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The Staff of SOH
It happened so fast. I said goodbye to my beloved Chief today...
- Thread starter Navy Chief
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Chief, I feel your grief and I'm sorry to read of the loss of your mate.
Several years ago we took our cat to the Vet only to be told she had a tumor in the face. We had a few quiet moments with her before the Vet did what was the only humane thing. I still miss her.
I weep at you loss and pray for God's comfort for you.
Pete.
Several years ago we took our cat to the Vet only to be told she had a tumor in the face. We had a few quiet moments with her before the Vet did what was the only humane thing. I still miss her.
I weep at you loss and pray for God's comfort for you.
Pete.
phrog_phixer
Charter Member
Sincere condolences, Navy Chief. I share in your grief; I lost my beloved black lab Nero in November.
Ken, AD1(AW) USN (Ret.)
Ken, AD1(AW) USN (Ret.)
papab
Charter Member
Chief,
I am so sorry for your loss
Here is something that might help ease the pain a little bit:
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. hose who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head. You look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…
I am so sorry for your loss
Here is something that might help ease the pain a little bit:
The Rainbow Bridge Poem
Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge.When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. hose who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head. You look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…
Crusader
SOH-CM-2022
NC,
I certainly echo everyone's feelings and sentiments here . I also am one who had to make this terrible decision about fifteen years ago . I had a beautiful sable and white male Collie named Rusty . I am not ashamed to admit that old "Rusty" and I would go out into the fields and woods which he dearly loved and I would constantly talk to him as though he were human . Everyone has mentioned the family member role our pets take on but as you and others have stated they quickly become a "best friend " . By nature a Collie is not an aggressive breed but he instinctively knew that I would protect him and without a doubt he would sense if someone was potentially harmful or a threat to me . On a few rare occasions he showed he teeth while growling . Unheard of in a Collie as they are very docile and playful which he was.
NC , I share your grief . Nothing or no one can ever erase the memories away of our "Best Friends" . Mine has lasted fifteen years and will last until the day I die . My wife has tried many times to convince me I need to get another dog that it would be very therapeutic for me . It probably would but at my age(64) I'm not sure I could go through the sad experience of a loss again . At least I am thinking of getting another .
R.I.P. Chief , you are in the company of a lot "Very Special Friends" to all of us .
Rich
I certainly echo everyone's feelings and sentiments here . I also am one who had to make this terrible decision about fifteen years ago . I had a beautiful sable and white male Collie named Rusty . I am not ashamed to admit that old "Rusty" and I would go out into the fields and woods which he dearly loved and I would constantly talk to him as though he were human . Everyone has mentioned the family member role our pets take on but as you and others have stated they quickly become a "best friend " . By nature a Collie is not an aggressive breed but he instinctively knew that I would protect him and without a doubt he would sense if someone was potentially harmful or a threat to me . On a few rare occasions he showed he teeth while growling . Unheard of in a Collie as they are very docile and playful which he was.
NC , I share your grief . Nothing or no one can ever erase the memories away of our "Best Friends" . Mine has lasted fifteen years and will last until the day I die . My wife has tried many times to convince me I need to get another dog that it would be very therapeutic for me . It probably would but at my age(64) I'm not sure I could go through the sad experience of a loss again . At least I am thinking of getting another .
R.I.P. Chief , you are in the company of a lot "Very Special Friends" to all of us .
Rich
Ickie
SOH Administrator
my dog Haney is 12 and has pancreatitis and has been on and off sick for 14 months.
Last night she was fine and playing when we went to bed, and at 2:30 am she woke me up. I took her for a 3 am walk and she got worse and worse. @ 3:30 am, I gave her 125 MG's of trimodal and now she is asleep at my feet on her bed.
I know your pain as I have said good by to her many times over the past year.
Last night she was fine and playing when we went to bed, and at 2:30 am she woke me up. I took her for a 3 am walk and she got worse and worse. @ 3:30 am, I gave her 125 MG's of trimodal and now she is asleep at my feet on her bed.
I know your pain as I have said good by to her many times over the past year.
Roadburner440
Charter Member 2010
Chief, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. It's never easy making the decision. We had to make that decision twice this year, once in January with our seal point Siamese, Ling, and then a couple weeks ago with our flame point Siamese, Ziggy. I still get teary eyed thinking of them.
Here's to hoping 2012 is a better year for all of us, 2011 sure as hell has had its share of trying experiences.
