R.I.P, Best Friend

[WhiteStallionGT]

Here's my brother... Lexter (half pug half cocker spaniel). He died December 18th, on the day of my graduation. My whole family came down to Virginia Tech to see me walk, so he passed away alone. He lost his appetite the day before and my sister's bf (a doctor) was taking care of him while we were away. He said that my dog's jaw was kind of locked, so he suspected that Lexter had a minor stroke. We tried to get back to him but the snow storm kept us stranded for 2 days.

Lexter was 14 years old. He had a long life, but he's always had struggles along the way. He was on thyroid medication (hypothyroidism) and had some skin problems. Through it all, he persevered. That's why his death was so sudden to all of us. A fighter till the very end, this Christmas will be hard without him.

Sorry we weren't there by your side, boy. I'll miss you, and no dog will ever be able to replace you. Until we meet again.

Here we are in 1995. I was 8 and he was 6 weeks old.

Lexter's first snow. 1996.

Lexter at 2 years.

Lexter at 5. He's got that 'human' look to his face in this picture.

More recent pics of him.

 

[TCSoff]

Sucks dude. I cried when my dog passed away. It's amazing how attached one can become to these animals.

 

[SNCBOOM]

Sorry to hear that. Looks like he lived a long and happy life though.



I thought you meant that your human brother had died [alone]. I was like "damn, that's pretty messed up."

 

[TCSoff]

I thought you meant that your human brother had died [alone]. I was like "damn, that's pretty messed up."

I thought the same thing, glad that wasn't the case.

 

[WhiteStallionGT]

Sucks dude. I cried when my dog passed away. It's amazing how attached one can become to these animals.

I know, man. It's been a week and I still cry from time to time. We had him cremated, so when I look at the box he's in I still can't imagine that it's really him inside there.

Sorry to hear that. Looks like he lived a long and happy life though.



I thought you meant that your human brother had died [alone]. I was like "damn, that's pretty messed up."

His last year was tough. He was starting to go blind, deaf, and could barely hold in his bowels. I know he's happy and healthy now looking down on us.

 

[WireEater]

Sorry to hear that man. It looks like he lived a good life!

 

[chimazo]

I feel for you. My little white dog in my avatar died this past July at our home while we were sleeping. She had just turned 11. It's the saddest I have ever been, and there are still times when I get teary thinking about her. I think it's actually the only thing that's made me cry like a little girl in over 20yrs.

You try to console yourself knowing that you gave him love and a great life, but it is still hard. Sorry this happened to you (and him), especially this time of year.

 

[musclefan21]

sorry to hear man!! hang in there! RIP

 

[Shootout]

RIP Lexter

 

[treynor]

My dog died 25 years ago and I still miss her. RIP Lexter - it's clear the OP will never forget you.

 

[underworld d]

sorry to hear dude.

 

[WhiteStallionGT]

Thanks, everyone. All your support really means a lot, and it's easing the pain.

 

[03whipedsnake]

sorry man, my dog passed about a year ago and the pain does get better but it takes a bit. but atleast he's happy and healthy lookin down!

 

[Mr. Mach-ete]

I thought the kid in the pic was your little brother and he was the on that died all alone. Scared me for a minute. Sorry to hear about your dog.

 

[supercarkiller]

very very sorry to hear that man, may he RIP. i wouldn't take away my dogs for anything or anybody.

 

[F8LBITEva]

sorry to hear man. RIP

 

[boosted306]

Sorry to hear this.

 

[sam92lx]

I'm truly sorry for your lost..there is nothing like the love of your pet. R.I.P Lexter.

 

[wlg101190]

R.I.P Lexter, great looking dog you had there, buddy! He is in a better place now, though!

 

[ponyboyisaac]

hey man sorry to hear, I love my dog to death (first dog) and I know if I lost her I would be heart broken. But hang in there man.