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No matter how many dogs I’ve owned over the years, and no matter how many I’ve lost, it’s never easy.

My old Big Boy (aka Spocky, Mr. Spock, and Circle Tail) will be at peace Monday afternoon. At 121/2 years old he’s neither the oldest dog I’ve let go/lost, nor the youngest.

I’m fortunate enough to be hooked up with a vet who will do in home visits, and I’ve used his services before. The last time was about 3 years ago on my old black lab. It was a peaceful journey. I’m hoping the same for Monday. I would rather have had a natural death, as I’ve had twice in the past, but he’s simply in too much pain and waiting any longer is cruel. It is possible he’ll expire before Monday.

In the meantime, I lay with him, talk to him, stroke him, and tell him it’s okay.

I will spend the weekend preparing his final resting place. It will be atop his favorite place to lay in the yard. He will be number seven in our little pet cemetery, which is spread out across our 1.5 acre back yard. All are at rest in their favorite spots.

He IS a good boy and truly dindu nuffin.

Please give a nod to our Big Boy, and thanks for reading.

No matter how many dogs I’ve owned over the years, and no matter how many I’ve lost, it’s never easy. My old Big Boy (aka Spocky, Mr. Spock, and Circle Tail) will be at peace Monday afternoon. At 121/2 years old he’s neither the oldest dog I’ve let go/lost, nor the youngest. I’m fortunate enough to be hooked up with a vet who will do in home visits, and I’ve used his services before. The last time was about 3 years ago on my old black lab. It was a peaceful journey. I’m hoping the same for Monday. I would rather have had a natural death, as I’ve had twice in the past, but he’s simply in too much pain and waiting any longer is cruel. It is possible he’ll expire before Monday. In the meantime, I lay with him, talk to him, stroke him, and tell him it’s okay. I will spend the weekend preparing his final resting place. It will be atop his favorite place to lay in the yard. He will be number seven in our little pet cemetery, which is spread out across our 1.5 acre back yard. All are at rest in their favorite spots. He IS a good boy and truly dindu nuffin. Please give a nod to our Big Boy, and thanks for reading.

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I'm sorry to hear you're losing a good friend. Years from now you'll remember him very clearly, and realize how purely innocent and good he was, and it will be almost too much to handle. Take comfort in the good life you provided, and how that can never be taken away even after he is gone. I force myself to adopt a new dog shortly after a good one passes. It is my way of paying tribute to my lost co pilots, I care for the new dog in their memory.

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Getting a new pal quickly after an old pal passes is an excellent move both for healing the human spirit, and honoring the lost companion. Mr. Spock is one of three in my pack. All senior dogs now. I've had as many as five at any one time, three is not a bad number, but I'm looking to go down to two for the foreseeable future. My remaining two are no where near death's door, fortunately, so they will receive the same love and care right up to the end before I embark on a new pack. Thank you, Amerikaner, for your words.