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Crystal Rose

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112. A Real Boy

Wed Jan 10, 2018, 11:29 PM

Jan 2018

There are nothing but pure joyful memories of Nike. His presence is something I am eternally grateful for having had in my life. Looking at photos and watching videos, imagining him in the flesh when I'm walking outside, his playful cadence, his smile or imagining you calling his name in your home or lying next to him on your bed... his presence is one to be missed. A tremendous loss. And at this point in time, difficult to comprehend as real.

I can hardly handle imagining and feeling your strange feeling of him not being around for you to see, touch and talk to.

He was so alive with love, play and vigor. His love for life was able to reach its potential because you were an encouraging friend, an engaged playmate, a mirroring companion and a responsible mother. And I am honored that he considered me his Aunt Cyso.

The memory of him calling me that brings tears to my eyes. And Nike is in my heart and soul forever.

I cannot believe he is gone and we will not share more times together. My heart is filled with gratitude for having had such an amazing soul in our family.

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I lost my dog best friend of 13 years today. [View all] Corvo Bianco Jan 2018 OP

... In_The_Wind Jan 2018 #1

Sorry to hear. Kota Jan 2018 #2

So sorry, Corvo. It's tough and you have to be a pet person to really understand the loss. Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2018 #3

So sorry. Scarsdale Jan 2018 #52

the lump in my throat is never far away when I read of someone losing their beloved pup or kitty hlthe2b Jan 2018 #4

I am very sorry for your loss. MontanaMama Jan 2018 #5

There are no words to say how sorry I am. Still Blue in PDX Jan 2018 #6

I am so sorry for your loss. irisblue Jan 2018 #7

I know how you feel. I am so sorry . Yes take the toy pics and write down some memories lunasun Jan 2018 #8

I am so sorry. I know how hard it is, I've been there too. ms liberty Jan 2018 #9

I'm so sorry janterry Jan 2018 #10

Tears in my eyes. So sorry you lost Nike. He knew you loved him right 'til the end. Fla Dem Jan 2018 #11

Thank you so much everybody. Corvo Bianco Jan 2018 #12

I'm sorry for your loss. sl8 Jan 2018 #13

Sorry for your loss. Stuart G Jan 2018 #14

I'm so sorry, Corvo Bianco. brer cat Jan 2018 #15

So sorry Corvo Bianco for the loss of your best friend Nike. democratisphere Jan 2018 #16

I'm so sorry Phoenix61 Jan 2018 #17

I'm really sorry, Corvo. LuckyCharms Jan 2018 #18

I am so sorry for your loss. The one horrible thing about having pets is they die too early Maraya1969 Jan 2018 #19

I'm so sorry. MelissaB Jan 2018 #20

Condolences and InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2018 #21

I know how you feel CanonRay Jan 2018 #22

Pain felt by many of us montanacowboy Jan 2018 #23

Very sorry shenmue Jan 2018 #24

It's tough. You were fortunate to have had him for that long, Frustratedlady Jan 2018 #25

The truest, most unconditional love we can ever have. My heart is with you. Guilded Lilly Jan 2018 #26

I second your sentiments, GL. Duppers Jan 2018 #27

We're with you cp Jan 2018 #28

So sorry to hear dbackjon Jan 2018 #29

I'm so sorry, Corvo ailsagirl Jan 2018 #30

Been through this twice already, and it is truly heart wrenching.. Sorry for your loss... secondwind Jan 2018 #31

My heart goes out to you over this sad loss of a dear friend. KPN Jan 2018 #32

I'm so sorry... what a horrible, horrible shock and a shattering loss renate Jan 2018 #33

It's Ok To Talk To His Spirit - I Talk To My Friend's Spirit All The Time SeaDoo77 Jan 2018 #34

Your pain now is a sign of just how much you loved each other. Botany Jan 2018 #35

I've lost so many fur kids over the years.... Bayard Jan 2018 #36

I am sending you ❤️ and condolences MLAA Jan 2018 #37

I'm so sorry. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2018 #38

Losing a beloved pet is sad and wrenching. I am so sorry. Tanuki Jan 2018 #39

i tried to read this and cried even more....i have a 12 1/2 yr old Golden and hes way past his samnsara Jan 2018 #44

Very sorry for your loss. gvstn Jan 2018 #40

cats dont seem to go as quickly as dogs..at least they give us some kind of heads up.. samnsara Jan 2018 #43

He was very quiet for a few days and barely touched his food. gvstn Jan 2018 #67

I'm so sorry for this pain. Corvo Bianco Jan 2018 #103

Thanks. Sorry to unload in your thread. gvstn Jan 2018 #130

heartbreaking. I empathize with both you gvstn and with Corvo Bianco GregD Jan 2018 #119

Loving vibes/thoughts/wishes to you. gvstn Jan 2018 #131

thank you GregD Jan 2018 #132

I'm so sorry, gvstn. catbyte Jan 2018 #55

Thanks so much. gvstn Jan 2018 #68

i am so sorry. I cried when I read your post. samnsara Jan 2018 #41

I feel your pain dem in texas Jan 2018 #42

Im so sorry... samnsara Jan 2018 #45

So sorry TEB Jan 2018 #46

Oh god, Corvo Bianco, my heart is breaking for you. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2018 #47

Oh, I'm so very sorry. What a shock. catbyte Jan 2018 #48

I am so sorry for your loss zeusdogmom Jan 2018 #49

My heart goes out to you. May your toy poodle Rest in Peace!!! onecent Jan 2018 #50

Of course this hurts! MissKat Jan 2018 #51

Deepest condolences from a fellow animal lover. 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2018 #53

