I just went through it myself with my Sassy the Friday before.
My wife and I rescued her from abuse in '01 and we had her together until '06 when my wife died of cancer.
Sassy held me together....she was my "girl". I had her for 13 of her 16 yrs.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest well Sugar.

Your user name reflects how special she was to you. I can only hope she and my Cammy-dog, whose loss I still grieve, were there to greet Sugar at the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. What a wonderful thing that would be!

Blessings.

of both your wife and your Sassy. They have a way of comforting you when you need it. You will be in thoughts as well.

Maybe Sugar and Sassy are playing...I like to think dogs go to better places.

I know the feeling

Sweet Sugar. I hope you and Izzie provide lots of comfort to one another.

I can tell that Sugar was loved, and that makes my heart sing! It's so hard to lose them. I've been there many times, but I deal with a lot of rescue animals, and I always have to stop for a moment and just be thankful when I know that one has had a good home.

Thank you for loving her and taking care of her. I'm sorry that she's gone, and I'm sorry that it hurts. It hurts because you CARE so much.

Please give Izzie an extra hug for me, and I wish you, in time, peace and comfort.

Blessings to you and your family. I know how your heart is breaking now.

I'm so sorry. That last picture is heartbreaking.

She was beautiful. The sweetness is absolutely shining from her eyes.

I am so sorry she had to leave you.

Thought are with you as Sugar is making her way to doggie heaven.

I am so very sorry for the loss of Sug. I have tears in my eyes as I type this because I know where you are coming from.

It hurts so much!

Take care of yourself now, and be thankful she had such a wonderful life with you and Izzie.

so believe me I know how you feel.
My best thoughts to you.

You will be in my thoughts.

Losing a beloved pet is like losing a member of the family...it's a special kind of hell. I lost my twelve and a half year old bichon, "Boo Boo Bear" a year and nine months ago and I miss him like crazy. Just thinking of him makes me smile, and my eyes to fill with tears. He was my angel. You never get over the loss, but it does get bearable.

You, your family and dear Izzie will be in my thoughts and prayers.

in the shadows sometime - barely tolerated me and hated everyone else. Grief is deeper when it comes from the loss of something that was part of your everyday life - the vacuum it creates is often irreconcilable to the life that continues.

Its so hard losing our furry kids. I've lost so many over the last few years, all rescues that found their way to us, and into our hearts. I'm so glad Izzie is there for you. When you are ready, you may want to consider adding another to your family, another friend for Izzie. I have no doubt that the right little one will find its way to you, when your heart is ready. Sending lots of hugs your way---

I wish I could give you the comfort you need but all I can do is send you a huge hug. I have tears for you and Izzie.

(sigh)

i like boxers too. sugar looked like a real sweetheart of a dog.

We lost both of our little furballs within a period of 14 days last summer, so I can definitely empathize.

how hard that was. We are concerned with how Izzie will do without Sugar. They've been together since Iz was a puppy and she's 8 now.

It is obvious in the pictures of her. I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful companion, sugar. These precious souls are our angels.

Looks like she knew love and returned it...

hugs to everyone who will feel her loss and carry her memory.

Tikki

I am so sorry for your loss

And loved. Nothing else needs to be said.

my family has had boxers for many years, and I have been right where you are now. There is nothing I can say to make it better, but I surely understand and wish you peace. Boxers are a joy but you know that. Bless you and yours.

Heaven just got a little sweeter.

I am losing one of my beautiful doxie boys to cancer right now and I know we only have a short time left with him. It is never easy to say goodbye and let them go. You are in my thoughts.

She came home to be with the one that loved her the most so she could pass peacefully.

I am sure of it.

Sugar has lots of friends upstairs, for sure. Probably busy getting acquainted with, and playing with, them all! (Well, the other dogs anyway.)

That's who I hope I meet when I cross over, myself. All the critters I loved in my life, who went before me.

Hugs and prayers and gentle thoughts to you, dear friend.

or any small dog / breed really.

I was watching Micky Rourke on Jimmy Kimmel the other night who asked him about his famous chihuahuas.

He always had German Sheps but they lived to only 9 or 10 and was devasted every time so he switched to chihuahuas which live much longer to 16-18 yrs old--unless they are neglected and/or fed people food etc.
Basic rule is the larger the dog the shorter their life span. Mixed breeds also are healthier as they dont have any inbred problems like most purebreds do. Boxers get cancer a lot I heard.

...and had you there at the crossing.

But I know how hard this all is.

I took in a standard poodle (at 6 years) from the shelter. I had to put her down, when she was 17. Yes, a very long life. The other dog, a Boxer cried and cried. At my age I did not want another dog feeling that I could not do justice to it. My Boxer started acting like a stuffed animal and kept crying. I am sure that Izzie feels the same way now. So I caved. As soon as I got a 2 year old std poodle for him, he was in heaven again. I still miss my old poodle, but my Boxer is happy now.
One of my Boxers some years ago had the same problem as your Sugar, It was so hard to do the right thing, so I know exactly how you feel. It happened when "Drake" was only 6 years old and no operation was possible.
So it is time for you now to spend extra time with Izzie as a consolation to both of you, and I hope it will work better for your Boxer than it did for mine.
Best wishes!

I'm crying with you right now . May all the good memories of the times you shared live in your heart and bring you comfort.

Rainbow Bridge, Sugar. You were a very good girl

Condolences, one_voice

...been through it and it hurts like hell...it is so hard to say goodbye....

Blessings upon your family and your hearts....

I'm very sorry for your loss.

one voice, I am so sorry about Sugar. She was beautiful. It's so damn painful to lose these incredible beings with whom we are blessed enough to share our lives. My own soul mate was a dog. The best comfort is knowing Sug was so loved and you were lucky enough to have the honor.

I hope Sugar's passing was peaceful for her. Keep hugging Izzie and you will make it though.

so very sorry for your loss, and know that words cannot ease the grief and the pain. but she is at peace, and I hope that you and your family will find comfort and peace as well.

Sugar is waiting for you over the rainbow bridge. It's much harder for you now than her. No consolation whatsoever, I know. Hugs to you and your family during this awful and sad time.

I started crying when I got to reading the phone call part....you were meant to be together.

Hugs and thoughts to you during this heart-breaking time. It's so hard going through this; I know.

You are such a good person and I wish I could take away some of your pain.

I'm glad I've gotten to know you.

Yeah, my Suggie was meant to be with us.

I saw this quote somewhere:

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

R.I.P. precious Sugar

They fill our hearts with love & our lives with joy.

It's so hard losing our best friend. She is at peace now and no longer in pain. May you find peace in the coming days as you mourn your best friend.

and your hubby. Knowing that should help a little with the pain. Love to you all.

I am so sorry for your loss of Sugar. I know how difficult it is to lose pets. Our fur babies sneak into our heart...and Sugar will be with you forever!! Hugs!

My heart aches for you and your family. We grieve with you.

I hate reading these posts but know the love you all had for each other was wonderful.