My dog died tonight
Just a little over an hour ago. I have to wait until tomorrow at 7 am for the pick up service from the crematorium.
Lola was nearly 13 and had been with me for 11 years and 3 months of that time. I loved her dearly. She became suddenly ill a week ago, and the vet told me she was dying but not in pain, so I took her home to die with me rather than in a vets office where I couldn't be with her because of COVID. It was a stressful week, but I'm glad I was able to give her lots of love during this week's time. She certainly gave me a great deal of soul-healing love during our years together.
This picture is from just a couple of days ago.
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Hugs back. 
furry beloveds. your lola is beautiful.
i tried to find that cartoon for you that i think the above poster might have been thinking of.
take care of yourself in the days ahead; you know, love is so important--it's basically the only thing that really matters and we don't lose it when we die. i don't think our fur friends lose it either. we all keep it with us and that's what holds us together--even across that veiled divide.
Because she will vouch for you.
Don't worry. You're good enough.
your girl is friends with my 3 cat girls, GRACIE, SOPHIE AND SNICKERS.
Lola is a beautiful girl. May her memory someday be a blessing. Until then...
I'm sorry to hear that your sweet doggie passed away. It always seems unfair that their days on earth are so brief, when they are so full of love and goodness.
It was good you saw her through to the end. 
Lola
BainsBane Love and Peace to you.
I'm sorry for your loss.
My pet 0f 14 1/2 years is sick and can go at any moment. I leave you with this.
I have a lot of cats to see.
was looking up adoringly at you.
Hugs
You were truly blessed with the years you had with Lola. She looks like a real sweetie. 💔
I went through losing Snowy last June when she was 14 and had been with me for almost 11 years. I found a vet who would come to my apartment to help her pass at home with me rather than let her be alone at the vet because of Covid restrictions.
Lola knew how much she was loved. Hugs to you as you carry on. She will be with you, in your heart.
I am so sorry for you loss.
Lola was a beauty.
St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, was born in Italy around 1181-1182.
“It is my hope that the inspiration of Saint Francis will help us to keep ever alive a sense of ‘fraternity’ with all those good and beautiful things which Almighty God has created. And may he remind us of our serious obligation to respect and watch over them with care, in light of that greater and higher fraternity that exists within the human family.”
—From Pope John Paul II, Message of His Holiness Pope John Paul II for the Celebration of the World Day of Peace: Peace with God the Creator, Peace with all of Creation, 1 January 1990, paragraph 16.
for such a beautiful painting and sentiment.
I'm so, so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you as well.
Lola was a beautiful lady, and the love in her eyes looking at you... that's why we have fur kids. That pure love given in return for ours without judgment for our foibles. ❤️
I'm sorry, I know it's won't truly help, but know I'm thinking of you and Lola tonight while I snug my geriatric fur kid extra close.
You'll hear her feet walking her normal path when you're into your ritual, and catch her out of the corner of your eye where she should be.
I, personally, embrace this as my beloved leaving me gently with kind and loving memories, until we meet up again.
They are always our best friends. They always know when we need some extra love or some extra space. Somehow, they just know.
I'm so glad you were able to keep her with you at home, and love her to the very end.
I have to believe that wherever we go when we pass on, our furry family members are waiting for us. May Lola be waiting for you.
It's always so hard to lose a fur-kid. RIP Lola, you were a very good girl.
This is for you
It was 2 months and 3 days ago that we had to euthanize our beloved cat Bermuda, and we were both allowed to be with him in his last moments here on earth.
Even though we have a remaining cat that is still with us, Bermuda's presence is still here and with us. There are certain things and noises that he use to do and make that still continue to happen on occasion. I believe it's his way of letting us know that he's checking up on us. If you pay attention you will most likely notice typical things happening that Lola use to do at home. Unconditional love between a human and their pet family members is a powerful energy.
Sending you virtual hugs during this difficult time.
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The more you hurt tells you how strong the love you share together. It never, ever leaves us and thank God
Hang in there. Just as in life, she will still bring you smiles... every time you think of her.
May your cherished memories carry you gently through this time.
and being with you made her happy. What a beautiful picture!
I am so, so sorry for your loss!
I know how broken hearted you must be. What an adorable little angel! She has such a sweet, soulful little face. My heart breaks for the both of you.
Sending you condolences and healing thoughts. May your little Lola rest in peace.
