Thor Has Passed

harry · Post by **harry** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:10 am

Sorry to hear that Blaine

3leggedturtle · Post by **3leggedturtle** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:38 am

Really sorry to hear that. Todd

92&94 · Post by **92&94** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:51 am

I'm very sorry to hear it Blaine

SteveR · Post by **SteveR** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:52 am

Sorry

Steve

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:53 am

That is sad news, I feel for you....

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:59 am

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Condolences, Pard.

Cats & dogs can sometimes be as emotionally-attaching as children - It's just too bad they don't have a longer lifespan.

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Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:06 am

So very sorry for your loss.

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Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:07 am

So sorry to hear that friend.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:07 pm

Sorry to hear that Blaine.

I'm afraid my 12 year old weiner dog is going to be meeting up with Thor soon in that big park in the sky. He's gone downhill very quickly in the last month.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:23 pm

Yes sorry to hear that,he was a good little dog

Brad

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 12:26 pm

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:02 pm

Sorry to hear that your friend passed, Blaine.

I lost my good dog Buddy a couple months back, he was with me for 13 years, and I can relate to the empty spot.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:37 pm

I'm sorry to hear that Blaine. The loss of a loyal friend is never easy.

Post by **AmBraCol** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:01 pm

I'm sorry to hear that, Blaine. We lost Burkha last year. There's STILL a big empty spot after all these months. Maybe this fall things will have settled down enough to contemplate another, but she'll never be replaced, that's for sure. They definitely infiltrate the most inner sanctum of our lives, don't they?

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:07 pm

Very, very sorry to hear that. He was a fine dog.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:41 pm

That's never easy; been through it too many times to shrug it off...

I imagine his passing was the best it could be, as a beloved pet, versus the way most animals (and many people) pass, alone. That makes a difference.

Steelbanger · Post by **Steelbanger** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:11 pm

I'm truly sorry for your loss. There will probably be other dogs in your life but none to compare to Thor.

It seems to me that he wasn't that old but my memory is very old and sometimes I lose perspective of time. How long was Thor your Buddy?

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:17 pm

Sorry to hear that Blaine. Had he been ill?

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:26 pm

Sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

GonnePhishin · Post by **GonnePhishin** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:29 pm

Very sorry for your loss....

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:41 pm

Sorry To Hear this Blaine.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:18 pm

Pete44ru wrote:.

Condolences, Pard.

Cats & dogs can sometimes be as emotionally-attaching as children - It's just too bad they don't have a longer lifespan.

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+1. While another won't take the place of Thor, there is another that needs your friendship.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:24 pm

Godspeed Thor. Heal well Blaine.

EdinCT · Post by **EdinCT** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:29 pm

Sorry for your loss.

rossim92 · Post by **rossim92** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:00 pm

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:17 pm

Rusty wrote:Sorry to hear that Blaine. Had he been ill?

Perfect health.....his heart just blew up....

fordwannabe · Post by **fordwannabe** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:31 pm

Sorry! Makes me sad to know that will happen to my buddy at some point.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:38 pm

BlaineG wrote:
Rusty wrote:Sorry to hear that Blaine. Had he been ill?
Perfect health.....his heart just blew up....

Living as a loved pet, and passing quickly, is hard to beat. Good thing he was your pooch instead of some fool's who didn't care for him.

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:49 pm

The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is always the most painful. Sorry to hear that Blaine. Sounds like Thor had a good life with you as Doc pointed out. -Tutt

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:06 pm

AJMD429 wrote:
BlaineG wrote:
Rusty wrote:Sorry to hear that Blaine. Had he been ill?
Perfect health.....his heart just blew up....
Living as a loved pet, and passing quickly, is hard to beat. Good thing he was your pooch instead of some fool's who didn't care for him.

He owned me for 8.5 years.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:13 pm

I'm so sorry Blaine. Prayers u for you

wolfdog · Post by **wolfdog** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:55 pm

So sorry for your loss.

A Loan From God

God promised at the birth of time,
A special friend to give,
His time on earth is short, he said,
So love him while he lives.

It may be six or seven years,
Or twelve or then sixteen,
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for me?

A wagging tail and cold wet nose,
And silken velvet ears,
A heart as big as all outdoors,
To love you through the years.

His puppy ways will gladden you,
And antics bring a smile,
As guardian or friend he will,
Be loyal all the while.

He'll bring his charms to grace your life,
And though his stay be brief,
When he's gone the memories,
Are solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return,
But lessons only a dog can teach,
I want you each to learn.

Whatever love you give to him,
Returns in triple measure,
Follow his lead and gain a life,
Brim full of simple pleasure.

Enjoy each day as it comes,
Allow your heart to guide,
Be loyal and steadfast in love,
As the dog there by your side.

Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call,
To take him back again?

I fancy each of us would say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done,
For all the joy this dog shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.

"We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.

"But shall the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:34 pm

I get it. Sorry for you. My Pitbull pal Harley passed Aug 26th 2014. Similar circumstance as your experience, 4 yrs old, perfect health, highly conditioned. His heart just failed. Go figure.... My heart still aches. 1886.

CowboyTutt · Post by **CowboyTutt** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:39 pm

Very nice poem! A moment of silence for all you guys who lost a beloved friend. -Tutt

Mescalero · Post by **Mescalero** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 9:44 pm

Sorry partner,
He is in the spirit world....... with many good friends.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:21 pm

Sorry to hear. I know how big a part of your life he was. My heart goes out to you.

Chris83716 · Post by **Chris83716** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:19 am

Sorry.

Chris

JimT · Post by **JimT** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:58 am

Sorry to hear this my friend.

I believe that He who is a Friend of Children is also a Friend of our friends in animal kingdom. He created them. I believe he takes care of them also.

Thinking of you.

Jim

firefuzz · Post by **firefuzz** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:34 am

So very sorry to hear this Blaine. I dread the day......

Rob

Gobblerforge · Post by **Gobblerforge** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:57 am

Sorry for the loss. Enjoy the memories and keep your heart open.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:47 am

hang in there.....

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:40 pm

Blaine, I know how much it hurts. I dread the day. When I lost Watson, my Brittany, two years ago, I thank God that I did not see it coming or I would have been a real mess.
Now get yourself a new pup, and give him the love you had for Thor!

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:23 pm

A little late Blaine.
Sorry old friend

Nath.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:38 pm

My condolences.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:16 pm

The only thing I can add is that after burying 18 dogs over the last 40 years, it never gets easier. I find animals of any kind to be better than the best people. Their mouths cannot talk in words with the intention of lying, cheating, stealing, or manipulating in the name of personal gain.

Sorry Blaine. I'm with ya in the hurt dept. Been there 18 times. ------Jack

BrentD · Post by **BrentD** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:03 pm

Very sad to hear this. No matter how old, or expected it could be, losing a dog is hard, really hard.

I hope the best for you Blaine.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:50 pm

I appreciate your thoughts..... I feel so bad that i was in Ohio.......thankfully Thor was with people that loved him as much I did......I hope he doesn't hate me for not being there....

BrentD · Post by **BrentD** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:58 pm

He doesn't hate you. Dogs never do. Not ever.

wm · Post by wm » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:36 pm

Lost our nearly 9 year old Great Dane to a heart rupture......healthy and happy up until that morning.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Wm.