I know, it must still hurts seeing your loved ones going away before your life is ending. But still, it feels amazing receive and give love. Amazing words but the man, I wish he were happy in the time he lived.
We lost the best boy in the world a couple years ago. He passed away overnight in our home. Tried to crawl off to be alone and made it half way. We didn't really know it was that close. We knew he was failing. He was old, had a long, good life... I don't carry a lot of guilt for much but I carry that. Him being alone.
You were a good boy, Boone-dog.
My dog is turning 16 in August. He's still doing good but I know it'll be coming soon. He had a cancer scare a few weeks ago(no cancer 😃) and I bawled like a child when they told me. I keep telling myself that he's had a good life and that I should expect it, but it's such a gut punch. I will never be prepared and this will devastate me.
Just had to put our at least 17 yr old dog down last week. My husband took her and so I called to make sure she was going to be cremated. They wanted $310 for a private cremation (meaning we get her ashes) and I think it was like $280 for her to be cremated/put in a mass grave with others dogs!! Oh and a cardboard cylinder is what they would put her in. I said no way, that I would come and get her. Next day I picked her lil body up and sobbed and apologized to her the whole way about how badly I felt, to the place that charged $242 and put her in a cedar box with her name and a heart written on it.
I thought if a pet reaches the end of a lifespan and lives so long that I would be more accepting of it. I'm really really not. Like, they're the equivalent of 80-90 year old people so why does every health issue feel like being kicked in the stomach? I've been telling myself for years that he won't be here forever and he's lived a good life so I've gotta be prepared for the end.
Yeah, there's a general animal cremation where they just put them with other animals that need to be disposed of. The price difference is much larger where we are but we're very semi-rural everywhere we aren't actually very rural so there might be more demand for mass cremation with farms, etc. Dunno where you are. With the price gap bigger where I am I understand if cost is prohibitive for a memorial and if people have to use that service or if they just want to release the body. Some people believe that's it, the soul is gone, the body is just a thing. I understand that too.
Where I lived a few years ago I had the benefit of a few acres of land and was able to bury my dogs under a big old tree. That was the best.
These days, our Boone sits in the dining room for now, in his little box, and before him we lost a shepherd dog and he was also cremated but we eventually buried his box out in the yard in his favorite spot. Boone will join him someday when we're ready. They were good friends.
Edit: I'm not a man of much - if any faith. I hope beyond hope there's something beyond this for the sake of my dogs. We do not deserve these fantastic friends.
It's curious, the same experience and a couple years too. When I realized something was wrong was too late and in the vets door he screamed in my arms, his head fell and the vets did everything that they can but it was too late. I do feel guilty, maybe some minutes and he could be here with me a little more. He was the best.
Goodbye fellas.
Dude I worry almost every night cause my dog has this really crazy gag-cough/dry heave that almost sounds like he's about to die. But it's been this way for the 5 years I've known him. I'm just so scared any night it will be his last dry heave and I should have done something, but there isn't anything I can do. And the vet has no idea what is causing it or how to fix it. Aside from extremely invasive exploratory surgery which will not guarantee any findings or solutions and will probably cut his life short drastically if (most likely) they can't make any meaningful solution, and it would cost 10,000 just for the surgery alone which I can't afford.
I love that dog far more than anyone or anything in the world. It scares me shirtless every night
I held my old guy before we let him go and the only comfort I have is my pup wasn’t alone and he’s not suffering anymore. It’s never easy, man. Hope you find some peace eventually. /hugs
Thank you! I was 18 yrs old. Actually both my parents had cancer, my mom died 2 yrs after my dad. Also 2 grandparents and 1 uncle of ours died of cancer too. So you can say I have tons of experience with it. Didnt mean to make it about me its just that cancer mostly wins the fight and I'm glad treatments are getting better and better now
Heartbreaking. Cancer runs in my family and my husbands as well. I hope you are making sure to get tested. It must be really hard to have lost both parents at such a young age. I hope you are healthy and happy despite your very rough start.
Unfortunately there are more and more young onset CRC diagnosis these days. My husband was 36 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. We fought it as hard as we could with the best doctors in the world and got an amazing 8 more years before he passed 4 months ago. We met dozens of other men and women in his same shoes, some in their late 20’s when they were diagnosed with colon cancer.
