OPERATION HELP SAVE DOZER

[backupr9]

Been there too.  My first dog was a terrier for Christmas when I was 6.  That dog wore herself out chasing me through woods and streams and other peoples back yards when I was a kid.  We'd both come in tired, dirty and covered with tick.  Saved my butt in a neighborhood gang fight when I was 10...took a guy off my back by biting him in the leg and chased him down the street.  I had to put her down when she was 18 years old.  Loved that little mutt!

[Richard S]

I like to think that right about now an exceptional English Bulldog named Dozer --

is riding the thousand winds with an exceptional Hungarian Vizsla named Gypsy --

[DDGator]

Very sorry, Adam.  The sadness fades and the memories of the great friendship will remain.  God bless.

[thor447]

I like to think that right about now an exceptional English Bulldog named Dozer --

is riding the thousand winds with an exceptional Hungarian Vizsla named Gypsy --

I like the sound of that.  Thanks Richard.

[thor447]

Very sorry, Adam.  The sadness fades and the memories of the great friendship will remain.  God bless.

Thanks Gator.

I think that my current depression is not really about my dog, but the more I think about it, it is my selfishness.  I have to keep reminding myself that the selfish thing is to mourn him, because he won't be in my life anymore, but rather I should celebrate and him and be happy he isn't suffering. 

[backupr9]

All grief is selfish...it is about loss and unwelcome change, but grief is a normal human emotion and should be embraced.  Stages:  shock, disbelief (denial), bargaining, anger, guilt, depression, acceptance.  Denial of grief is unhealthy, as is becoming "stuck" in a stage before acceptance.  You are doing fine.  Go find yourself a little "Dozer" and watch the circle of life keep turning, as it does for all living things.  Ol' Dozer didn't keep any sissy humans around the house, so don't disappoint him!  John

[theirishguard]

Adam, it's so tough going thru this. Just love and hang on to the memories of your time together, he will always be in your heart. Hard to say this but a new puppy will ease the pain.  Tom

[DDGator]

A puppy, yes...  it's a vicious cycle, isn't it? 

Just when you think you can't find a dog you love as much as the last one...you tend to find it.  Great dogs have a way of finding great humans.

[backupr9]

A puppy, yes...  it's a vicious cycle, isn't it? 

Just when you think you can't find a dog you love as much as the last one...you tend to find it.  Great dogs have a way of finding great humans.

+1

[thor447]

I've turned down 2 offers from friends for a dog.  I just can't stomach the thought of replacing Dozer so soon.  I know it might be for the best, however I know that I'm not at the acceptance stage yet.  In time, I'll get another I'm sure.  For now I'm just trying to become accustomed to the quiet house again.  It's been just me and him here.  I'm just realizing how quiet it is without all the little noises he makes.   And with Bulldogs, even when they are sleeping, they are loud!

[thor447]

Thank you for your donations to the Dozer Fund however, he has passed and I will have the remainder of his medial bills paid shortly after the contributions made by our wonderful forum members and the sale of my 2 Pythons.  Don't get me wrong, you are more than welcome to to donate to "Operation Send Adam Money", and the email address is the same!, but the Dozer fund will no longer be necessary.

Once again, there are not words that can adequately describe my gratitude for what this forum has done.  Thanks again and you all have my up most respect.

-Adam