Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Saying Goodbye

Today is one of the hardest days.  Today we had to say goodbye to the best boy, to my best friend, Ryder.  I’m feeling lost and heartbroken, and I just don’t have the words to adequately describe the loss of my beautiful boy.  He was perfect inside and out, and will leave a huge hole in my life and in my heart. I knew this day was coming, but I still wasn’t ready.  While we were blessed with 14 years together, it still wasn’t long enough.










19 comments:

  1. We're so sad to see that Ryder has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. You were so blessed to have many wonderful years with him and have so many memories to cherish. We send warm hugs to you and all your family.

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  2. Oh no. I am so very sorry. It's so hard to lose our precious furKids. Huge hugs♥

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  3. Big healing hugs. It's so hard when they leave us. ♥♥♥

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  4. We are so sorry Ryder had to leave you. He will never be forgotten.

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  5. I'm not sure my comment made it through but I'm so sorry to hear about dear Ryder. Hugs and love from all of us.

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  6. Java Bean: "Oh no! We are very sorry to hear that Ryder had to go away."
    Lulu: "Run free over the Rainbow Bridge, you handsome fluffy boy, and be sure to stop by Tucker's Everlasting Rainbow Bridge Buffet for a special treat."
    Charlee: "We cats send lots of purrs your way at this difficult time."
    Lulu: "And we dogs send lots of tail wags, too!"

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  7. Farewell, dear Ryder. You did your job well, now rest well.

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  8. I am so sorry for your loss.
    There was a quote by some author I saw years ago that was, basically, the short lives of dogs was a gift of mercy from God to us, for if they lived longer, their passing would destroy us.

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  9. Oh no! So sorry to hear about the loss of Ryder. The good ones are so hard to lose. Sending you love and hugs. ♥ Run free Ryder.

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  10. So very sorry for your loss. We remember when Ryder first came to you. Soft woos and gentle hugs from all of us

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  11. I'm so, so sorry. No matter how long they're with us, it's never long enough.

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  12. My heart aches for your loss, I am so very, very sorry.

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  13. I am so sorry for your loss. We never have long enough with our babies. Sending love, hugs, and purrs.

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  14. I am so sorry for your loss. Ryder sure was a very handsome boy, and I know you will miss him more than words can say.

    I made you a memento and it is posted on my blog as of today, and you may snag it from there. I do not have an email address to send it to.

    May you find comfort an all the memories you have of your wonderful precious Ryder.
    I send you many hugs.

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  15. I didn't know Ryder, but he was clearly a loved old fellow. I am glad that he was able to see his fourteenth birthday, but seeing his fifteenth would have been even better. It's never long enough, never. Godspeed, Ryder.

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  16. Safe travels puppy doggo.

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  17. Oh no...such sad news. Sending you loads of sheepie nose nudges of comfort. May the passage of time bring back all the happy memories you shared over the years instead of today's sorrows.

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  18. Ryder was such a handsome dog and looked magnificent. You lost th finest dog friend and we are so sorry.

    Marjorie and the
    Dash Kitten Crew

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