Losing My Best Friend
By vikingswest
@Vikingswest1 (6305)
United States
April 10, 2022 5:34pm CST
After living 16 months after the Vet said she had only a short time, my girl Poppy passed away peacefully today. She was 15 years old.
I knew it was coming but I still feel pretty sad. I know she had a terminal ailment but she was such a trooper and bounced back after every setback over the past year.
I was just considering having her put down last night after a bad seizure but she woke today and went outside and then shared a cheese danish with me around 10am.
She then went to nap and never woke up again.
I hate to be spilling my feelings all over here but she was such a good dog that I had to share this out loud.
I know that everyone loses pets over time but I got Poppy when I was 45 years old. I am now 60. She was more family than a pet. Rest in peace Poppy.
Are your pets just pets or do they become a part of your family?
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@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
10 Apr 22
She really enjoyed that danish this morning.
Thank you Carol 
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@CarolDM (203449)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Apr 22
@Vikingswest1 Brings tears. She waited to share it with you.
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@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
10 Apr 22
@CarolDM
I knew she could go at any time and I pretty much spoiled her this past year. I'm glad I did.
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@RasmaSandra (74146)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Apr 22
So sorry about this it is hard to lose a pet, Virtual hugs and know she is around you with love and will always be in your heart, I had my cat Sid for 13 years and still miss him too,
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@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
10 Apr 22
Thank you. I knew it was coming but I wasn't prepared for her to leave today. She left a mark that won't be forgotten.
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@much2say (53941)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Apr 22
I am so sorry to hear about your dear Poppy. Her tummy was happy with that cheese danish and I hope it made for a comfy, peaceful nap. My heart goes out to you 
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Pets are definitely part of the family. I haven't had dogs since my teens, but they will always be a part of me. Now we have parakeets . . . we lost 2 during the pandemic and we miss them.
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Pets are definitely part of the family. I haven't had dogs since my teens, but they will always be a part of me. Now we have parakeets . . . we lost 2 during the pandemic and we miss them.1 person likes this
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
11 Apr 22
My pets aren't just pets. They're family. Danie is like a human daughter I never had and Yuki is her daughter so Yuki is like a daughter to me too and the reason why I kept Yuki is I want something of Danie. It breaks my heart to read this because it makes me think of the time when Danie will have to leave us. I can't imagine. It's too painful for me to think about it. Danie is just 4 years old and if I could have her forever, I would really would. I wish her to live for 20 years if possible.
I am really sorry for your loss. I know how you feel and I'm glad you wrote about it here in mylot.
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@LeaPea2417 (36594)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Apr 22
I'm very sorry to hear read this.
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@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
11 Apr 22
I am so sorry to know this.
Not allowed pets here
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@aninditasen (15804)
• Raurkela, India
11 Apr 22
I love pets but I don't keep pets now after I lost Lucky, Blacky and Micky, three Tibetan dogs. I cried and after that stopped keeping pets.
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@freelancermariagrace (27240)
• Philippines
11 Apr 22
I am deeply saddened by your loss. 
It's painful to lose a pet because they're a member of our family.
It's painful to lose a pet because they're a member of our family. 1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40650)
• United States
10 Apr 22
Oh, my heart breaks for you and sweet Poppy. Our pets truly do become part of our family, sometimes a more loving part than our human ones. You'll have so many special memories of your life together.
@ihasaquestion (8274)
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11 Apr 22
Was she the one on your profile pic? Don't be sad, there will be other Poppys' waiting for you to be its owner. I love pets, but have never owned one before. I can't even take care of myself properly, let alone a pet. Condolences to you.
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