This is the post we all dread making someday...

[Blue_Tires]

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But two weeks ago on May 10 we lost our beloved rescue Maltese (Mimi) after a happy long life. We'd had her almost seven years and her age was guesstimated to be 10-11...

Please take this moment to step away from DU for a bit and give your companion animals an extra scratch for me... Thanks.


EDIT: As you can tell, this loss has hit our family hard. But I want to thank all of you for such touching and heartfelt messages because they DO make a difference and they DO mean a lot to us...

[woodsprite]

1. Sorry for your loss

It's always hard to lose one of our furbabies, no matter how long they've been in our lives.

[hlthe2b]

2. Doing it now... everyone who has lost a beloved dog (or pet) learns how much you must treasure

every single day and minute. No matter how tired, how cranky, how preoccupied I am I start the day with hugs and play time and end the day similarly.

So sorry for the loss of your beloved...

[democratisphere]

3. Animals and pets are some of our greatest treasures in life.

Thankful for all of them. Scratching away!

[MontanaMama]

4. I'm very sorry for your loss.

I’m nursing my old border collie, Tag, and will give him an extra scratch for you....He is 12 and is battling pancreatic issues and general old dog stuff as well and because of that he goes to work with us every day and doesn’t stay home to herd his chickens like he did as a young dog. Thanks for the reality reminder.

RIP Mimi.

[FM123]

5. I am so sorry for the loss of your Mimi, sending you hugs...

And yes, this is an awful post to have to make but thank you for sharing with us and allowing us to be there for you. When I lost my babydog a few years ago, the folks at DU with all their kind words really helped me get through such a sad time.

[Fla Dem]

6. So sorry. Take some comfort in knowing you gave Mimi a wonderful life she would not have had.

I tell my girl (cat) I love her everyday.

[livetohike]

7. So sorry for your loss of Mimi. May the memories from

the years you shared keep her close in your heart .

[spooky3]

8. I'm so sorry you lost Mimi. My condolences.

[irisblue]

9. Mimi. 🕯️

I know that pain all too well. I am so sorry for your loss.

[jayschool2013]

10. Marcel the rescue bichon

Marcel is wrapped in his blanket and thunder jacket sitting out another Iowa thunderstorm. Scratches applied.

Peace and love.

[Funtatlaguy]

11. Having dogs 🐕 is wonderful.

Losing dogs is horrible.

Sorry for your loss.

[iscooterliberally]

12. Done. You have my empathy.

We had to put our big old lab mix down about 2 months ago. He had bone cancer and the vet said it was for the best. He had just turned 10 and we had him since he was a puppy. We were hoping to have a couple of more years with him so it was a real heart-breaker for us. We still have our old Samson who's probably about 14 now, and we have a herd of cats too.

[samplegirl]

13. I'm living it...

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My kitty is 18...and I don’t want to leave him alone! so sorry our fur buddies are our family.

[Moral Compass]

14. Sorry for your loss

My condolences.

Maltese are super sweet. We had one and he was the apple of my wife’s eye. Losing Alec was really hard on all of us, but especially my wife.

I understand your pain.

[JudyM]

15. Sorry to hear, my condolences on the loss of your dear friend...

The life you gave her is worth so much, giving her a chance not only to *be* loved, but also to feel and express love for you. What is worth more than that in life?

[Moostache]

16. I have been there too many times...remembering the happy times helps.

I hope you are able to grieve and then remember fondly your time together and take solace in having provided a loving home and sharing your time together.

Our family is going to soon be facing this difficult decision with our rescue mutt...she is a bigger dog (over 50 lbs) and 10 years old but losing mobility fast. It is starting to get hard on her to go up and down stairs. We try to treasure the time we have left as much as possible, but she'll get some extra pets and hugs tonight...

[donkeypoofed]

17. Mimi will be waiting for you in Heaven

I'm so sorry to hear that, but after being part of your family, and giving and receiving enormous amounts of love, she will be waiting for you in Heaven. After all, love never dies. I always say that if there are no animals on Heaven,.then I'm not going. God loves our pets too and would never take them away from us forever. When your soul transitions, Mimi will be one of the first to greet you!

[BarbaRosa]

18. Sorry for your loss of Mimi.

[calimary]

19. Oy, our Goldie is aging and slowly growing feeble.

I dread that day.

I’m so sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Blue_Tires. It’s every animal lover’s worst worry.

[CaptainTruth]

20. So sorry.

[radical noodle]

21. Rest well, Mimi

May your broken heart be comforted, Blue_Tires. Perhaps Mimi will send another little love your way someday.

