I like dogs, but I have a bird now. I really love her, she's 23 and most likely will outlive me. It's a sad realization but it's a comforting feeling too. She loves me a lot!
i've just joined the i-lost-my-puppy club. zero stars out of five, do not recommend. from FB:
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Cirka's passing today. She came into our lives almost 13 years ago and was a scoundrel from day one. Far, far too smart for her own good, she used her intellect for evil: there wasn't a speck of food that was safe, no matter how far back you pushed it from the counter's edge. She was a great hiking partner, a protective swim companion, and a fearless defender (just ask the bear that she chased away when we first moved to Washington state). I truly do believe that it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all... but right now, we have an orange, fluffy, 45-pound hole in our hearts.
So sorry for your loss, unfortunately I am in that club, it truly does get a zero star rating, I have felt your pain, looks like you shared some great memories and a special bond.
I feel your pain too. I lost a pup 11 years ago, and I'm afraid I'm gonna lose another soon. Spirit was only 7 when he passed. He had liver cancer. Dunkel, my almost 12 year old Rottweiler, has had a great life, but he's not gonna be around much longer. I'm enjoying every day that we have together.
Don’t worry dude, even though you’ve somehow managed to lie down right in front of both the oven and fridge at the same time you’re so totally not in the way.