...dogs are one of life's treasures. And our relationships with our canine companions can be some of our most rewarding relationships.
Here's to Lola
It’s never easy losing a pet. Such an empty place in your heart. You at least were with her to the very end, giving her so much love, and she knew it. Peace be to you.💕
what a sweet face, I'm so sorry but at least she was home, that matters deeply.
dogs are special Angel's on earth and family, it's hurts so to lose them. Lola will be waiting to greet you at the rainbow bridge one day, it will be a beautiful reunion.
Rest in peace Lola. Be young again at the Rainbow Bridge. You will meet again.
She was gorgeous... she is waiting for you now 🌈🐾
I just lost my beloved Georgie Boy, one of my outdoor kitties who we managed to get inside, I tried everything to save him but it was too late, he was crashing... and had suddenly gone blind with so many things going on. I am devastated 😭💔 He deserved a life inside loved and protected.
Run free Lola 💕🐾
Great memories will heal the pain as you grieve your loss.
Yes, even in our dreams. My condolences on the loss of your great friend Lola.
My heart aches for you
It is so hard to lose a fur baby.
What a sad loss to you. I feel for you.
We have a beloved 13-year-old dog on oxygen support at the vet's right now because he can't breathe on his own. He might go any time, but we can't bring him home. It's our daughter's dog and she is taking this hard.
Those sweet doggies stay forever in our heart.
Tikki
Pets leave such holes in our hearts when they leave us.
She looks like a very sweet girl.
Our pets are family and their lives are so short. May you smile through your tears with her memories.
To mark a friend's remains these stones arise;
I never knew but one—and here he lies.
https://poets.org/poem/epitaph-dog
A toast to all of man's best friends past and present.
I've many life journeys with many fine dogs, a couple were butt heads, and some were just the best you could ask for.
I hope you fiend a new forever friend.
It sounds like she was a wonderful pup and you a wonderful parent.
I'm so glad she could be home with you. I'm sure it meant the world to her.
Glad she was not in any pain and that you were able to be with her until the end.
We're going down the same path now with our German Shepherd, Noelle, who came to live with us over 13 yrs ago.
I had to put my dog Bear down almost exactly two years ago. He was about 15 and had been with me since 2006. I've since adopted two dogs (bonded pair, Burt, age 7, and Ernie, age 5), and while I'm enjoying getting to know the, and already love them,, I still sometimes ache for my sweet Bearbaroo. Sending sweet dreams to you, of Lola meeting up with Bear and chasing squirrels together over the rainbow bridge. And of course, I wish that for Lola, as well as an eternity of limitless bacon and cheese.
Here's Bear, about six months before he left me.
you are in my thoughts.
Lola will be leaving a big hole in your life and your heart. I was with one of my dogs when she passed and it was very bittersweet. I was grateful to be with her, remind her of how loved she was and how much joy she brought to my life, but it was tough when she took her last breath. I hope your memories of Lola will be a comfort for you.
She looks so so sweet. I'm comforted by the fact that you could stay with her and help her cross over.
Peace to your heart and to Lola.
My heart aches for you rest in peace, dear Lola.
She was an angel on earth.
She has a look of - Its going to be okay.
I'm sorry for your loss as well. That's very recent.
Dogs...?️
Your Lola was a beautiful girl with a sweet face.
I'm sorry she's gone.
There is no friend in the world as good as a dog.
I am still not over my Zeus dying April 2018.
Kills me to read these. But this OP has been staring me down while it climbed the trending and greatest. So I knew it was special. Doggone. I am so sorry for ya.
RIP Lola
The vet did a paw casting of Zeus and the gals dressed it up with special stuff. He knew them only a short while but he made one helluva impression. I have his ashes. I miss him. We were a pack. Feel ya.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Makes me think of our beloved Goldie - sweet shepherd mix who was with us about 14 years. Nobody knew how old she was when we fell in love with her at the local shelter and made her OURS.
Lola, wherever you are, it's my pleasure to introduce you to Goldie! And several cats - Barney, dB, Mousetrap, Dub, and Ernie. They're all hanging out at the Rainbow Bridge where you'll find you have many new friends. (Getting teary-eyed as I write this. DAMN I miss Goldie...)
Hope if there's a hereafter that I can eventually visit the Rainbow Bridge and love 'em all up, all over again. Your Lola will undoubtedly be settling in comfortably.
I HATE saying goodbye to fur babies...
