for Beads

JLDonnelly · 08-21-2011, 12:24 PM

Hello to all. This is my first post here, which is odd, as it is also followed by a recent ending. My dog Black Diamond (aka B.D., Beads, Beader, Dingo-bat and a few other odd aliases) passed suddenly this past Tuesday (hemangiosarcoma??).

She was a wonderful dog and a terrific companion during the various ups and downs that have been my life over the past decade. I’m glad to say that she left on a high note, I’m engaged to a wonderful woman who fell in love with her and spoiled her rotten.

In my grief I found this forum and took comfort in the stories and emotions posted here. For that I thank you all.

My heart goes out to all who are facing this same loss. It’s a sad fact of life that these companions live such relatively short lives, but give so much happiness, comfort and pleasure. It is a cruel irony that their departure can be so painful, while in life they bring so much joy. Already I remember her well and the tears in my eyes are as much of joy as of sorrow.

Nothing can replace Beads and she will always have that special spot in my heart. I am rarely without at least one dog in my life, so we will be getting a new puppy soon, so I hope my next posts will be in better days. I look forward the challenges that a new friend will bring and the adventures yet to come.

1sttimeforgsd · 08-21-2011, 12:54 PM

Hello and Welcome, so very very sorry for the loss of your precious Beads. Take comfort in knowing that you will reunite with her someday at the Rainbow Bridge, for now in your grief you still have your precious memories to get you through. Run free sweet Beads, run free.

cta · 08-21-2011, 01:04 PM

welcome to the forum. i'm sorry it has to be during such a hard time, but it's good you found an outlet to help you get through it. i'm sorry for your loss...i hope you are able to find comfort in the fond memories you have of her.

Bridget · 08-24-2011, 05:30 PM

Welcome and my condolensces on the passing of Beads. Your good memories of her will get you through, that and getting a puppy when you are ready.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 08-24-2011, 06:08 PM

My sincere condolences on your loss. Beads will be watching and probably whispering to the new puppy how to get spoiled rotten to. I think GSd's dont really leave us they still do their job we just can't see them.

4dognight · 08-30-2011, 03:30 PM

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your much loved Beads. I have lost two dogs to this horrible disease. It just happens so fast. We never have them long enough I love the name black diamond was she a black GSD?? We all share in the sorrow of a beloved loyal companion.

JLDonnelly · 09-05-2011, 11:49 AM

Daisy&Lucky: I think she's already aiding the cats

4dog: She was a black and tan I'll try to post a recent picture
Thanks again for all comments!

ekcmusic · 09-05-2011, 08:02 PM

Beads must have loved you very much. People wonder why we share our lives with animals. Isn't is expensive? What's the payoff? If only they knew that being 'with' them is a gift unto itself. You are blessed.

Stosh · 09-06-2011, 09:00 AM

What a beautiful girl! I'm so sorry you lost her.

GSDBESTK9 · 09-06-2011, 09:58 AM

Hello and welcome to the board.

I'm very sorry for your loss, she was beautiful, looks very similar to my Gala.

08-21-2011, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
JLDonnelly New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 5	for Beads Hello to all. This is my first post here, which is odd, as it is also followed by a recent ending. My dog Black Diamond (aka B.D., Beads, Beader, Dingo-bat and a few other odd aliases) passed suddenly this past Tuesday (hemangiosarcoma??). She was a wonderful dog and a terrific companion during the various ups and downs that have been my life over the past decade. I’m glad to say that she left on a high note, I’m engaged to a wonderful woman who fell in love with her and spoiled her rotten. In my grief I found this forum and took comfort in the stories and emotions posted here. For that I thank you all. My heart goes out to all who are facing this same loss. It’s a sad fact of life that these companions live such relatively short lives, but give so much happiness, comfort and pleasure. It is a cruel irony that their departure can be so painful, while in life they bring so much joy. Already I remember her well and the tears in my eyes are as much of joy as of sorrow. Nothing can replace Beads and she will always have that special spot in my heart. I am rarely without at least one dog in my life, so we will be getting a new puppy soon, so I hope my next posts will be in better days. I look forward the challenges that a new friend will bring and the adventures yet to come.

08-21-2011, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	Hello and Welcome, so very very sorry for the loss of your precious Beads. Take comfort in knowing that you will reunite with her someday at the Rainbow Bridge, for now in your grief you still have your precious memories to get you through. Run free sweet Beads, run free. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

08-21-2011, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
cta Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Just outside of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 637	welcome to the forum. i'm sorry it has to be during such a hard time, but it's good you found an outlet to help you get through it. i'm sorry for your loss...i hope you are able to find comfort in the fond memories you have of her. __________________ Chobahn 3/26/10 "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." -Woodrow Wilson

09-05-2011, 11:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
JLDonnelly New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 5	Daisy&Lucky: I think she's already aiding the cats 4dog: She was a black and tan I'll try to post a recent picture Thanks again for all comments! Attached Thumbnails

09-06-2011, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Hello and welcome to the board. I'm very sorry for your loss, she was beautiful, looks very similar to my Gala. __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

08-24-2011, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bridget Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,401	Welcome and my condolensces on the passing of Beads. Your good memories of her will get you through, that and getting a puppy when you are ready.

08-24-2011, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	My sincere condolences on your loss. Beads will be watching and probably whispering to the new puppy how to get spoiled rotten to. I think GSd's dont really leave us they still do their job we just can't see them.

08-30-2011, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
4dognight Master Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 727	I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your much loved Beads. I have lost two dogs to this horrible disease. It just happens so fast. We never have them long enough I love the name black diamond was she a black GSD?? We all share in the sorrow of a beloved loyal companion.

09-05-2011, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
ekcmusic New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	Beads must have loved you very much. People wonder why we share our lives with animals. Isn't is expensive? What's the payoff? If only they knew that being 'with' them is a gift unto itself. You are blessed.

09-06-2011, 09:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	What a beautiful girl! I'm so sorry you lost her.

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