Goodbye to my Oakley

[Silentrunning]

Monday I had to have my beloved Chocolate Lab put down at the age of 14. He was a great companion and protector. He loved children and hunting. He leaves a giant hole in our hearts and is especially missed by our other dog, Spike. As sad as this is The good memories I have of him I will cherish for the rest of my life.

 

[Becky]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that @Silentrunning 14 is a good age for a Lab, and it sounds like he had a very happy life. No doubt that doesn't make his passing any easier though. Hope you're doing ok.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

What a treasure to have him be with you till 14 years old. So wonderful. and I know he had the best life. He will be in heaven waiting for you. I know the pain well, unfortunately loosing two GSDs in my life. Its so hard. Such a pain. Hugs to you.

 

[MaryMary]

Sorry for your loss, Silentrunning.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Oh @Silentrunning !! I'm so sorry to hear your sad news Pets are so much part of our families. My Dad recently had his Lab put down too, the whole family still miss her . She would have been 16 in December. Hugs to you and the family.

 

[alp]

My heart cries with yours! Big void indeed!

 

[Sheal]

So sorry to hear about Oakley, Silentrunning. As you say there are memories to cherish.

 

[waretrop]

So sorry to hear about your loss...I hate to hear about these things...they live such a short time.....

 

[La Garden]

Chocolate Labs have been in the news.
It is hard to end the suffering one sees going on in the last few days. Dogs more then other pets become an fundamental part of our daily and no matter what are happy to see us. A little video by Baxter Black.

 

[La Garden]

 

[DirtMechanic]

I feel sad about your loss @Silentrunning. There is just no way to avoid a good dog from wagging its way into your heart.

 

[Silentrunning]

Thanks all for your thoughts. As much as I miss Oakley I think Spike misses him more. He keeps looking for him and has taken to laying in Oakley’s bed.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Ah bless him, they do form such close bonds.

 

[Gail_68]

Sorrow to hear you lost Oakley @Silentrunning such a terrible thing when this happens

 

[DeborahJane]

Sad for you silentrunning . It's been 12 months since we lost our wonderful Max and I still miss him but sooooo grateful I had him in my life. Worth the heartache and the sadness. I wouldn't have missed him for anything and I'm sure you'd agree.