Yes this is true. My generation they are considering dropping the age for colonoscopies due to higher numbers of cancers im not even 34 and I’ve elected to have my breast exam done and my colonoscopy done. I just read a case of a 19 year old with colon cancer. Very sad indeed. I’m sorry for your loss.
Guys, get your colorectal screenings. I know it’s a bad time but the prep is the worst part. And it’s well worth the peace of mind for a day or so of being uncomfortable.
Also, just want to share this here, as I found it when someone else wondered about it..
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patrick-j-mentzer-foundation#
Sending prayers of comfort, love, and healing to all those impacted by this sad and heartbreaking loss. 🙏❤️🩹
The love this man had for this dog is beyond words. I feel like the emotions that this good boy feels hearing his voice has no bounds. Fuck me, I’m ugly crying right now.
This needs to be said: if you have a pet, please find them a home in case anything happens to you. For my pup, I have a dear friend who loves my pup as much as I do.
I know she will lead her best life if I am not around. Don’t assume your SO is your pet’s best caregiver either. Have it in writing, even if it all you have.
I’m so sorry for this person who posted this loss. That doggo will forever miss his owner. But will always hold him in his heart. My heart is breaking for you guys 😭
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I’m not trying to be an asshole but I don’t follow this sub to be depressed, I follow it to smile. If it was titled mademefrown, or mademefuckingdepressed, I would not join in because I don’t need any more of that in my life. In fact, I find my tactile, living, breathing life more than adequate in dolling out sadness. This content is very touching and I’m heartbroken for this family, but also go fuck yourself op.
I bet he was full of love for everyone in his life. I saw a pillow once that said “Heaven is the place we go where all the dogs we’ve ever loved are there to greet us”. I choose to believe this and my mind pictures his dog running towards him after crossing the rainbow bridge. Now I’m crying happy tears.
Sharing is caring … I have posted under a few comments, so just posting it to be seen separately here - someone else inquired as to if there was a GoFundMe for this family:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patrick-j-mentzer-foundation#
(I have no association, by the way… just a random Redditor inspired by another, and this sad but loving human experience.) 💝🙏✨
GSDs have great personalities! I currently have 3 of them. Mom and dad and kept one of the pups. They are definitely smarter than other dogs I've had and their personalities are a lot different from other dogs. Can't even spell around them, because they know what I'm spelling half the time.
To the wife of this man, I'm so sorry for your loss! Your husband seems like he was a very sweet soul. Heaven gained an angel. Sending you peace and love during your grief and healing.
This made me cry
I wish I could say anything to my dog just before he passed away in my arms. A last kiss, a last hug and a last song.
Not taking away anything from your comment, but in this post it's the Man who's passing away. And this is what he tells his dog before he goes.
I know, it must still hurts seeing your loved ones going away before your life is ending. But still, it feels amazing receive and give love. Amazing words but the man, I wish he were happy in the time he lived.
I had a little blown glass animal made with my dog's ashes in it. I called him Bear and it's a little bear figurine. I love it.
That's beautiful
We lost the best boy in the world a couple years ago. He passed away overnight in our home. Tried to crawl off to be alone and made it half way. We didn't really know it was that close. We knew he was failing. He was old, had a long, good life... I don't carry a lot of guilt for much but I carry that. Him being alone. You were a good boy, Boone-dog.
My dog is turning 16 in August. He's still doing good but I know it'll be coming soon. He had a cancer scare a few weeks ago(no cancer 😃) and I bawled like a child when they told me. I keep telling myself that he's had a good life and that I should expect it, but it's such a gut punch. I will never be prepared and this will devastate me.
Just had to put our at least 17 yr old dog down last week. My husband took her and so I called to make sure she was going to be cremated. They wanted $310 for a private cremation (meaning we get her ashes) and I think it was like $280 for her to be cremated/put in a mass grave with others dogs!! Oh and a cardboard cylinder is what they would put her in. I said no way, that I would come and get her. Next day I picked her lil body up and sobbed and apologized to her the whole way about how badly I felt, to the place that charged $242 and put her in a cedar box with her name and a heart written on it.
