Bitter Pill

March 13, 2011

disco

I had to say goodbye to my dog tonight. His name was Disco and I had the good fortune of knowing him for over twelve years. In December of 1998 I went to the West LA dog shelter and adopted him. He was between two and four years old at the time. I picked him for very pragmatic reasons. He didn’t bark and he was the right size. That was the start of a great friendship.
Disco was one of the best things in my life. He was always there with a wagging tail and a big wet kiss when I would come home from work. I remember how every day after working I’d come in and he’d howl and bark and lick my face. It was my favorite moment of the day. We’d lay on the couch together watching TV. My favorite thing was when he would rest his head on my chest, looking into my eyes with pure love. We seldom slept apart from each other. He always insisted on being next to me under the covers, snuggling for warmth. He was persistent, I had to let him have his spot next to me and there was no stopping him.
Whenever I was going through a rough patch, Disco was there for me. He could tell when I was upset and he’d demand attention, forcing me outside of my own head long enough to give him some love. In the process he helped me get better whenever my heart or body was hurting.
Twelve years is a long time to live with a close friend. I don’t know what my life is like without him. I cleared away his bowls, picked up all his pee-pads (which had become a part of our life together the last two years) and looked around this empty house.
His hair is everywhere. I’ll be reminded of him every time I pluck a white hair from a sweater. Only now it won’t be a chore, it will be a memory. I could not have been luckier or had a better dog. His loving eyes, and happy tail taught me to be a better person. His ears smelled like honey, no matter how dirty he was. I’ll miss that smell because it is the smell of love.

justme25

March 14, 2011

Oh I’m sorry! I know what it feels like to lose a dog, the feeling is just unimagineable! I can’t offer advice because everyone deals with it in their own way but I wish you the best, hang in there!

seedys

I too have had this heartache and sorrow. I send hugs and prayers for you. When my heart was ready, I honored my beloved companion by choosing not to replace him but rather celebrate the great joy, love and laughter he gave me by acquiring another shelter dog. Experiences that are at this level of happiness must be repeated. I absolutely know when I get this new companion that I will outlive it and again suffer the heartache and sorrow. Yet, I choose the joy every time. Farewell Disco, you gave love and light to your human companion. Time to rest and wait to meet him again one day.

Please accept my sincere condolences. I know how hard it is to lose a family member and friend like that.

I am sorry, this must be very hard. It sounds like Disco had a great life with you, though, and knew that he was loved.

fully caffeinated

March 15, 2011

Aw, the poor pup! I’m so sorry for your loss.

I’m so sorry about your pup. He sounds like such a good boy.

I’m so sorry for your loss of Disco. All my dogs have been like family members and always, there was a loss after they passed. My sympathies and condolences go out to you.

MissAlyx

Oh, no. I’m so sorry. It’s like losing a part of yourself, isn’t it? Maybe Disco can hang out with Elvis in doggie heaven, where they can snarf as many biscuits as they can hold and never waddle.

caffeinequeen

Oh, I’m so sorry. I know this pain all too well. I hope you find comfort where you can. xxx

keepsake

I’m so sorry about Disco. You have my sympathy.

Only sujema

It’s so hard to lose a furry family member…it’s the only pain they give you – when they have to go. Please accept my condolences for your loss.:(

My condolences to you. I know he was more than a dog. He was your baby. He had a wonderful life with you.

Mr.E

So sorry for the loss of this important family member. This dog was with you longer than some of us have been writing here. He will live forever in your memory.

MRS

I’m so sorry my friend. What a terrible loss.

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel the same way about Jack, my Yorkie. He’s only 2 now. I always worry about the day I won’t have him anymore because I am so in love with that pup.

Probably the most unselfish thing you’ve ever done was to let your loving friend go. I’ve been there, it’s not easy and I’m sure it was very difficult for you. Like everyone else I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you.

Moneypenny

I’m so glad you got to have 12 years together. He sounds like a great dog friend.

colige_grajuit

March 16, 2011

RIP, Disco.

Edina Devine

My love and heart go to you. I’m so sorry for Disco’s passing. I loved him and the goodness he brought to everyone whose lives he touched.

Decayed Elvis

March 18, 2011

I’m so sorry, Michael. I know how much you loved him in the way you’ve written about him throughout all the years I’ve read you, here. Very sweet words about that guy. I think he’d have appreciated the love you’ve exuded in this entry. I think he’d know.

Capulet

March 19, 2011

I am so sorry. There really isn’t anything that compares to losing a pet – it’s a grief of its own kind. I lost my dear cat, Jay, last year. I’d had him for fifteen years, since I was ten years old, and it was truly bizarre trying to adapt to life without him. I wish you all the best in moving forwards. xx

accept my condolences for your loss.. he will remember the time that you two had and always watch u in the heaven

next week

March 21, 2011

Baby Noodles? BP, I’m so very very sorry. I know that this day will come for me down the road with my Coco bella and I dread it. Nobody loves you like your dog loves you. RIP, Disco. I really thought your name was Baby Noodles, all those years.

Adira

March 28, 2011

I’m so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is such a terrible loss.

Satine

March 29, 2011

I’m so sorry for your loss.