I am sorry you lost Nobby. Our pets are our family and for so many of us, help us get through the days. May you find peace and comfort in knowing how much Nobby loved you. Take care of yourself. God bless you.

I am so sorry about Nobby. He? must have been a very very special friend as you are so isolated by your agoraphobia. This must be a terrible blow.

I know how you feel.Nobby was your best friend and nothing will change that. You will have wonderful memories of Nobby that you can cherish for your entire life, he made that special impact on you as you to had on him. No matter our age we all suffer when we lose our beloved pet.
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Thank you, it's been 27 hours now, I keep looking at the empty place on my sofa. I know I will get over him, we lost our boxer bitch to cancer 4 months ago too. Nobby and Bonnie were best friends. They are together now.

I am so sorry about your dog Nobby. What did he pass from? I had boxers too. What kind of cancer did your bitch have? I am so sorry, I too find it hard to believe I'll never see my dog again

Bonnie, my eldest died 4 months ago, she had liver cancer. She did not suffer at all. Nobbie was opperated on friday to remove 3 lumps that looked like marcel tumours. He also suffered from fusion of the spine arthtritis and pancreatituts. Like all boxers, you would never have know. He was bright, lively and happy. Saturday Nobby's throat was playing up, I phoned my vet who said the tube had been down for 1.5 hours, it would be sore. Sunday Nobby was getting worse, we got him to the emergency vet. His lungs were full of mucus. He died several times and was brought back. They did everything they could, Nobby fought so hard. At 11pm English time........Sobbing..........he gave up the fight. My home is empty, my heart hurts. They were my babies, my best friends. I know they all havce to die, but we can never be prepared for when that moment happens. Boxers are not ordinary dogs, Nobby was not an ordinary boxer. Nobby lived up to his pedigree name "My Hero" Thanks

I agree, Boxers are not ordinary dogs. Once you have a boxer, you can never have anything else. Their eyes are so human like in their expressions. I never expected my dog to pass this yr, he was only 6, but only the good die young, huh? Must be why their life spans are shorter than most other dogs.. Take care and God bless

I am so so sorry for your loss. i totally understand what you are going through and know how much it hurts. The way i get through is imagining mine in a better place free from pain waiting on me. I found the site rainbow bridge helpful.

It's my fifth day without him now. The initial pain and shock has gone. I woke up this morning after another sleep disturbed night, where is he? I still expect him to come bounding in with a squeeky toy, acting the fool and making me laugh. He would look at me until I laughed and would bound out into the garden, then in again as if it was the first time he had surprised me. Just these little things, him taking up the whole sofa with his Superman impersonations. Those drooling doggy kisses when he used to pin me to the floor and not give up until I couldn't breath. Those eyes that would look into my soul. His gentle snoring, that unmistakable smell of Boxer that smells like fresh home baked bread. His faithfulness, his Love. I miss him, I just miss him.

It's really hard at first. It's been almost 2 months since I had to put my cat to sleep, and every now and then I still look for her around the house, and it's still shocking to realize that I won't see her anywhere anymore. But you will always have a special place for Nobby, and that is a fantastic thing, even though it hurts sometimes. Best of luck.

Hello Dearest. I joined this community today, after losing my companion of 14 years today, my basset hound Brewster. I live alone and he was my constant companion. I am so heartsick, I can't imagine life without him by my side.

Brewsters mom, my heart knows your pain, I share it with you.
It's only a week for me and I still expect to see Nobby all the time. The huge lump on my heart is lighter and I have times of hapiness. We know they are just loaned to us for a while, for that special love.
For you I can only offer you my deepest condolences, for Brewster, there will be friends awaiting him, my Nobby will be there too. (I had 2 bassets many years ago, wonderful dogs) Hugs, Carol.

Thank you for the heartfelt words. I take solice in knowing that he had a happy, fun-filled life and he knew he was very loved. Still the guilt surfaces that perhaps I could have done something more...

We always feel that, it's normal, you did your best, who could ask for more xx