Why can't dogs live as long as people?

So sorry for your loss.
They are such beautiful and loving dogs.

 

Both my dogs have been ill this week. Given them an extra cuddle after reading this thread. I'm sure they're going to be ok but I can't process the thought of life without them at this point.

I'm genuinely sorry for your loss.

 

Sad to read, sorry for your loss. Been through it a few times, the last one absolutely broke me, still think about him every day 6yrs later, with a smile though rather than the initial sadness.

Remember them everyday, then they're still here in a small way.

RIP Flo.

 

My Demek

 

Why do I always fill up with tears whenever I read these posts.
My doggy is my life and ive lost a few down the years.
Sincere condolences to you.

 

In 35 years of marriage we've had 6 Mastiffs 4 Rottweilers 2 Great Danes and it never gets any easier saying goodbye. Currently the 5th and 6th Mastiffs 4th Rottweiler and 2nd Great Dane are allowing us the privilege of living with them in their house and every time the current eldest (the Dane) whose nearly 10 (which is a very good age for a Dane) so much as sneezes or coughs it's a full health check for him from the Mrs and 24hr observation until she's satisfied it's nothing serious and he just loves the attention from her (he's a bit of a mummy's boy) so milks it for all its worth.

 

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

Condolences pal.

 

When he was an unruly teenager his favourite way of saying hello was to launch himself upwards and head butt me in the bread basket and when a powerful Staffie does that to you it stings a bit! Thankfully he calmed down in his later years.

 

Vic and Bob send their condolences.
x

 

Jill passes on her condolences. Thankfully she’s immortal. Good thing that ‘cos I couldn’t cope without her.

 

Sincere condolences, heart goes out to you.
So many firsts coming along
Lost our 13 year old black lab a month ago.
One week before a 3 week motorhome tour of eastern France.

 

My/our little mungrel doogie mate was 17 and a half, when we had to have him put down. I'm afraid it was the right thing to do, but it felt awful and I sort of regret it still, to this day.

 

Second oldest dog Lottie (aged 12 1/2) is in a state of depression and mourning and is really sad to see. We are talking about a dog that is food orientated and can hear a packet of crisps or biscuits opening at 109 yards that has gone off her food.

 

Totally numb right now.

Lost our second oldest whippet Lottie today. Aged 12 1/2.

A combination of Cushings disease and a broken heart has been too much and she just gave up this morning.

2 old girls reunited

 

Oh, my goodness! I'm so sorry about this, Jack. No words of mine can help, so I won't even try.

 

Oh Jack, I’m so sorry! Your house must seem so empty right now. Make sure you look after yourself, it’s going to be a rough few days before it even fully sinks in. Both girls are at peace now and Lottie won’t be pining and wondering where her sister has gone.

 

That's awful news. There are no words that can make it better. My thoughts are with you.

 

Must be devastating mate. No words, honestly. Take care fella.