LBass

I'm so sorry for your heartache.

O'Malley sounds like a very sweet spirit and a very dear friend. I am sorry for your sad loss. Lucy

I am so sorry for this sad loss--far, far too soon. Through pictures and the delightful stories that accompanied them you shared Maddison with us and now many GT friends are grieving with you. Lucy

My beloved Claire died 10 years ago (July 4th). She was with me for 17 years. I keep the little bed that I made for her in a box in my closet. It still brings me to tears to open that box. I think we still cry because the love we have for our "angels" doesn't ever die. Honestly, I don't want it to--I'll take the bouts of tears in order to have the loving memories.

I'm so very sorry for your sad loss Buttons was certainly a striking beauty.

What a special girl.

Bless you and Lori at this difficult time. Lucy

Bless you heart! I have such respect for people who foster animals. You give your love to little ones knowing that you'll have the heartbreak of giving them up. I'm sure it would have been a little easier to see them going away happily in the arms of their forever families, rather than into SPCA kennels. Still, by giving them a good healthy loving start in life, you've truly given them a future. Do something nice for yourself to celebrate the brighter future you've given the pups. Lucy

I'm so sorry. Perhaps his spirit did not give up, only his poor body couldn't go on. I still have a box full of treasured reminders of my first "dog of my very own"--the beloved dachshund Claire, who was with me for 17 great years. For days after her death, I kept everything just as it had been for so many years--bed, food dishes, toys all in place. I couldn't bear to take them up (as if somehow that made her loss final?). Then there came a day when I couldn't bear to see her things anymore--reminders of the horrid loss. I boxed up the things I didn't want to part with. Trust your own timing--your emotions/heart/mind will tell you when it is time for each step in grief and healing. It is important to let yourself grieve as much and as long as you need to-- that is an important step in healthy healing. I cried off and on for months after Claire's death. I still tear up thinking of her loss after 10 years, but mostly I have all the happy memories of her and you will have all the happy, loving memories of Salvador to keep him as a loving and beloved presence in your life. Lucy

I'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing makes it easier and there are too many of us who understand how difficult the loss of a beloved dog can be. Peace to you and Lexie. Lucy

What a rough time you have had . Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of those who understand how much you love and miss you 3 wonderful greys. Lucy

What a beautiful and loving tribute to your father. My heart grieves for your loss. May the memories of the loving times you had with your father keep him close to you in the future. Lucy

Claire was a dachshund, not a grey, but she was a treasure never the less. I miss her utter confidence that she was in charge of the World. I miss her company on walks. Even as she aged and tired easily, she loved to go for walks and I'd just carry her when she got tired. I miss the dancing delight with which she greeted me when her bedding came warm out of the dryer-- she could hardly wait to be tucked in and covered up. I miss chasing squirrels with her--Claire at the very end of her leash and me trying hard to keep up, or at least not to slow her down to much. ("We" never caught one.) It has been been nearly 10 years since she crossed over the Rainbow Bridge at the age of 17. I think of her often--happy memories of the years of companionship and joy we shared and tears because I still want my "needle nosed tracking dawg" back with me now. Lucy

What a beautiful tribute to two wonderful boys who will forever be part of your life.

I am so very sorry for your loss. What a blessing it was that you and Lilly found one another and that she had so many safe, happy years as your beloved Miss Lillian. Lucy

I'm so very sorry that you've had such a sad loss. What a striking beauty he was and how blessed he was to find your family to love and to be loved by. Lucy

Judy, I'm so very sorry that you've had to face this loss. Through your wonderful posts, you shared a bit of Jim with the rest of us, and now we are heartbroken for him and for you.

Piper is brindle.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Lucy

What a sad loss. I'm so sorry. Wonderful that he is at peace amongst the wild roses!

I am so sorry for your loss and for the grief of Raven's current family as well. Nary a flame here--you made sure your pups were safe, loved, and well-cared for as you faced a tough spell in your lives. That was an act of responsible love.

Oh, I'm so sorry. Wonderful that you were both able to be there with Prince to give him that last measure of love to bless him on his way. Lucy

I am so very sorry for your loss. Austin sounds like a very special soul in addition to being beautiful. Lucy

I am so very sorry for your loss. . The shared fight with health problems seems to bring a special closeness that makes the loss even harder. My heart goes out to you. May you find comfort in your loving memories of Fynn. Lucy

What a wonderful companion and friend. Such an expressive, sweet face. Bless you during this time of grief and loss.