my husband's retired guide dog just died and my husband is out of town.

[liberal_at_heart]

It was very sudden and unexpected. He was out playing in the grass and he just dropped and never moved again. My father was here with him. I was out running errands. My husband is devastated and won't be back until Thursday.

[randome]

1. Was the dog very old?

[hr][font color="blue"][center]A ton of bricks, a ton of feathers. It's still gonna hurt.[/center][/font][hr]

[Liberal_in_LA]

2. ...

[hollysmom]

3. Aw,

in some ways it is easier to not be there, in other ways it is worse. But the dog died doing something it loved to do, playing in the yard. take some comfort that is died in a loving home where it was very happy.

[get the red out]

4. I am so sorry

They are our angels, especially the ones who serve so faithfully.

[SummerSnow]

5. Oh my, tugging at my heart here.

So sorry.

[Warpy]

6. It sounds like a heart attack

during something he was enjoying, not a bad way to go. It's just harder on everybody he left behind.

[Tikki]

7. Hugs to everyone who loved that sweet doggie….

So sad…sounds like that doggie retired into a loving devoted home..



Tikki

[liberal_at_heart]

9. We've had him all along. He was my husband's guide dog. When he couldn't perform

his duties anymore we kept him as a pet.

[Tikki]

11. A life time of love and devotion both ways….

Tikki

[Hassin Bin Sober]

23. That's very sweet.

[warrior1]

8. So sorry for your families loss

Rest in peace little fella you're a good boy

[joeybee12]

10. Poor baby...although he went quickly and didn't suffer, and that's best, I think,

especially for animals because they don't understand when they're not feeling well.

[Gothmog]

12. I am sorry for your loss

Losing a beloved friend is very hard

[Demonaut]

13. He didnt suffer so please take solace in that....so sorry though, pet loss hurts

[louslobbs]

14. I am so sorry for your loss, I know it hurts like hell no matter what anyone says. I still mourn

the loss of my two min pins (Hana & Ipod), sisters who died within two weeks of each other, ten years ago. I loved those two like they were my kids and though I rarely take time off from work, I literally could not function for about a week and could not work because I kept bursting out in tears just thinking about them and yearning to see their wagging tails and beautiful happy faces.....and up until they passed, I had never seen my partner cry and he cried like a baby. I wish you all well during this very painful time.
Lou

[LittleBlue]

15. Poor dog

Hopefully the dog didn't know anything about it.

RIP

[mynaturalrights]

16. I'm so sorry

[Triana]

17. :~(

I'm so sorry! It was a terrible time for this to happen - not that there's ever a good time!

[hunter]

18. In a universe of justice most dogs would live longer than humans.

That's what makes me think there is a better place beyond and the good dogs get there much sooner.

[Glimmer of Hope]

19. So sorry for your loss.

[tcfrogs]

20. So sorry to hear

Never an good experience to deal with the death of a beloved family member.

[Mnemosyne]

21. ...

[roguevalley]

22. I am so sorry. Your dog was a hero. He helped someone all his life. Hug your family for me

i believe dogs are among the greatest animals ever. I still miss all six of mine last group like it was yesterday but it will get easier some day.

[glinda]

24. : >((

[llmart]

25. This is so sad....

he wasn't just any dog - he was a guide dog! They are very special dogs. I was a puppy raiser for two dogs who went on to become guide dogs for blind people. Was this your husband's first guide dog? Does he have another one now?

I just happen to have a special place in my heart for guide dogs for obvious reasons. Just remember that your dog has a special place in doggy heaven.

[TDale313]

26. I'm so sorry

[hrmjustin]

27. I am so sorry this happened.

You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers.

[TBF]

28. I'm sorry for your loss -

and know how hard it is. We've lost 2 Labs and they were like family members.

[UtahLib]

29. I'm so sorry for your painful loss.

Sounds like you will have many happy memories of very sweet and special companion.

[Skittles]

30. so sorry liberal_at_heart

perhaps you could request your vet do a necropsy; sometimes it helps to know the cause of death

[cilla4progress]

31. So sorry!

I recently lost a beloved pet. I share your pain.

Blessings...

[kimbutgar]

32. Just think all good dogsgo to heaven

That said sorry for your loss.

Once my sister went on vacation and I watched her 2 cats. I went over to feed them and the friendly one keep meowing and wouldn't leave me alone. I left and something told me to come back because I didn't see the older cat. I found it dead under my suster's bed. I called my Dad and he came over to take it to the ASPCA. When my sister came back 5 days later she called me from the airport and the first thing she asked were how were the cats. I told her the truth on the phone. She started sobbing and I felt so bad. If you can wait until your spouse gets home and tell him then. Otherwise he will be distressed on his business trip. It would have ruined my sisters vacation if I told her when it happened.

[Cairycat]

33. So very sorry for your loss

Guide dogs are such special dogs. All dogs have unique personalities, but the aspect of being a working dog adds another dimension. It's a very special relationship, and it must be so hard to part.

My sister just told me that she expects her guide dog to only be able to work another couple years. But Kayla, as I suspect your husband's dog was, is a cherished member of the family, and will always remain so.

[LisaLynne]

34. I am so very sorry for your loss, lib_at_heart.

My thoughts are with you and your family. It's easier for the one who passes when it's fast and unexpected, but it's harder on those left behind.

[liberal_at_heart]

35. thank you everybody.

[LisaLynne]

36. ...