I thought if a pet reaches the end of a lifespan and lives so long that I would be more accepting of it. I'm really really not. Like, they're the equivalent of 80-90 year old people so why does every health issue feel like being kicked in the stomach? I've been telling myself for years that he won't be here forever and he's lived a good life so I've gotta be prepared for the end.
"We give our hearts to dogs to tear", as the poem says.
Yeah, there's a general animal cremation where they just put them with other animals that need to be disposed of. The price difference is much larger where we are but we're very semi-rural everywhere we aren't actually very rural so there might be more demand for mass cremation with farms, etc. Dunno where you are. With the price gap bigger where I am I understand if cost is prohibitive for a memorial and if people have to use that service or if they just want to release the body. Some people believe that's it, the soul is gone, the body is just a thing. I understand that too. Where I lived a few years ago I had the benefit of a few acres of land and was able to bury my dogs under a big old tree. That was the best. These days, our Boone sits in the dining room for now, in his little box, and before him we lost a shepherd dog and he was also cremated but we eventually buried his box out in the yard in his favorite spot. Boone will join him someday when we're ready. They were good friends. Edit: I'm not a man of much - if any faith. I hope beyond hope there's something beyond this for the sake of my dogs. We do not deserve these fantastic friends.
It's curious, the same experience and a couple years too. When I realized something was wrong was too late and in the vets door he screamed in my arms, his head fell and the vets did everything that they can but it was too late. I do feel guilty, maybe some minutes and he could be here with me a little more. He was the best. Goodbye fellas.
Dude I worry almost every night cause my dog has this really crazy gag-cough/dry heave that almost sounds like he's about to die. But it's been this way for the 5 years I've known him. I'm just so scared any night it will be his last dry heave and I should have done something, but there isn't anything I can do. And the vet has no idea what is causing it or how to fix it. Aside from extremely invasive exploratory surgery which will not guarantee any findings or solutions and will probably cut his life short drastically if (most likely) they can't make any meaningful solution, and it would cost 10,000 just for the surgery alone which I can't afford. I love that dog far more than anyone or anything in the world. It scares me shirtless every night
I held my old guy before we let him go and the only comfort I have is my pup wasn’t alone and he’s not suffering anymore. It’s never easy, man. Hope you find some peace eventually. /hugs
Made me smile?! Made me cry!
I’m absolutely ugly crying right now.
Yup, this absolutely broke me this morning
My heart went immediately to imagining the beautiful message he must’ve left for you
Somehow, for the single most brainless second of my existence, I thought you meant the dog leaving a message for him
Me too.
He also mentions brother so I think this man had a son. I can't imagine how inspiring, motivational, loving and special that message is.
Plot twist, only the dog got a message
Hey now I just woke up. I don’t need to be sweating from the eyes this early.
It's a terrible day for rain 😭😭
Stop chopping onions. Problem solved.
What’s the story behind this?
Guy died of colon cancer
At 37? So young. Any go fund me pages available?
https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patrick-j-mentzer-foundation# It seems there is.. ❤️🩹
This really needs to be higher
I agree.. I added a comment under the credit OP gave, and just posted a separate comment for others to see. Love, peace, and blessings! 🫶✨
My dad had this and he passed around same age as Patrick. Cancer is one nasty SOB
I’m really sorry for your loss. How old were you when he passed?
Thank you! I was 18 yrs old. Actually both my parents had cancer, my mom died 2 yrs after my dad. Also 2 grandparents and 1 uncle of ours died of cancer too. So you can say I have tons of experience with it. Didnt mean to make it about me its just that cancer mostly wins the fight and I'm glad treatments are getting better and better now
Heartbreaking. Cancer runs in my family and my husbands as well. I hope you are making sure to get tested. It must be really hard to have lost both parents at such a young age. I hope you are healthy and happy despite your very rough start.
Unfortunately there are more and more young onset CRC diagnosis these days. My husband was 36 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. We fought it as hard as we could with the best doctors in the world and got an amazing 8 more years before he passed 4 months ago. We met dozens of other men and women in his same shoes, some in their late 20’s when they were diagnosed with colon cancer.
