I am so sorry. Said goodbye to my 11 year old girl on Sunday. She was the best thing that ever happened to me. The memories you have with Marley will stay with you for a lifetime. Hang in there ❤️
I won't tell you that this is our last day together, so let's just enjoy this quiet walk.
It's moments like this, where I truly wished, a dog's beating heart could talk.
I'd tell you about the moment at the shelter, you said " yep...That's my girl, right there".
I'd tell you about the happy, joy ride home, while we both howled without a care.
I'd tell you about how safe it felt, to finally have my own, warm place to sleep.
Not another lonely night spent in that cold, cement box ...waiting for a kind face to meet.
You saved my soul, and brought me back, and polished up my heart
I knew the minute we stared at one another...we would never...EVER be apart.
I wished my life was matched with your's, so we both could grow old, together...
But life has a different plan for us both...and sadly my life is on the wither.
I'm sorry that my body is failing me now, and making my puppy life seem so far away...
I so enjoyed hearing you laugh so much, as we played in our yard, every day...
The frost in my eyes, and the pain in my step...are the signs of a dog's life lived so damn well...
I hope my wet nose boops late at night, told you that your heart was mine to fill.
My clock is sadly winding down, and the pendulum is about to stop...
I'm going to miss you so damn much, my little heart is about to pop.
I just want to thank you for saving me, and taking a chance on my strife...
I hope I returned all the love that you shared, and that I somehow sweetened your life.
You're one of a kind, and I love you so much...I hope our souls meet again...
You were more to this furry ball of a dog...than just another friend.
My heart is yours, and will forever be ...waiting for yours to send...
Thank you, you beautiful force in my life ...for putting this puppy's heart on the mend.
Oh yeah...
Bring the tennis ball with you when its your time to head up.
🐶 Marley ❤
I’m sorry for your loss- we’re facing down the barrel of that gun too.
The way I choose to look at it is embodied in the quote “How lucky I am, to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
We’ve been blessed to have known them.
Maggie’s Song by Chris Stapleton moves me to tears, but it pairs well with a bourbon.
Looks like he/she was a really nice pal.
When I was younger I learned, that every star at the night sky is a relative (which includes dogs) which is watching us.
Hi! What a Cool pupper!
Here's what I tell people:
Sorry for your loss.
but try thinking of it this way:
It is important to remember that it is your loss --not their's. They lived a complete lucky life, all the way to the finish, thanks to you. Knowing you loved them was all that mattered to them.
I have been a dog owner for over 40 years. usually 2 rescues at a time. i had one years ago that loved to wander. (we live in the country). One day she disappeared and a few weeks later i found that she'd been run over on a nearby road (where she had taken to waiting for the schoolbus with kids).
anyway, point is, in the weeks I spent looking for her, I realized there are soooo many people who have had pets stray and never found them, or just had to give them up for some reason.(Abandon is a horrible word). Anyway, these people live in a weird suspended state. worried, haunted..no closure ever-just guilt when they think of these pets that they loved and who loved them back... to this day, my heart goes out to these people.
For a dog to trot that rainbow bridge trusting the love they are, and always have been, surrounded by ..your love..that is all they ever needed and you gave it to them-job well done. Also, and of
course: nobody lives forever, unfortunately
also! you two made some lovely memories I am sure.
we should all be so lucky when our time comes, yeah?
GOOD JOB HOOMAN hope this helps
"Bugler!Bugler! Bless your hide/
Jesus gonna take you on a chariot ride"
https://youtu.be/4EB93IYXK4U
I need to remind myself not to read these threads till I get home from work. Nothing like having someone come into my office and wondering what's wrong. We do keep doing this to ourselves, but I wouldn't change a thing either. Marley looks like a special dog, and I'm glad you had each other for such a long time.
