Today the best friend I have ever had passed away.

[jorno67]

Nell was a St. Bernard/Lab mix we adopted over 14 yrs ago from PetSmarts rescue shelter days. She was the kindest most loving soul I've ever encountered. All she ever wanted from me was my attention and when my life was "too important" to spend quality time with her she never held it against me - she'd just rejoiced when I came to my senses. She was mine and wife Libbie's first kid. She once ate our couch. She loved to run and fetch anything she could carry. She was always very gentle and loving with us and the kids, but would kill an intruder. SHE LOVED TO SWIM!! I always felt loved when I was near her. My only wish is that she knew I much I loved her...

[csziggy]

1. (((((((*))))))))

:hug:

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Hugs, losing a feathered\furry friend

is always hard.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

3. I am so sorry...

It is so hard to lose a furry kid. They wiggle their way into our hearts where they take up residence for the rest of our lives. She knows how much you love her. I promise. :hug:
Duckie

[RagAss]

4. I am sorry for your loss.

[Whisp]

5. so sorry for your loss, jorno :(

I lost my love last summer, he didn't like to swim like Nell tho. Maybe Nell is teaching him how to in puppy heaven and they are having a grand time.

:cry:

[demmiblue]

6. Just...

:hug:

P.S. I am sure she knew.

[Rex]

7. I am very sorry.

:(

[Raine]

8. I'm so sorry

I'm sure she knew how much you loved her, animals have an instinct for knowing things like that. I lost my dog just before Christmas that I had for 16 years. Even after all these months just thinking about him brings me to tears. Animals make an imprint on your heart that never goes away. :hug:

[baldguy]

9. Have her say "hi!" to Zelda for me.

[Octafish]

10. She knew, jorno67.

Our animals know more than we think they do -- especially matters of the heart.

[CleanGreenFuture]

11. I don't know what to say, jorno. I'm so sorry. I'm sure Nell knew how much you loved her. Take care

[Aerows]

12. Sorry to hear that :(

:hug: I lost my cat last November. No matter how long you have them, it's never long enough.

[glinda]

13. Am sorry. She knew btw.

[southernyankeebelle]

14. She new you loved her. OMG 14 yrs is a very long time. She knew. I had a pet for 14 yrs

when he died. He was a cocker spaniel and his name was Sammy and I burried in my back yard and every year we put fresh flowers on his little grave. He traveled with us all over the US. I know how you feel. It's like losing your child.

[villager]

15. condolences...had to put down an elderly rescue we had earlier this summer

...she only lived with us two years, and in that second year, couldn't walk.

Loud, obstreperous, sweet and loving -- and this was perhaps the only home she had where she was loved in return.

I bet your friend knew exactly how much you loved her. Take care...

[RKP5637]

16. I'm saddened to hear of this. My pets are my best friends! n/t

[Tikki]

17. I am so sorry you lost your girl...

I'm betting big money that she knew how much you loved her...

:hug: hugs to the jorno67 family...


Tikki

[AC_Mem]

18. (((Hugs)))

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our pets give us something we all need; unconditional and complete love.

May your heart gently heal with the memories of your beloved pet,
Annette

[Fire1]

19. She knew. Trust me, she knew. n/t

[Tammie]

20. So sorry for your loss

She knew she was loved, she gave love in return. May she rest in peace til you meet again.

[cal04]

21. I'm so sorry for your loss jorno67

:hug: :hug:
I'm sure she knew. They're so smart when it comes to their senses.

[sunwyn]

22. I am so sorry.

[Dappleganger]

23. So sorry for the loss of your friend...

:hug:

[Maru Kitteh]

24. I am so deeply, deeply sorry for your loss.

:hug:

They just tear our hearts out, the furbabies. They are the very best of us. :cry:

[hifiguy]

25. I understand perfectly

I lost a dear cat 11 months ago. He was my best friend through some of the darkest days of my life. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING in my adult life was worse.

