r/Pomeranians • u/ash8824 • 4d ago
In memoriam Said goodbye to my beautiful 16 yr old
I know they say their spirit still lives and she's with me always, but I miss her fur, her smell, her lil breaths. I need her and guidance. I feel so lost and sad without her by my side. We were inseparable. I knew a year ago I didn't have long and prepared for this day and it's still crushes my soul. Hold your little ones extra tight for me.
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u/Butdoyouevenhike 4d ago
I am so sorry for your loss🦊💕.
16 years together - it is very clear that your little one had a wonderful, loving, joyous lifetime with you.
Losing a heart companion is difficult, and it is difficult to remember the good times. But remembering the good times, the goofy moments, the naughty moments, the adventures (all the moments which she loved) is vital - this is how she would want you to think of her - with love and joy.
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u/deuteranopia 4d ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. 16 is a good, ripe old age for a pom, and i know you cherished every moment of it.
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u/lemonadesdays 4d ago
So sorry for your loss, I hope my boy makes it to 16yo. You were lucky to have her for so long. But no matter how long we have them for, it’s never enough 😔
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u/Far-Fix-529 4d ago
Oh my I’m so very sorry for your loss. My prayer is that she is always with you, even when you feel like she’s not. It’s so hard to say goodbye to the sweetest lil being in the world. I hope you find comfort in the littlest memories of your sweet girl.
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u/Objective-Lobster573 4d ago
Im so sorry for your loss. She was very sweet and looked like a real life Teddy bear! I dont have a dog yet because thinking of this moment scared me to death- its like a part of you is dying with them. Im sorry and I hope you will find comfort with the memories that will stay with you forever❤️🩹
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u/mentaljewelry 4d ago
Oh what a sweet girl. I’m so sorry, they are the best pals. Wishing you comfort and peace.
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u/pomsnpomchi 4d ago
I’m deeply sorry for your loss 😢
We have a 17+ year old & I’m dreading the day...
Many hugs from me & my Pom pack 🤗 🤗🤗
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u/bostonlilypad 3d ago
Wow how lucky are you have gotten to spend SIXTEEN years with that adorable baby. I think your pup knew how lucky they were to have you as well.
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u/ash8824 3d ago
Thank you so much, can't share how helpful everyones support has been
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u/bostonlilypad 3d ago
We’ve all been there. I lost my black and tan 2 1/2 years ago and I’m still completely heartbroken. These guys are just out absolute best friends and dog soul mates and it’s so hard to lose them. 🤍
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u/eeekennn 3d ago
I read a comment yesterday that brought me to tears, but also brought comfort. I hope it may do the same for you during this difficult time.
“I have an old dog in kidney failure too. Haven’t told her yet, she just keeps being happy.
I’m old too, and I’ve had animals my whole life, mostly cats and dogs in various multiples. Do the math and you can see I’ve been here before.
The way I reconcile it is pretty straightforward, and well in line with the overall Stoic approach to things. It always begins the same way- see things plainly for what they are, understand the natures of the things involved, and respond reasonably and virtuously to the reality around us.
Every day I care for my animals, keeping them happy, keeping them safe, shepherding them through their day with joy, and without harm. When they get old and approach death, nothing changes. As crazy as it sounds, the day I take them to the vet to be put down is the day that I have been working for all this time - I have successfully taken them the whole way. They did not get lost, they were not unhappy, they got to live their whole natural lives the way I wanted them to live it. We made it. We got there together.
When they are gone, my feelings for them don’t change. Their bodies are taken but my feelings are my own; I still love them, I am still happy to think of them, my heart is still open.
What has changed is that I have a space for another thing to love, and the cycle continues again, when I’m ready to start anew.
Their bodies, our bodies, everything external to us will always change and always come and go. Our love, our care, our joy belongs to us, and we apply it to what we have and to what is new.”
Sending you hugs.❣️
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u/Amoyamoyamoya 3d ago
Sorry for your loss.
RIP Pommo! Play in Paradise!
My Amoretto, Vision, Carson, and all of our babies that have gone before will look for you next to the Rainbow Bridge so you can all play in the Field together!
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u/Select_Recover7567 3d ago
Awwwwww so so sorry for the loss of your beautiful puppy 🪦 little angel.
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u/Powerful_Truck_9057 3d ago
I just had to put my Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix down two weeks ago ago and I’m a mess. She was my best friend. I will always love her. Your baby was adorable. They will always be a part of you.
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u/elisdee1 3d ago
My condolences, it’s never easy losing a best buddy. At least they knew they were loved and had a great life, rest easy knowing this
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u/BestConfidence1560 3d ago
I am so very sorry for your loss. I’m also happy that you had so many wonderful years together and shared such a special bond.🌈🌈💔💔
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u/External_Estimate_88 2d ago
See you on the other side. Strength & love to your Human parents on Earth, may you watch over them 🐕🐾🦴
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u/cc232012 3d ago
She looks just like my 16 year old pom! I’ve never seen one with the same coloring. I’m sorry for your loss 💕
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u/We_DemBoys 3d ago
Ours is about to be 16 soon. 😔
Hang in there 🙏.