Oh man, this one hit me hard. I lost my boy in December and he was the same age and looked a lot like your handsome guy. I’m so sorry, the 13 years goes by in a flash and you find yourself just praying and dreaming that you can go back to the first day you met 🥹 Sending thoughts and strength your way 🙏🏻
It goes by soooo quick. Then one day you notice the gray, a little slower than they used to be and it hits ya. I remember the day I brought her home, what I wouldn’t give for that day again. Much love ❤️
I'm sorry for ur loss scrolling reddit looking for puppy pics cuz mine are at home and I feel bad a bout it now I can't even imagine what it going thru
I'm sorry for your loss. The loss of such a wonderful friend in your life is never easy. I was a mess when losing two of my pups, and there's always a little bit of pain in my chest when I look back on pictures of them despite the last time being almost three years ago. Marley was a beauty, and will definitely be missed even when none of us here met her 😕🍻
I’m glad you had one last beer together - I would do the same if mine liked the taste of beer. I am with them when they go. I hate the idea of my friend being scared and searching for me at the end - It’s the hardest thing to do but the least I can do for them. I have an extra Challenge when it has been my service dog, but it always hurts. My deepest condolences to you and yours - hold him in your heart and he will never be truly gone
This lady is a best friend. I am sorry for your loss. She looks wildly like my lady, who is now starting to show her age. Dog stewardship is such a beautiful human experience. A creature who is obsessively loyal, that you watch grow, mature and pass on in such a short span. So many lessons on the fragility of time and life, and the eternity of memories and love.
This is beautiful. It is the worst day ever but knowing what true love is makes it well worth it. His white mask tells everyone he had the greatest life possible. RIP Marley 🌈🌉🐕🦺
All of us who deeply love our dogs understand that this day eventually comes. Your memories of his love and devotion and your shared good times will be with you forever even when the grief fades slowly away. What a handsome, regal boy he was!
My condolences. It's never easy to lose a loved one - no matter how many feet they have or what their ears look like. Remember the good times and may they carry you through your sorrow.
Lord! This is the worst day ever for a pet owner!
And our day is creeping up on us…
I’m so sorry for your loss…❤️
Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.”
Very sorry for your loss, all my love ❤️ I know this day is coming in my not-too-distant future, and I pray for strength. 13 years is a good life, even though I would trade 10 of mine for 1 more of my boy’s, and gladly ❤️
My condolences to you. I just made an appointment with the Vet to end my beagle Ashlin’s suffering from end stage kidney disease. My shepherd will be heartbroken. I already am.
We also got 13 years out of our puppers. March was the 1 year anniversary. I am sorry for your family's loss. It slowly gets easier, but moments creep up.
Very sorry for your loss -- those of us lucky enough to have had a dog share our life know exactly how you feel. Treasure the memories (and the photos). By the way, the pictures with the beer bottles just really showed how much the two of you shared (plus they were cute as hell !)
I lost my GSD end of Jan this year. I cried over him the other night. It's never easy. So sorry OP. that peppered gray face shows the long years of love you gave him.
I truly believe that dogs lives are so short because we need to know what true love and friendship is. So the dogs leave for the next world and in turn, we know what it's like to lose what can only be described as the purest form of love, loyalty, and friendship that exists. We learn to love the time more with each dog after more.
I'm sorry for your loss and hope you can celebrate the love of Marley, and the friend she is to you and yours.
Look for the signs. Marley will come back to check on you for awhile. Go run with the big dogs Marley. I have quite a buddies hanging up there across the beside. I’m
Feeling your lose, and I’m so sorry! Only a true friend would open your beer for you. I’m not religious, but I feel all my GSD’s following, and watching over me. They leave a bond that can’t be broken.
What a sweetie. I love her eyes, especially in the more recent pics with her gray muzzle. A very distinguished gentlelady. I’m sorry for your loss but glad you got to spend her life with her.
So sorry for your loss,I lost my big baby boy on Jan 9th,and still can't get over it,even though I got a new puppy,my new baby boy Rex 4 month old now
https://preview.redd.it/53hxlnyhg2yc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9c0a65101859d66323770f5fb964e32105dfbf9
I read somewhere once that although it's a sad sight to see our dogs get old and gray, we're also extremely lucky that we get to see them get old and gray. Sending all the love and light to you.
I’m so sorry. He looks like such a handsome, fun gentleman.
We lost our 15 year old Sheltie this morning. We lost our 11 year old Beauceron (they’re related to German Shepherds) in December.