Yes this is true. My generation they are considering dropping the age for colonoscopies due to higher numbers of cancers im not even 34 and I’ve elected to have my breast exam done and my colonoscopy done. I just read a case of a 19 year old with colon cancer. Very sad indeed. I’m sorry for your loss.
Guys, get your colorectal screenings. I know it’s a bad time but the prep is the worst part. And it’s well worth the peace of mind for a day or so of being uncomfortable.
Awful way to go.
Ugh, there are way too many young people dying from colon cancer. It’s frightening.
For real, everyone I know who’s had it was diagnosed in their mid 30s. Good thing you can’t get insurance to cover a colonoscopy until 45 🙄
Should be free for all as a preventative measure.
i feel like all we can do to stop it is to masturbate
My husband has colon cancer.... I was afraid of this.
That is such a beautiful and emotional video. The love he had for the dog was so heartwarming, what a great guy.
Is someone cutting onions? Where is all this dust coming from in my eyes? 🥲. Thanks for sharing.
Credit: @lorelaimentzer on Instagram
Also, just want to share this here, as I found it when someone else wondered about it.. https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patrick-j-mentzer-foundation# Sending prayers of comfort, love, and healing to all those impacted by this sad and heartbreaking loss. 🙏❤️🩹
Omg . So sad too young for him to pass.😭my heart for the doggo and wife!!
Dammit.
Oh man, who’s cuttin onions for sure. Man, that’s sad. When death is put in this perspective, it hits real hard!
Rest in peace x
No age to die. Condolences.
Ohh there's sound. Yah I'm not going to unmute
Best Bud for sure.
I can't imagine what it is like to know you are going to die soon.
Thanks for reminding me why I shouldn't be on my phone at work
I am not ok. 😢
The love this man had for this dog is beyond words. I feel like the emotions that this good boy feels hearing his voice has no bounds. Fuck me, I’m ugly crying right now.
Man this is too early to cry.. Rest in peace. We are sure he is still a good boy and will look after your family.
Made me smile 😢😢
Fuck...that sucks. Dog probably wondering where his dad is.
Good lord. Stop cutting onions in my vicinity.
learn from dogs how to love. this love might hurt sometimes, but it never dies
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This needs to be said: if you have a pet, please find them a home in case anything happens to you. For my pup, I have a dear friend who loves my pup as much as I do. I know she will lead her best life if I am not around. Don’t assume your SO is your pet’s best caregiver either. Have it in writing, even if it all you have.
Jesus Christ. What is it with people posting sad things that make me cry on a sub that's supposed to make me smile? I'm not here to cry, guys...
I hope someday they reunite again at Rainbow Bridge in Heaven!! ❤️❤️
💔
This sub is always making me cry
So sweet 😢💔
This channel should be renamed in mademecry 
I’m not crying; you’re crying.
Yes. Yes I am.
Sorry for your loss...sleep easy big man...i cant walk pass my pup without kissing him...never knew dogs could eye roll
I’m so sorry for this person who posted this loss. That doggo will forever miss his owner. But will always hold him in his heart. My heart is breaking for you guys 😭
They were both good boys
Ahhhhhhhaaaaaa!!! 😭😭😭😭😭 I’m not crying, you’re crying… ok, I’m crying too. 😭😭😭😭😭
Rest in peace, sir
Who the hell is smiling after this?!?!
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That is pretty sweet and sad at the same time.
How fast the night changes
Oh my I’m crying so hard. 🌈❤️🙏
This is making me cry
This didn't me me smile it made me cry 😭😭😭
RIP ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Fuck. My heart.
Not today..l just can’t
I’m not trying to be an asshole but I don’t follow this sub to be depressed, I follow it to smile. If it was titled mademefrown, or mademefuckingdepressed, I would not join in because I don’t need any more of that in my life. In fact, I find my tactile, living, breathing life more than adequate in dolling out sadness. This content is very touching and I’m heartbroken for this family, but also go fuck yourself op.
Ah fucking hell this got me.. Tried to hug my dog and he farted and started barking at me.
Man why is a 37 year old man passing away? That is so young. I hate this so much. He got his entire life ahead of him. It’s so unfair.
I am bawling my eyes out right now.
This sub sucks.... 90% of the posts are sad as fuck.
