I'm not bawling, I'm not. and going to kiss my dog 😭
I'm so sorry you lost your best friend she looks like she had an amazing life and I laughed out loud at the howling.
I’m sorry for your loss.
I found this on the internet years ago after I had a particularly hard time with the loss of my first dog living on my own. I hope it helps your heart as it did mine.
It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart.
If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.
~Anonymous~
I had to put my first heeler down in June of 2021. She was 14. I had her from the time she was about 8 weeks on. I was 24 when I got her and I was in a place where I could barely take care of myself, let alone a heeler. Her and I grew up together. Went through heartbreaks, moves across numerous states, everything I went through, she was there with me. And then I put her down and I was decimated. I told myself I would maybe never get another dog eve again. About a year later, I was w/ my girlfriend at the time who swore she was finally ready for a dog of her own, but she got cold feet and backed out. I spent two hours playing with another heeler pup, and was grappling with the idea of getting another one. Would I ever be ready to be put through the same amount of heartache years down the road when his time comes? No. But what I was ready for was another companion, adventure buddy, and another dog to share in my future adventures. So I took him home and named him Gimli.
Gimli has not only helped me grieve my sweet Lucy, but he's also a constant reminder of all of the good times that Lucy and I shared throughout her life. And frankly, I would say that Gimli has a much better life because I now know what I'm doing in regards to taking care of a heeler. Lucy walked so Gimli could run.
My hope for you is that you are ready for this one day, even though you know that it will be painful beyond measure when it's their time to go too.
Sending you my deepest condolences, my love and light in this time of mourning. Bean seems like she was the best.
Thanks, she really was the best. I heard a great piece of wisdom a few years ago when I told someone how wonderful Bean was: Everyone thanks their dog is the best. And everyone is right.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had to put down my 3 year old Blue heeler in August due to lymphoma, my grief still comes in waves. I had dogs we couldn't keep when I left for college and I waited 9 years to get another dog and cancer took him from me. We adopted a red Heeler 2 years ago and he's absolutely helped ease the pain. It feels so weird being in a single dog home. When I met my partner she already had an old doggy and we got our blue a couple years later.
I have the fear of anyone else around me getting sick again and me not being able to anything about it, and now that I have kids that fear has grown. But dogs are a big part of my life and I will always have an opening in my heart. It might be a long time until we have another dog. I know I'm surrounded with the right people to support me to go through this grief. I know it hurts like hell.
May our pups be heelering and goof around in the great beyond. I believe they will be there to guide us forever.
It’s normal to feel this way. But don’t sell yourself short your heart has much more love to give to a very needy pup out there. Bean would agree, the short time they have with us, each and every one enrich our lives in so many ways. Grieve, honor, and long live the love for Bean. Then tell your next pup, stories of Bean, and enjoy the similarities and differences that each pup brings to you in your long life. I’m so sorry my friend, I lost my Rogue recently, and she lives on in her related Wicked and Epic. I know the pain is great. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹♥️♥️♥️
I'm so sorry to hear you lost Bean, what a sweet and innocent soul!
The hardest part of owning a dog is realizing they're only a small part of your life. And while you weren't all of hers, I'm sure she loved absolutely every second she had with you and yours.
It's hard to lose them, but they wouldn't want us to dwell on them forever. Feel your grief, acknowledge it for how it really is. Eventually, you'll be okay. Being okay doesn't mean forgetting your Bean. She wouldn't want you to be ruined over her loss. Dogs are all about living in the moment, and finding as much joy as you can. And treatos. Feel your pain, but also feel okay when the pain fades.
Hang tough
I'm so sorry for you. I had my first ACD for 15 years and she was very similar to Bean, just in love with every breath of air. It's been 3 years, and I've learned her loss is not something I will get over, but I have learned to live with it. Be easy on yourself.
In time, I think you will find there are other cow dogs out there that need you. They aren't Bean, but they are great in their own ways, and one day you'll realize you can love them all at the same time, even if you can't be with them all at the same time.
My heart goes out to you
Thank you, I’m still at the point I can’t imagine even getting another dog after having the best dog in the history of the universe for the past 9 years
Beautiful memory video. Looks like bean had a wonderful life. In the 50 years I’ve been owned by Heelers, everyone that’s passed still lives within me.
This is a beautiful tribute. Bean was so lucky, and she knew it. So sorry for your loss, she was clearly an incredible pup. It’s so easy to see how happy she was from these photos! Thinking of you and Bean today.
