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Americanme

(474 posts)
21. Sorry for your loss.
Wed Mar 18, 2026, 09:25 AM
15 hrs ago

We had a scare a while back with our dog. 2 different vets in 2 different towns told us he had cancer, should be put down. He had lost 30 pounds, was very sad and listless. But, he started eating, gained 40 pounds, has been healthy for over a year. The vet said she can't explain it, but there is no sign of cancer or anything else. He is a big happy dog.

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My deepest condolences. sinkingfeeling 17 hrs ago #1
I am so sorry for your loss. BlueKota 17 hrs ago #2
My deepest sympathies and condolences. AltairIV 16 hrs ago #3
Dogs are good people Zelda_Orchid 16 hrs ago #4
The best Dave says 15 hrs ago #22
Oh AZ8theist, you didn't fail her. You did the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time. femmedem 16 hrs ago #5
You did not fail her malaise 16 hrs ago #6
Dear Peanut, cross gently over the Rainbow Bridge FakeNoose 16 hrs ago #7
Crossing The Rainbow Bridge by Stella Violano George McGovern 16 hrs ago #8
I LOVE that!! 70sEraVet 16 hrs ago #10
Oh WOW. What a beautiful painting! Tears beginning ..... Diamond_Dog 14 hrs ago #26
I, too, deal with guilt over the death of my last dog. 70sEraVet 16 hrs ago #9
Rest gently Peanut lonely bird 16 hrs ago #11
I'm so sorry AZ8theist, please be kind to yourself today. JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #12
I'm so sorry mountain grammy 15 hrs ago #13
My sympathies to you and your clan. Swede 15 hrs ago #14
I am so so very sorry for your loss. irisblue 15 hrs ago #15
I am so sorry. LoisB 15 hrs ago #16
Lady of the Beasts, please take your little Peanut gently home in Your niyad 15 hrs ago #17
Condolences gademocrat7 15 hrs ago #18
I'm so sorry for your loss. You did not fail her. Phoenix61 15 hrs ago #19
I am so sorry get the red out 15 hrs ago #20
Sorry for your loss. Americanme 15 hrs ago #21
You did the right thing you stopped your friend from hurting but that doesn't stop you from feeling the hurt 2. Botany 15 hrs ago #23
What a beautiful girl. StarryNite 14 hrs ago #24
So sorry for your loss. FalloutShelter 14 hrs ago #25
You did not fail her. kellytore 14 hrs ago #27
You gave Peanut a loving home for ten years. That counts for everything. Diamond_Dog 14 hrs ago #28
I'm sorry AZ8theist 😥 Aw Peanut Clouds Passing 14 hrs ago #29
Deepest condolences on the loss of Peanut. virgdem 14 hrs ago #30
My profound condolences to you. kairos12 14 hrs ago #31
So sorry for your loss, AZ8theist. democrank 14 hrs ago #32
It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #33
So sorry about Peanut. But you didn't fail her. Bluepinky 14 hrs ago #34
Thank you for saying this, Bluepinky EuterpeThelo 1 hr ago #76
You may not be a "believer" Mme. Defarge 14 hrs ago #35
My dear AZ8theist, you absolutely, positively did NOT fail your beloved Peanut! First of all, you rescued her! Second, LaMouffette 14 hrs ago #36
Love this, LM. Thanks for sharing and I hope it brings some comfort to the OP. EuterpeThelo 1 hr ago #77
Very sorry for your loss of Peanut. Prairie_Seagull 14 hrs ago #37
I am so sorry, AZ8theist. My deepest condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 13 hrs ago #38
Oh no, you didn't fail her... róisín_dubh 13 hrs ago #39
You did not fail her. You took her in and loved her for years and years. I know you are greiving but don't please stop ratchiweenie 13 hrs ago #40
Such a sweet face PatSeg 13 hrs ago #41
Peanut was beautiful dog 🐕😍 MustLoveBeagles 13 hrs ago #42
Dear AZ8theist, You did not fail Peanut Grim Chieftain 13 hrs ago #43
rest in peace peanut. i am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby az8theist dawn5651 12 hrs ago #44
Oh, AZ8theist, the sorrow and overwhelming loss you are feeling is the sure sign that your Peanut had the best and KitFox 12 hrs ago #45
I am so sorry for you Scubamatt 12 hrs ago #46
My heart goes out to you. chowder66 12 hrs ago #47
Good advice. And same for humans. Dental health affects the rest of the body... CousinIT 11 hrs ago #48
So sorry for your loss - TBF 11 hrs ago #49
We've been there! Lulu KC 11 hrs ago #50
Deepest condolences SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #51
I'm so sorry. area51 11 hrs ago #52
I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Peanut. My sympathy livetohike 10 hrs ago #53
Prayers for your broken heart 💔 Ten years of tender loving care gave Peanut her best life so now she can rest in peace Deuxcents 10 hrs ago #54
I am so sorry cate94 10 hrs ago #55
Oh no leftstreet 10 hrs ago #56
RIP Peanut Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #57
Please do not blame yourself. Bumbles 8 hrs ago #58
Please be as gentle with yourself as you would be with a friend in your shoes. pat_k 8 hrs ago #59
so very sorry peacebuzzard 8 hrs ago #60
I'm so sorry for your loss doubleplusgood 8 hrs ago #61
so sorry AZ8theist Skittles 8 hrs ago #62
I'm So Sorry NEOH 8 hrs ago #63
I am so sorry, AZ8theist. It wasn't your fault. May the memories of sweet Peanut be a blessing to you. debm55 7 hrs ago #64
I'm so very sorry stage left 6 hrs ago #65
I'm so sorry! redwitch 6 hrs ago #66
Peanut would not want you to blame yourself and feel guilty senseandsensibility 6 hrs ago #67
Nothing prepares us for the loss of a loved one. 💧💔 littlemissmartypants 5 hrs ago #68
I am so sorry for your loss! debsy 5 hrs ago #69
You loved her, you didn't fail her Raine 5 hrs ago #70
You couldn't possibly have failed her. Buddyzbuddy 5 hrs ago #71
I am so sorry for your loss Wicked Blue 4 hrs ago #72
This was a big help to me the last time we went through this. Abolishinist 4 hrs ago #73
I spent $4,000 on my Chihuahua's teeth BigmanPigman 3 hrs ago #74
I'm so sorry, AZ8theist. We are still not over missing our little guy, Buddy. He was the best. summer_in_TX 1 hr ago #75
It's normal tp blame yourself in your grief. soldierant 1 hr ago #78
You loved that dog, you didn't fail it. Give yourself a break, losing a dog is tough enough. dem4decades 53 min ago #79
I'm sorry you're hurting JoseBalow 30 min ago #80
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