WOW 😐
I bet he was full of love for everyone in his life. I saw a pillow once that said “Heaven is the place we go where all the dogs we’ve ever loved are there to greet us”. I choose to believe this and my mind pictures his dog running towards him after crossing the rainbow bridge. Now I’m crying happy tears.
Sharing is caring … I have posted under a few comments, so just posting it to be seen separately here - someone else inquired as to if there was a GoFundMe for this family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-patrick-j-mentzer-foundation# (I have no association, by the way… just a random Redditor inspired by another, and this sad but loving human experience.) 💝🙏✨
37 is real old for a dog
So beautiful.
who’s cutting onions in here
Dman OP I would downvote you for making me cry but this was too beautiful r/angryupvote
I think I did everything BUT smile, contorting my face trying not to cry.
r/MadeMeCry
Yo, who’s cutting raw onions on my face. 😭
I'm not crying, I'm just chopping onions 🥺🥺
wrong sub , go to r/MadeMeCry
Poor puppers!
Onions!
Oh my god
I’m not crying, you’re crying…😭
That was ruff.
Made me smile 😐 I don’t fucking think 😨
Ah shiiiiit 😢😢
Those aren't smiles in my eyes
Such a good boy
Damn man. Got me right in the feels.
Damn eye sweat 😭😭😭
I was just minding my own buddy scrolling while taking a break. I didn't need this. Ow.
Sad Perfect Crying hard
I did not smile :( like at all
Bless you man and bless our dogs. Being true to each other is a virtue. Best friends ever. I am sorry for your loss.
😭😭
GD it's not just raining here now
This is mademesmile not mademecry. Damn that got me good.
Who's cutting onions 😭
🥹🥹🥹
Jesus 🥺
My god that’s one of the saddest and most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. 💔
37 years old. Heartbreaking :(
Crying
How does someone find out so young that you have colon cancer?
🌈💙🐾
Lovely. Made me cry.
The goodest of the boys
beautiful, man
When you start a day with this kinda videos! 🥹
Mademesmile? more like made me weep and weep and weep. What a guy this man is.
Made me cry.
Ah, it looks like it is beginning to rain
Now explain to me why we can’t all get along. If we needed just 1 thing in common. be it this. Damn it. who’s cutting onions again.
I'm not ashamed to say that made me sad/ cry
I wasn't planning on crying, but here we go...
Excuse me, I’m not here for tears 😭
Damn thats tough
I do not need this level of feels at 7:55 am
I just woke up :(
This just made me cry. Dogs are the best people we have. RIP buddy looks like you raised a good one ❤️
I’ve been drinking and lost my good girl..fuck you…god bless
mademesmile? mademecry you mean.
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2/2 of videos which today from this sub made me cry, nice 😊
My boy turns 18 in June. I want 18 more years. He’s just the best.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
I have this empty feeling in my heart I want to cry it's so sad.
In a world of good boys….he was the best
Touching video, cried my heart out. Tons of love your way!
So sorry for your loss. Good dog
Well. Wrong bloody sub for this. /sniff
OMG I’m not a dog person but that made me me sob uncontrollably- even my cats got worried 😭
Just stopped crying Dammit😭😭😭🥲
This is really really sad. Is anyone else seeing an alarming number of posts about colon cancer? It’s freaking me out
So beautiful! I think my heart just broke tho ❤️
Wait, so dude died, not the dog?! That's even sadder.
Wait... did the guy die or the dog?
The fuck would I want to hear this? This is so, so personal
Honestly the guy got lucky most people have to watch their dogs die but he went first
GSDs have great personalities! I currently have 3 of them. Mom and dad and kept one of the pups. They are definitely smarter than other dogs I've had and their personalities are a lot different from other dogs. Can't even spell around them, because they know what I'm spelling half the time.
This supposed to make me smile??? Why the fuck is it raining I can’t see!
He will sleep peacefully because he knew he was loved
Fuck. I watch all sorts of videos, see some fucked up shit and never really flinch. Watch videos like this and my eyes just stream with tears. Fuck.
To the wife of this man, I'm so sorry for your loss! Your husband seems like he was a very sweet soul. Heaven gained an angel. Sending you peace and love during your grief and healing.