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My Baby Boy Mac went to the Beach to be with his Sister Sassie and my Dad

Posted : 6/14/2011 5:46:42 AM

I can't say it any other way or I'll start to cry uncontrollably, I never thought I'd miss someone as much as I miss my baby boy. I was in the yard with him taking pictures of him on Monday and Tuesday June 7th he died from cancer. He was under doctor's care, chemo, meds, special food, they told me he had 6 mo's to a yr just the previous Friday. Just writing this makes me cry. This may seem cruel but I miss him more then my mother when she passed. He'd been there for me through so many hard times, 9/11, my divorce, breast cancer, we moved to 4 states in 8 yrs because I couldn't figure out where I fit in or belonged. I lost his older sister (different breed) 3 months ago to a different form of cancer and she went fast once it was detected. I took them to the Vet all the time, I took better care of them then myself. I found a gentlemen who does oil paintings of dogs and he's going to paint one of my baby Mac Wheeler for me. My kids use to tell me he was treated better then them, sometimes that was true, but it was rare.

I never thought I could miss anyone this much, besides my Dad. My sisters (all but one) keep saying "he's just a dog", I want to take my cane and stick it where the sun don't shine if you get my drift. I told them after my years of service for our country and Mac being right there with me, you've a lot of never to say that, heck they don't even know when veterans day is. Mac won't be missed cos he'll be with me daily, I'm wearing his dog tags, I've got tons of pictures, I took the cutes on and had dup's made and gave them to the kids and got a big one for my bedroom and I'll have his portrait in the living room, and his ashes will be in the living room with Sassie (his older sister).

Now I've got to get myself out of bed, and eat something besides ice cream. I'm going to try to find a Basset Hound at a rescue, I'm not sure how to go about it but that's my next step, but it will be a couple weeks to a couple months. I can't handle a puppy, but I can give a good dog a good home with lots of love and attention, Who ever it is will be a boy and his name will be "Hartley" after my dad (middle name, family name) Writing this has helped some. Glad I found this site. God Bless

calliecritturs

Posted : 6/14/2011 8:20:15 AM

**Completely Unconditional Hug**

Trust me -- we understand here. Never *ever* are they "just dogs". Don't feel guilty about your feelings -- just embrace them right now. He was **worth** being mourned well and deeply.

I'm glad you got pictures the day before. That will help. There is a thread here in the Rainbow Bridge section on here that has pictures folks have added for the pups at Rainbow Bridge. I bet one of the folks who will post after me will have that link.

Have you heard the Rainbow Bridge poem? http://www.rainbowsbridge.com

I never really thought of it before -- but I'd bet there is a 'beach' at Rainbow Bridge (because it's such a focal point for humans and dogs alike). Your word picture is a grand one.

There is another dog out there who needs **YOU**. So ... start thinking about *that* dog. If you have a belief in good thots and prayer, just ask that you two be set on the right track to meet. It will happen.

Most of all today you just feel raw and sore. That's normal. Vent all you want -- we're here to listen because we've all been there ... and it's harder with some than others.

shadowsgin

Posted : 6/14/2011 8:21:59 AM

I am glad you found us, sorry the situation is so sad. We have all been right there with you. We lost our sweet Shadow to cancer at the age of 4. It is a horrible disease but sounds like you were doing all you could to help Mac fight it. The pain and sadness will lessen some as the days and weeks pass by, Mac and Sassie will help you find the right boy to be your companion when the time is right.

Mac there were a host of IDog babies there with Sassie waiting at the bridge. Run Free sweet boy...you job here is done now you can run and play and have no pain. We will be here to help your Mom get thru her sadness.

Hugs to you DD!

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 6/14/2011 12:38:00 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free, sweet boy!!

janobonano

Posted : 6/14/2011 9:39:29 PM

((hugs))

Run free, Mac.

Husky_Dad

Posted : 6/14/2011 9:39:47 PM

I am sorry for the loss of Mac, run free Mac, run free.

JackieG

Posted : 6/15/2011 3:57:30 PM

I hope as the days pass, you'll start to hurt less but I know how hard it is for you now. Your post moved me to tears. Thank you for being such a wonderful dog mom. ((((hugs)))

Run free, Mac.

Johnny&Tessy

Posted : 6/15/2011 4:04:56 PM

Run Free Mac!

HUGS

tiffy

Posted : 6/17/2011 6:09:22 PM

Be free, Mac.

emsels

Posted : 6/17/2011 8:50:23 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. We have all been there, it is not just a dog. (((hugs)))

miranadobe

Posted : 6/18/2011 2:10:13 PM

calliecritturs

**Completely Unconditional Hug**

Trust me -- we understand here. Never *ever* are they "just dogs". Don't feel guilty about your feelings -- just embrace them right now. He was **worth** being mourned well and deeply.

Indeed. Your heartbreak may be painful or confusing for others to witness, but we do understand. We're sorry it's under such circumstances, but please know you will find comfort and friendship here. Rest in peace, Mac.

thedoc617

Posted : 6/21/2011 10:42:18 PM

calliecritturs
There is a thread here in the Rainbow Bridge section on here that has pictures folks have added for the pups at Rainbow Bridge. I bet one of the folks who will post after me will have that link.

I am the one who's the head of the Rainbow Bridge Welcoming Committee. It gives comfort to lots of owners who are grieving to see their pictures of their dogs playing in the meadow, and know they are with friends and not alone. If you'd like (and when you're ready, everyone is different), you can post a pic of Mac on there, and I'll add him to the picture!

The link is: http://forum.dog.com/forums/t/11874.aspx

And again, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mac will have a great little shih tzu up there named Daisy who will show him all the great places to hunt little critters!