[Sugar Daddy Otis]

And I miss him SO much...I really never thought I'd still be crying over him almost daily-but I am and so is his sissy. She has to walk down to his grave and say hi to him everytime we are out and tell him "we miss you Bruty" It breaks my heart all over again...but I am glad that she is never going to forget him!





I miss you, boy and thank you for sending Otis to us to help heal our pain-you will always be my boy and I will NEVER forget you! I am so glad you came into my life and I know I will see you again some day. I miss you bubba.

[Inga]

Oh Sugar Daddy. I know exactly how you feel. I still cry from the loss of my girls, especially my old girl. I still wake up and for a second expect her to be on the bed next to me. I love my other dogs too, but it simply does not take away from the hurt of missing our old dogs. Otis was also a handsome boy. These dogs that are good with children like that are worth their weight in gold.... and that is a lot of weight. Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures with us.

[digits mama]

I ever wonder if the tears ever will dry. I find the memories make me smile on occasion but it usually is followed with a good cry. Brutus looks like he was a wonderful dog. The pictures of him and baby girl made me smile. Thanks for that..And hugs to you SDO...Bask in those memories especially as baby girl gets older and she asks you about him time to time. He still has a long way to live in her mind.

[Sugar Daddy Otis]

Thank you Girls- even though your words have made me cry a river, they mean the world to me- It is so nice to talk to people that understand what I am going through. I cannot say how much I really enjoy this forum and how it has helped me through the tough days like today. Thank You so much.

[Mdawn]

Your little girl is going to cherish those pictures when she gets older. Brutus looked like a handsome, dignified guy...

[Renoman]

Reno has been gone since Dec 1, 2000 and I still cry for him. He was and always will be my boy.

I can tell you from experience the hole in your heart does not ever go away. The happy memories will begin to take over the sadness, but the emptiness will not go away...

I miss my boy like you can't imagine even after all this time..

[Sugar Daddy Otis]

Thank You Mdawn and Reno-Thank goodness for the great pictures I have, for sure. I look at them all of the time and will cherish them forever-as will baby girl...It's been a rough day for sure...I can't seem to stop crying knowing he passed 6mnths ago today- I just miss him so much-glad I have the great memories I do and know that I gave him a great second life and a great forever home...

[Mr Pooch]

Sugar daddy im not even going to pretend i know the feeling,it must be the worst feeling imaginable.The older bless gets and the more grey hairs she gets i look think for a sec and then switch off because i dont wana even think its gona happen.Brutus was a majestic pooch and he will always watch over you and your little girl and your right i bet in heaven he thought "right shes getting a stand in" and now your blessed with otis,it will never be him but a comfort for a dog dearly missed,i feel for ya.Take care and be strong,the big man would want you to be.

[Sugar Daddy Otis]

Thank You Pooch-see in the last picture the grey hair he had? That was maybe 3 months before he died. He was 10 and really lived a great long life-a lot longer than expected of him- so for that i am happy. Thank You.

[ChrissyBz]

Chrissy, you made me cry. I miss all of our beloved pets that have passed on too. I just try to draw comfort that we'll all be together someday. Where ever I go I have a feeling it's going to be crowded.

[Rough_Collies2008]

Sugar Daddy, Your pictures brought tears to my eyes. You can feel his gentle soul through your pictures.

My beautiful Cali has been gone since July 4th, 2006. Your pictures remind me so much of her, the eyes especially. She had those same eyes.

Sometimes I wish I could pet her again, you know, rub behind her ears...or even...even give her a hug like old times. I miss wrapping my arms around her thick neck. I even miss her slobbering all over my jeans after I just finished getting ready.

She never seemed old to me, until the last few months of her life. Then I noticed the grey hairs, and the fact she just wasn't her young self anymore.

You think you are prepared, because you know it is going to happen someday. But then, when the day comes they are finally called home...you realize, you were never ready for it. I don't think you are ever ready for them to leave.

Brutus did his part in your life, and he has now handed the torch to Otis...he knew your beautiful daughter would need someone to grow up with, and protect her. It is now Otis's turn to watch her.

[Billiie]

Aw, you guys made me cry!

Sugar Daddy Otis - He was a beautiful boy!! Those pics really show how great a dog he was. ((((Hugs)))).

[Sugar Daddy Otis]

Thank you everyone- maybe making this thread was a bad idea- I cried enough before it- now I am crying constantly reading the wonderful words everyone has written. I just wanted to tell you all what a great guy he was-the true love of my life, I'll tell ya-even though he was furry! I could live without a man if I had him in my life forever-if that makes sense... Thank you all for being there for me-so nice to know I have all of you!!!

[LeRoymydog]

I feel your pain. My baby passed 1 year ago Feb.1, and I think about him all the time. My 2 kids still talk about him as if he's still here. And they are 3, and 6 years old.

I have a prayer for you that I say whenever a loved one has passed:

Indian Prayer

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.

RIP Brutus. Fly with your wings!!!

[ChrissyBz]

Originally Posted by Sugar Daddy Otis

Thank you everyone- maybe making this thread was a bad idea- I cried enough before it- now I am crying constantly reading the wonderful words everyone has written. I just wanted to tell you all what a great guy he was-the true love of my life, I'll tell ya-even though he was furry! I could live without a man if I had him in my life forever-if that makes sense... Thank you all for being there for me-so nice to know I have all of you!!!

And now I'm leaking again too. Dammit! I just HAD the plumber out..

Chrissy, Don't worry, those are healing tears that carry the pain from where you hold it inside to evaporate in the world, leaving only the good memories behind. Tear by tear you will wash away your pain. When the tears stop there will be only good times left inside.

I know how much it hurts, I've borne a lot of loss in the last few years, and every fresh hurt starts the tears anew but I think they're healthy,so I welcome them.

[dane&cockermom]

he was such a handsome man. i'm so sorry about losing him. i know the pain will never go away completely. but i guess they have their ways of laching themselves onto our souls.

the pictures of him with your daughter are too precious. i can only hope that my two are that good with kids whenever the time comes for me to have some.

[Sugar Daddy Otis]

Chrissy- Sorry for making you cry...again
Dane&cockermom-if your furries are half as good as Brutus was with kids, you will be just fine!! The kids used to ride him around and have a ball-I think Otis is goind to be the same way from what I have seen...lets hope so anyway!
Oh boy...here come the tears again!! sheesh!