re: My dog passed last night

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I rescued him at 6 months old. He had been abused and was scared of everything. And slowly came out of his shell (but stayed scared of grocery bags til the end)

He was the sweetest dog I’ve ever had.

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Sorry for your loss and Kudos for taking an abused rescue and bringing him back to a normal, trusting dog, even with his occasional fears. We have a similar experience with an abused, beaten rescue mutt and they take a lot of patience and caring to build trust. Ours wouldn't come inside the house for two years. She's a smaller pup with Terrier instincts.

Know that you've humanely given a good home to a great pup, the best years of his too short life. I admire you for that and wish they're was something profound I could say to ease your grief. I am going through it now from a month ago, losing my favorite dog to old age. It hurts. Hopefully time heals all wounds, even one that today seems impossible.

My sincere condolences.