She was so pretty! And what a wonderful name too. She will always be in your heart.

I still miss my Sassy even years later. They always own your heart.

I have photos of my departed fur pals everywhere, and I do honor to them after they've left me by going and getting another unfortunate creature that needs a loving, forever home. The added bonus for me is that they help me heal - the best cure for a broken heart is to find a new love.

By the way, one of my current pack includes Darcy, a bait dog (6 months old!) who was found in Hollis, Queens with bite marks all over her. She is now the most spoiledest doggie in the world. And I'm happy that she decided to give humans another chance...she's the most affectionate little pup I've ever owned.

Darcy and my other dog, Django where the ones who rescued me! And I would be remiss not to mention my kitties as well. All rescues who rescued me.

As I am typing this 2 cats are on my lap and Django is snoring away, dreaming of chasing squirrels or finally catching that pesky mailman!!

Much better than the usual Rainbow Bridge thing. I saved it.

I believe the best way you can honor the dog you love and lost is to rescue another.

She had been in there for six months, so I thank dog it was a no kill shelter. Her original owners were none too nice and the write up they gave her would have been a death sentence in a regular shelter. At the time her name was Shelby, we renamed her Snootchie Bootchies, it fit her so well she loved everything and everyone (except birds). We plan on adopting again after our move back to the west coast.

We also have a jack that we adopted 9 years ago...now he is a bit of a jerk but we love him.

I'm so glad Darcy found you, she will be ever grateful and give you unconditional love. I know that is how it was with Snootchie.

Snootchie was a beautiful joyful dog.

She filled us with joy

Looking at the picture of her in your lap, her mouth is open and tongue hanging out, a sign of dog that is happy and right where she wants to be (in her master's lap). Thank you for giving her so much loving. It is so hard to lose a pet and you are right, take more pictures of your four-legged friends.

I am a big dog person, but years ago I took a little yorkie on rescue. She became my dearest little friend. She lived to be almost twenty years and when the day came for her to go to rainbow sky I took one last picture of her. Glad we had all those years together.

We were representing our employer at the Wag-a-thon in Dana Point. Snootchie loved all the attention she got. She never passed up a good ear rubbing.

We took a last pic of her with us and Randall (our jack).

I wish I had video of my cat, Piggy. I have photos, which are great, but I would have loved video.

Going through old phones and computers

A shout at to all: When my pooch was put down after a great life, I had tears in my eyes at the vet: Someone was sitting in the waiting room, saw my condition and stated, “Would you have rather not had the experience?” Set me straight...

Wouldn't trade it for anything

I understand what you are going through.

That was wonderful
Especially the part were she occupies my heart and what I'm feeling is her wagging tail
I needed that - thank you again

so many of them were understandably very long and detailed but the one that has always stuck in my mind for sheer poignancy simply said, you were a GOOD GIRL

You'll miss her forever...I'm 50 and I still miss my dog that died when I was 12 and every other dog or cat I've ever had.

and vice versa

biggest warmest thoughts your way!!

I so, so get it.

And my current dog I'm even more attached to. He's very expressive but the goofy things he does are fleeting and hard to capture on camera.

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I'm so sorry - so cute & they have the joy of life
it breaks our hearts to lose our fur babies.
When I lost my last guys (6 years ago) I made a special folder on my hard drive that said "Mac I love you".
I'm trying to remember to document my two guys now - one is 14 and one is 6.

I don't think I've ever gotten over losing any of my dogs -
I told my family to just shoot me when I can't have dogs anymore
Hugs to you and your family.

I've lost a lot in the last three years. A MIL who I really loved, 4 cats, and my 24 year old daughter.

just remember that there is another dog (or cat) out there who needs your love and will give you back in return.

....after a long and happy life.

I am 54 now and when I think about it (mostly about how lucky I was to have him) .... I still mourn his loss (typing this caused me to tear up).

Due to a super hectic life I didn't get another dog until three years ago ... she is the love of my life (too).