Darrell
Figured Siamese cats would have pretty long lives.. We have a tortie point Himalayan that we got from a shelter (don't know how he wound up there). Wonderful cat, but all we know is his "approximate" age. I do dread the day he gets something though, as I do not think I would be able to bear it. Follows me all over the house, and wants me to carry him everywhere. Certaintly the best non-human friend I have ever had.
I feel your pain
Chief I really don't know you at all, but I really do feel your pain and am sincerely sorry for your loss especially at this time of year. Having been the Grim Reaper for sereval of my families pups it never gets any easier. Like I said we've had sereval dogs in the wifes and I 42 year marriage as well as growing up w/ all kinds of hounds in my youth and please don't anyone take offense at what I'm about to say but we now are raising a Rottie, who just turned 1 yr on Thanksgiving, I have never had a more loving dog than Raina from the first lick in the face in the morning ( I no longer have a alarm clock) to the goodnite lick before she lays down at the foot of the bed. My only hope is that she'll outlive me so I won't have to say goodbye to her. Anyway not to promote any dog breeders but if you decide to get another Rottie PM me and I'd be glad to to give you the name of Raina's kenel, they are not a puppy mill but a very responsible breeder, it took me 2 years before i decided on them. So in closing I say again that both the wife and I are sorry for your loss
Chief I really don't know you at all, but I really do feel your pain and am sincerely sorry for your loss especially at this time of year. Having been the Grim Reaper for sereval of my families pups it never gets any easier. Like I said we've had sereval dogs in the wifes and I 42 year marriage as well as growing up w/ all kinds of hounds in my youth and please don't anyone take offense at what I'm about to say but we now are raising a Rottie, who just turned 1 yr on Thanksgiving, I have never had a more loving dog than Raina from the first lick in the face in the morning ( I no longer have a alarm clock) to the goodnite lick before she lays down at the foot of the bed. My only hope is that she'll outlive me so I won't have to say goodbye to her. Anyway not to promote any dog breeders but if you decide to get another Rottie PM me and I'd be glad to to give you the name of Raina's kenel, they are not a puppy mill but a very responsible breeder, it took me 2 years before i decided on them. So in closing I say again that both the wife and I are sorry for your loss
Little Chacha
I am a girl with dreams!
Sorry to hear about Chief's leaving you the way he did. I do not know what to say I can imagine when I lost my good friend Cotton. I was sad... My Mom tried to get a new Cotton for me but it was not the same....... the friendship the bonding the connection... But do not be sad Mr. Navy Chief, your friend Chief is in Rainbow Bridge heaven for our furry friends.... I want to give you a big hug......... I wish you a happy Christmas! bye from Hannah 
HouseHobbit
Charter Member
I know the loss of losing a beloved pet..
You are in my prayers..
May Our Lord bring some peace into your life this Christmas eve..
God Bless you, Pete..
You are in my prayers..
May Our Lord bring some peace into your life this Christmas eve..
God Bless you, Pete..
Navy Chief
Senior Member
I am overwhelmed by all of your responses. Truly, I feel so grateful for the outpouring of sympathy shared by you all.
This morning, I took all of Chief's toys, his bed, canned food, and his water/food bowls to the local Goodwill.
I was ok until someone asked me how old Chief was, and I lost it. One of the employees came up and hugged me. It was more than I could bear, and I cried and cried.
It's all part of the grieving process; I know. This morning was difficult. I woke up to a quiet apartment. My loving Siamese, Twist, was next to me (not-so-patiently) waiting to be fed. But I noticed a perceptible stillness; one that normally would have been filled by Chief's snoring. Little things, like some of his hair on the floor - remain. And I feel that pain in my heart. I know this will take time.
But thank you all for your support. It means so much.
Pete
This morning, I took all of Chief's toys, his bed, canned food, and his water/food bowls to the local Goodwill.
I was ok until someone asked me how old Chief was, and I lost it. One of the employees came up and hugged me. It was more than I could bear, and I cried and cried.
It's all part of the grieving process; I know. This morning was difficult. I woke up to a quiet apartment. My loving Siamese, Twist, was next to me (not-so-patiently) waiting to be fed. But I noticed a perceptible stillness; one that normally would have been filled by Chief's snoring. Little things, like some of his hair on the floor - remain. And I feel that pain in my heart. I know this will take time.
But thank you all for your support. It means so much.
Pete
brad kaste
Charter Member
Sorry to read of your personal loss. I know Chief meant a lot to you that words can't describe.
Sorry to hear you lost your best friend. You have talked about your best buddy since I have been a member here and I know he was the love of your life. There is nothing anyone can say to help you through the hurt, but we are all here to support you in every way....Mike