our family is so sorry for you loss. We understand that dogs are not "its". They are our children. Some people are just cold hearted and do not understand the bond between a pet his/her owner. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

My heart is breaking for you, going through so much pain, and don't listen to those who say it was just a dog. Your feelings are completely warranted and you have every right to grieve.  We are all praying for you and are here when you need to talk. Please let us know if you need anything.

I am sharing a poem about "Just a Dog".

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."  They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." 

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.  I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand."

{{{{{{Sara and fambly}}}}}  - we hopes yew don't mind our dogspeek.

We is bery bery sorry fur yor loss and ower hearts is breakin'.  We is gonna luk out at da sky tewnight and luk fur Sapphire's star - yew nose it is gonna be the biggest one up der.  Da Big doG musta needed her speshul up der ober da Rainbow Bridj - like mebbe ders a new baby whut just arribed and needs a companion or sumfin.

Dat ebil mans is gonna get his jus' desserts - ders a speshul ring in hell fur humins whut tortures and kills animals and wif him being old and all, dat circle is getting closer and closer and closer eech day.  Our hugramma sez we shudn't hold a grudge...wail, we lubs her and all but sumtims she's wrong.   Der ain't nose justiss fur whut he done and we nose it ain't gonna help da hurt go away, but mebbe dis time, da pleece will be abul to put da ebil man in da jail.  And der ain't no such fing as "justa dog" or "justa cat" - ennybody whut sez dat don't has no soul or empathy.

Our Poppa has lost a lotta furiends ober da last few years, and eben now, he misses a couple ub dem, speshully Sugar and Charlie Brown.  Her died of fud poisoning and he just died ob being a ol' dog.  When Poppa's feelin' down 'memberin' 'bout dem, he just sighs and den 'members all da fun dey had tewgethur.  Ebery time he sees a butterfly, he sez "dat's Charlie Brown, comin' tew check up on us"...and when he hears da doves cooin', "dat's Sugar," becuz she always usedta gib liddle yips at da doves when dey wuz stoopin' around.

Big shelpie and collie snuffles and nose-lickers - Zen Shelpie hugs fur yew and yer fambly. 

~~~
Reiley, Jezebel, Honey,Reno, Brandy and the new foster, Count Basie...oh yeah, and Dwain too.

Well we hope you don't mind.  Mommy HATES doing long speeches on this subject because she starts balling.  So we're gonna quote Munch & Chewy.

"we are so sorry for your loss and we will be here if you want to talk we are good listeners."  (Yes all this is true for us too).

Mommy made this for you!

imikimi - Customize Your World

I'm so sorry. A few years ago a neighbor poisoned our Nemo. We had an autopsy done to see what happened. I don't understand how people can be so cruel. Diesel is like my child. He stays by my side, sleeps in the bed with us and shares every meal that I eat.I don't know what I'll do when I lose him. Many people that I know don't understand how we feel about our dogs. I'll check back on your blogs. Try to stay strong. -Heather & Diesel

Man, I am so sorry. II am so sorry. I can feel your grief from what you have typed. Know that from far away you have kind thoughts and people thinking of you.

Sincerely,

Nadia, bandit, and Sophie.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dear Sara and family ~ we are so shocked and sad to hear the news and the pain you are going thru. WE KNOW no one here at MDS is saying "it was just a dog", (and if they are, we will bite them!!).  Hide out here, where you will find support, love, and healing.

It is sickening to hear this man is so cruel, angry and downright mean. If he didn't like kids, what would he do to them??? Know that there is a wonderful thing called karma (what you reap, you sow).

Try to focus on Sapphire's luck in finding and knowing such a loving home, all the good times, her sweet, gentle and kind soul. She indeed (even tho so very young, by our terms) lived a full life. ((hugs)) Tina & the AusSiebelts

hello, i heard about this terrible situation from mygrammy.  I too know exactly where you are, i also have lost 2 dogs within 8 months of each other.  Rebel from cancer and Hanna just yesterday from having 2 massive strokes.  Hanna obviously had a brain tumor no one knew about. 

for those folks who dont get it will never have it.  they will never feel the unconditional love and they most likely will never be able to return it.  simply because it's all about them and no one else.  They will never know the joy of opening up your heart and letting in a scared, untrusting, timid soul who is unsure of what you want from them.  and when that timid scared soul realizes that all you want is to love them regardless, they blossom into this unbelievable companion that can now love you back unconditionally.  They are always there for you, they never tell you we'll talk about it later, or i'll call you back.  they will lick your face to take away your tears, lay by your side when you dont feel well, be excited when your excited, and they never give away your secrets, like what we got daddy for a birthday present or where the christmas presents are hidden. that's what those people will never get sweetie... so dont try and understand them, feel empathy for them because they will never have what we have had, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FROM A COMPANION THAT IS THERE FOR YOU RAIN OR SHINE!!!!!

as far as the neighbor goes, i told mygrammy, that's what cast iron is for, to beat some sense into some folks heads.  i'm originally from alabama so i grew up with a lot of cast iron skillets, but they aint just for cooking in.   you pursue your case against this man, he may not go to jail and they may not be able to prove anything but dont give up til the police get some answers and try and make him pay for his cruelty to your BABIES

i'll check back on your blog from time to time to see how things are going.. stay strong, i know it's hard but your family needs you.

take care

tammy, crackers, watson & buddy

Hey I was informed of this horrible tragedy by my new friends Blaze and Booger and I wanted to say I am sooo sorry for what happened! In my opionion someone should poison that man. Ur girl is so beautiful and I am crying reading these blogs and seeing the bond between her and ur son.

Don't listen to people who say she's just a dog. They are not very lucky to have that unconditional love a dog brings.

I personally love dogs more than anything else in the world. My Dog is my baby and I understand ecxatly how u feel about her being a child to you.

People say that to me because I'm 33 and been married for almost 5 years when u going have a "real" KId. I tell them I alreaday do have a "real" kid. (my dog, LiIy). It does me me mad. She's still alive but when she passes if anyone said to me what they are saying to you, I don't honestly know what I would say back to them.

Again I know I'm a stranger but I am deeply sorry for ur lost and my heart breaks for you.

My screenname is Lilybear if you ever want to talk.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Jen (Lily's Mom)