It's been two weeks since my best friend, my cherished family member, my once in a lifetime dog Axl died in my arms. I always knew this was going to be hard, I had no idea how brutal the reality actually would be.
I miss you Axl, every minute of every day. You're the first thing I thing about when I open my eyes and the last thing before sleep takes me.
I will always love you buddy, and I will forever cherish the time we spent together.
Your absence has left a void in my life that nothing could ever fill. You took a HUGE part of me with you when you took your final breath cradled in my arms and I felt the last beat of your magnificent heart.
I just hope you knew how much you meant to me. No beach, field or sunset I look upon for the rest of my days will bring me any pleasure because you won't be on it.
RIP my sweet boy. You were the BEST FRIEND EVER and I was always so proud of you. You were a rock star....
I'm so sorry! I know exactly how you feel. I lost my beautiful heart dog Austin back in June from a very aggressive cancer. He was only 7.5 years old. I hate going to sleep at night because as soon as I close my eyes, I see him....I open my eyes and I miss him. My whole life is different even though I have 2 other Goldens who I love dearly. Austin was my boy, my best bud, my everything.
I am so sorry for your loss of Axl. Again another Golden gone too young. I truly feel for you and you're right... no one could ever prepare you for how hard it is to lose your dog. Please know all of us understand how you feel. I lost my boy suddenly to hemangeosarcoma (sp?) and it was devastating. This is definitely somewhere you can talk about your feelings and we all get it. Axl was an awesomely handsome boy! Glad to know he's in heaven with the rest of our guys playing on the beach there under the rainbow bridge. 0
I'm so sorry for your loss of Axl, he was a very special dog. I hope time will ease your pain and profound sense of loss. The day will come when you think of Axl and remember the special times and memories you'll be able to smile. It unfortunately takes time.
I think it takes losing a great dog to really understand that old saying "a dog is man's best friend". As others have said, time will help you heal. Ax wouldn't want you to close yourself off from the joys of life including the beauty of a beach, field or sunset. May his spirit be with you always.
Yes it is so very hard to lose them. You won't enjoy your special places like you did with Axl, but in time you will see and enjoy them differently. Just remember to take care of yourself.
Hold tight to the memories
Hold tight to the joy he brought to your life
Hold tight to Angus - let him help you through this
Hold tight to your friends
Axl is where there's no pain, only endless beaches and tireless tosses of frisbees
You'll be with him again one day, that I know
Till then, hold tight to the memories
I'm so terribly sorry, it's always the saddest news to read here. He was a great boy and I am just thankful too that you had each other and he was blessed with a great life with you.
Run free sweetheart, play hard x
I have been searching for words to say, something to help you, to make the pain ease, to help the sorrow pass...but I am at a loss...I read your posts and feel your pain and all that is left is to say, is I am sorry, and that I hope his memories keep you strong..and remember Axl is watching over you...
So sorry..
Please remember Axl went to the bridge knowing how much you loved him & how much he loved you
The pain will go away, the memories will live a lifetime
That was a lovely tribute to an amazing dog.
It is so, so, so hard.
I wish I had something else to say to ease the misery - but I know it all too well.
They weave their golden fur into the very fabric of our being. When they die we feel each connecting thread being ripped away. What was two, what was a team, is now cut in half. You stand alone. In time you heal, you go on, you put on the brave face, but NOTHING will ever be the same. I still tear up simply removing the still-present golden hairs from my clothing, and have decided just to leave them there.
And then a puppy comes into your life and a new connection begins. Not a replacement, for nothing will ever replace the love of your life, but something that will blossom and grow and bring you joy, until that same awful day comes again.
This is life as a dog owner, as a dog lover. We do it over and over again. I've lost 4 dogs. Each was hard.
Axl is pain free and running around telling all the other dogs at the bridge what a wonderful friend he had to leave behind. But remember, he will always be with you. I know it's hard but those memories are going to help you through.
I feel your pain AD, I miss my Allie so much. It's been over a month since I lost her and it still feels like yesterday. I'm trying to stay strong and I wish the same for you.......
It is the hardest part about having a dog. But how lucky we are to have one so special that it hurts this much when they go.
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