[Texin]

22. So sorry for your loss. It's crushing, I know.

[sweetroxie]

23. Very sorry to hear this

I, too, lost my sweet 16.5 yo rescue dog, Roxie, last year on Father's day. It's a huge loss.

[NurseJackie]

24. Sorry to hear about this.

[Bayard]

25. So sorry to hear about Mimi

We've already lost more than our share of beloved animals so far this year.

You will get to a point where the good memories outweigh the painful end.

[MLAA]

26. 🌷🌷🌷✨💫🌷🌷🌷Mimi🌷🌷🌷💫✨🌷🌷🌷

[Solly Mack]

27. I'm so sorry.

[jgmiller]

28. I'm so sorry for your loss

About 4 weeks ago we lost out 11 year old beagle Daisy, it's one of the toughest things we've ever gone through.

[onenote]

29. We had two Maltese (brother-sister) that we lost a year apart

They lived long (13-14 years) lives. We remember them fondly whenever we see another Maltese.

[Scarsdale]

30. So very sorry for your loss.

It is true that animals leave paw prints on our hearts. I have lost so many wonderful dogs and cats. The love and trust they give is irreplaceable. Loving creatures.

[Ohiogal]

31. I'm so sorry

I know the pain of losing your furry best friend all too well.

You have my heartfelt sympathy.

[brer cat]

32. I'm sorry for your loss.

[catbyte]

33. I'm so very sorry.

[Kind of Blue]

34. Condolences to you and your family, Blue_Tires.

[joet67]

35. i am sorry for your loss. 😢

[lunasun]

36. RIP Mimi and take care Blue_Tires . It is so hard when it happens

You folks rescued her and gave her love and a happy long life.
try to celebrate the good memories when you can

[LakeArenal]

37. Dog is Love ❣️

[cp]

38. You and Mimi were lucky to have found each other and been together

Just stepped away and told my dog how much I love her. We send a hug.

[msdogi]

39. They are worth every bit of the sadness that comes

when we lose them. I have three dogwoods in full bloom now, planted in honor of 3 of my best dogs lost in the 25 years we've been here.
Our 8 year old great dane is aging, but still mobile, having fun and happy. We are grateful for all the days we have with her, her young sister and look forward to whoever comes next.
Mimi was lucky to have you

[Blue_Tires]

41. +1

There was never a dull day around the house with her... She was no "stay inside all day" dog and I made sure from the first day she went on as many 'adventures' as I was able to take her on.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

40. Just gave my kitties an extra scratch and a treat in Mimi's memory.

One of them is almost 16. He's in pretty good shape now, but...

My condolences for losing Mimi. It's always so hard.

[murielm99]

42. I am sorry.

I just finished petting my Kinsey and telling her how special she is. She is a Lab mix, fourteen years old.

[peacebuzzard]

43. sorry for the loss of your sweetie,

[pazzyanne]

44. So sorry to hear about Mimi.

The hardest part about having fur babies is that we outlive them. Their loss is always hard to handle, but we will grieve and then find another fur baby that needs us. Its part of the cycle of life with pets. Bless you for the good years you gave Mimi. Here is a light for her when she crosses the Rainbow Bridge and a hug for you !

I now have 4 kitties that have their scratch and treat in honor of Mimi.

[Stonepounder]

45. Losing a beloved companion is one of the hardest things.

When they go, they take a piece of our hearts with them. But in time you will discover that they leave a piece of their heart in please of the part they took.

I don't know if there is an afterlife for us or not, but I absolutely believe, to the very core of my being, that if there is, then our pets will be there as well. In so many ways they are so much better than we are that it would be inconceivable that we could go on without them.

[gademocrat7]

46. Condolences on the loss of your beloved dog.

[sinkingfeeling]

47. So very sorry.

[CDerekGo]

48. I've got two that are getting extra scratches right now

One is a West Highland Terrier that will be 14 this July. He's getting slower and slower, but still makes certain to look up and give me a tail wag whenever I walk into the room. The other is a mix (Mom was a Toy Poodle, Dad was a Bichon mix) but he's only 5 1/2 pounds and will be 5 in December. Both will be next to me on a trip North next week for the Summer. Both have special places in my heart, and both certainly know how to put themselves into my Dad's lap whenever he settles into his easy chair when we go for a visit.

