One of our old doxies crossed the Rainbow Bridge Thursday

[SARose]

Felix was 16 years old. We rescued him and his litter mate, Oscar, when they were 6 months old. The dynamic duo!

Felix somehow contracted bronchitis. The cough was horrendous and we thought we would lose him last weekend. He rallied on Sunday. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were good days. He ate, took his meds and tried to play. Wednesday night he started coughing again - a wet cough.

Thursday the 13th we made the decision to let him cross the Rainbow Bridge. He sweetly passed.

His brother, Oscar, is lost. He wouldn’t go to bed Thursday night because Felix was not there. Yesterday he thoroughly searched the garage looking for Felix. He is a very sad doxie.

A couple of other DUers have lost old pets this week, too. My heart goes out to you. We know when they reach this age to take each day as it comes, to love them, to hold them, and to let them go gently into that good night.

Oh my Pookie Felix I miss you but I know Rascal, Candy, Sammy and Bo (quite a cast of characters) have a new playmate. Oscar will join you in his own time but for now he gets lots of hugs, snuggles and walkies.

PS - thank you the heart it means a lot.

[SheltieLover]

1. Deepest condolences

I am so saddened to hear your beloved companion, Felix, has departed for the Bridge.

Nothing hurts as badly as when our fur babies depart.

And poor sweet Oscar...

Healing vibes on the way to you & Oscar to heal your hearts.

[biophile]

2. Wishing you and Oscar healing and peace

You and Oscar can comfort each other.
Did Oscar have a chance to see Felix after he passed? I think animals understand death but do not understand sudden disappearance. Whenever possible, I let the other animals, especially bonded ones, see and sniff the body before burial. But I have the luxury of home burial, it’s harder to accommodate that if you opt for cremation.

[Lefta Dissenter]

3. I'm so terribly sorry

Sixteen years as such a big part of your life. Yet it’s never quite enough. I’m guessing he had an amazing life being part of your family, and you allowed him to go when he needed to.

My deepest sympathies.

[littlemissmartypants]

4. So sorry. ❤️

[sinkingfeeling]

5. I'm so sorry for your loss of Felix. He lived his best life with you.

[brer cat]

6. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I grieve for

poor Oscar. I hope you both find peace and comfort.

[Laurelin]

7. I am so sorry

They take a part of our hearts when they leave.

Wishing strength to you and Oscar.

[twodogsbarking]

8. It hurts watching them decline. When you have two pets and they are close and one dies you feel sad for the living one.

Take your best care of them and beleive you did the right thing. They love you

[SARose]

9. Thank you all so much

💕

[niyad]

10. Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little Felix gently home in Your

loving arms, and send peace and comfort to his grieving loved ones.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious boy. Gentle hugs for little Oscar.

[SARose]

11. Thank you

💕

[Fla Dem]

12. So sorry on the loss of Felix. Our beloved pets sure do leave a big hole in our hearts.

I feel sorry for Oscar. I'm sure he'll be getting a lot of extra attention and hugs.

[SARose]

13. Oscar is doing well

We turned a corner yesterday and he is his happy, goofy little self again.

He has moved to Felix’s place on the couch to nap. Yesterday, caught him looking over the bar at me while I loaded the dishwasher. Felix used to do this, too.

Thank you all for the hearts and good wishes.

[Figarosmom]

14. Thats so sad.

It's even sadder when the other pets miss their sibling and have a hard time dealing with it.