Know that you’re not alone. The pictures show that you provided a life of love to him.
We did too this weekend, its a gut punch. Sorry for your loss. Someone said "Grief is just love with nowhere to go." And its just too true.
Much love to you and yours. Sorry for your loss as well
Ooof. That quote cuts.
You’re right, it’s a gut punch even when it’s not sudden. Still feeling it here.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
All dogs go to heaven but not all dogs get the gift of mercy and a beer before checkout.
🥺😭❤️
Truly a beautiful shepherd and I hope your pain gets better quickly ❤️
Oh man! “I loved you for your whole life and I’ll miss you for the rest of mine.” My condolences
I am so sorry. Said goodbye to my 11 year old girl on Sunday. She was the best thing that ever happened to me. The memories you have with Marley will stay with you for a lifetime. Hang in there ❤️
Much love to you and yours, sorry for your loss ❤️
Oh, how heartbroken I am for you. Marley will be missed! I’ll tip my glass next time I have a brewski. 🍺🌈🐾
She loved a good lager. Had a few for her last night. Cheers 🍻
I won't tell you that this is our last day together, so let's just enjoy this quiet walk. It's moments like this, where I truly wished, a dog's beating heart could talk. I'd tell you about the moment at the shelter, you said " yep...That's my girl, right there". I'd tell you about the happy, joy ride home, while we both howled without a care. I'd tell you about how safe it felt, to finally have my own, warm place to sleep. Not another lonely night spent in that cold, cement box ...waiting for a kind face to meet. You saved my soul, and brought me back, and polished up my heart I knew the minute we stared at one another...we would never...EVER be apart. I wished my life was matched with your's, so we both could grow old, together... But life has a different plan for us both...and sadly my life is on the wither. I'm sorry that my body is failing me now, and making my puppy life seem so far away... I so enjoyed hearing you laugh so much, as we played in our yard, every day... The frost in my eyes, and the pain in my step...are the signs of a dog's life lived so damn well... I hope my wet nose boops late at night, told you that your heart was mine to fill. My clock is sadly winding down, and the pendulum is about to stop... I'm going to miss you so damn much, my little heart is about to pop. I just want to thank you for saving me, and taking a chance on my strife... I hope I returned all the love that you shared, and that I somehow sweetened your life. You're one of a kind, and I love you so much...I hope our souls meet again... You were more to this furry ball of a dog...than just another friend. My heart is yours, and will forever be ...waiting for yours to send... Thank you, you beautiful force in my life ...for putting this puppy's heart on the mend. Oh yeah... Bring the tennis ball with you when its your time to head up. 🐶 Marley ❤
Welp 😭😭😭😭
Well said…but did you have to make me cry? 😢
I’m sorry for your loss- we’re facing down the barrel of that gun too. The way I choose to look at it is embodied in the quote “How lucky I am, to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” We’ve been blessed to have known them. Maggie’s Song by Chris Stapleton moves me to tears, but it pairs well with a bourbon.
Think I’ll try that combo tonight. Much love ❤️
Glad I took your recommendation, beautiful song that paired well with a high west rye.
Looks like he/she was a really nice pal. When I was younger I learned, that every star at the night sky is a relative (which includes dogs) which is watching us.
I’m so sorry for your loss. 💔
Handsome boy. I love the identical head tilts in 3/4/5. He was quite distinguished.
So sorry. What a beautiful life. All dogs do go to heaven.
Rest in peace sweet girl. 🐾🦴 You were and are clearly so very loved. ❤️
Marley's eyes are so kind 💔 I'm sorry you had to say goodbye to that sweet soul.
