very sorry bro know he was your buddy saying a prayer for you!!!

I'm sorry for your loss. I remember seeing pics of your dog back in 2009, you were always posting about her. She's been through the rough and the good times with you, I remember you telling us how she was the only thing that had you going for a while. It sucks they can't stay around longer. I still miss my pup that passed back in 2012, I always regret the way things went before he passed. We think it was some form of cancer but we never had enough money to check into it and we were losing our home at the same time. Took me a year to decide to get another and my new dog Eddy was such a handful, I couldn't think of anything else. I still miss my old pup JJ, but having some around always helps comfort me. I know now is still a hard time, but I highly advise to think about raising another... A new dog is not a replacement for your past, the companionship is needed though.
 
On a side note, my mother in law found a puppy that was dumped onto one of her families farm land and no one wanted it. She took the puppy and wanted to find a good home for her. So we took her in for a few days this weekend before we found a loving home for her. I wanted to keep her, but my wife said no. So she's now with another couple that wanted her.
 

 

Sorry to hear CD. I've been through this before and feel for you.

I am very sorry to see this thread.  I haven't had my girls in a few years because the military, but they have definitely always been in my thoughts and my heart.  

Dogs are truly man’s best friend.  I'm sorry for the loss of your best friend.

Yeah. It's why I wonder if I should get another dog. I mean... Helll I dunno, it's like setting yourself up for punishment. But, if I rescue a stray or something of that nature at least I can give them a great life.... Or try anyway. Stuff like that has me torn. Anyway, my friend started a go fund me to help with vet bills. This care credit is going to kill me in 5 months if I can't pay it. Anyone wants the info please PM me. Even if it's just to share it on your FB and get it out there. I can't post it here as it's not allowed.

Dang that sucks dude and sorry for your loss. I myself would of never thought that I would be attached to an animal. Last week I just "celebrated" the one year anniversary of my kitty's death on May 13th. I am sure you have heard this hundreds of times but time will heal your wounds. It will take longer for others to heal whatever they are going through. It took me about 6 months to get over my cat. Still sad tell this day about my uncle because his one year anniversary passing is next month. Stay positive and make sure you keep your self busy so you wont have to think about it as much.
 
At least for now I have this guy to cheer me up. Only dog in the world I actually like.

NordicJedi
I just saw this, and I'm very sorry to hear of Hershey's passing.  I know how much Hershey meant to you, and I offer my deepest condolences.  
 
It's up to you if you want to adopt another dog, or wait.  After my cats passed away (in my arms, as well), I didn't think I would have pets again for a while.  Then life got in the way, further pushing that back.  Then, kittens decided to invade our backyard, and ultimately became the cats we have now.  It was surprising how easy it was to let those little creatures back in, as if nothing had really changed.
 
The easiest thing you can do to help with the grief is to remind yourself of all the good times Hershey had with you, how full of a life she lived, and how loved she was.  You did everything you could do for her.  When I miss my first cat, I only ever think of his last day, which was easily the best day he had in years, and I barely remember the moment he passed away.  Missing a pet hurts, and the thought of missing a future pet hurts, but it also makes you much, much better at taking care of another when you're ready, or another animal makes that choice for you.

Thanks nord. BUt your Jedi mind tricks are no good here *buys 100 puppies*

Awe, I really am sorry to hear about your dog and I'm sorry for your loss. I know exactly how well they can move from a pet into a family members been almost 2 years since my pitbull Bugsy died at about 15 years old.

So I picked up her ashes today... Ugh. Things are coming to a close I guess. Not getting much easier lol. And no, no other dog any time soon. Other things I need to think about right now. The go fund me is going slow, so if anyone here doesn't have the link to share it out there please let me know. I'm not asking any of you to donate, you do what you want. I just ask that you share it and spread the word. *hugs*

Would it have mattered to her?  Or would she have been perfectly happy to go whenever?   So, that's when the right time is.  Whenever, because she wouldn't have cared what day it was, simply that you were going somewhere with her.
 
I haven't had another dog since my last one.  I don't really think I want to go through that again. 
 
But.   Pets can be such a bright spot in our lives that it's still worth it in the end.

So I signed up for a Reddit Gifts gift exchange (they are fun) and this is what I got from my giftee. Tears followed... Amazing how some ppl are. 
https://www.redditgifts.c...-2015/gift/my-hershey/

Chrome-M-Dragon
Sittin here remembering....All teary eyed. Damn dog.... makin me feel all emotional an stuff...

-hugs- Luckily I am, for when the sting of death came to me I was too young to remember. I fear the day that I am visited by the sting of death, for the pain of losing someone, or something you love dearly is more of an intense pain than all other pains felt. Physical pain will fade into memory and be forgotten and may even leave scars which can be covered, but emotional scars never sleep, there is no covering it up, only constant reminders to what was lost, or what was. I tremble at the thought of losing someone close, sometimes to the point of tears, for I know not how to cope with such a pain, and maybe those that do, lose what is most valuable to a human being.

Hey Chrome, Sorry for this late reply, I have been away myself mainly to health issues and other odd stuff, but that won't stop me for making a post, better late than never I am like.
Hereby I send you all the great condolences for your loss, pet or human a family members is after all a family member, thus this loss is great for anyone that is really bound to their pet.
 
Doggies 4 Evs man, best you can do is remember the joy and happiness Hershy Chocolate Kisses aka HCK gave you
man
 
Where ever you go Hershy Chocolate Kisses' spirit will always be with you, the memories she gave you, never untold never forgotten, yet a only a memory let these memories never leave you.
Here a video for you, I hope it helps:

 
May The Force Be With You and I hope you get many Awesome Puppies in the Future
Coz Dem Puppies can be like Yeee and lots of Yeee's
 
 
 
 
 

Chrome, Sorry for your loss... I know they are animals, but they are family members too.
Just seeing this thread now, so im sorry for the late reply.. 
 
I had to do the same with my Red Chow Arrow, my heart goes out to ya bro.