I'M LOST !!!

[Raider Ronnie]

Life can certainly change quick ! My wife calls me today @ 2:30 hysterical saying she needs me home, something happened to our dog and it died in our house, most likely had a stroke or heart attack. Now I have to decide if to bury the dog in our yard or cremation.
Sorry for posting in the wrong forum, but I'm a bit lost right now !

[niko]

sorry for your loss bud. i remember when i lost niko - it was terrible

[spence]

Sorry to hear about that...loosing a dog is hard, they're such great animals.

I'd cremate the dog and bury the ashes.

-spence

[wader-dad]

People who don't have dogs do not understand the bond you have with a dog. Very sorry.

[silverardo]

sorry to read about your loss ronny its a hard thing to go through

[JohnnyD]

I'm sorry to hear about this. We just had to unexpectedly put down my lab a few weeks ago. Wader-dad said it right... it's tough to understand the bond unless you've had a dog.

[Frankiesurf]

I would go with cremation as I have with a few pets so far. If you bury them in the yard then that is where they will stay. I have pets from when I was a kid spread through a couple of yards I will never be in again.

When they mean that much to you it is easier to keep them close. Sorry for the loss.

[afterhours]

sorry to hear this ronnie....if you think you'll be in that house for the long run, i'd bury your bud there.

[SurfCaster413]

Personally I would do the cremation, and I know its tough right now but I highly suggest getting another one it helps the healing process greatly. I know it did for me when I lost my dog. Really sorry for the lost Ronny

[PRBuzz]

RR: sorry for the loss of what was likely your closest, best, loyal friend which is what a dog is to an owner. They truly are family. If you feel strongly about cremation/bury in the yard then do it. Although I must say when we had our dogs (2) of 14 and 12+ years put down, we let the vet hospital take the remains and I have no regrets as it is the memory of them that last.

[freebie]

sorry for you loss...not sure what I would do if I lost one of mine

[Sea Dangles]

Sorry for your family's loss RR.

[Slingah]

sorry to hear that news Ronnie...

[MarshCappa]

I'm really sorry to hear this sad news. It can't be easy right now. I'm really sorry.

[Swimmer]

Ronnie So sorry for your loss. I had mine cremated two years ago. Went through the vet in West Bridgewater when she passed. But they are all done in Lakeville at least from this area. Give thm a call. They pickup. Also request she is cremated by herself. No other dogs. It cost a few bucks more but the peice of mind is worth it. When she is ready you can pick her up. They have nice inexpensive boxes. I touch Minnies everyday and then the new golden laps the chit out of my face.

[FishNH]

sorry to hear of your families loss. prayers sent

[ecduzitgood]

I'm sorry for your loss and have gone both routes only because I was told it's against the law to bury them in your yard. I still prefer to bury them were they lived and let them become part of the land where they belonged. I did spread the ashes around the yard after which helped me heal. I try and look at death as the end of physical being and the beginning of spiritual being, where although the physical connection is gone the soul is now free to go on without the limitations associated with the physical being/body.

[Slipknot]

sorry to hear that Ronnie

[late-start]

Sorry to hear about you and your wife's loss. I'll never forget the day (11 years ago) that I had to put my 3year GermanShepard down because he broke his back. I still carry his dog tag in my key chain.

[kenyee]

Condolences Ronnie...

[Clammer]

R/R

sorry for your loss .. I had sadie cremated & she sits on top of the desser with my wifes ashes ...... its already in the will .. where ever I go they go .
I think it eases the pain .

even thru the pain was near the top today ;;

[luds]

I'm sorry to hear that Ronnie. My deepest condolences.

[BassDawg]

i am sorry for your LOSS, Ronnie~~~
dawwwgs are near to my heart and they ARE

man's best friend, his best listener, and his best boat mate!!!

if cremated, he is able to go where you go; or, he could be
linked with the cosmos and the nature of your guys' favorite haunt??

thoughts and prayers to you and your wife~~~

[nightfighter]

Tough loss, Ronnie..... Spend some time with the family making a collage from all the pictures you have of the dog. It will help the whole family remember the good times and make those the lasting memories.

[cableguy]

Sorry for your loss...hang in there

[BigFish]

Sorry to hear that Ronnie.

[LT. DAN 2]

Ron...Sorry for your loss. When my daughter lost her dog and best companion, she asked if she could bury him in our yard and plant a pine tree over her. She is very much into nature/karma/ intertwining of all things so when she visited she could relive the many adventures they experienced together.
It's been 2 years and she doesn't stop by without looking at the tree and reflecting....

[Raider Ronnie]

Thanks everyone.
The hole in my yard is dug, it's not going to be a fun day having to say goodbye to my best friend,
on top of that dealing with 3 young kids who have grown up with the dog for the past 8 years. Parenting doesn't come with any manuals or instructions on dealing with this.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

Thanks everyone.
The hole in my yard is dug, it's not going to be a fun day having to say goodbye to my best friend,
on top of that dealing with 3 young kids who have grown up with the dog for the past 8 years. Parenting doesn't come with any manuals or instructions on dealing with this.

Hey Bud. No, there is no manual but get all your kids together and talk it through. Nightfighter had a great idea, get the kids together to do a scrapbook, have the youngest draw a picture or two, put them in an album. When the time is right, a new puppy will help the kids out a lot (and you).

Sorry to hear this. Painful it is.

[angler229]

Sorry for your loss.