Comments on: Why Do We Shed Tears Over A Dog We’ve Never Met?

By: Kimberly, The Fur Mom

Kimberly, The Fur Mom — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:37:38 +0000

I’m horrible when it comes to other dogs. I still cry when I think about our sweet puppy, Riley. I tear up when I think of our friend’s dog Bro passing on. And I cry when I think of homeless or abused dogs. Dogs who are given up by their owner.

This is why I avoid sites that feature abused animals or too many sad stories. Thank you for ending this one on a sweet note and you’re wonderful for honoring Peggy this way.

By: Basil

Basil — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:15:01 +0000

The video put a smile on typists face!!

By: Max's Mom

Max's Mom — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:27:11 +0000

I still cry over past pups some days and of course I worry about those pups I’ve never met because you just fall in virtual love with them all and know that feeling I guess but then you have to be positive about all those moments of greatness and love they gifted you with 🙂

By: Just One Boomer (Suzanne)

Just One Boomer (Suzanne) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:15:10 +0000

I am a travel blogger, but I also have a dog and through following some dog travel blogs, I’ve entered the community of dogs and their people whether they (the dogs and the people) travel or not. I look forward to reading about their activities, their ups and downs and their advice. Some of the most popular posts on my supposedly travel blog and Facebook page are about our dog, Dino, and my readers chime in with stories about their dogs. Dogs are a tie that binds. No doubt about it.

By: Jodi, Kolchak & Felix

Jodi, Kolchak & Felix — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:50:44 +0000

It’s the best (and the worst part) of being a part of this amazing community. You all invite us in, share your lives and your pets and they inevitably make us love them. It warms the heart and makes us feel like extended family and when one of us hurts, we all do.

I love that one day (hopefully an incredibly long time from now. Is 50 years or so asking too much??) I love that I will have this incredible diary of all the things my dogs did. It’s not just a blog, it’s the best scrapbook.

By: BZ Dogs

BZ Dogs — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:05:55 +0000

I always shed tears, and I’m extremely grateful for the videos I have have Beau.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:13:33 +0000

In reply to BJ Pup.

To me, all dogs are puppies–no matter how old they get. 🙂

I don’t often write about cats because I have so little experience with them. But it’s never easy to lose a friend. I’ve had to comfort my sister through the loss of several guinea pigs as well.

Friendship is not limited to one species, is it?

By: BJ Pup

BJ Pup — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:47:56 +0000

Reading some of these comments made me tear up. BJ Pup, yes, I still call him PUP), is 13 and he is slowing down. I worry that he’s getting older and wonder how long we will have together. Then I stop myself and enjoy the moment rather than dwell on the future. Ny the way, your post applies to cats as well. I’ve lost a few and it’s just as tough.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:23:15 +0000

Reading about people who are losing someone close to them is so very hard. It is sad and I never know what to say. My heart goes out to you for Shadow and to Peggy for Brooks. The video is adorable! It’s a great way to preserve the memory. I recently watched a video with my beloved dog Sephi who passed away just over a year ago. It was a joy to watch.

By: Human Rescues Dog

Human Rescues Dog — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:39:12 +0000

Another great post! You have a way of writing that really hits home. I have worried myself sick over countless dogs. I do shed tears for dogs I’ve never met. But at the same time, I can celebrate the successes of dogs I’ve never met as though they were my own. For example, watching Shadow’s video, I was so excited for Shadow, and for you, because I know how amazing that moment would have been.