Said goodbye to my last best friend
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Topic: Said goodbye to my last best friend
Posted By: dr p
Subject: Said goodbye to my last best friend
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 3:28am
My almost ten year old bulldog, Otis, passed away last night. He was not well, heart failure. But got up yesterday. We went to the barn got the morning milking done, ran errands, ate scrambled eggs, went and fed the heifers. He carried the feed scoop and ran through the mud. Mud was his favorite thing. Then i carried the scoop back and he carried the bucket. We worked on putting new seat covers in the truck. When we drove to the barn, he got up in my lap as he always did. We did the milking played some fetch. The last couple of weeks fetch was variable and last night there were a couple of throws that were us going to get the ball together. We went home, washed up. He didn't want ice cream for dinner and was breathing labored. He got in his bed and died a couple of hours later. May we all be so lucky to go that way.
I don't mean to whine but for the first in decades, i am in an empty house. I can't remember feeling this alone and i can't stand the thought of going to the barn by myself.
Thanks for listening to an old man complain. I didn't know who else to tell
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Posted By: Dirt Farmer
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 4:23am
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Sorry for your loss Dr P. don’t let that loneliness get you down. Amazing how a dog can become such a good friend and have such an impact on our lives. They are always willing to listen no matter the mood yet they never complain. Don’t give up getting another furry friend when the time is right but to fill that void go visit the neighbor’s dogs or stop by the animal shelter and get your fix, who knows what could happen when the time is right. Thanks for sharing with us, this is a reminder of how short a time we get with our furry family members. Take care
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Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 4:30am
Think on our three now long gone often. Three fine pups, also had four cats all bed stealers.
Have not found it inside to get another just yet.
Thanks for sharing, sorry for your loss.
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Posted By: klinemar
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 4:40am
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The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. Mark Twain. Sorry for your loss. Dogs are family. Give another a chance to claim your heart.
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Posted By: JoeM(GA)
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 6:06am
As a fellow dog lover and owner, I feel your pain, amazing how quiet a house becomes without those paws on the floor. They become family and children that we take for granted until they leave us. I’m glad he was home with you, and I’m quite sure that his last thoughts were of his life with you. He runs the skies young and healthy now, look up and smile at him when you think of him. Prayers and Peace my friend❤️🐾
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41 WC,48 UC Cane,7-G's,
Ford 345C TLB
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Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 7:18am
Dr. P, very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and companion. Good that he passed peacefully at home in familiar surroundings. Treasure the good memories he gave you. Dogs are family and losing one really hurts. Praying that God gives you comfort and strength in the coming days.
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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.
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Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2026 at 10:19am
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Hey Dr P,,,,, SO very Sorry for your loss,, We all know how tough it can be to lose a loved one who shared their life with you. This may not sound like some real heartfelt suggestion,,but, Dr P,, Please consider what some of the other guys here are suggesting as an option and at least go by the animal shelter or likewise and just stroll around "Take A Look" ,,,,you will be pleasantly surprised,,as there will be someone there that is looking for a partner ,,,"Just Like YOU" Good Luck,,!!!!
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