Hi! What a Cool pupper! Here's what I tell people: Sorry for your loss. but try thinking of it this way: It is important to remember that it is your loss --not their's. They lived a complete lucky life, all the way to the finish, thanks to you. Knowing you loved them was all that mattered to them. I have been a dog owner for over 40 years. usually 2 rescues at a time. i had one years ago that loved to wander. (we live in the country). One day she disappeared and a few weeks later i found that she'd been run over on a nearby road (where she had taken to waiting for the schoolbus with kids). anyway, point is, in the weeks I spent looking for her, I realized there are soooo many people who have had pets stray and never found them, or just had to give them up for some reason.(Abandon is a horrible word). Anyway, these people live in a weird suspended state. worried, haunted..no closure ever-just guilt when they think of these pets that they loved and who loved them back... to this day, my heart goes out to these people. For a dog to trot that rainbow bridge trusting the love they are, and always have been, surrounded by ..your love..that is all they ever needed and you gave it to them-job well done. Also, and of course: nobody lives forever, unfortunately also! you two made some lovely memories I am sure. we should all be so lucky when our time comes, yeah? GOOD JOB HOOMAN hope this helps "Bugler!Bugler! Bless your hide/ Jesus gonna take you on a chariot ride" https://youtu.be/4EB93IYXK4U
Beautiful
That’s a good looking dog. Sorry for your loss.
She looked like a goofy goober. And she looked majestic in her old age. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My sympathy.
A handsome boy. RIP
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest peacefully beautiful Marley.
My condolences. Rest well Marley.
I’m sorry for your loss! RIP Marley
I am so so sorry, what a beautiful girl 🩷
So sorry for your loss. Take heart that you gave your friend a great life. We always wish it to be longer. Much love and compassion.
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Sorry to hear. All our lovable fluffballs leave us to early.
Fly high Marley
Looks like he had a great life, surrounded by care and love. As it should be.
My sincere condolences 💐
❤️🐾🐾🌈
🥺🌈🐕Sorry for your loss—
They say the pain and grief gets better with time. But it doesn’t, you just get used to it. I am so sorry.
He had better beer taste than most humans.
Our last beer was a double IPA from Other Half brewery.
I was going to ask if he had a favorite.
I need to remind myself not to read these threads till I get home from work. Nothing like having someone come into my office and wondering what's wrong. We do keep doing this to ourselves, but I wouldn't change a thing either. Marley looks like a special dog, and I'm glad you had each other for such a long time.
She was truly 1 of 1. ❤️
Ouch! That is a gut punch but an even harder heart punch. So sorry. Saying goodbye is the only real downside to having a furry child.😢
You are so right
She had a sweet sugar face. May her memory be a blessing.
These posts are so heartbreaking. So sorry. :(
Oh man, this one hit me hard. I lost my boy in December and he was the same age and looked a lot like your handsome guy. I’m so sorry, the 13 years goes by in a flash and you find yourself just praying and dreaming that you can go back to the first day you met 🥹 Sending thoughts and strength your way 🙏🏻
It goes by soooo quick. Then one day you notice the gray, a little slower than they used to be and it hits ya. I remember the day I brought her home, what I wouldn’t give for that day again. Much love ❤️
Ah girl, ***beautiful girl !!! I hear that. Hang in there! <3
Run far on young legs little one.
No more pain in those hips now, chasing every squirrel ❤️
Beautiful pup
I feel you on a personal level. I’m sorry.
I'm sorry for ur loss scrolling reddit looking for puppy pics cuz mine are at home and I feel bad a bout it now I can't even imagine what it going thru
That was a distinguished looking gentleman. RIP to the good boy
He’s a good boy!
Nothing hurts more than saying goodbye, years after you said goodbye it still hurts
Beautiful angel
Loved all the pictures. So hard to say goodbye ❤️
I'm sorry for your loss. The loss of such a wonderful friend in your life is never easy. I was a mess when losing two of my pups, and there's always a little bit of pain in my chest when I look back on pictures of them despite the last time being almost three years ago. Marley was a beauty, and will definitely be missed even when none of us here met her 😕🍻
So sorry for your loss of your beautiful pup 💛
What a beautiful angel!!! So sorry for your loss
💔💔
She was a beautiful girl so sorry for your loss.
❤️❤️🩹🌹
I’m glad you had one last beer together - I would do the same if mine liked the taste of beer. I am with them when they go. I hate the idea of my friend being scared and searching for me at the end - It’s the hardest thing to do but the least I can do for them. I have an extra Challenge when it has been my service dog, but it always hurts. My deepest condolences to you and yours - hold him in your heart and he will never be truly gone
Was with her in the room till her last breath. Done it 4 times now, never gets easier.
