rainy, cold day when I adopted Jake, he was three months old.
I carried Jake in a blue towel that evening until we got home and I carried him …
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'The Day Our Lewis Crossed Rainbow Bridge'
Hello everyone, I want to tell the story of when our beloved boxer Lewis died. It has been nearly three months since our baby crossed over to Rainbow Bridge. …
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'My Beloved Jasper'
This is about my dog Jasper whom I had since he was 8 weeks old. He was a mix of pappilon and pomeranian. He was a huge part of our families lives, he …
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'Jack'
Jack was only 7 months when we got him, he was a purebred border collie. We trained him up as a farm dog but failed on that so we tried him as a hunting …
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'My Jeter...the "spoiled child"
Jeter was an 8 year old black lab who never met a stranger. I received him as a puppy and my 15 yr old son and I spoiled him rotten. He slept on my son's …
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'The Best Poodle in the World to Me - Karaoke DJ'
On January 7th 1997 a little ball of black fur was born and 8 weeks later He came into our house and he will never leave, even though his body is gone. …
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