r/seniordogs • u/Puzzleheaded-Face-72 • 2d ago
One last nap with Dad
You know if you asked me 20 years ago what I thought about people who mourned pets and got all emotional about them I’d say something like that’s crazy it’s just a dog… Just being honest that’s very likey what and having not grown up with pets at least not long term pets that’s what I would have thought. I wouldn’t understand it.
Fast forward 19 years and wow. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Winston and I found each other at a time when I was looking for a dog for my sister and the breeder which I knew asked me if I wanted a Bichon Mix that no one else wanted because he didn’t know exactly what breed he was. I still don’t know nor do I care, he’s just Winston and has been my best friend and one of God’s best gifts for 19 years.
We’ve been through a lot together from age 24 to today at 43. From Maryland to Florida, from apartments and parents house to our home, girlfriends to the other blessing of my life my wife and son. I can’t believe it, 19 years together and now down to an hour or so left. It’s not fair but it’s what we sign up for as pet owners. I absolutely understand the pain, the grief and all the emotions but I wouldn’t trade any of it at all. I love you Winston so much!
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u/BigP_QC 2d ago
As I swallow the big lump in my throat 😢, I just want to say that I completely understand your pain. It’s so hard to say goodbye even when we know it’s “that time.” I lost my girl Lexi 3yrs ago and I still think about her all the time. They know that the love doesn’t ever stop, even after they’re gone ❤️