Our furry friends give the purest and most unconditional love that can be. They are always there, and understand when we are hurting. To lose that love is an awful thing. :hug:

[KT2000]

26. She knew -

we always feel so inadequate compared to the love they give us. But she knew you loved her unconditionally.
Please accept my condolences.

[lucca18]

27. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear dog Nell.

She knew how much you loved her....

[bigwillq]

28. I am sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[jwirr]

29. So sorry. Dogs are such good friends.

[joeybee12]

30. I'm very sorry to hear that...she was not only a friend, but a family member...

:grouphug:

[Raksha]

31. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[BanzaiBonnie]

32. There are really no words...

But I'm so sorry.

[L0oniX]

33. Lost my best friend of 50+ years just 3 years ago and it still hurts.

[WinkyDink]

34. {{jorno67}} Oh, I am SURE Nell knew! We can learn so much from our companions, can we not?

[Mnemosyne]

35. She knows.

:hug:

[anneboleyn]

36. I am sorry too. I am very sympathetic. I lost my beloved boy kitty last fall,

after eighteen years. He was our best buddy. He was a rescue too, from the SPCA in California.

The house seems lonely without them, doesn't it?

I believe your dog knew abd trusted in how much she was loved, and she had a wonderful, loving home. I think you gave her a beautiful gift in a world that is not always kind to animals, especially animals in need of rescue. Be proud of the happy home and life full of love you gave you doggy friend.

[applegrove]

37. Sorry for your loss.

[Duppers]

38. My handle

Doesn't refer to du---it was my yellow lab's nick name. She was the best person I have ever known.

I'm crying with you.

Big hugs,
Duppers

[eridani]

39. She does know how much you love her

:grouphug:

[sabrina 1]

40. 'She once ate our couch'

:-)

I am so sorry! :hug:

[calimary]

41. Damn. I'm so sorry.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

I'm so sorry. I'm sure she knew you loved her. They just always seem to, don't they?

I'm so sorry.

Hopefully she'll meet Checkpoint and Bear when she settles in Up There.

[Prophet 451]

42. She knew

They always know. It's the tone of voice, the gentle hand, all the little ways we say "I love you" without words. You told her every day. She always knew.

[tblue37]

43. I lost my almost 19-year-old cat Lila on July 12--just a bit less than 3 weeks ago.

I feel for you. I am up posting on DU at 3:27 a.m. because I can't sleep if I start thinking about her, so I have to do something to keep me busy until I conk out.

[anneboleyn]

45. Much sympathy. We lost our boy last fall, and I am still having dreams about him.

It is so hard to lose our friends (we had an older kitty too). So sorry for your loss!

[tblue37]

46. I am lucky that I have three darling kitties still.

One is 6 1/2, one is 6, and one just turne a year old last week. I expect to have many more years with these girls at least.

But we all miss Lila a lot.

[Electric Monk]

44. Today the best friend I have ever had passed away. She once ate our couch.

Peanut butter and chocolate ;-)

:grouphug:

[Le Taz Hot]

47. Our sincerest condolences

from one animal-loving house (7 rescued cats) to another. Animals ALWAYS know when they're loved. When it's time, please consider adopting another animal, there are so many out there who need homes, especially now.

[malaise]

48. I feel your pain

:cry: :cry: :grouphug:

[Enthusiast]

49. Very sorry to hear it.

There no love like the love of a dog. I know about the gentle. I've seen it in St. Bernards especially.

[MissDeeds]

50. I am so sorry

I know how much it hurts 'cause I've been there too. Lots of warm thoughts going out to you and your family.

:grouphug:

[Ilsa]

51. Jorno, my condolences.

I know labs, not St. Bernard's, but I understand what a sweet friend you lost.

[Stinky The Clown]

52. It hurts so bad when we lose them. They specialize in unconditional love.

:hug:

[uponit7771]

55. +10,000

[Sheepshank]

53. She was so very lucky you were there at the right time

to adopt her and make her life better too.

My gosh but your post brought a tear to my eyes...and that doesn't happen so easily.