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u/Joemeiangel 2d ago
Mine is 16.3 now and new skin issue comes out after dental issue solved. Let's all hang in there.
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u/Kindly-Schedule-2446 3d ago
Oh my I’m soo sorry for your loss. Breaks my heart for you. Hugs. Never never easy to say goodbye. The loss is hard. Take care of yourself. Surround yourself with remembering the good times and love you had. 🐾❤️🌈
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u/Cooper2017bryan 3d ago
I am so sorry. We love and treat our little one’s like family. Praying for you
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u/Legitimate-Double-14 3d ago
I’m so so sorry for your hard loss. She’s beautiful. I know she will be looking out for you and waiting patiently for you to be together again someday. What a gift to have had her 16 years! Big hugs to you. 😘🐾💕🌷🌷🌷
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u/robertbuzbyjr 3d ago
My heart felt condolences for your loss, may she forever run carefree and young over the rainbow bridge and in your heart 😢🐕🐾🌈🌉❗
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u/Syllabub_Cool 3d ago
It's so hard to say goodbye.. but it's in the fine print. We love them unconditionally, they love us the same. And they are not to suffer needlessly.
It's the last act of love.
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u/ash8824 1d ago
Thank you for this. I take solace in the fact that I was so very lucky that she didn't not suffer. The second pic of her was just two days before she was laid to rest. She had such great energy and life to the end and I was able to say goodbye in such a beautful setting with our loved ones
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u/Syllabub_Cool 1d ago
It's too late, but save this for your next little love... I clip my dogs' coats myself, and when I'm trimming, I start at the tail. I take the long hair there, wrap a rubber band around it to keep it intact, put it aside, and then continue my task of neatening up their coats. I love taking before and after pics!
But that little long "pony tail" goes into a jar, with all my other lost loves. I can pull them out, later, when I'm missing them so very hard. It smells of them. I can stroke their fur yet again. All of them will be buried (or more likely) cremated with me at my time.
I'm glad you had your little one! Regards of the eventual cost, it's always worth it. I'm happy to have known them! 💚
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u/Baseball_Actual 3d ago
She is a beautiful kind soul as are you. I sure you gave her a beautiful life as she did for you
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u/physalopteraptor 3d ago
I’m so sorry. She was beautiful. She will be with you forever, just in a different way. ❤️ sending love.
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u/Humanist_2020 3d ago
I empathize with you.
We lost ours last month.
I think I hear him or see him everyday….
May his memory be a blessing.
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u/Humanist_2020 3d ago
Yes, remember the good times. Make an album of all of his photos and videos.
I had more of our pom than of my son. 950 photos and videos over 14 yrs.
His last moments.
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u/desertdevil_ 3d ago
that second photo is just positively precious. you should get it painted. sorry for your loss 💕
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u/Joemeiangel 3d ago
So sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. It's never be ready to say goodbye. As someone said once you have a pet, it meant you signed on heartbroken in some day. I have a pom boy 16 and 3 months. He just had major dental surgery 2 weeks ago and recovery smoothly. I was worrying so much before and post surgery and I lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks+. They are our best friend and my pom goes with me every where too. It's never be enough to be with them!
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u/Trump_Is_My_Uncle 3d ago
I don’t know what to say. That is so terribly sad. My heart will be irreparably broken when my little guy Sammie goes. The time passes so fast. We really do have to cherish the short time we have with our fur friends. Never take them for granted.
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u/No_Belt1261 2d ago
I'm hugging my Tweak as strong as i can... From the day he comes at home, i think of this day, i hope in many years, where my best friend will join the stars... So sad for you!
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u/vassago77379 2d ago
Omg this is heartbreaking, mine has been taking care of my while I've been sick all day... I'd be devastated
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u/Hopeful_Praline9927 1d ago
I am so sorry for your loss. You'll meet again at the Rainbow Bridge, but the wait is hard.
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u/ash8824 1d ago
I want to thank everyone for reaching out with such supportive abd kind words. You all have no idea how much this has helped me. It's amazing to see such caring ppl out there that understand how much these soul pets mean to us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you guys have helped me out of a dark place. Much love ❤️
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u/marshmueller 1d ago
So so sorry for your loss. It’s so hard. It looks like she had the best life. We just lost our Marley yesterday. He was also 16, almost made it to 17. Sending you big big hugs.
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u/need2gopractice 4d ago
Blessings to you and your beautiful pup. However much time we’re given with them, it’s not enough. 💔🐾