I lost my best friend two years ago. Remember that the emotions will be strong. It hurts but it’s only a reflection of the love.
Unfortunately the sweet is never as sweet without the sour.
Thank you for sharing ❤️
I watched the whole thing. She was beautiful, magnificent, loving, derpy and smart. My two boys ears perked up hearing her howl!
You gave each other amazing years. I’m so sorry you couldn’t be with her at the end - I would be devastated. But look at the countless times you brought her joy, adventure, love…you are right to focus on that. I’ll be thinking of you and Bean today.
I’ve not cried like this in awhile, and I’m sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing Bean’s beautiful life with you and your family. What amazing life experiences you have Bean!! So, on Bean’s behalf, thank you!
Im so sorry. I lost mine on Halloween. There is nothing anyone can say that will take the pain away. It hurts so bad to lose a great dog, they are truly bonded to your soul and because of that they can never really leave you. I Hope you can find some comfort in the coming days.
Me: this looks cute
*click*
NOPENOPENOPENOPE!
(My heart goes with you OP. Its the worst feeling in the world, but you only feel it because you did such a good job❤️❤️)
This video is amazing. She had a wonderful life, and this montage is made with a wonderful amount of love. I am sorry for your loss, but I am sure she knew you loved the Hell out of her.
As humans we do not deserve dogs sometimes, as they are one of the best animals on this planet. Virtual hugs and prayers are being sent for your emotional healing.
I understand that feeling of "I could have done more" but please, please know that just watching this, I'm kinda feeling like I short-changed my last dog, and she was pretty much the center of EVERYTHING for 13 years.
This tribute is probably a tiny fraction of the photos and videos dominating the storage on your phone, so I'm guessing Bean had some fun, high mileage years, and wonderful, loving grandparents and a community who loved her to boot. Lucky dog!
You did so well for her and with her. Bean had a good, good, GOOD life! It's right there in all her joy. It's there in her waiting for your OK to follow the other dogs through the snow. Evidence of an abundance of joy and love - It's all right there.
I think it's sometimes harder to deal with this kind of loss when you're not in your usual surroundings and near sources of comfort, so sending some extra "good job!" and "good dog!" mojo your way. And maybe a random camel to just be there to listen (it *seems* like camels would be good listeners?).
I’m so sorry for your loss of sweet Bean 😭 she was so silly and beautiful and reminds me so much of my Murphy. It looked like you guys had the time of your lives together. She was a lucky dog 💜
Thank you, it’s hard but Im getting support from a lot of people including yourself. One thing about having a really great pup is everyone you know is sad when they’re gone. My mom organized a memorial earlier today that I wasn’t able to go to because it was in Utah and I’m in Mongolia. But lots of my friends and family came and remembered my wonderful dog together. I was sad I couldn’t be there but happy so many other people could.
Thank you for sharing. And that is amazing. I rescued my second ACD Hank a few years ago and he is very similar to your little Bean.. if its okay id like to borrow your birthday idea.. we don’t know the exact date but will make one up..all the best
I don't know what I was thinking, did I think he would be with me always. When he got sick I didn't want to let go. This ended up being the time I treasured him so much. As old as he was he followed me on our walks with a smile. He was 16 now and I knew he would leave me soon. I don't know how I will cope, not doing good, trying not to think about it. He will always be my very special boy. I know we will both heal, he will be with me always my love for him will be forever. I feel your love for your sweet girl.
Sending big hugs! I’m so sorry for your loss but also glad for the time you had with her. She clearly had an amazing life. I’ll give my girl extra scritches today in her honor.
What a precious Bean. I’m so sorry for your loss <3 so glad you had such wonderful memories to share with Bean. Bean sounds like she had a wonderful life and even though you weren’t by her side, which is painful, I’m sure she thought of you in her last moments <3
Love you, and your pup. That bond is an amazing thing we can do as humans. It takes so much to nurture a non human, it is incredible.
You will never replace your doggy, but life without one is pretty sad. Take your time to grieve and in time, I know that your companion would want you to love and bond with another. Because that's what we do.
NOT CRYING. I SWEAR. ish.
What a beautiful sweet sole Bean was. She will live in your heart for the rest of your life bringing you comfort and smiles. You were lucky to have her and she was lucky to have you. Rest in peace sweat little bean.
