JD,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved dog. You have my sincere condolences.

I read many of your posts about your dog, who was not only a loving pet and companion for you, but was also a faithful Service dog. Your love and devotion for your dog shines through in your posts, and I am so sorry for your loss.

It is so hard to say goodbye to a loving pet. I made the choice to end my dog's suffering in May of 2005, and it was the hardest thing I ever had to do but at the same time I knew it was the absolute right thing to do. I still think about my Chelsea dog everyday, and every memory brings a smile to my face... but it took a while for her memories to bring me smiles instead of tears.

I just wanted to give you a great big ((((((((((((((( H U G )))))))))))))))))) and let you know that I am sorry for your loss.

((((((( hugs ))))))
Liz

JD,

I am so very sorry about the loss of your dog. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
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JD,
I'm so sorry. I know personally how sad and lonely you must be after losing your beloved companion and pet. I too have lost a pet. My little Tessa was found to have severe kidney damage (unknown cause) and to end her suffering we had to put her to sleep. She was so dear to us.

I'm thinking about you.

Billye

I know many ppl have experienced the grief I am suffering. I never knew this depth before, even with close friends or family. It has caught me by surprise. I melt into a puddle of tears. I called for him this morning, wondering where he was ...

I wrote this yesterday. Yes, the first few lines are from something done by an unknown author..I changed those words and wrote much more.

Ode to Figaro, my service dog

I thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday.
And of course the day before.
I think of you in silence.
But I often speak your name.
Now all I have is memories,
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake.
With which I'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
I have you in my heart.

We had some great times together.
You were always there
Protecting and guiding me
I never had to fear.
Loyal to the end,
You wouldn’t say goodbye
I had to be the one to say
The time to part was nigh.

I thought I saw you recently
Lying in the grass
And I thought I felt your snuggling
While in bed next to me.
Was that you reminding me
That you haven’t really passed?
Because such love can never leave
Such love will always last.

Will you still come and visit me
As I grow old and weary?
In my dreams or visions
It doesn’t matter really.
I need to know that you’re still here
Within my being and soul
Though I know you can’t lick the tears
That stream down my face
You still console
Because I know God gave me you
Through His mercy and Grace

I can’t wait to see you again ole pal
When I cross the bridge of weeping
To where you are, where tears are dried
And reunions made rejoicing.
The angels took good care of you
Before we had to part
Now God keeps you in His presence
While I keep you in my heart.

JHL Figaro Dumford 12/7/91 - 01/06/07
Adapted by Jean Dumford, Ph.D.

JD,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. I understand well what you mean when you say you never felt this depth of loss. I felt the same way this summer when we had to put our Golden Retriever Ginger down at age 13. I imagined her everywhere...from running in the fields along the roadways to laying beside my bed. I even continued to talk to her for days. Even after six months, I can still be reduced to tears if I think about her a certain way, but time does heal... slowly.

You wrote a beautiful poem about Figaro. My thoughts are with you.

Take care,

Cara

What a beautiful poem! (((hugs)))

dear JD
I left you a message on my Millie thread when you forst told of having to say goodbye to your faithful freind

I want to add my deepest sympathy for you here too

((((((((((((((JD)))))))))))))))))))

Cheri

JD,

That is such a beautiful and moving poem and reading it brought tears to my eyes.

((((((((((((( H U G S )))))))))))))))))))

Thank you all, it is much needed comforting. I can't believe he's gone.

I do have a new puppy...I'm trying very hard to love him... I think my grief prevents me from loving right now? IDK. I want my Figaro.

Hi JD
altho your new puppy will never replace Figaro, yet I hope and pray he will bring a warmth into your life that will help to ease the pain you feel over losing your beloved old friend


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