Out of the Blue [Nov 25, 2013, 10:05 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
As I already mentioned, my darling Hudson the wonder dog died in the wee hours
of yesterday morning. We found her in the morning as if she were asleep, so
we'll take comfort that she went somewhat peacefully, and, very true to her
terrier nature, on her own terms. It's still sinking in, since we had a full day
with Grandma Belle's funeral, which was quite touching and lovely, so this has
all been a bit of a whirlwind. Speaking of Belle, I mentioned how the ups and
downs of Hudson's and Belle's conditions seemed to match each other until they
recently took turns in different directions, but them passing three days apart
shows they were pretty well in sync after all. I am beside myself with grief at
the moment, but I want to thank you all for your kind sympathies, as they have
been a genuine comfort, and leave me overjoyed that I got to share with all of
you so much of what made my baby so special over the years.
I feel so bad for you, Blue. Thank you for sharing them both with us.
May your household find comfort.
Sorry to hear Blue 
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As a fellow friend to Airedales, my deepest sympathies, Blue.
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Ifriti Sophist
Peace be with you and your family Blue during these difficult times. May the wonderful memories of them bring you comfort and peace.
Sorry to hear that Blue. If there's one thing I could bet on, it's that Hudson the Wonder Dog would frequently feature in your OotB posts. I hope your household can find comfort in this trying time.
I remember that feeling. There's no words to describe the emptiness.
I also have a friend who just put both her dogs down about a month ago.
I also have a friend who just put both her dogs down about a month ago.
Well, I was going to ask, but glad you mentioned Huddy was home, I was concearned how Gunnar would take it - but pets understand death to - so I am glad everyone was home so Gunnar could also understand the absence and grieve.
We are here for you brother.
We are here for you brother.
They are our children, they are our family, and they become a source of love and joy in our lives.
Long post short, I don't think there is another creature on the planet that gives as much love back as a dog.
This comment was edited on Nov 25, 2013, 13:28.
Long post short, I don't think there is another creature on the planet that gives as much love back as a dog.
This comment was edited on Nov 25, 2013, 13:28.
xXBatmanXx wrote on Nov 25, 2013, 10:03:
Well, I was going to ask, but glad you mentioned Huddy was home, I was concearned how Gunnar would take it - but pets understand death to - so I am glad everyone was home so Gunnar could also understand the absence and grieve.
She probably went an hour or so before we woke up, so Gunnar got to experience it first. By the time we discovered her, he was no longer even paying attention to her corpse, he just concerned himself with comforting us, he knew already that even though her body was there, she was gone.
It's amazing how clearly he understands what happened, and I can see the wisdom of the advice to let them have this closure. He was previously more attached to Huddy than to either of us, to the extent that he was starting to get mopey because she was doing poorly. He's already back to his happy-go-luck self, whereas in the past, if Hudson left the house without him, he couldn't be distracted by anything but waiting for her until she returned, so if she had just gone off to the doctor's one day and never returned, we would have had a difficult situation with him.
We are here for you brother.
Thanks, it's a great comfort.
Stephen "Blue" Heaslip
Blue's News Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, El Presidente for Life
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Very sorry for your loss Blue.
I'm so sorry to hear of Hudson's passing, Blue! My heart goes out to you, Mrs. Blue and Gunnar.
Heartfelt condolences, Blue.
I'm glad she passed peacefully, Blue... My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mrs. Blue.
Sorry for your loss Blue.
I had a sick pet that died in my hands as she was slowly losing her life. I had her for 19 years. We were best friends. I was devasted for months. It's an extremely difficult grieving process. My prayers to you and your family,
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One of the reasons I come to this site daily is not just for the excellent, minimal and relevant content, but also the personal anecdotes. I am very sorry for your loss - I still feel the loss of my first dog 20+ years later. Turn to your friends, they are your best comfort.
I consider myself to be fairly hardened emotionally but found myself bawling like a baby in the vet's office immediately after giving him consent to euthanize my dog. I was a rock up to that point then I just lost it. Pretty embarrassing at the time, actually.
I can definitely sympathize
I can definitely sympathize
I once prayed to god for a bike, but quickly found out he didnt work that way...so I stole a bike and prayed for his forgiveness.
So sorry to hear this. I feel like I lost one of my own.
"Yeah everyone's gotta have the sickness
Cause everyone seems to need the cure"
Cause everyone seems to need the cure"
LesCaster wrote on Nov 25, 2013, 12:13:
Pretty embarrassing at the time, actually.
Why, for being human? People who can put their pets down without crying should be forced to move to the Soulles Fucking Bastards colony.
I've had to put down two pets, and both times I've been a fucking wreck.
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