[appleannie1943]

49. I am facing the same thing with my Peagle. (Peke and Beagle)

He had been a warehouse dog that I took to teach the Collie I had rescued that people can be loving and trusted. The collie was afraid of everything. He learned what love was and was with us until we guessed he was about 15. Now the Peagle is about 18, is almost blind, can't hear too good, has fatty tumors all over his body but still has a saucy attitude even though he has slowed way down. Sometimes when he is sleeping so soundly, I am afraid to check him for fear he is not just sleeping.
I am 75 and hubby is 83 and neither of us are in good health so Sam will be our last fur child. It would be unfair to adopt another one, teach it to trust us and then leave it.
Such is life.

[Hulk]

50. My sincerest sympathy

We have a 5 yr old pekingese my wife brought home on day after we rsn around Europe for 5 weeks. She fell in love with the idea of having a cute little pooch to call her own, much to my chagrin.

Love the little guy, but it must be every day that I reflect on hard that is going to be, one day, when he will need to be put down. I just dread that day coming.

Wosh you well. I know it's not a mother, father, spouse or child...but they are "man's best friend" for good reasons.

[SWBTATTReg]

51. Our hearts are with you. I will do exactly what you suggest, and give my 3 babies/dogs a special...

scratch and rubdown in honor of Mimi. RIP Mimi.

[videohead5]

52. Sorry for your loss

I had to put my 17 year old Shih Tzu Snoopy down last month. I miss him every day.

[Polly Hennessey]

53. We lost our beloved Caleigh, April 5.

Missing her is beyond expression. Decided to honor her memory by adopting two dogs needing homes. They are 10 and 8 months old. We are enjoying every crazy, rambunctious moment. I know Caleigh approves.

[Honeycombe8]

54. I'm so sorry. I know your heart is breaking.

It always gave me comfort to think there might really be a Rainbow Bridge. I know it's silly. But still, ....

[pansypoo53219]

55. i realized we lose pets sooner so we can have more pets. i am gonna need 2 more kittens.

[emmaverybo]

56. I am going to kiss my two elderly babies in memory of your beloved Mimi. So sorry. So sad.

[MarianJack]

57. Mimi is up in Pet Heaven now...

...and is playing with my family's kitties Spirit and Moe and our doggie Curly.

RESIST!

[BigmanPigman]

58. I know...I do dread it every day.

My little girl is 16 and I know our days are limited. She gets so many hugs I am surprised she has any fur left.

I have empathy since when my first little girl died it was the worst thing I have ever experienced until my dad died two months ago today.

[Maraya1969]

59. I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is so hard.

[Phentex]

60. Oh no...

I know how much it hurts. So sorry.

I've got two furbs at my feet as I type. Will give 'em a pat in honor of Mimi.

[Harker]

61. Tosca the 3 year-old Husky

appreciated the bonus scritch.

Mimi will live in your hearts. My respects.

[jimlup]

62. Just kissed my precious

sorry for your lose

[maddiemom]

63. Much love to Mimi.

Six months ago we lost our much loved rescue cat, Maddie, a beautiful Tortie, after a dozen years. She was normally active and eating all day. In the evening she began breathing rapidly and tried to crawl behind a piece of furniture, but let me coax her out and hold her, even though I assumed she was going. Finally she jumped away and crawled under my bed and was gone. She was good at her last vet check six months before. Our remaining cat, who she mothered a lot, took a long while to stop missing her. I grew up and lived and worked with dogs,cats, and horses all my life, Of course I've often lost, or had to "put down" former well-loved animals. What I find ironic is that, in the last few years, I've lost Maddie AND a previously healthy dog, just reaching older age at eight for a big dog(Afghan Hound). Both simply dropped dead after being apparently in good health. Just out of nowhere. I never had this happen in all the years before.

[Skittles]

64. so sorry, Blue_Tires

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you -

I loved you so -
'twas Heaven here with you

~Isla Paschal Richardson

[Lifelong Protester]

65. So sorry for your loss.

[Beacool]

66. I'm so sorry for your loss.

It's tough to lose our four legged companions. They give us unconditional love.

[bullwinkle428]

67. I'm so sorry - I know exactly what you're going through.

I lost my precious cat Willow last summer at the age of 14, and we'd spent nearly 12 years together. It never gets any easier when dealing with a loss like that.

[mrsadm]

68. I am so very sorry ...

Our beautiful, innocent and loving pets become part of our souls, and they stay forever in our hearts. Remember she is a part of you and loves you forever. And please remember all the many happy days you shared.

[Rhiannon12866]

69. I am so very sorry

I've been there, too, and it never gets any easier. May you be comforted in remembering how fortunate that your Mimi was to have found you...

[wendyb-NC]

70. I'm am so sorry for your loss

of your precious Mimi.

Thank you, for the great suggestion to devote time to the special pets we have in our family. You are so right on that. I will follow that directive. Peace and blessings