RIP, Fizzgig. 2001 - 2013.
Tremendously sad tonight. My dear, beloved best friend took his final exit this evening. He was, all hyperbole aside, the most incredible friend and companion I ever had. I've never seen, before or since, a Pomeranian who would relish in spending hours chasing down his ball, frisbee or squeaky toy and prance his way back to me... only to play the age-old dog game of "drop it? hahaha! not today, old man!" He was freakishly smart (whenever he was asked "Fizzy, where's your toy? He would bound off to one corner of the house or another, and always came back toy in mouth, having known exactly where he had left it. He alao had a knack for opening any doors he wanted to see the other side of.)
Even though I had known the decision was imminent, it still hurt me to the core to tell the vet "I guess it's time." Even though he was very small, all things considered, the house - hell, the family - will feel infinitely more empty without him. Our oldest boy (all of 16 years old) handled Fizzgigs declining years with a grace and patience rarely seen in many adults. I guess that may be the biggest legacy my sweet little buddy could have left me.. the knowledge that, despite our many shortcomings, my wife and I have raised an incredible young man as well.
Rest easy, furball. And know that you were cherished and loved.
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I am deeply touched...
I usually don't come in these threads because I am wimp and end up crying, but I kinda know you, so I wanted to express my sympathy. It is difficult to lose a loved one, of any species. He got to live in love and that is the best thing for him and your family.
Condolences.
He really was something else..
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...but what a wonderful tribute to such a wonderful friend.
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I was hoping it would turn out to be nothing serious. 
my friend.
My family has owned a couple dozen animals, when all the pets owned by us kids as grownups and all the dogs we had as children are counted, it has to be well over 20.. Currently only my oldest brother and my mom have dogs - 4 Vizslas owned by my brother and a Dachshund owning my mom (!).
So that is roughly 17 or 18 family pets that have been put down or passed away, in one fashion or another in my 54 years.
It's never easy.
I dug the grave for Mr. BB before I took him to the vet. Needless to say the bottom of it was wet when I took him on his final "bye bye" (as in "wanna go bye bye?"
You cry. And then you laugh as you remember the look in his eye as he says to you, now from a wonderful place - your mind and memory - "NOT TODAY, OLD MAN!"
And then you cry some more. And soon it will be less and the smiles and laughter and chuckles from the memories become the norm.
And that's how Mr. BB would want it.
And that's how Fizzy would want it.
And that's how it will be with you.
It's been 9 years since I last saw my bestest bud. I still miss him every day. And I still tear up thinking about him ( I am right now, fer cryin' out loud!) but that changes so quickly to a smile because I have so many fond memories of him, from him falling asleep on my lap riding my Harley Softail through the Poconos to him tearing to shreds any cardboard box you would let him have, to his wonderful yodeling he would do when he was happy to see someone - anyone.
Fizzy will never leave you. Just as BB is right here. I just can't touch him anymore.
THAT'S the hardest part.
All my best for you in this difficult time.
RIP Fizzy and BB. May you both find that eternal sunbeam to snooze in.
And yes, he has his wrist in his mouth. I called it 'sucking his thumb'. He did it since he was a pup. That shot was taken about a year before he passed away.
With love and cherished memory.
konotabiha wa gosyusyou samadesu.
He just keeled over and died one day, had a heart attack is our best guess...
thank you for giving him the most selfless act of love we can give them, i know how hard it is and how badly it hurts.
here's a from this fizzgig.
I know how you feel. What a sweet face.
with caring. We are all better humans for having loved and taken care of our furballs. They make us better. I am so very sorry for you and your family.
the last trip to the vet with our 17 year old Simba kitty this spring.
Fizz will forever be in your heart.
It's so hard. Beautiful tribute.....made me cry. Thoughts with you and your family.
work, but thank you all... it really does mean a lot to me.
I know how much it hurts!
We are lucky to have them for the short time we do. My heart goes out to you and your family!
He certainly is a cutie.
my family lost one of our cats, going on two weeks now. I decided to creamate her,a d now she is sitting on the fireplace mantle, and during Christmas under the tree where she ALWAYS was during CHristmas season.
Try this link to leave a rememberance of him
www.rainbowbridge.com
The donation goes towards shelter pets. Which is where we got our Tigger 15 1/2 years ago.
What an intelligent look he had in his eyes! Isn't it wonderful that we humans can share our lives with such great animals?
The dear border collie heeler that graces us with her presence turned 13 this month, and I slump at the thought of how fast they can go downhill as they get older.
You'll always remember how great a friend Fizzgig was, but don't forget this, at some point in the future~ 'cause Fizzy's spirit wants his family to pay... nay, play! all that love forward.
http://www.petfinder.com/
I am sure he is hanging out and having a great time in the afterlife with my next door neighbor, who was another sweet Pom. I used to dog-sit her when her people would go out of town. Sweet doggies.
I am so sorry. What a wonderful tribute. It is amazing how much of our hearts they own and how much we just willingly give them knowing this day will come.
I am so sorry. It sounds like he knew how loved and cherished he was. You did it the right way and he was the lucky owner of your love and kindness.
An adorable little guy.
I would try to respond individually, but as yet, just opening this thread is still kinda painful. You are all beautiful people, and I'm better for our kinship.
What an adorable little friend! I've been there and know how much it hurts. Sounds like an amazing dog and he was so very fortunate to have found you...
