Had to say Goodbye to my Dog - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

xlr8nflorida · 03-23-2011

Miss him terribly. (he is the one on the right)

Thanks to VetteMed on this forum who has helped with his health and diagnosis in the past.

Hardest part was that he was 100% mentally, just his body was failing him.

He was 11.5 years old so he had a pretty good life. They never seem to live long enough though....

10th Birthday

His 11th and final birthday.

GOLDCYLON · 03-23-2011

They are just like addtional children in the family. I love my pups. I read this the other morning on a plaque leaving Key west last week.

"Heaven is the place you go and are greeted by all the dogs you have ever owned". I sure hope so....

Sorry for your loss

xlr8nflorida · 03-23-2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

They are just like addtional children in the family. I love my pups. I read this the other morning on a plaque leaving Key west last week.

"Heaven is the place you go and are greeted by all the dogs you have ever owned". I sure hope so....

Sorry for your loss

Thank you very much. I have no kids so he was my "kid"

DaveK · 03-23-2011

I lost my best buddy, Jake, just before moving to Canada. I'd hoped to bring him over and spend his last days enjoying all the freedom here but it wasn't to be. He was the best dog anyone could ever have wished for. I didn't own him, I was just fortunate to have shared my life with his. I still miss him terribly.

I didn't want another dog after Jake. Losing him had been just too hard for me. 2 years later though my wife saw an ad for a Husky cross at the local animal shelter and persuaded me to go 'just to look' (I've always loved huskies). By the end of our 30 minute visit Kyla was coming home with us. She's been a challenge in a lot of ways (she came from a reservation so had a very unstructured beginning) but has developed into yet another wonderful dog.

But Jake will always have a special place in my thoughts.

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

carter200 · 03-23-2011

Sorry for your loss

tomtom72 · 03-23-2011

Jim, sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. They do become part of our lives and part of our families.

You have my sympathy.

jrtoffroad · 03-23-2011

I'm very sorry for your loss. Can't imagine how tore up I'd be if I lost my buddy Bosco....

Looks like he was a great companion and had a very happy life.

1990 quasar blue · 03-23-2011

Absolutely sucks. My condolences to you.

Paul Workman · 03-23-2011

I am so sorry. They take a piece of our hearts with us when they go, and they seem to go to soon.

I lost my Sandy Pooch last winter - she was getting old and all, but I didn't see her in front of my truck as I was moving it it the driveway and I crushed her hip. I had to put her down that same day. I ache and maybe(?) feel guilty about the circumstances, tho I just flat could not see her over the hood of the 4x4 truck. I miss her so, and I know the hurt you're feeling. YOu have my condolences.

Sandy always wanted to be where ever I was, as I'm sure you can relate...

Sandy and my former 95 LT1 car...

P.

secondchance · 03-23-2011

I know the feeling. I lost my first in 1992, 2nd in 1999, 3rd about a year and a half ago and on my 4th, Tino.
They are all maltese.
My deepest condolences.

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xlr8nflorida Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,096	Had to say Goodbye to my Dog Miss him terribly. (he is the one on the right) Thanks to VetteMed on this forum who has helped with his health and diagnosis in the past. Hardest part was that he was 100% mentally, just his body was failing him. He was 11.5 years old so he had a pretty good life. They never seem to live long enough though.... 10th Birthday His 11th and final birthday. Last edited by xlr8nflorida; 03-23-2011 at 02:11 PM.

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog They are just like addtional children in the family. I love my pups. I read this the other morning on a plaque leaving Key west last week. "Heaven is the place you go and are greeted by all the dogs you have ever owned". I sure hope so.... Sorry for your loss __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

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DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog I lost my best buddy, Jake, just before moving to Canada. I'd hoped to bring him over and spend his last days enjoying all the freedom here but it wasn't to be. He was the best dog anyone could ever have wished for. I didn't own him, I was just fortunate to have shared my life with his. I still miss him terribly. I didn't want another dog after Jake. Losing him had been just too hard for me. 2 years later though my wife saw an ad for a Husky cross at the local animal shelter and persuaded me to go 'just to look' (I've always loved huskies). By the end of our 30 minute visit Kyla was coming home with us. She's been a challenge in a lot of ways (she came from a reservation so had a very unstructured beginning) but has developed into yet another wonderful dog. But Jake will always have a special place in my thoughts. Very sorry to hear of your loss. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

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carter200 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,431	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog Sorry for your loss __________________ 95 ZR-1 BLK/Gry #392 LT5 Reg# 868 RIP ZR1NET Founding Mem #155

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tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog Jim, sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. They do become part of our lives and part of our families. You have my sympathy. __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

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jrtoffroad Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 75	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog I'm very sorry for your loss. Can't imagine how tore up I'd be if I lost my buddy Bosco.... Looks like he was a great companion and had a very happy life.

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1990 quasar blue Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ma Posts: 404	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog Absolutely sucks. My condolences to you. __________________ 1990 ZR1 #2574 Medium Quasar Blue Metallic 1 of 19

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog I am so sorry. They take a piece of our hearts with us when they go, and they seem to go to soon. I lost my Sandy Pooch last winter - she was getting old and all, but I didn't see her in front of my truck as I was moving it it the driveway and I crushed her hip. I had to put her down that same day. I ache and maybe(?) feel guilty about the circumstances, tho I just flat could not see her over the hood of the 4x4 truck. I miss her so, and I know the hurt you're feeling. YOu have my condolences. Sandy always wanted to be where ever I was, as I'm sure you can relate... Sandy and my former 95 LT1 car... P. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,721	Re: Had to say Goodbye to my Dog I know the feeling. I lost my first in 1992, 2nd in 1999, 3rd about a year and a half ago and on my 4th, Tino. They are all maltese. My deepest condolences.