Missing my Rusty

[Rusty's mom]

I had a dream last night that my Rusty was with me and I was loving on him, petting him and it was so real - I could smell him (he always had his own special musky scent). Honestly, it was just so real - it felt so good to have him back with me - to have him in my arms, to feel him, to touch him. Then I woke up and realized that it was only a dream. I'm so depressed and crying right now - I miss him so much and time isn't healing the loss and pain I feel. Sorry, the tears are overwhelming me and I just needed to share my pain. This was the first board I found after our Rusty came into our lives. I miss you my Rustersroo - you'll always be my baby boy, I will love you forever and I will never, ever forget you. There are so many things I miss about you - I just want Rusty to know that there is still a Rusty size hole in my heart that for some reason just can't be filled. I love you Rust - and always will:hugs1: :hug2: :heart:

Luv yu my boy
Mumma (kathy)

[TDR11114]

For the pain that you are going through. :angel1: I too, have been through what you are going through, and it is very hard. I lost my little Runt puppy :puppy: about 6 months ago, and if it wasnt for Blue and Lady bug, I dont know that I would be able to get through the days as well. But my daughter, more so than me, because she was my daughters little pup since she was little. Just remember in your heart :heart: , that he loves you too, and his little spirit is always with you. You were a great mom, and maybe , one day you will find another puppers :puppy: , that can help you with your grief. I feel as if Lady bug and Blue were meant to be with us, to help heal the hole in our hearts as well. We are all here to help each other through our grief.

[dutchman]

Here's one of the old standards that I post from time to time. It sometime brings tears especially if you loss is recent. The first two years following my loss of Aggie were the toughest. I don't know what I would have done if a fried had hadn't spotted Frank at the local shelter not too long after a I lost Aggie.

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The Spirit of a Dachshund

I was standing on a hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And the spirit of a Dachshund
Was lying at my feet.

He looked at me with kind dark eyes
An ancient wisdom shining through
And in the essence of his being
I saw love there too.

His mind did lock upon my heart
As I stood there on that day
And he told me of this story
About a place far away.

I stood upon the hillside
In a field of blowing wheat
And in a twinkling of a second
His spirit left my feet.

His tale did put my heart at ease
My fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me
On another distant day.

"I live among God's creatures now
In the heavens of your mind
So do not grieve for me, my friend
As I am with my kind.

My collar is a rainbow's hue
My leash a shooting star
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.

There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined
But free to roam God's heavens
Among my Dachsie kind.

I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me
And dream the dreams of earthlings
And how it used to be.

The trees are full of liver treats
And tennis balls abound
And Milkbones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.

There even is a ring set up
The grass all lush and green
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.

For we're all winners in this place
We have no faults, you see
And God passes out those ribbons
To each one, even me.

I drink from waters laced with gold
My world a beauty to behold
And wise old dogs do form my pride
To amble at my very side.

At night I sleep in an angel's arms
Her wings protecting me
And moonbeams dance about us
As stardust falls on thee.

So when your life on earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven's gate
Have no fear of loneliness
For here, you know I wait".

~author unknown~

[skipper]

I came on line today at work, and read about Missing Rusty.I am crying so hard right now, :sob: You know Rusty is with you everyday in your heart and thoughts.I to lost my Skipper 3 months ago, and it is so very hard , I loved him so so much, and feel like he was taken to soon from us, he was only three yrs old, not fare! We now have Peanut to share our love with, although Skipper will allways be our first.But Peanut was sent to us for a reason. Hopfully you will find another one too. Im crying with you :sob:

[Kim H.]

I am so sorry :crying: . Of course no words can bring him back, but maybe it is helpful to know that people on this board understand. :hugs1:

[TessieMom]

I am sure that he came back to be with you, just for a time... if only in your dreams. He is there watching over you each day encouraging you to go forward. Take care.

[lotsadox]

I'm sure that was Rusty watching over you while you slept and you felt his presence. I still get teary when I think of Pebbles and I lost her 4 years ago. Those of us who have lost a special dachsie understand your pain. There is nothing I can say that will take that away. I also understand the need to talk about it. We're here.

[SirOliversMom]

These are such difficult times. Mourning takes it's own time. Thank you for sharing your grief with us. For those of us who have lost, we understand. He must have loved you very much to make the long trek back to you to visit you in :hugs1: your dream..

[Joyce]

It's hard at times I know, our babies are so special to us. :hugs1:

[doxunzX3]

My naughty boy Zor came and asked to be held. So right now he is inside my zippered sweatshirt. It seems whenever I get really sad about loosing some of my pets in the past. One of the dogs from the present will do something to let me know that they are here and to go on another day.
Those empty spots can never be replaced by another but it does make it a bit easier somedays.
I still wish I could find another like my Ozcar he was truly an unforgettable doxie. That special connection was so precious and years later I still miss him.
Prayers and Hugs are coming your way(s) for all of those that are feeling the loss of their beloved doxies.
:pray: :hugs1: :hug2: :bighug: :muchlove:

[Marion]

I still miss our Chewy so much too and it's been 2 and a half years since he died. I'm so sorry you're suffering :( , it's so hard when you dream about them isn't it? - it feels so real. It's wonderful to know though that although their little bodies aren't around anymore they're still with us in spirit - in fact I often think Chewy whispers mischievious suggestions into Solo & Bacca's ears! :heart: