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Aussie105

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19. These were the first dogs that we have had from birth to death.

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 07:37 PM

Nov 1

And being freshly retired when we got them, they were my constant companions for their whole life.

We did have labradors before, but working life gets in the way of any deep connection, it seems.

Hoping I gave them the best life possible.

Getting another dog now would be the quickest way to get over sad memories.

No way I'd take on one or two boisterous puppies now, but the local Animal League dog pound might see me there yet, looking for a middle aged Staffy to adopt.
They are popular here.

Hope springs eternal.

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Life without pets. [View all] Aussie105 Nov 1 OP

... 2naSalit Nov 1 #1

Awwwww... murielm99 Nov 1 #2

I worry about that, too. zanana1 Nov 1 #7

Such a sad post, for many reasons. 3catwoman3 Nov 1 #3

. irisblue Nov 1 #4

Here I am, at 76 years of age . . . Aussie105 Nov 1 #5

I have 3 dogs... Trueblue Texan Nov 1 #6

My heart is with you. Hope22 Nov 1 #8

My last dog died in 2011 jmbar2 Nov 1 #9

I'm deeply touched by your post. Aussie105 Nov 1 #18

Nearly 75 Old Crank Nov 1 #10

Love our pets, but multigraincracker Nov 1 #11

I'm sorry you and your wife are going through this. callous taoboy Nov 1 #12

I'm so sorry, Aussie. A home without furbabies is missing brer cat Nov 1 #13

Sounds like us..... Karadeniz Nov 1 #14

A poem for you Nigrum Cattus Nov 1 #15

Many Blessings Richluu Nov 1 #16

I'm so sorry. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 1 #17

These were the first dogs that we have had from birth to death. Aussie105 Nov 1 #19