We lost our beautiful and very much loved border collie on July 2, 2005. His name was Buddy. While our family was in town he tragically got his head stuck in a plastic jug that was in the laundry room. My 12 year old son found him dead when we came home. It was his dog, but I loved him as if he was mine. The jug should never have been there, his death should never have happened! He was only 3 ½ years old! It was hard to see my son in so much pain that I didn’t notice my own until two days later. Now the guilt and hurt are overwhelming! One of my two sons left the jug there and it just happened…why?? I can’t stop crying. I go to bed at night thinking about Buddy being gone. I wake up in the morning and my first thought is like a brick hitting me in the head… ”Buddy is gone!” He had the most energetic and fun personality. He had one blue eye that would reach into the deepest part of your heart when he looked at you. I miss that look. He was too young! I can't believe his life was so short and was taken from him when it shouldn't have been!

I'm really sorry to hear about Buddy. It is tragic when they are so young. I lost my Baby on the 4th. She was 4 years old but I had only had her since Nov 2004 as I "inherited" her from one of my daughter's friends. It's been really hard for me so I understand how you feel. I just try to take it day by day. I am really sorry. I hope you are able to find peace.

I understand the guilt and pain that you and your family feel. I unexpectedly lost my dog on July 2, 2005. I can tell you that it does get easier. Give yourself and your family time to grieve, and most of all - talk about your feelings with one another. You are in my thoughts.

I am so thankful for this site and the comfort it brings. It helps to know that there are others who know the deep love one can feel towards a pet and truly understand the pain of losing one so dear.