In 2009, I passed by a pet shop, saw him in the window, and came out with shop with him in my arms. No planning was involved. Love at first sight it was. Pure infatuation.
George lived the “life of Riley”. He got many chunks of food from the table directly from my plate in addition to his first class dog food. He also ate the best of treats.
We had many long walks on the beaches of Eilat and Tel Aviv. He got his own beach chair in which he lounged, switching from time to time to in his chair, under his chair, or on my stomach. At the beach in Eilat, they knew me and offered me two chairs, “one for George”, when I arrived.
When he was younger, he would join me on my 10 km runs. We played Frisbee for hours and when a Frisbee got caught in a tree, we immediately got a brand new one, returning to play the next day. He got us into trouble several times. On one of his walks with me on the beach in Herzelia, he swallowed a fishing hook, which had to be extricated in an operation that afternoon. George and another dog once traded snarls and George’s opponent took a mighty piece out of my leg which took 2 months to heal. And to boot, George went head to head with a local canine bully, and lost! Several stiches and panic galore.
George was the very best of friends and my love for him will always be abounding. We spent 16 years and 4 months together. The time I spent with George was a welcome exhilarating topping to my life.
The last few months George was not himself. He developed canine dementia, sore legs, poor eyesight if any, no hearing, and had trouble standing up.
Georgie, I am so sorry I did not act earlier. The biggest gap is not between life and death, but life and a good life.
George led a very long and happy life.
I held him in my arms, and said, “toda yeled”…thank you boy.
Then Dr Yuval did what he had to do-and now I need to forget his last moments so that the memory of our loving friendship will be with me as long as I am around.
On the poem by Lord Byron https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So,_we%27ll_go_no_more_a_roving
Amen….
Sorry for your loss. Been there, done that, several times.
Thanks Fred
Allon
I’m so sorry .
I know how hard it is this is.
We lost our dear Emma last year.
She was with us for 12 and a half years.
We didn’t take long to get an other Portuguese Water Dog from the same breeder as Emma.
Her name is Maui.
We just could not continue without a dog in the house.
It was soon about 6 months.
She saved us.
Not everyone can do that.
If you can I highly recommend it.
I will send you pics of them both by email.
So sorry for your loss, Allon. I can relate.
Ohh no so sorry for your loss
mama Pearl here,may the beautiful memories u had with George keep u going
Many thanks Mariah.
Much appreciated
I am sorry to hear about George. You guys were inseparable, and I know how much he’ll be missed.
Losing a pet( a friend ) is never easy, but just know George lived a long, happy life showered by your love.
May God comfort you in these painful moments.
Thanks you Christine for your thoughts.
Dear Allon,
A dog seems always a special friend and a gift to one’s life. Every now and then one sparks a relationship that moves beyond that wonderful reality into stretching possibilities for love and connection. It seems Georges brought that spark and saying goodbye to him was a painful and deep loss.
May the love and connection you shared be a comfort!!
Warmly,
Cecile
Merci bien, Cecile.
c’était un amour vraiement spécial
May his memory be a blessing. I had to euthanize my cat, Tilly, last week. I feel your pain.
Thanks Sylvia.
I remember the fish hook incident. I remember all the stories of Georgie and the many pics of him you took.
This was a eulogy I wrote for my Bud. Bud was a cat but I felt the same for each animal I have had both dogs and cats.
I have learned this from my Bud and all those who came before him…
• Fur is highly absorbent, particularly when it comes to saline infused tears.
• A lick can often heal wounds, especially invisible ones.
• A gentle paw, wet nose or a head asking for some rubbing is an IV of calm and joy.
• Though they may not know the magic that they have they bring laughter and a smile (and a million youtube videos) just by being themselves.
• Being welcomed home EVERY day is a gift of significant proportion.
• The unconditional love and trust of the animals who have given their lives unto my care has made me a better person and parent, made me more patient, more thoughtful, more responsible and more grateful.
Thanks Bud – I hope you felt my love for you.
Thanks for the lovely words, Madeleine
Hi Allon,
Our condolences go out to you on the painful loss of your dear George. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times during the last 14 years and can truly feel the void in your life as a result of his passing. He had a good life and benefited from a close and caring relationship with his master for 16 years. As an act of kindness and respect, you had to make fateful decisions. You should celebrate the shared experiences and may his memory endure.
Thanks so much, George.
I know that you needed to make similar decisions in the past.
It is very hard…but it needed to be done.
So sorry for your loss Allon.
Our pets are like family, and the love we receive from animals is unconditional.
I’m happy to hear you had so many good times and years together, sounds like he really enriched your life as I’m sure you did his.
May the memories be a blessing.
Yes… Very much like family.
Pets are family. It’s hard losing them.
My thoughts are with you.
-Bruce
Thanks Bruce
So few things are so painful as the loss of a pet.
Very very few indeed