I rarely discuss my personal life with anyone, but Today, I need your prayers. Today is the day that we all know comes eventually, but pray never comes. 

We have to say goodbye to our little girl, Harley, our miniature Dachshund. She crossing the rainbow bridge. 
 

We have been blessed with being her parents for 16 years, and we could not have asked for a better little girl. 
We are beyond devastated, and heartbroken. 
 

Goodbye, my sweet angel. We will be strong for you, like you were for us.

Sorry to hear, stay strong, that's what she would want.

10 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said:

I rarely discuss my personal life with anyone, but Today, I need your prayers. Today is the day that we all know comes eventually, but pray never comes. 

We have to say goodbye to our little girl, Harley, our miniature Dachshund. She crossing the rainbow bridge. 
 

We have been blessed with being her parents for 16 years, and we could not have asked for a better little girl. 
We are beyond devastated, and heartbroken. 
 

Goodbye, my sweet angel. We will be strong for you, like you were for us.

Been there a few times, it is not easy....i still cry thinking about them...  Barkley was a true gentlemen and my cocktail buddy, one year in and I am still a mess sometimes....

 

Do NOT let go of that paw.....she would lay over you....and you need to hold her....

 

BUT, you shall meet again, that i know

 

 

Sorry Tex. 

Oh Jesus, Tex.

I am so sorry brother. Be strong.

We are here for you.

So sorry for your loss brother. It's never easy losing a family member. Just gotta remember she had a great life. 

Losing a faithful 4 legged companion is sometimes tougher than losing a two legged version. Our pups give us unconditional love and attention, and ask for very little in return. They truly are "Mans Best Friend".

Hang in there, Tex, knowing you gave her the best life possible. They leave us all too soon, so take the time to remember all the good times with her!

Every time I get down and think about losing my past girl, I go back and read this poem, knowing that one day we'll be back together again. Tex, you'll be back together with her. Plan for that party!

Sorry brother. Take heed in tactical wiener dog had her best life with you! 

Thank you all. Your prayers mean a lot. 

Her first night in our home. 
 

And her last night in our home. 

 

Condolences to you and Mrs Tex. Hearing you talking about Harley showed your Love for her and I have no doubt you helped her live the best life anyone could.

Tex. My heart goes out to you and the family , losing a furry member of the family is never an easy thing to go thru  . I've done it many times as you can see all have crossed the bridge , but remember a short time of sorrow will never over shadow many years of love . and in time consider giving another dog a forever happy home. John 

Damn... really sorry for your loss. I know what you’re going through. I’ve lost two (within a month of eachother), one we knew ahead of time, the other was sudden.  As absolutely heart wrenching each day was after we found out looking back I don’t think I’d trade them. As with your last picture at least you got that time with her and got to pamper her last few hours. It hurts like a fucking bullet but that means something. It means you made things better. 

Why are my eyes leaking?

 

My heart goes out to you and your family.

The loss hurts, but time will heal and memories are forever..............

Enduring the loss is the price we pay for the years of companionship, fun, and unrequited love. We're cat people, and it was just as tough for us all three times the call came.

My sincere condolences.

Sorry for your loss. I know how heartbreaking it is, our pets, especially dogs to me, are family. I can only remember shedding tears three or four times in my adult life and I know two of those Were for lost dogs. She will RIP.

Empathy Tex.

 

I feel your pain Tex!  I always had a dog from the time I was kid. When the last one died a few years back, I vowed never again to go through that pain!  No more furry 4 legged friends for me!

Really sorry....

They are never around long enough....

So sorry Tex...such a difficult time..prayers to you and your family

Sorry to hear my friend

 

I am so sorry and I know where you are right now.  As long as she isnt suffering is a good thing.  Prayers to you and yours.

Deepest condolences.  My heart pours out to you and Mrs. Tex. 

My condolences. I like to believe that Puppy Heaven is a nice place.

Incidentally my wife found someone on Etsy who made glass jewelry imbued with your pet’s hair.  It helped her a lot.   May or may not be your thing but tossing it out there.     

Sorry bro. We never really have that much time with them, but they are good times. Worth the memories. 

Sorry to hear that.  Losing a pet / pal is always hard.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.

So sorry to hear it.  It's always brutal.  Cherish the good memories.

Sending you some courage and tenderness and prayer. I am sorry for your loss and the difficult decision you are faced with.  Your Harley isn't going to suffer and she will wait for you.    Here is a poem by Wendell Berry that means something to me and helped me when I had to let my best friend go. 

 

The Eager Dog Lies Strange and Still  

 The eager dog lies strange and still who roamed the woods with me; Then while I stood or climbed the hill Or sat under a tree,

 Awaiting what more time might say, He thrashed in undergrowth, Pursuing what he scared away, Made ruckus for us both.

He’s dead; I go more quiet now, Stillness added to me By time and sorrow, mortal law, By loss of company

 That his new absence has made new. Though it must come by doom, This quiet comes by kindness too, And brings me nearer home,

 For as I walk the wooded land The morning of God’s mercy, Beyond the work of mortal hand, Seen by more than I see.

 The quiet deer look up and wait, Held still in quick of grace. And I wait, stop footstep and thought. We stand here face to face.

 

-Wendell Berry

11 minutes ago, Underdog said:

Sending you some courage and tenderness and prayer. I am sorry for your loss and the difficult decision you are faced with.  Your Harley isn't going to suffer and she will wait for you.    Here is a poem by Wendell Berry that means something to me and helped me when I had to let my best friend go. 

 

The Eager Dog Lies Strange and Still  

 The eager dog lies strange and still who roamed the woods with me; Then while I stood or climbed the hill Or sat under a tree,

 Awaiting what more time might say, He thrashed in undergrowth, Pursuing what he scared away, Made ruckus for us both.

He’s dead; I go more quiet now, Stillness added to me By time and sorrow, mortal law, By loss of company

 That his new absence has made new. Though it must come by doom, This quiet comes by kindness too, And brings me nearer home,

 For as I walk the wooded land The morning of God’s mercy, Beyond the work of mortal hand, Seen by more than I see.

 The quiet deer look up and wait, Held still in quick of grace. And I wait, stop footstep and thought. We stand here face to face.

 

-Wendell Berry

I hate to admit this to anyone, privately or publicly, but I’m sitting here reading this, and everyone’s posts...and I’m in tears. 

I’m in the living room, drinking my morning coffee, expecting her to come out of the bedroom, wagging her tail, ears up, looking at me, ready to give me my morning kisses. For us to go on our morning walk. 
 

Thank you, Underdog, and thank you all. 
 

7 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said:

I hate to admit this to anyone, privately or publicly, but I’m sitting here reading this, and everyone’s posts...and I’m in tears. 

I’m in the living room, drinking my morning coffee, expecting her to come out of the bedroom, wagging her tail, ears up, looking at me, ready to give me my morning kisses. For us to go on our morning walk. 
 

Thank you, Underdog, and thank you all. 
 

I am crying with you bro...keep that chip up!  Better times are coming.