Hugs and love. I'm so sorry.

E

I am so sorry.....hrd stuff losing a beloved friend.

I'm very sorry for your loss -- you gave her a good life.

Linda, I'm so very sorry for you all. What a beauty Chessa was. Such a long life, but never long enough. You have my most sincere sympathy. Been there too many times.

Oh, Linda, I'm so sad to hear that you've lost Chessa too, so soon after Mojo.

I'm sending hugs and strong thoughts, losing both of them is so hard.

Annie

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear this. She was a beautiful girl and you were lucky to have had her for such a long time. You gave a long, loved life.

Pretty girl! I'm sure you will miss the hugs from your baby; I know I would.

What a very pretty face. She has a wise look about her. I know you will miss her terribly. I'm so sorry.

Oh Linda. I'm so sorry.

~Ann

Linda, I'm very sorry you lost her, I know how hard it is.

Nancy

Oh Linda I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She looks beautiful and kind.

Take care

Janet

(((((Linda))))), I am so very sorry. I've walked this path too often myself with our dogs.

What a sweet beautiful girl, and how very blessed and lucky you both were to have one another. Thank you for sharing her photo with us here.

Sooz

Sending my sympathy to you, as well. What a sweet, kind face she had. I am still mourning the loss of my Australian Shepherd in early April. I want to share this sentiment with you and all of the dog lovers on this forum:

"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all of the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." (anonymous)

I'm starting a search for a new pup. I miss her love and companionship. My heart goes out to you.

seagrass

Thank you all for the support.
It's funny, when we had to put Mojo down last August I took a couple of pictures of him early that day. Afterwards I looked at those pictures and I could see how tired he looked. His eyes looked shallow and his fur had lost it's luster. I didn't notice that looking at him on a daily basis.

I didn't take any pictures of Chessa yesterday because of that. But looking at the picture I posted above as well as others from the past, I can clearly see a different dog. She almost looks fat in those photos, but she was never overweight. It's just that I got used to seeing her as she was at the end....nothing but skin and bones. She was so skinny. Her coat was no longer shiny and lustrous, and her eyes were dull.

It makes me know that we did the right thing. She was ready. Doesn't make it any easier, doesn't make us miss her any less, doesn't keep my eyes from welling up. But I realize that am sad for me. She is definitely in a better place.

Seagrass, I love that quote!

Linda

Oh Linda. Hugs.

Oh, Linda, I'm so sorry. She's so cute, and I can tell, so loved. I'll be thinking of you.

Sally

Linda, I know how much you loved her and will always do so. My heart aches for you and Tim.

Seagrass, that quote is beautiful and so true.

oh my, what a beautiful girl; so sorry for your loss.

Linda - I'm so sorry about your loss; you know I have a soft spot for Goldens.

I saw this a few days ago but am having trouble logging in.

Sue

So sorry to hear about Chessa. I have always loved Golden Retrievers.
Clare

Linda, I hate to see these postings. I know how hard it is even when you know in your heart it's the right thing. They tell us in their own way. So lucky you both had each other for so many happy years.

Duane