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This is Benny. He was 15 years old in the photo. That was 2 years ago. He was attacked by another dog in 2004. I posted about the attack at the time. He had to learn to walk again. He did. We made sure he got better. As hard as it was we decided that it was best for Benny to leave us before he became unable to walk again. He was heading that way and his poor body was getting so weak. I couldn't talk about it at the time. It's still hard. Benny left us on May 9, 2013 and I'll miss him always.
This is Pip. He came to live with us a few days ago. Pip is a Rat terrier/Welsh terrier mix. We weren't planning on getting another pack mate so soon but I saw him and I had to bring him home.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)Sorry about Benny.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)He was a great doggie.
Pip is a handful and a sweetheart. Depending on his mood.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,699 posts)Benny was such a beautiful baby.......your picture of him is wonderful.
You did the right thing, hard though it was.
And Pip is wonderful! These are great portraits...I feel as though he could just jump right out of the pictures into my lap!
What a treasure you have here...
I hope you'll have many, many happy years with him...
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Call Me Wesley
(38,187 posts)May he be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, Solly Mack.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)avebury
(10,952 posts)you stand by him in his time of need. Pip is a cutie with big paws to fill and a good home with lots of love.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Sekhmets Daughter
(7,515 posts)You did the right thing, the kindest thing, for Benny.
Pip is adorable! Lots of luck with that hand full!
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)I believe it was the right thing to do and felt at peace with the decision.
olddots
(10,237 posts)Looking at Pip and Benny , they're more than friends .
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,473 posts)bet he's going to be a handful.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Pip is definitely a handful. Curious and into everything. He reminds me of Benny that way.
Gato Moteado
(9,877 posts)...and giving them a great life. I try to do it whenever possible. I have 5 dogs and three horses.
sorry to hear about benny, but it sounds like he had a long and wonderful life. you gave him everything any of us could ever ask for in life.
the new one looks awesome. terriers are great. smart as hell. I have a rat terrier mix and I swear she's the smartest dog I ever saw.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Pip has a miniature dachshund (Tui) to play with and they seem to like each other. Tui happily engages in the typical puppy roughhousing with Pip..but carefully.
Raffi Ella
(4,465 posts)I am so sorry for your loss. I couldn't talk about it either when it was happening to my girl. It's a wonder that we ever get another after such a loss...Pip is AHdorable!
P.S. that leather is gorgeous.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Pip loves leather too. Unfortunately. lol
LeftofObama
(4,243 posts)Peace to Benny, and Pip is adorable!
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)CrazyOrangeCat
(6,112 posts)But you did right by him more than once. And Pip will be a fine friend.
Strays are the best!
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)REP
(21,691 posts)and very glad for both Benny and Pip.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)I am glad to have known Benny. Pip already hogs the couch.
baldguy
(36,649 posts)I adopted Orchid, and she's a good buddy & all. But, she's not a Zelda...
RIP, Benny.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Benny was our first doggie as a couple. He lived on 2 continents and all over America with us. He knew we were pack even before we did. He taught us what that means. Pack is family.
Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)You are a wonderful and brave person. I know how difficult it is to make that decision, even when your rational mind keeps telling you it's the right thing. It's so difficult to accept what needs to be done. I've been there myself, my Shadow had been with me for 17 years. She was a part of my life and my family, and always will be.
To have made that decision, and have brought hope to another furry family member so quickly leaves me in awe of the capacity of your heart. I respect you for having the courage to do something I couldn't do.
Pip is darling! I've a feeling you're going to be amazing together.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)That's exactly how I felt. I knew it was right for Benny but I wasn't ready to let him go. I stayed with him the whole time and kissed him goodbye.
Thank you, again.
I'm glad you had Shadow in your life. They make us better people.
Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)I'm seriously thinking of making the visit to the SPCA soon now. It's been too long, and I have a lot to offer the next furry family member.
Thank you for that.
tavalon
(27,985 posts)Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,986 posts)You made me read this! I avoid posts like this as if they were the plague. I thought you were leaving DU, so I was like, "Oh hell no!" I understand why people post these things, and I am so glad there are DU'ers who are stronger than I am, because I cry every time I read one of these posts, even more when it is someone I like. It's just too taxing. So I am glad there are DU'ers who take up my slack, but since I am here...
I am very sorry for your loss. I can imagine the pain you felt at losing your friend. What a very sweet face he had and how lucky he had someone in his life who loved him like you did! And now, there is a new life, who will share in your love...what a lucky pup!
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)Thank you, BtA! You rate high in my book too.
Kennah
(14,315 posts)So sorry for your loss, Solly Mack. Lost an 18 year old cat, Shadow, last August. Stirred all the memories for me.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)BainsBane
(53,066 posts)and the new guy is awfully cute.
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)backwoodsbob
(6,001 posts)Benny was amazing looking.LOVE the half and half face look.I know it's hard...Lord knows I know...but it gets better
Pip looks like he is going to be a handful.
People here will tell you I was a mess for about a month after Buddy died...but then another amazing friend walked into my life and we have went on together and it got better and Pip will do the same for you...I promise.
Much love and understanding,,,it will get better
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)What you said means a lot!