Sad for you CountAllVotes Jan 2018 #54

Yep! Hard as Hell.. But.... busterbrown Jan 2018 #56

I'm so sorry radical noodle Jan 2018 #57

I am so sorry for your loss Lunabell Jan 2018 #58

Awww, I'm sorry. LisaM Jan 2018 #59

Im sorry cate94 Jan 2018 #60

I also lost Rusty, a toy poodle not long ago. pazzyanne Jan 2018 #61

I am so truly sorry for your loss. FM123 Jan 2018 #62

I had a toy poodle too for 15 years lunatica Jan 2018 #63

So sorry! Losing our furrry friends is so hard. redstatebluegirl Jan 2018 #64

I'm so sorry. Our first dog was also 13 when we lost him. We were stunned by the loss. pnwmom Jan 2018 #65

So sorry for your loss. gademocrat7 Jan 2018 #66

So very sorry, Brainstormy Jan 2018 #69

I am so sorry. 40RatRod Jan 2018 #70

I'm so sorry, Corvo.. whathehell Jan 2018 #71

I cry for you. sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #72

Dear Corvo Bianco, Polly Hennessey Jan 2018 #73

. Lint Head Jan 2018 #74

Ya done good, Corv Blue Owl Jan 2018 #75

I lost my lifelong kitty some years ago. We were melded together. As time passes RKP5637 Jan 2018 #76

Sending you hugs cilla4progress Jan 2018 #77

Know that feeling well. Always starts off hollow then transcends to gratitude. byronius Jan 2018 #78

I'm so very sorry. Losing our fur-babies is very hard. Peace that he did not suffer. sinkingfeeling Jan 2018 #79

So so sorry.. I hope you feel better soon. flygal Jan 2018 #80

It's so hard to lose a long time companion, furred or otherwise. nocoincidences Jan 2018 #81

So very sorry, Corvo Bianco peacebuzzard Jan 2018 #82

One of our current vets once told me that we bring our critters... 3catwoman3 Jan 2018 #83

So sorry to hear this. GallopingGhost Jan 2018 #84

Sorry for your loss mokawanis Jan 2018 #85

I have 100% empathy. BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #86

I'm sorry SteelSmasher Jan 2018 #87

I'm terribly sorry you lost your buddy. sweetroxie Jan 2018 #88

My heart is with you both. Corvo Bianco Jan 2018 #133

I'm so sorry. I just lost my Cocker Spaniel around Thanksgiving. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #89

Very sorry to hear that. Shoonra Jan 2018 #90

oh i'm so sorry, my heart breaks for you. trueblue2007 Jan 2018 #91

So very sorry...hugs Tikki Jan 2018 #92

I'm so sorry. It does get better eventually and you'll only remember the happy times. beaglelover Jan 2018 #93

... Skittles Jan 2018 #94

Thank you. I suppose it's always a painful succinct ending. Corvo Bianco Jan 2018 #110

grief is the price of love Skittles Jan 2018 #117

for so very many years orleans Jan 2018 #136

poignant story behind that Skittles Jan 2018 #138

wow--i certainly didn't see that ending coming as i read your first couple sentences. orleans Jan 2018 #139

Animals know how to love x1959b Jan 2018 #95

I'm sorry KT2000 Jan 2018 #96

I'm sorry LiberalLovinLug Jan 2018 #97

May you have wonderful memories rurallib Jan 2018 #98

Aw, man- I am so sorry to hear this. It's always awful to lose one of our four-legged friends... friendly_iconoclast Jan 2018 #99

Mourning today as well lostnfound Jan 2018 #100

I am so sorry n/t DonaldsRump Jan 2018 #101

OH!!! I am so sorry!!! Texasgal Jan 2018 #102

I still miss my toy poodle Apollo Awsi Dooger Jan 2018 #104

So sorry! Sophia4 Jan 2018 #105

My condolences on the loss of your dog best friend! The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2018 #106

He will live forever in your heart. spooky3 Jan 2018 #107

I am deeply sorry for your loss ((hugs)) dewsgirl Jan 2018 #108

My condolences Moral Compass Jan 2018 #109

I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a great dog. IrishEyes Jan 2018 #111

A Real Boy Crystal Rose Jan 2018 #112

welcome to DU gopiscrap Jan 2018 #135

so, so sorry for your loss NRaleighLiberal Jan 2018 #113

I'm so sorry to hear this has happened.... Upthevibe Jan 2018 #114

I'm so sorry... snacker Jan 2018 #115

I'm so sorry...but those little creatures will always live in our hearts! lunamagica Jan 2018 #116

So sorry for your loss, Corvo lillypaddle Jan 2018 #118

My heart hurts for you. raven mad Jan 2018 #120

Somebody sent this to me when my pal Woofie passed BigBearJohn Jan 2018 #121

I am so desperately sorry. I have been there more than once and I really understand. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2018 #122

Oh dear. I am so very sorry. CottonBear Jan 2018 #123

My heart goes out to you. colorado_ufo Jan 2018 #124

So sorry! Lulu KC Jan 2018 #125

Im so sorry for your loss of Nike. May all the good livetohike Jan 2018 #126

Remember this one thing Roy Rolling Jan 2018 #127

So sorry for your loss mvd Jan 2018 #128

I am so sorry for the loss of your furry best friend, Nike. mnhtnbb Jan 2018 #129

My Condolences Blazesweetie Jan 2018 #134

my heart goes out to you orleans Jan 2018 #137

So very very sorry. diva77 Jan 2018 #140