I am so sorry for your loss

the dog up and died, he upped and died; after twenty years he still grieves

rings so true for so many people

Hank was what people call my 'soul dog'. I adopted him for my daughter in 2000, when he was a puppy.
Over time she lost interest & he attached to me, eventually becoming my best friend.
When he passed in January 2015, at the old & well worn age of 16 after a very long & full life, I couldn't breathe. It was like I died too.
I knew it was coming: he had a heart murmur, fluid on his lungs, arthritis, he was deaf & blind in one eye. But that didn't make it any easier.

I have his ashes in a heart shaped urn, with a piece of his favorite blankey & his collar draped around it, and I recently had a 'Cuddle Clone' made of him. (http://www.cuddleclones.com/) While they aren't cheap, the overwhelming emotion when I took him out of the box & saw all those markings again knocked me for a loop. You may want to look into something similar.

I've lost 4 dogs over the years, and Hank was - and will always be - the hardest. The one I won't get over.

Be kind to yourself.

But we were both IN LOVE with Snootchie

You have many wonderful memories!

That's always such a tough tough loss...


I know your pooch had a good life -- I hope it was a long one, too...

I miss, and loved, my fur kids so much. Unfortunately, we've lost many to plain old age (17 yr. old Miniature Doxie, couple of 16 yr. cats), and cancer, since I've been back home in KY......my wonderful Great Pyrenees/Borzoi cross, and my purebred Borzoi, both to cancer. One terrific horse to colic, (the only one still rideable. I have a couple of 30 yr old's). Several cats. We have a whole Pet Semetary on the hill going up to the barn, that also contains ducks and chickens. I regularly stop to say Hi, and shed some more tears.

Got another Great Pyrenees pup who will be a year old next month. She is a great joy, and helped patch a big hole in our hearts. Now, if we could just get her to stop chewing everything up!

So sorry for your loss........I also recommend what others have said. A new dog can help you heal.

and think about her every day.

She was 17 years old when I lost her.

I know how you feel...

Sometimes I think it's harder to get over the loss of our animals than it is to get over the loss of a human family member. Maybe it's because they always give their unqualified and undying love and loyalty with no questions asked. I don't think a day goes by that I don't remember long gone cats and wish I could just bring them back for one more hug.

Lots of hugs.

I lost the best cat I'll ever have several weeks ago, one that loved me as much as I love her. Have come to the realization that I will probably cry for her for the rest of my life.

It just is that way with some pets.

Hugs to you.

(Tears now at work just thinking about it..............)

I know how hard it hurts.... Sending good thoughts your way. Your fur baby is waiting for you at the rainbow bridge. No pain, no leash just love...

I just have a few photos

I miss Princess Peanut so much. But I know she doesn't hurt anymore, I couldn't keep letting her be in pain.

I lost my Annie in Mar 2011. She was 14. I thought I'd never get over it. A year later, we rescued our little Bella. I remember thinking, why did I ever go for a whole year without a dog? When the time is right, you'll know.

I went through that horrible experience a year ago and it lasted until I got two puppies of the same breed. I haven't forgotten my old buddy. But the joy of the new ones helped fill the void. I wish you well.

Question: Are those Trader Joes Crew member shirts by any chance?

I miss all my dogs so much that I have yet to get another one after the last passed. Maybe one day.

Thank you for posting.

But it will get better.

and I appreciate every day she is with me

some wounds time can only make easier to bear........I promise you it will

I lost my Stella 2 months ago. She was the love of my life. 16 glorious years. I wear my heartache like a badge of honour. It is the price you pay for loving a dog...and worth every second.

We just lost our little Sable in February and I still miss her everyday

My heart goes out to you and your family

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This was when she came into the office with me. Miss that little girl each day

She looks like she has a smile n her face. What a cutie!!

After I lost my two Golden's a year apart from cancer, I didn't think I could get another dog but I joined a rescue group that snatched them from death row from kill shelters. I got stuck with a foster that was not beautiful like my late dogs but I have come to love him so much because of his fierce loyalty to me and his gratitude for being rescued. He somehow knew his number was nearly up.

In 2008, I shattered my ankle and was operated on. I was on disability from work for 3 months and had to withdraw from opoids. This feral cat adopted me and has been with me since them. I am happy for every day I have with them. I will give them a good death. And then I will give another creature a chance at life and happiness. So they will pick you out when you need them the most. It may not be a puppy or a kitten but they will find you and fill the void.