Lost Jackson.... our friends don't live long enough

[Phil Lilley]

Our black lab, Jackson, went to sleep Monday.  He was 14 1/2 years old.  He suffered from arthritis for the last 6 months but seemed to be happy up to the end.  He was the best.... great with people and other dogs, minded well and love to go... in the boat or in the truck.

Not sure I can go through another experience with a pet getting old and dying.  We're free from having to worry about someone watching the "kid" which will be nice.  We will see... but for now our heart aches when we come into the house and he's not there.

[fishinwrench]

Sad news. Sorry Phil 😔 

I hope he went peacefully. 

[BilletHead]

We know that feeling,

   Pets become family. Our last dog Sadie made it 17 years. She was a good girl and a few OAF members had met her. Yes you will have so much more freedom and things will never be the same. We feel the same about another possible dog. It hurts.

[Ham]

I’m Sorry Phil. I wish he could have been young, Happy, and Healthy forever. 
It’s tough losing a beloved dog. 

[dpitt]

So Sorry Phil, hope you have some peace knowing you gave him a great life!     

[Terrierman]

It's just so hard Phil and you have my sincerest sympathy.  If I knew some words to make you feel better I would share them.

One of the great mysteries is how we can fall so deeply in love with our dogs, and they with us - knowing we don't share a similar lifespan.  I've come to terms with it and will always have dogs until I am no longer physically able.

[grizwilson]

Sorry Phil, Jackson was a good dog we always enjoyed him.

[fisherman24]

Phil, I am sorry to hear that. I lost my dog last November and I still miss him.

[Flysmallie]

I’m very sorry Phil. I love dogs. I can’t think of better friends than several of the pups I’ve spent part of my life with. It has always been tough losing any of them. If I had to do it all over again I would. The current meathead is a huge pain in the behind but when I look in her eyes I know that we have a very special connection. I’ll always have a dog. Just have to. 
 

RIP Jackson. I only saw you in pictures and videos but it looked like you had an amazing life. 

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

He was a great dog.   Very obedient,  and a friend to all he met.   I'm very sorry Phil.