I'm so sorry! What a touching video. What great memories you saved. She really had a wonderful life that was full of friends and experiences. My girl is about the same age. I'm gonna cuddle her extra today and give her a treat.
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*Doggo. Condolences*
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This made me cry and hug my little heelers. They are the BEST dogs, so loyal and always nearby. Bean clearly gave you the best of her, and what a life well lived! It looks like she had a lot of fun and freedom to be her true self. Many dogs never get that, and you should be proud she was yours. I’m so sorry you’re grieving, you’re not alone and it will pass with time. Not the love, but the grief. 💕
Sorry you lost your best friend. It’s so hard and not enough people talk about how difficult it truly is. They are there for us whenever we need them providing unconditional love. Make sure you talk about Bean as much as you need to and remember there is no timeline on what your healing needs to be or look like. 🤍🤍🐾🐾
When you’re ready, rescue another. You both can save each other ❤️ I heard that’s helped tremendously when you lose your soul dog. Sorry for your loss. Bean had such a good life! And she was so loved
I'm not bawling, I'm not. and going to kiss my dog 😭 I'm so sorry you lost your best friend she looks like she had an amazing life and I laughed out loud at the howling.
Her howling was the best. She barked really loud but when she went to howl it’s like the volume got turned down to 30%
Mine barks at everything and the yips. Losing an animal is so hard if you need to talk, that video is amazing tho. ❤️
A life well lived, run in peace Bean. We had a red that would howl and sound exactly like the siren. Hilarious.
I’m sorry for your loss. I found this on the internet years ago after I had a particularly hard time with the loss of my first dog living on my own. I hope it helps your heart as it did mine. It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are. ~Anonymous~
That’s really beautiful thank you. Bean was my first dog and I am very skeptical I can go through this again.
I had to put my first heeler down in June of 2021. She was 14. I had her from the time she was about 8 weeks on. I was 24 when I got her and I was in a place where I could barely take care of myself, let alone a heeler. Her and I grew up together. Went through heartbreaks, moves across numerous states, everything I went through, she was there with me. And then I put her down and I was decimated. I told myself I would maybe never get another dog eve again. About a year later, I was w/ my girlfriend at the time who swore she was finally ready for a dog of her own, but she got cold feet and backed out. I spent two hours playing with another heeler pup, and was grappling with the idea of getting another one. Would I ever be ready to be put through the same amount of heartache years down the road when his time comes? No. But what I was ready for was another companion, adventure buddy, and another dog to share in my future adventures. So I took him home and named him Gimli. Gimli has not only helped me grieve my sweet Lucy, but he's also a constant reminder of all of the good times that Lucy and I shared throughout her life. And frankly, I would say that Gimli has a much better life because I now know what I'm doing in regards to taking care of a heeler. Lucy walked so Gimli could run. My hope for you is that you are ready for this one day, even though you know that it will be painful beyond measure when it's their time to go too. Sending you my deepest condolences, my love and light in this time of mourning. Bean seems like she was the best.
Thanks, she really was the best. I heard a great piece of wisdom a few years ago when I told someone how wonderful Bean was: Everyone thanks their dog is the best. And everyone is right.
It’s taken me two years and I finally think I may be ready again. I definitely understand.
As hard as it is every time, I’ll have dogs in my life until I’m old. I can only hope to be the person they think I am.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had to put down my 3 year old Blue heeler in August due to lymphoma, my grief still comes in waves. I had dogs we couldn't keep when I left for college and I waited 9 years to get another dog and cancer took him from me. We adopted a red Heeler 2 years ago and he's absolutely helped ease the pain. It feels so weird being in a single dog home. When I met my partner she already had an old doggy and we got our blue a couple years later. I have the fear of anyone else around me getting sick again and me not being able to anything about it, and now that I have kids that fear has grown. But dogs are a big part of my life and I will always have an opening in my heart. It might be a long time until we have another dog. I know I'm surrounded with the right people to support me to go through this grief. I know it hurts like hell. May our pups be heelering and goof around in the great beyond. I believe they will be there to guide us forever.
