[rmackintosh]

...and it is killing me. This is my first and only dog. He was 14.

He had been not eating and puking for a week or so....nothing we did would save him. Spent his last 2 hours this morning laying with him and petting him as he wound down......so fucking sad! I called the vet at 7am and the doctor would not be in until 9am....the little guy made it until about 8:35.....

I feel gutpunched today....:sigh:

Rest in peace little buddy....

14 years old!

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The best Beagle EVER.....Howard.

[CMC #37]

There's nothing wrong with grieving for a beloved pet. When you are ready, consider going to the local animal shelter and adopting a dog that would be otherwise euthanized for no good reason at all. These guys know you saved them and they spend the rest of their lives thanking you. For now, I highly recommend sitting down and writing down everything you can think of about this dog. This is a great way to memorialize your buddy. When you look at this writing days or years down the road, you'll be able to remember all the cool things about him and it will make you smile.