Comments on: Losing Ripley - A Tribute to a Departed Canine Friend

By: sher

sher — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:02:22 +0000

I love your story…I recall the loss of my Sam. Reading your story reminds me of the love my sam gave me, the smiles he gave me, the company he gave me, and the joy all unconditional. No matter what our pets love us…no matter what. I just love your story. God bless Ripley.

By: Mavis Sutherland

Mavis Sutherland — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:35:30 +0000

I was Ripley’s grandmother i guess. The boys are my grandsons.
Ripley knew me when I came for a visit. I would talk baby talk to her
and she would settle right down and be nice.
I think she knew the my husband was a little leary of her for she would
growl and carry on with him. Dogs know these things.

We will miss Ripley for she was part of the family and always there.
Is there a dog heaven? I hope so as I have three little poodles
I would love to see again. Silly? I guess so but one can hope.

By: zoe

zoe — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:30:03 +0000

im sitting with my back to my hubby and daughter i dare not turn around cuss they will see my tears and want to no what is wrong which will lead to more tears,i have lost pets before but i now have my 1st dog and i can not imagine how i will cope when she goes, she also dosent like being left and can be hard work but we all love her dearly.i do not think i will ever get another dog i cud not put myself through it even though i havent even gone though it yet.xxx

By: Jo

Jo — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:00:23 +0000

I’m typing very teary eyed because I know what I, too, will have to face. Thank you for your story. I hope it provides a little bit of comfort to know that your story has helped someone who will face this very thing possibly in the upcoming year.

By: Ryan O'Meara

Ryan O'Meara — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:05:50 +0000

To answer the question ‘how long does the hurt last?’ I’d say it lasts forever but it takes on a more tolerable nature as time goes by. You remember the good times more and more and even things you thought you’d forgotten will sometimes pop into your head. This article will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever lost a much loved dog.

By: katy

katy — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:59:12 +0000

Dear Heather,

I’m so sorry for your loss - I know how hard it can be to lose a best friend.
It sounds like you did a great job coping with her seperation anxiety and she couldn’t have asked for a better family.

Kind Regards,
Katy