Saying Good-bye to Gizmo

United States
July 19, 2022 9:20am CST
Yesterday was not a very happy day here in our house. Our dog Gizmo took a turn for the worse and last night we had to say good-bye. We knew the time was coming but it still didn't make it easy. It's heartbreaking saying good-bye to a pet and I know many of you here have had the same experience. Gizmo was a great dog and he will be missed
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@rebelann (112876)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Jul 22
My condolences for your loss. Yes, many of us have lost our beloved pets over the last few years, it's never easy for any of us.
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@rebelann (112876)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Jul 22
Yes, very hard. I'm still grieving having lost Ally last year.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Our pets bring us so much joy that it's so hard to say good-bye
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• United States
19 Jul 22
@rebelann I certainly understand
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@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
19 Jul 22
RIP, Gizmo! I could not talk about Misty without having my eyes water for over a year. She wasn´t my pet, she was my friend.
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@marguicha (222996)
• Chile
19 Jul 22
@Marilynda1225 Misty lived for 16 years. I still wish she was with me.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
I know exactly how you feel. Gizmo was with us for 13 years and my eyes are red from crying. I know it will take time
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• United States
19 Jul 22
@marguicha that's a long time. I hope Luna brings you happiness and many years of love and memories too
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@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
19 Jul 22
My heart goes out to you and to your family. Knowing it or not knowing it, it is never easy. You take time and let your heart grieve little Gizmo.
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@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
19 Jul 22
@Marilynda1225 I feel for you, it is still not easy. I am going to send you a pm.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Gizmo was such a docile pup and didn't even complain even though we knew he was sick. I know he's not in pain anymore but I will certainly miss him
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
19 Jul 22
I am so sorry. I remember you wrote that he was not very well, but we are never ready to see them go.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
20 Jul 22
@Marilynda1225 I know how much you loved Gizmo, he was an old dog and we do not want to see them suffer.
• United States
19 Jul 22
Even though we knew he was declining it still was hard to say good-bye. He was 13 and gave us so many love filled years.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
19 Jul 22
Sorry about your loss. Gizmo would be cherished forever in all those lovely memories that he leaves behind.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
He certainly has left wonderful memories
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jul 22
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@MarieCoyle (37444)
19 Jul 22
Losing a pet we love is very difficult. They are part of our family, and it's a great loss. It always rips me up when that happens, it's just so hard to realize they are gone and not in our day to day lives. You shared love with Gizmo. Again, I'm so sorry.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Thank you Marie. It's weird not having him here today
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@MarieCoyle (37444)
19 Jul 22
@Marilynda1225 You will look for him for a long, long time. I always do. Pets are a source of comfort and love.
@AmbiePam (92711)
• United States
19 Jul 22
I am SO SO sorry. Gizmo was lucky to have you, as well as you having him, I'm sure.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
We had him for 13 years so we have lots of memories
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
19 Jul 22
I understand your pain and grief. Pets are like a family and if such a thing happens it hurts.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Even when you expect it it's still difficult
@jobelbojel (35577)
• Philippines
19 Jul 22
I am sorry for your loss. No more pain for Gizmo
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@jobelbojel (35577)
• Philippines
19 Jul 22
@Marilynda1225 yes I agree.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Yes he's at peace now
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@LeaPea2417 (37351)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Jul 22
That's very sad. I'm sorry to read this.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Thank You for you kindness
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
19 Jul 22
I'm sorry for your loss.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Thanks. He certainly brought us lots of happiness
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
19 Jul 22
@Marilynda1225 You're welcome. Our pets are part of the family.
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
19 Jul 22
So sorry for your loss. You're losing a family member. A family member who never shouts and argues and gives you unconditional love. You can at least take consolation in the fact that you gave him a great life.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
He was just the best and thank you for your kindness.
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@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
19 Jul 22
Sorry for your loss.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Thank you Jessica
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jul 22
That is very sad indeed. Even if you know a pet doesn't have long, it's always a very sad time when they pass away.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
It's sadder than I thought it would be
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jul 22
@Marilynda1225 Gizmo has been around for so long. You are bound to miss him.
@jeanena (2198)
• Bucklin, Kansas
19 Jul 22
So very sorry for your loss. You are right it is very hard to say goodbye especially as they become members of our family. I have been there myself; I know how hard it will be when the time comes for our 2 boys that are 11 and 10 this year.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
It's never easy. Our pets do become part of the family and wiggle into our hearts. Hope your boys have many more years left
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@snowy22315 (180678)
• United States
19 Jul 22
I am so sorry.. It is going to be hard adjusting for all. Maybe you could give another deserving dog a home when your heart has healed a bit.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Maybe one day but we still have our other little dog Mush
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
19 Jul 22
It's definitely a really hard decision to make. It's never easy losing a pet. I'm really sorry.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
It's never easy even knowing he was reaching the end of his life.
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@Kandae11 (55006)
19 Jul 22
Very sorry about that. Saying goodbye for the last time is never easy.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Thank you
@porwest (90823)
• United States
19 Jul 22
It is the hardest decision to ever have to make. My heart and thoughts go out to you and Gizmo. Very sorry to hear it.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Thank you. We certainly will miss him
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@luisga814 (7140)
• Quezon City, Philippines
19 Jul 22
I'm sorry to hear for Gizmo.
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• United States
19 Jul 22
Thank You!