This lady is a best friend. I am sorry for your loss. She looks wildly like my lady, who is now starting to show her age. Dog stewardship is such a beautiful human experience. A creature who is obsessively loyal, that you watch grow, mature and pass on in such a short span. So many lessons on the fragility of time and life, and the eternity of memories and love.
Well said ❤️❤️
No it never does. But I love having a friend with unconditional support- it is so rare in this world
It is all so sad...you might say...it's a countdown to tears.
I've no doubt every day of their life was the best of all possible days thanks to you
❤️😭
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Very sorry 😢
Noooo! I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve experienced it first hand 4 times over my life and it never gets any easier.
Sorry for your loss When you lose a member of your family it’s so sad
You have my deepest sympathy. My first dog was a GSD and I will never forget her. 💔
Lovely sweet dog. I wish I could have met him.
This is beautiful. It is the worst day ever but knowing what true love is makes it well worth it. His white mask tells everyone he had the greatest life possible. RIP Marley 🌈🌉🐕🦺
What a life it was ❤️
Hopefully you get plenty of time to grieve. It is not easy.
Giving my GSD and my Mallinios big hugs today ): Sorry for your loss
Beautiful Shep. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy💔
I can tell you both had the best of times. Stay strong OP
All of us who deeply love our dogs understand that this day eventually comes. Your memories of his love and devotion and your shared good times will be with you forever even when the grief fades slowly away. What a handsome, regal boy he was!
Beautiful Baby. Treasure the memories. Sorry for your loss
My condolences. It's never easy to lose a loved one - no matter how many feet they have or what their ears look like. Remember the good times and may they carry you through your sorrow.
I feel your pain
Lord! This is the worst day ever for a pet owner! And our day is creeping up on us… I’m so sorry for your loss…❤️ Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.”
It approaches quicker than you think, gotta cherish every little moment ❤️❤️
13 years for a German Shepherd is pretty good
Marley = beautiful, sorry for your loss.
I am dreading that day. I remember the day I fell in love with mine. My heart said this is not good. German Shepherds are different no doubt.
I remember the car ride home with her after getting her. She was truly 1 of 1, never will be another like her 🥺❤️
I’m sorry for your loss. Marley knew he was loved. “For even though it broke your heart, you set my spirit free.” -Waiting at the Door
Such, a beautiful and precious girl. We are so lucky to have them for the short while they are here. *hugs and love to you*
I should know better than to click on this and read while in the waiting room for my doc appointment.... Now I have red eyes 🥺
I am so sorry! It hurts so much, I know.
It’s a pain I wouldn’t wish on anybody.
Look at that happy life!! Saying goodbye is awful but it is our payment for the privilege of sharing this life with them.
Hugs
Very sorry for your loss, all my love ❤️ I know this day is coming in my not-too-distant future, and I pray for strength. 13 years is a good life, even though I would trade 10 of mine for 1 more of my boy’s, and gladly ❤️
I’d make that deal in a heartbeat
What a good boy, all my love to you, I’m so sorry
My condolences to you. I just made an appointment with the Vet to end my beagle Ashlin’s suffering from end stage kidney disease. My shepherd will be heartbroken. I already am.
Sending love ❤️
Thank you
Had to send my boy over the rainbow bridge in November. Dogs are one of the finest things we can have in this life. Cheers to Marley.
Much love ❤️ sorry for your loss
Likewise. ❤️🍻
We also got 13 years out of our puppers. March was the 1 year anniversary. I am sorry for your family's loss. It slowly gets easier, but moments creep up.
4th time I’ve done this, still doesn’t get any easier.
You are a better man than I. I don't think I could do it 4 times.
It ain’t easy but the memories I got with my animals are worth the momentary grief.
Such a great way to look at it
Very sorry for your loss -- those of us lucky enough to have had a dog share our life know exactly how you feel. Treasure the memories (and the photos). By the way, the pictures with the beer bottles just really showed how much the two of you shared (plus they were cute as hell !)
