It’s just a dog……

Missing my friend today. He was faithful and loving. He was our protector and playmate. Accepting his premature death was something I did because in life, that is necessary.  Adjusting to not having him in my daily routine of living is much harder then I expected. Tomorrow will be better but for today, I’m missing my Rex.

I have no poem or story to share today. Just a few memories of a dog that added love to each day he was alive. Thank you to each one that took the time to read  this because you understand the loss of ‘just a dog’…….

24 Comments

  1. The Count Gustaf says:

    I’m so sorry. Their never “just a” Anything

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    1. Noel Hartem says:

      Thank you and you are so right xo

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      1. The Count Gustaf says:

        Much love

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  2. Really is losing a family member. I feel your pain. 😕

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  3. colinandray says:

    You have lost a family member, friend, probably confidante … and it will take time to adjust. You have, without doubt, so many happy moments that you can recall, so please try and focus on those times. Being a dog,,. that is what he would want from you. R.I.P. Rex.

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  4. John Holton says:

    Very sorry to hear about Rex. They leave such a hole in your heart when they go, don’t they?

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    1. Noel Hartem says:

      yes they do xo

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  5. Debbie says:

    Love that Rex! What a special friend. 😘

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  6. geezer94 says:

    So sorry. I too know the loss of a treasured pet. My Gretchen passed away so young and I miss her so. The house is so empty without her … so sorry … g

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  7. I’m so sorry. The loss of our beloved pets is devastating.

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    1. Noel Hartem says:

      thank you very much, it is…

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  8. Ellie P. says:

    Oh my, how I do understand!! I lost my beloved Perri decades ago but I still remember the pain of it. And I ended a friendship over it. We were 15, my friend and I, at the time. When I said I didn’t want to go shopping with her because I was still mourning him (this was less than a week after his death), she said: “Well it’s *just* a *dog”! Said with such disdain, I’ll never forget it. :’-( Take all the time you need, Noel. And you will never forget.

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    1. Noel Hartem says:

      Aw thank you for the kind words and understanding

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  9. Dina says:

    What a gorgeous dog he was. ❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss.

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    1. Noel Hartem says:

      he was very handsome thank you

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  10. Sue Vincent says:

    They are never ‘just’ a dog… and they stay embedded our hearts.

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    1. Noel Hartem says:

      Yes they do. I miss him everyday but also smile each time I think of him.

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      1. Sue Vincent says:

        I can’t imagine life without my Ani…

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  11. leggypeggy says:

    What a beautiful boy Rex was. So sorry you had to say such a premature goodbye. You’ve just passed the one-year mark and I’m sure Rex is as solidly in your heart as ever. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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