Hey everyone! I am just back on the boards reading today and have teared up. I miss my Dane babies soooooo much. I thought after losing two of them to cancer that I would take an extended vacation from large dogs..... somehow the small ones are just not the same. Yea, they're a lot easier to tote around and I was fortunate that I searched around and insisted on a breed (or 2) that didn't shed...(even one that doesn't have hair. LOL)..... . wouldn't ya know - I'm such a wonderful housekeeper that I keep on finding Pete's hair on what seems like everything I pick up after being on the floor in my bedroom...... every once in a while, I find a black Gracie hair, too. My soul just seems empty without the great big, old lugs. And yes, I would definately do a Senior again..... even though I know the heartbreak - but I know the immense joy, too.
I haven't even talked to Craig about the way I feel. I think he would just be in a fog and not have a clue. Sorry for the droopy post - I just needed to vent to you who understand.
For everyone that is considering a Great Dane - there is nothing that rewards you so greatly and loves you so unconditionally. My advice...... GO FOR IT!!
Im sorry
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I have not yet lost a dane I lost my sheltie that I have had since I was four last November and it was a horrible experience. So I can only imagine how you must feel. I have become more attached to Delilah in the past 4 months than I had with my sheltie Shelly in 14 years. I will keep you in my prayers.
<3
Danielle
Thinking of you...
I've been thinking a lot about you lately, Tracy. There's a picture of Marmie-Gracie taken at Sharon's house - it's the one with her flying nun ears - and it pops up every time I go to Guinness' folder to work on some photoshop stuff. The picture is not attached to Guinness' folder in any way, yet there she is. I like to think she's watching Guinness' campaign and approves.
If she's watching over Guinness, you've gotta know she's watching out for you too...and let's hope she's just figuring out what's needed to pull Craig out of that fog!
jamie
Can't help the tears...
When we loose one of our dear Danes, I'm welling up just remembering as I read your post, it's always a sad and terrible loss.
Jinxie is our 6th Dane over 30 plus years, so we can relate to how you feel on all levels!!!
We never do totally loose our dear ones, they are always in our hearts and memories. We have waited over a year or more inbetween each of them, but now that we have GDRNT, I think we will never wait that long again knowing there are more Danes in need of our love.
Hang in there, loosing one is horrid, loosing 2 is unbelievable! But the pain will eventually pass and hopefully you'll have a new, different one in your lives. They are such beautiful creatures and are deserving of your special love!
Say it With A Smile
I think all of us understand the heartbreak when we lose one of our furbabies...but then a big ole' smile comes across our face when the right one comes along. I agree with Stacy Marmie Grace will be there leading the way for your next dane. I truly believe that my Maggie and Mollie guided me to Scooby. When Scooby was younger and would have his moments I would yell out - Maggie and Mollie tell this boy to straighten up....hehehe Ironically he would obey... they never really leave us but are always with us. We love you dearly Tracy and you can vent anytime, but I am looking forward to your next big buddy and seeing the big ole' smile on your face...
Judy, Scooby, and Daphne
thinking of you Tracy~
I feel the same way. There is something extra special with a Dane....something that can not be compared with our other smaller furbabies. I know that Marmie Grace will be with you when you and your family have this conversation. I hope she leads you right to your next special Dane. Sending you hugs.
Stacey
~in memory of Moose~
:-(
Yes, they leave a BIG hole in your life when you don't have one. I truly think Danes encompass so many human like qualities and even though their size is big, it's more then that...it's their soul that is so big. I truly hope you can talk to your family and hopefully add another one soon. Hang in there!
Sara (Bubba Chad's and Shammy's mom)