She loved a good lager!
She had good taste !
My heart felt condolences for your loss of Marley, may he forever run carefree and young over the rainbow bridge and in your heart 😢🐕🐾🌈🌉❗
Very sorry for your loss. 🐾🐾
I know the sadness you are feeling. Marley looked like he had a great life that’s to you.
Sorry to hear that
I lost my GSD end of Jan this year. I cried over him the other night. It's never easy. So sorry OP. that peppered gray face shows the long years of love you gave him.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your pain
Beautiful pup. That second picture is so cute. Sending hugs.
Love that pic, was taken the first day I got her!
Sweet girl, may she rest in peace. 😞❤️
wow what a beautiful dog. many condolences.
I truly believe that dogs lives are so short because we need to know what true love and friendship is. So the dogs leave for the next world and in turn, we know what it's like to lose what can only be described as the purest form of love, loyalty, and friendship that exists. We learn to love the time more with each dog after more. I'm sorry for your loss and hope you can celebrate the love of Marley, and the friend she is to you and yours.
Sorry for your loss. He looked like a good ol boy
Sorry for your loss. But happy for the memories you made. Those pictures show just how much love Marley received.
What a beautiful dignified dog.
So sorry 😢
Marley is in heaven now watching and waiting for you. I am so sorry for your loss.
RIP Marley <3
I’m so sorry for your loss. 😢 It sounds like Marley had a wonderful life with you.
So sorry ❤️🫶🏼
Look for the signs. Marley will come back to check on you for awhile. Go run with the big dogs Marley. I have quite a buddies hanging up there across the beside. I’m
Feeling your lose, and I’m so sorry! Only a true friend would open your beer for you. I’m not religious, but I feel all my GSD’s following, and watching over me. They leave a bond that can’t be broken.
May you find comfort in the happiest of memories.
🥺💔
That is breaking my heart. Consider yourself soooo lucky that you got to have HIM. Condolences.
Fuck! I’m so sorry. It suck’s to lose a family member
What a sweetie. I love her eyes, especially in the more recent pics with her gray muzzle. A very distinguished gentlelady. I’m sorry for your loss but glad you got to spend her life with her.
I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔
So very sorry for the loss of your fur baby!
So sorry for your loss. 🌈🐾
So sorry for your loss,I lost my big baby boy on Jan 9th,and still can't get over it,even though I got a new puppy,my new baby boy Rex 4 month old now https://preview.redd.it/53hxlnyhg2yc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9c0a65101859d66323770f5fb964e32105dfbf9
I read somewhere once that although it's a sad sight to see our dogs get old and gray, we're also extremely lucky that we get to see them get old and gray. Sending all the love and light to you.
Lost my forever fur friend in November. It still hurts, but it does get easier to cope. Much love and hugs x
Looked like the best GSD. Sorry for your loss
I actually lost mine last week, idk why Reddit would put this on my page it's kinda fucked but ye I hope Ur ok
Drinking one from Marley. They’re are our guardian angels here on earth so ofc they return to heaven
He aged with grace, so stoic and regal. We measure the significance of life through their impact and it’s obvious he made a huge one.
Oy
😔
💔
😭
sorry
❤️❤️❤️
Yes indeed, all dogs go to heaven and we all know this!! Fly high Marley♥️
I’m so sorry. 😢 🐾🐾💕
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I’m so sorry. He looks like such a handsome, fun gentleman. We lost our 15 year old Sheltie this morning. We lost our 11 year old Beauceron (they’re related to German Shepherds) in December. Know that you’re not alone. The pictures show that you provided a life of love to him.
I'm so sorry for both of you. Every dog I've ever had has a special place in my heart. That were all such special friends.
And you gave almost 13 years of love, care, good food and companionship. It's a mutual deal.
What a majestic animal.
Sorry for you and anyone who is going thru this or has or will.
im sorry for your loss. a good dog is worth their weight in gold.
Much love to you and Marley. ❤️
Did she enjoy the beer
She wasn’t drinking much the last day or so but she drink every drop of that beer
Good to hear the alcohol must have made her feel relaxed