Bulldogs World

I wish there was some way I could take away the pain--losing a pet is the worst.

Lyn

coming your way.

Please try to find comfort in the joy she brought you. I feel so sad for those who have never known the love of our precious companions.

Hugs from me also.

You are very brave, and are not selfish for the decision that you made -

I know it doesnt make the pain any less of his loss, but he is still with you, in your heart, and in your memories. He lives here on BDW from your posts, from your friends here.

Time will heal your heart, but it will never fill the void that will be there, the void that will swell up with happy tears when you see his picture and have fond memories of your time together.  It has been 8 years since I suddenly lost my beloved Tori at the age of 2,  Gizmo has wormed her way into my heart (I swore not to let anyone back in there) but she will never fill the void totally, that is reserved for Tori - that is her place.  I have grieved more for Tori in the last 3 months of me being on BDW than I have over the previous 7 years. I personally feel the pain of the losses we have had recently.  YOU ARE NOT ALONE, YOU HAVE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY, KEEP LEANING ON US.

With all my heart and soul - I share in your loss.

Rick

I am so terribly sorry this has happened to you and your beloved Baxter. So very sorry. And believe me, we have ALL felt that same horrific NO, of wanting to reverse a decision made out of selfless love for our bullies. But you did the right thing, and Baxter is in a way better life now feeling great and no pain, fear, or anxiety. You will be ok, just take it one day, one hour, one minute at a time. And come here to see us and tell us what you are going through, it will help a lot. Trust us, we have been there and know how you hurt.

I will be praying for you...

I know how much we love our bullies, but we have to make choices for them when they are sick. As much as you wanted to keep him with you, you made the best decision for him.  He knew how much you loved him.  The decisions we have to make are heartwrenching, but we have to love them enought to let them go  when it is their time.  I lost my girl of 9 years last Friday, her name was Scarlet.   I got my first bulldog in 1993, his name was Bo.  He lived to be 15 and half years old.  He was my first baby boy, he was my girl Scarlet's uncle.  I still miss him, he has been gone for 3 years now.  You will never forget Baxter, your pain will lessen with time and those of us on this website feel your pain. I hope that God is able to grant you some peace and know that Baxter is at rest now, waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.  Maybe you can think about getting another puppy one day, so you can feel the joy and love they give to you.  I know you are hurting, just know that everyone here shares your loss with you.  I am so sorry for your loss.

I know your heart is aching and it's going to be a while before you feel whole again.  I know that too.

But please feel confident in your decision, there was no other choice and you did what was best for him and not for you.

When I lost my first bully - he died on the operating table getting neutered - we were in shock and just devastated.  I spent about three days at the movie theatre, just going to one movie after another.  Whatever was playing.  It's kind of my way to deal.  Maybe it could help you too - at the very least it will be distracting...

Hang in there, it will get better...

I wish I could do something to help take away some of the pain you're feeling.  Please know that we're still thinking of you and your sweet boy.  I'm very sorry for your loss.

There are many of us that end their busy day with a visit to the bulldog World in the hopes of seeing our beloved friends thru the eyes of their loving humans. There is nothing like the love and joy we feel for our best friends. Sometimes I am in tears of joy at the great stories and funny pictures and sometimes the tears are for those that have lost the love of their dearest friends. We may not participate as much as we like but always know we are their with you thru the tears of joy and the tears of pain. I send my love in my thoughts and wish to help lessen the pain of your loss.

Very sorry for the grief you are going through. It will be difficult for a while, but continue to 'talk' about Baxter here. Expressing your feelings and memories for him you will truly help.

I often found myself just lost in space having random thoughts about our buddy Luke. At first I just let them come and go, but after sometime I began getting frusterated that the same ones would reoccur and I was unable to focus long enough to think them to conclusion. I started writing them down along with what I was thinking at the time. This turned out to be a tremendous help while grieving. It allowed me to recall the happier times and capture them in writing where now my family can go back and read whenever one of us has a sad thought/memory of him.

Please try to take comfort in the fact that you gave Baxter a fantastic and loving home.

He knew how much he was loved and you know how much he returned your love.

You made the ultimate sacrifice in letting him go when you knew that he was suffering. He

is at peace now and running around with all of his friends at the bridge.

As long as you have your memories of him and I am sure there are plenty, he will always be

with you. 

All of us Bulldoggers know your pain.  It is unbearable at first, but each happy memory soon supercedes the loss.

Every loss of one of these beautiful babies is devastating.  Know you are in the thoughts and prayers of all your BDW family.  Take comfort in the knowledge that you did what you had to do for him and he knows you loved him dearly.

Sending healing thoughts and hugs,

Cheryl & Atlas

I also feel your pain. You show

Baxter the most love you could have. He knows how much you love him. You and your family is in my prayers  I  am so sorry.

you did the right thing.  I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss.  I know how badly it hurts right now, but you can't second guess your decision.  It was the right decision.  I know how you are feeling; I did the same for my beloved kittie and damn, I went through some terrible second guessing.  In the end, I knew it was the best thing do do for her.  You will heal eventually.  It just takes time.