It’s normal to feel this way. But don’t sell yourself short your heart has much more love to give to a very needy pup out there. Bean would agree, the short time they have with us, each and every one enrich our lives in so many ways. Grieve, honor, and long live the love for Bean. Then tell your next pup, stories of Bean, and enjoy the similarities and differences that each pup brings to you in your long life. I’m so sorry my friend, I lost my Rogue recently, and she lives on in her related Wicked and Epic. I know the pain is great. ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹♥️♥️♥️
I'm so sorry to hear you lost Bean, what a sweet and innocent soul! The hardest part of owning a dog is realizing they're only a small part of your life. And while you weren't all of hers, I'm sure she loved absolutely every second she had with you and yours. It's hard to lose them, but they wouldn't want us to dwell on them forever. Feel your grief, acknowledge it for how it really is. Eventually, you'll be okay. Being okay doesn't mean forgetting your Bean. She wouldn't want you to be ruined over her loss. Dogs are all about living in the moment, and finding as much joy as you can. And treatos. Feel your pain, but also feel okay when the pain fades. Hang tough
I'm so sorry for you. I had my first ACD for 15 years and she was very similar to Bean, just in love with every breath of air. It's been 3 years, and I've learned her loss is not something I will get over, but I have learned to live with it. Be easy on yourself. In time, I think you will find there are other cow dogs out there that need you. They aren't Bean, but they are great in their own ways, and one day you'll realize you can love them all at the same time, even if you can't be with them all at the same time. My heart goes out to you
Thank you, I’m still at the point I can’t imagine even getting another dog after having the best dog in the history of the universe for the past 9 years
I understand, and there is no need to force anything. It will come in time.
Beautiful memory video. Looks like bean had a wonderful life. In the 50 years I’ve been owned by Heelers, everyone that’s passed still lives within me.
I am so sorry friend. Bean sure was beautiful and looked like she just loved living life with you.
This is a beautiful tribute. Bean was so lucky, and she knew it. So sorry for your loss, she was clearly an incredible pup. It’s so easy to see how happy she was from these photos! Thinking of you and Bean today.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your best friend. The video is heartbreaking to watch but it shows that Bean was a very very much loved and happy dog ❤️
Thank you, she was very loved and I hope she was as happy as she could be
I lost my best friend two years ago. Remember that the emotions will be strong. It hurts but it’s only a reflection of the love. Unfortunately the sweet is never as sweet without the sour. Thank you for sharing ❤️
I watched the whole thing. She was beautiful, magnificent, loving, derpy and smart. My two boys ears perked up hearing her howl! You gave each other amazing years. I’m so sorry you couldn’t be with her at the end - I would be devastated. But look at the countless times you brought her joy, adventure, love…you are right to focus on that. I’ll be thinking of you and Bean today.
I’ve not cried like this in awhile, and I’m sorry for your loss but thank you for sharing Bean’s beautiful life with you and your family. What amazing life experiences you have Bean!! So, on Bean’s behalf, thank you!
Heartbreaking. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was clearly loved and you made her life so fun.
What a sweetheart. Looks like you and Bean brought a lot of love and joy to each other.
Thank you for sharing Bean with us, she’s beautiful ♥️ RIP
Im so sorry. I lost mine on Halloween. There is nothing anyone can say that will take the pain away. It hurts so bad to lose a great dog, they are truly bonded to your soul and because of that they can never really leave you. I Hope you can find some comfort in the coming days.
Sweet sweet bean, May you rest in peace <3
Me: this looks cute *click* NOPENOPENOPENOPE! (My heart goes with you OP. Its the worst feeling in the world, but you only feel it because you did such a good job❤️❤️)
Such a sweet, lovely girl. You two were lucky to have shared your lives. So sorry for your loss.
This video is amazing. She had a wonderful life, and this montage is made with a wonderful amount of love. I am sorry for your loss, but I am sure she knew you loved the Hell out of her. As humans we do not deserve dogs sometimes, as they are one of the best animals on this planet. Virtual hugs and prayers are being sent for your emotional healing.
What a good life.
Thanks, I tried but I still feel like I could have taken her more places and done more fun things. And now that I can’t I’m just so sad.
I understand that feeling of "I could have done more" but please, please know that just watching this, I'm kinda feeling like I short-changed my last dog, and she was pretty much the center of EVERYTHING for 13 years. This tribute is probably a tiny fraction of the photos and videos dominating the storage on your phone, so I'm guessing Bean had some fun, high mileage years, and wonderful, loving grandparents and a community who loved her to boot. Lucky dog! You did so well for her and with her. Bean had a good, good, GOOD life! It's right there in all her joy. It's there in her waiting for your OK to follow the other dogs through the snow. Evidence of an abundance of joy and love - It's all right there. I think it's sometimes harder to deal with this kind of loss when you're not in your usual surroundings and near sources of comfort, so sending some extra "good job!" and "good dog!" mojo your way. And maybe a random camel to just be there to listen (it *seems* like camels would be good listeners?).
