i am very sorry for your loss. i just lost my dog Timbertin. i also posted a page on this web site. i know what you are going through. and i feel so bad because my dog had cancer and developed a tumor in her intestants. she died in her sleep ani i am just happy that she died peacfully. but anyway,i feel bad because it has only been 1 month and 3 days since the day she died and my sister is already asking for another dog. i too want a dog but not if its not timberlin. i miss my baby girl so much.
Apr 21, 2008 Rating
Loss of beloved poodles by: Mary
I posted on this website before about my Lulu. She had cancer and had her leg amputated. Although I did everything to save her that I possibly could, I knew my chances were slim and I did end up losing her. She was an incredible princess and we miss her tremendously.
I knew if I lost one of my poodles (Boney, the bonehead boy is still here and obnoxiously barking right this minute - god love him) that I would rescue another one. Boney was a rescue, came from dire circumstances and we are thankful every day that we are able to give him a lovng indulgent home.
We ended up rescuing two more standard poodles and if we had the space and funds would rescue another one. Claudette (now six months) and Jazzy (2 1/2 years) are with us now. One = Claudette is the stink bug. She is quite the clown and keeps us laughing (and cleaning up). I hadn't intended to adopt a puppy, or two dogs, however, Jazzy was at the rescue group and I went back two weeks later and adopted her. She is a complete Angel. The sweetest, calmest girl - I call her the good one - ambassador and diplomat to the world.
I wouldn't even try to say what wuold be right for anyone other than myself, however, we are tickled to death to be able to give all our poodles a good home Standards are incredible dogs and Jazzy is my sixth standard poodle in 30 years time. All were unique in their personalities, and all were incredible animals
I encourage all to consider adopting a rescue standard poodle, they are as special as all of the dogs I got from a breeder and they have helped with my grief over Lulu's loss, and Boney was better as well. He also missed Lulu so much and was completely dispondent and searched for her everytime we came home.
Bless you all and I am so sorry for the losses of your incredible loved ones.
Apr 21, 2008 Rating
Isis was a Queen by: Jill
I was so sorry to hear of your losing Chloe. My apricot standard was the center of my life. I had to put her down Dec. 2007 and I still feel the guilt (she had cancer). I rescued her from the pound and named her Isis because she was like an egyptian Goddess in her manner and personality. Is it wrong that I still talk to her picture?
Feb 26, 2008 Rating
We understand. by: Roxanne
My heart is breaking too as I write this as our beloved girl, Freebea Lea is barely clinging to life at the Vet Specialist hospital. She had surgery to find out if she has cancer and is failing fast as she was very weak when we took her in last Friday. My husband and I cannot bear the pain, we just rushed to see her as she is failing so badly and I am so afraid of that phone call to come. We are sobbing as we write this. Please know that others understand and feel the same pain which now is so unbearable.
Jan 14, 2008 Rating
So sorry for your loss of Chloe by: John and Sherry
Jeanne, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of Chloe. We, too, know the sorrow you feel and will remember you in our prayers. Our poos leave such a big hole in our lives when it is time to say goodbye.
Dec 19, 2007 Rating
Please remember we are not alone by: R. Raymond
I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved Chloe passing on. I feel exactly how you feel about my dog Harpo when he passed on Dec 1, 2007. I have had the same thoughts about when I pass on I will see my Harpo again and it will be a joyous day!! I also had bought Harpo lots of clothes and rhinestone collars I can't bear the thought of another dog wearing them. Harpo's items are off limits. The pillow where Harpo last rested his head still has his smell and I will never wash that pillow case. I know this sounds crazy but this makes me feel close to him. I still cry at night and talk to him while looking at his pictures just to say I love you and miss you! I too feel a hollowness inside of me. My life will never be the same and that is what hurts so much!
Nov 22, 2007 Rating
I am sorry for your loss by: Mary
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your poodles. I have had standard poodles for almost 30 years and I completely understand how you feel, having lost two of mine. The two I have now are ten years old and one has cancer, has had her leg amputated and is undergoing chemotherapy. We are not sure what to expect, just trying our best to do the best we can, within our financial means to help her. She is an angel, as my other poodles are and have been. They are just incredible animals.
I can tell you that although I still greive my first poodle's loss (Chardonnay), I know that I will get another poodle when I lose the two I have now. Why, because I know that there are many that need homes. My last poodle came from a Rescue group. He was so skinny, I named him Boney. He is now over 90 pounds and because he is soo goofy, we call him Boney the Bonehead boy. He is absolutely wonderful and we love him very much.
My vet sent me a card when I lost Dudley at 13 years old. It essentially said that when we choose to love our animals that we take the risk of loving something that we know (most often) will not outlive us. Hopefully, the benefits of knowing these incredible creatures will outweigh the tremendous loss we feel when we loose them.
I certainly cannot know what is best for you, however, I encourage you to consider rescuing a poodle from a rescue group. It can be challenging because often they have not received good nuturing and training from their original owners, however, they are very smart animals and will adapt quickly if you exercise them and spend quality time with them.
When I adopted Boney, he did not have any manners and was completely obnoxious. He wanted to fight with my female (he had been caged in a small pen with another female and had to fight for food previously) however, I said from the beginning, give him six months he will be remarkably improved and in a year will be just one of the family. That prediction came to be.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss, I still tear up when I think about Chardonnay and Dudley, even though I lost them years ago, however, I love the two I have now because I can't help but love them. They are very special dogs, which is why I was attracted to standard poodles in the first place.
God Bless you and Good luck in recovering from yoru greif.
Nov 21, 2007 Rating
I'm so Sorry by: Rose
I know how you are feeling. I lost my Standard Poodle July 06 and the pain is today as it was then. I loved her so much, miss her like you wouldnt believe.
I also have a heart cat who's 12 1/2 and don't look foward to her demise. She's very healthy and never a day of sickness. She's my best girl.
i just felt a need to give you a cyber hug and you'll be in my prayers.
Nov 17, 2007 Rating
Chloe by: Sandy
I'm so sorry for your loss and understand your feelings completely.
We have had to put down two of our Standards in the last two years. Our brown, Charley, due to Juvenile Renal Disease and our apricot, Bob, from Leukemia just this February.
The pain does ease, although you will never forget her.
