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In reply to the discussion: Our marvelous, handsome and giant hearted guy crossed over yesterday. [View all]MustLoveBeagles
(17,316 posts)81. I'm so sorry for your loss
We had to make this decision for our precious Schatzie in August of 2016 the day before her 11th birthday. She had cancer. The pain of her passing hasn't entirely gone away, but it has gotten better. Just try to remember the good times you shared with him. Time does heal.
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Our marvelous, handsome and giant hearted guy crossed over yesterday. [View all]
dixiegrrrrl
Jan 2018
OP
My heart goes out to you. He looks just like our Chester before his grey came in.
dem4decades
Jan 2018
#6
I get it. My buddy is getting up there. Very sorry. He sure looks like a good pal.
Hoyt
Jan 2018
#11
As a geek kid in N.W. PA I had a big chestnut red golden, a canoe, a small lake, and a woods ....
Botany
Jan 2018
#58
Beautiful dog, beautiful picture. Will always be looking at you with those soulful, loving eyes.
Fla Dem
Jan 2018
#28
A very ineffectual cyber hug, but with the most sincere and deep empathy.
Guilded Lilly
Jan 2018
#38
I'm so sorry. So so sorry. What a beauty he was. 12.5 yrs is a long time for a big dog.
Honeycombe8
Jan 2018
#52
me too! There is a Rainbow Bridge Tribute site....its got wonderful resources.
samnsara
Jan 2018
#83
It's the hardest thing in the world to do, even if you know it's right. {hugs}
AvidReader
Jan 2018
#53
Oh, dixiegrrrrl. I'm so very sorry. What a beautiful boy. I'm in tears right along with you.
catbyte
Jan 2018
#76
One of the things about my life is that lost dogs and cats have always shown up on the porch.
dixiegrrrrl
Jan 2018
#116
Uncommonly wonderful looking. So much warmth, goodness. You were lucky to know him, dixiegrrrrl.
Judi Lynn
Jan 2018
#118