Oh no. I'm so sorry.

I'm so, so sad for you. Such a good boy.

Your dog is a beatiful one, I know how you feel.

I'm really sorry. *Hug*

Prayers for you and sorrow in my heart.

I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and Spencer.

From all I have read here, you have given Spencer the best life a dog could ask for. Lots of fun days hiking and swimming, filled with treats and love. I am praying that the memories that make you sad now, will be the ones that soon bring a smile.

Knitty hugs and prayers.

I know how much it hurts. So sorry.

Mary, My sympathy to you and Spencer. I'm glad it's over but I'm so sorry it all happened!

im so sorry for your loss:/

Thank you for letting us know. I'm sorry for your loss.

Oh Mary, I'm so sorry. Such a good, sweet dog.

I am very sorry for your loss. I'll light a pumpkin candle in his memory tonite.

I am so, so sorry. Their lives are too short for the love we have to give them.

First of all Mary, would you straighten Sandy out on the names? Clearly she thinks all dogs look alike. ;)

Oh Mary. Oh Spencer. You gave him a wonderful life and he is a fantastic dog. (In no small part to your loving care.) I will always remember the smooches he tried to give me and that soulful look in his eyes. The hardest part of loving is letting go . . .

Hugs to you both.

"...Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were
beside you... I loved you so - 'twas Heaven here with you."

I'm sure Spencer is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. http://www.rainbowbridge.org/

What a lucky dog to have had such a great mom. One who loved him and did everything she could for him. My heart does out to you. I know how hard it is. I wish you strength and peace. He'll be at the Bridge waiting for you.

Mary and Katy --
So sorry for your loss. Great dogs are a special gift given to us to appreciate and love with the same unbounded love they have for us. Such wonderful memories you'll hold of Spencer will keep him alive in your heart forever. My Major is and he died nearly 40 years ago now, but I can still see his wonderful brown eyes, the cock of his head and the joy he felt when he saw me coming home. I look forward to seeing them again, as I'm sure you do to seeing Spencer.
Hugs and comfort to you.

I'm so sorry Mary! I've found that writing a tribute at the message board at http://petloss.com was helpful for me in the past when I've lost beloved pets.

Take good care of yourself and give Katy lots of hugs today.

My sympathies, Mary! We are all thinking about you.

Oh, Mary. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love to you and Katy.

Mary, I'm so, so sorry. Spencer had a great life and was a good friend.

I've been reading for a while, but never posted. My heart breaks for you... I'm so sorry to read this news. All dogs should be so lucky to have such a loving owner.

You are the best dog owner I know and Mr. Spencer had such an awesome doggie life. Hug and Kiss Miss Katy, she will be sad with you.

Sweet Spencer. I hope you and Katy are hanging in there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

-Wendy (Rya and Gabby too)

Mary, so sorry for your loss.

I'm so so so sorry. I read that and started to cry and ran and hugged my boy. What a very tough thing to have to go through.

I'm sorry to hear about Spencer. I know my cat" Purl" is much more than a pet...She is a member our our family. Please know I am thinking of you.

oh mary, my heart breaks for you.

Oh, Mary. Spencer loved you even more than you loved him. We're all thinking of the three of you - take care.

I'm so sorry! I'm glad you had a nice fall vacation together.

I am so sory. I'm sitting at school crying, because of the sadness I feel for you and the thought of losing my own dog. I know you are strong enough to pull through, espectially with Katty by your side. Try to smile, my thoughts are with you.
Lex

Oh, I'm soo-sooo sorry to hear about your loss...I just lost my Sally Aug. 30...I'm sure my furbaby will be glad to play with yours. Rainbow bridge...however hard it was helped me grieve...I'm so sorry and I know how hard it is and I know at this time nothing really helps (nor should it) The thought that I was so blessed to know my furbabies love is what helped me through....so sorry...

They are so much more than 'only dogs', they are our best freinds and the unconditional love they give to us helps us to keep hope alive.

Mary, words seem like such clumsy things at times like this. I know I can't write words to comfort you — I know someone couldn't comfort me...just remembere that memories won't ever go away. The love you feel for him in your heart won't go away.

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Mary, I'm sad for your loss of Spencer. I'll be thinking of you and Katy.

How brave you were to let him go with dignity. Never is a love so unconditional as that given by our animal companions. I'm sorry for your loss.

Your quote is so true. You can never be prepared to feel depth of the sorrow of loss. I am very saddened by your loss [writing in tears] and send you all my sympathies.

OH - I'm so sorry. :( I'm giving you and Spencer a big, virtual hug.

I am so so sorry to hear your beautiful Spencer has died. You photos of him are beautiful and we can see how much you love him. Please take care of yourself and Katy.

Peace and comfort to you and your family. It's so hard to lose a good friend. Spencer was obviously a lucky guy to have people who cared so much about him.

When my dad's long time companion, Gandy, left this world, he bought a beautiful Pagoda Dogwood and planted it near the house with a small marker he engraved himself "To my best friend". The tree's done well, and we figure Gandy must be watching over it.

Oh Mary -
I don't think dogs are ever "only dogs". A person who loves their dog, thinks of the dog as a member of the family and grieves when that dog's time on earth is done will not have been the caretaker of "only a dog", they will have had the incredible good fortune of having been a companion to a loyal, honest and true friend.

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I'm sure he will be welcomed into Heaven will barks and wagging tails. ('cause If Heaven is a place without dogs, then I don't think I want to go).

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog--condolences from me and Kato on the west side of town.

Mary, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear Spencer.

oh no!! I read the newer entry before this one and I only had to get about 1 sentence into it when I *knew*... I'm SO sorry to hear of your loss. I could tell how much you loved him from reading your blog :(

my thoughts are with you :(

What a beautiful photo of your dear Spencer. My condolences, Mary--I'm so sorry for your loss. Spencer was very lucky to be loved by you. And, being a dog person, I know that love was returned in triplicate.

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful dog. Take care.

:(

I am so sorry to read the sad news. - hugs to you.

My first visit here, and such a sad occasion.

My lab Lily died last month. One of the sweetest comments someone left was, "she's still there, you just can't see her anymore." I found that very comforting.

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you.