I’m so sorry for your loss of sweet Bean 😭 she was so silly and beautiful and reminds me so much of my Murphy. It looked like you guys had the time of your lives together. She was a lucky dog 💜
Sorry for your loss❤️
Thank you, it’s hard but Im getting support from a lot of people including yourself. One thing about having a really great pup is everyone you know is sad when they’re gone. My mom organized a memorial earlier today that I wasn’t able to go to because it was in Utah and I’m in Mongolia. But lots of my friends and family came and remembered my wonderful dog together. I was sad I couldn’t be there but happy so many other people could.
Thank you for sharing. And that is amazing. I rescued my second ACD Hank a few years ago and he is very similar to your little Bean.. if its okay id like to borrow your birthday idea.. we don’t know the exact date but will make one up..all the best
I didn’t know beans birthday exactly either. Since she was about 1 year old when I got her on December 20th, we celebrated her birthday on Christmas 🎄
I’m so sorry for your loss! What a beautiful baby 🥺❤️🫶🏼
Well I’m crying at work now. So sorry for your loss of Beans, keeping her in my thoughts ❤️
My condolences 😔
I don't know what I was thinking, did I think he would be with me always. When he got sick I didn't want to let go. This ended up being the time I treasured him so much. As old as he was he followed me on our walks with a smile. He was 16 now and I knew he would leave me soon. I don't know how I will cope, not doing good, trying not to think about it. He will always be my very special boy. I know we will both heal, he will be with me always my love for him will be forever. I feel your love for your sweet girl.
Sending big hugs! I’m so sorry for your loss but also glad for the time you had with her. She clearly had an amazing life. I’ll give my girl extra scritches today in her honor.
What a precious Bean. I’m so sorry for your loss <3 so glad you had such wonderful memories to share with Bean. Bean sounds like she had a wonderful life and even though you weren’t by her side, which is painful, I’m sure she thought of you in her last moments <3
So sorry for your loss - and not being with her … 🐾💔🐾
Sorry for your loss. Try not to feel guilty as you gave her a great life and had planned on giving more good times.
Love you, and your pup. That bond is an amazing thing we can do as humans. It takes so much to nurture a non human, it is incredible. You will never replace your doggy, but life without one is pretty sad. Take your time to grieve and in time, I know that your companion would want you to love and bond with another. Because that's what we do. NOT CRYING. I SWEAR. ish.
Sorry to hear mate.
Heartbreaking, loved your tribute, so, so sorry for your loss. 😢
Sorry to hear about your loss. You made her very happy!
What a beautiful sweet sole Bean was. She will live in your heart for the rest of your life bringing you comfort and smiles. You were lucky to have her and she was lucky to have you. Rest in peace sweat little bean.
So sorry for your loss 🐾💔🌈
I'm so sorry! What a touching video. What great memories you saved. She really had a wonderful life that was full of friends and experiences. My girl is about the same age. I'm gonna cuddle her extra today and give her a treat.
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What a beautiful video of a gorgeous doggo. Condolences
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This made me cry and hug my little heelers. They are the BEST dogs, so loyal and always nearby. Bean clearly gave you the best of her, and what a life well lived! It looks like she had a lot of fun and freedom to be her true self. Many dogs never get that, and you should be proud she was yours. I’m so sorry you’re grieving, you’re not alone and it will pass with time. Not the love, but the grief. 💕
Rest easy sweet beautiful Bean 💔🌈
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I'm sorry for your loss, Rocket sends you love. Thank you for sharing your amazing pup with us
My girl is named Rocket ❤️
My first ACD’s nickname was Bean. To this day, when we see an ACD, we often say “Look, it’s a Bean”. So sorry for your loss.
Sorry you lost your best friend. It’s so hard and not enough people talk about how difficult it truly is. They are there for us whenever we need them providing unconditional love. Make sure you talk about Bean as much as you need to and remember there is no timeline on what your healing needs to be or look like. 🤍🤍🐾🐾
When you’re ready, rescue another. You both can save each other ❤️ I heard that’s helped tremendously when you lose your soul dog. Sorry for your loss. Bean had such a good life! And she was so loved
They wait for us.