ZEUS

[1BigDog]

I have been up all night and finally have calmed down enough to think. Zeus, my beloved Great Dane, passed away early this morning in his sleep at the age of 10. As many of you know he had a tumor removed almost 2 months ago and was doing quite well. But we knew at his age we weren't going to expect many miracles. He hasn't been himself the last 2 days and we were bracing for the worst. After letting him out about 2 am he settled into his bed and went away. Xena, our other Dane is just laying around. Shes several years younger and in good health. Right now were just waiting for the vet to open to see if they can arrange a pick up and cremation. Zeus is 170 lbs and I just cant lift him alone. We will miss him dearly............

 

[mr hunt]

Sad news, sorry to hear it.

 

[Boog]

Condolences Jeff, Sorry for your loss. I hope Xena copes well.

 

[JohnnyB09T]

We are so sorry having lost several pets/family members the loss is just as devastating as any other loss. The love from our four legged kids is always there and only looking for love in return no strings attached. So again sorry for your loss.

 

[TOMCAT]

Sad to hear your mate has gone .. bet he thanked his lucky stars for the life you gave him.

 

[ROCKETHEAD]

It's always sad when unconditional love and devotion is lost...

 

[Steel]

Sorry for your loss. I know how the become members of the family and the hole they leave in our hearts when they go.

 

[CanberraR3]

Any time someone says "it's just a dog" I want to slap them. Feel you pain. He was obviously a much loved family member.

 

[Sphinx]

I lost my young Border Collie a few years back and I found this on the internet a couple of weeks later which summed up my little mate and dogs in general perfectly I thought.

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog." -Gene Hill.

 

[Rolltide100]

Sorry for your loss, glad you were able to be of comfort to him in his final days.