Gentle, positive, compassionate sympathies coming your way.

[uponit7771]

54. I pray your heart is healed as quickly as possible

[blueamy66]

56. I'm sorry for your loss.

Nell is in doggy Heaven.

[michaz]

57. I am so sorry for your loss of your friend. I know your pain well. We lost our

11 year old Weim in January and our 10 year old lab mix 2 years before that. After a few months we were lonely for another dog. We live in upstate NY and decided to honor our girls by adopting 2 dogs from high kill shelters in the south. We now have 2 beautiful young girls that have a chance at life (rather than being gassed, that we love dearly. They are so grateful and happy. I hope you realize that your friend loved you as much as you obviously love her.

[tabasco]

58. Nell knew how much you loved her.

I'm sure.

[Solly Mack]

59. Sending you and Libbie lots of hugs.

My heartfelt sympathies.

[lunatica]

60. They really teach us how to give and accept lots of corny love

I'm sorry for your loss.

[lonestarnot]

61. She knew.

:( :hug:

[sonias]

62. My condolences for your loss

May Nell run with the big dogs and swim to her hearts content in her new heaven.

:hug:

[Samantha]

63. I am pretty sure she knew how much you loved her and in return

she loved you more.

I am so sorry to read your sad news. As a person who has lost many dear friends over my lifetime, please let me tell you this -- given some more time, you will see when you look back on your days with her, you remember the wealth of happiness she brought into your life and not necessarily the sad days such as this. Peace be with you.

Sam

[Safetykitten]

64. Very sorry for your loss.

[October]

65. So sorry for your loss. i've not doubt she knew how much you loved her if even I know.

Sending angels.

[livetohike]

66. I'm so sorry for your loss of Nell

:hug: May all the good memories you have of the 14 years she was part of the family live in your heart forever. She knew you loved her.

[Mz Pip]

67. So sorry

It sounds like she had a wonderful life with you and your family. I'm sure she knew how loved she was. :hug:

[WillyT]

68. She Knew...

:grouphug:

Peace...

[jorno67]

69. thank you DU - you all are very kind

I really do appreciate all your kind words and warm thoughts.

[renate]

70. she did know

I'm so sorry. She sounds so sweet. :cry:

[ZombieHorde]

71. Dogs are awesome. nt

[Snoutport]

72. She TOTALLY knows that you love her!!

Very sorry for your doggy loss. I lost my girl on New Years Eve last year.

It was very tough--she had been with me through some real hard times and losing her tore into me deep. I hope you heal quickly. My partner got me a puppy six months later and I was against it but it was a wonderful choice. You still miss your old dog just as much but while you miss her you get to balance that out with puppy love. It helped me heal in retrospect. Don't just be sad when you can be sad and happy at the same time.

[kanda]

73. hugs

Hugs to you jorno67. And I'm sure Nell knew how much you loved her. We had a boxer like that-loved the family, but if you didn't belong--watch out! Very loving and protective. May Nell rest in peace and may you find comfort in fond memories of her.

[VOX]

74. A cross-species bonding like you & Nell shared is very powerful; and it hurts like hell to lose it.

We almost always outlive the wonderful creatures that trust us and love us unconditionally. You gave Nell 14+ years of love, shelter and security -- have no doubts as to her knowing how much you loved her. I absolutely guarantee you, she knew!

I know how desperately empty the void is when a beloved pet leaves us; the heartache can be almost unbearable. If possible, remove/hide any visual triggers: brushes, toys, etc. -- just a small help for these toughest days. It will get better, but like so many things, it takes time.

[proud patriot]

75. So Sorry to hear this

:-(

[tibbir]

76. I am so sorry for your loss.

I have no doubt that Nell knew every bit of how much you loved her. Dogs have a way of just knowing these things. It's got to be terribly painful right now but, hopefully, you'll be able to remember the good times with her and derive comfort.

[GreenPartyVoter]

77. *hugs* Such a very hard thing to deal with. I'm so sorry!