I lost Snowflake... The love of my life. She was almost 11yrs old bk labmix... She was with us from the beginning of our camping times...

So sorry to hear that. You have my deepest condolences. (Maybe a mod can move this to the correct forum more folks can see it.)Scott

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It's sad they live just a short time, they do add to our lives.

You have my deepest condolences. As hard it it is, keep your focus on the good times that were had. This may help:THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF AN EXTREMELY DISTINGUISHED DOGI, DOG , because of the burden of my illness and realizing the end of my life is near, do hereby bury my Last Will and Testament in the mind of my Master. She will not know it is there until after I am dead. Then, remembering me in her loneliness, she will suddenly know of this testament, and I ask her to inscribe it as a memorial to me.I have little in the way of material things to leave. Dogs are wiser than men. They do not set great store upon things. They do not waste their days hoarding property. They do not ruin their sleep worrying about how to keep the objects they have not. There is nothing of value I have to bequeath except my love and my faith. These I leave to all those who have loved me, to my Master, who I know will mourn me the most, but if I should list all those who have loved me, it would force my Master to write a book. Perhaps it is vain of me to boast when I am so near death, which returns all beasts and vanities to dust, but I have always been an extremely exceptional dog.I ask my Master to remember me always but not to grieve for me too long. In my life I have tried to be a comfort to her in time of sorrow and a reason for added joy in her happiness. It is painful for me to think that even in death I should cause her pain. Let her remember that, while no dog ever had a happier life, I have now grown ill and pained. I should not want my pride to sink to a bewildered humiliation. It is time for me to say "good-bye". It will sorrow me to leave her but not sorrow me to die. Dogs do not fear death as men do. We accept it as part of life, not as something alien and terrible which destroys life. What will come to me after death? I will be in a place where one is always young; where I will someday be joined by companions I have known in life; where I will romp in lovely fields with those that have gone before me; where every hour is mealtime; where in long evenings there are fireplaces with logs forever burning, and one curls oneself up and remembers the old brave days on earth and the love of one's Master.This is much to expect but peace, at least, is certain, and a long rest for these weakened limbs. And eternal sleep is perhaps, after all, the best.One last request I earnestly make. I ask her, for love of me to have another. It would be a poor tribute to my memory never to have another DOG. What I would like to feel is that, having once had me, she cannot live without one! I have never had a narrow spirit. I have always held that most dogs are good. Some dogs are better than others--like me--and so I suggest a rescue dog. She can hardly be as well bred or as mannered or as distinguished and beautiful as I, but my Master must not ask the impossible. She will do her best, I am sure, and even her inevitable defects will help keep my memory green. To her I bequeath my collar and leash. I leave her my place in the car which I loved so much and wish for her long rides with open windows.One last word of farewell, dear Master. Whenever you think of me, say to yourself with regret but also with happiness in your heart at the remembrance of my happy life with you, "She is the one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep, I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

So very sorry for your loss......

Lost my life time buddy | Good Sam Community

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Spleenstomper
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
LynnandCarol wrote:
It is a rough day when it is time for your heart dog to leave you. They become so much a part of your life with their bright eyes and happy smiles. For me a new pup helps. Not so much for others. You have my deep sympathy.

I agree, I need new one right away.
LynnandCarol
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
It is a rough day when it is time for your heart dog to leave you. They become so much a part of your life with their bright eyes and happy smiles. For me a new pup helps. Not so much for others. You have my deep sympathy.
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Dec 01, 2013
This is the worst part of owning a pet - losing them :-( Cherish the millions of wonderful memories; and know that we all understand your loss of a wonderful companion.

Deb
KarenS144
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
My sympathies for the loss of Snowflake. Furkids are part of the family and when they leave us, they leave a huge hole in our hearts.
dturm
Moderator
Dec 01, 2013
Very sorry for your loss.
crickeydog
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
Please accept our most sincere condolance for your loss of "Snowflake". We have also lost very dear pet dogs in years past and we can definitely identify with how you are grieving. We deeply regrete your loss.

FWIW: You may find this silly but...when our 15 year old Min Pin named "Cricket" passed away in 2006, I was very ill at the time and couldn't dig a proper grave for her. Our vet suggested we have her creamated. We chose that option and were given her ashes back the next day in a very nice small tin box. We wrapped her up in one of her favorite blankets and placed her in the bedroom overhead cabinet in our 5'er. She's still riding with us.

Hang in there.

Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:(
Spleenstomper
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
I'm so sorry. They bring so much to our lives and it hurts so much when they go....

((((Hugs))))
CA_POPPY
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
A black lab named Snowflake? That's cute and it must've gotten a lot of chuckles from people over the years. I hope you will soon smile more than you weep when you think of your longtime, faithful friend. R.I.P. Snowflake, you were loved.
Elizabeth24
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
So sorry, know that its tough but remember all the great times that you shared.
Uppercrust
Explorer
Dec 01, 2013
sorry for your loss. It is never easy saying goodbye to a much loved furbaby, may the memories live on in your heart.

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