Lost my beloved Running partner, my dog

RenewedRunner
RenewedRunner Posts: 423 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Rough time these past two days. My dog, Harley, died on Sunday. She was my faithful sidekick and very much like one of my children. She and I ran thousands of miles together. And it was her silly smile and crazy joy of running that made me go on those days when I just wanted to crash on the couch. She was like my best friend in so many ways.

Today I am "scheduled" for a run. It will be my first training run in 7 years without her. My heart is breaking. It sucks.
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  • gingerveg
    gingerveg Posts: 748 Member
    Oh no :( I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet little Harley.
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    I am so sorry. I have a 4 year old Great Dane that is my exercise companion, and I can only imagine how hard this will be. Hugs.
  • melr01
    melr01 Posts: 70 Member
    I'm so sorry for your loss. It will be tough, so tough. Remember the good times you had with her and the joy she brought to your heart.
  • maigas
    maigas Posts: 4
    I know the feeling. My honey and I lost our 'walking' partner this year. Whenever I walk / run in a familiar area where my Buddy and I had been, can't help to feel sad. It's still hard but you'll get through it specially the first few times.
    I'd suggest to go to a different track or park (as long as it's safe) and do your run there. Or go with someone - a new running partner to keep you company. But keep on going!
    Hope you'll feel better...
  • hauer01
    hauer01 Posts: 516 Member
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved companion, Harley! I know how hard this can be.

    Just know that when you run today, that Harley is still running with you, tail wagging in the air the entire time.

    You have my deepest sympathy!
  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    Oh, I am so sorry!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    So sorry for your loss. I can only imagine how painful that must be.
  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    Oh no :( I am so very terribly sorry. ((hugs))
  • ashleen7
    ashleen7 Posts: 258 Member
    I am truly sorry for your loss. :flowerforyou:
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    Well, this made me teary-eyed. I'm so sorry for your loss. Animals are just the best. So much better than humans.
  • perfekta
    perfekta Posts: 331 Member
    Sorry for your loss. One of my favorite quotes is-


    “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

    ― Will Rogers
  • mrs_schultz2012
    mrs_schultz2012 Posts: 395 Member
    i'm so sorry for your loss *hugs* my dog is my best friend too :flowerforyou:
  • bugaha1
    bugaha1 Posts: 602 Member
    Sorry for your loss, RIP Harley =(
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    so sad. dang pets. we love them knowing they'll die far too soon for us. :( Best of luck and I hope that your heart heals soon enough to get another running compainon. :)
  • lousoulbody
    lousoulbody Posts: 663 Member
    I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my heartfelt condolences. :flowerforyou:

    ((((((Hugs))))))
  • AmyBecky74
    AmyBecky74 Posts: 437 Member
    I'm truely sorry for your lose. My pets are family members to me too. You now have a wonderful angel watching over you and will meet you later on at the rainbow bridge :heart:
  • ImprovingEla
    ImprovingEla Posts: 396 Member
    Sorry for your loss! Lost my Golden retriver last year and even though we have a labrador equally excited about walking and being outside, i still miss her like crazy!
    *hugs*
  • bowser625
    bowser625 Posts: 95 Member
    From a fellow dog lover, I'm sorry for your loss!!!!!!
  • angelajmrn
    angelajmrn Posts: 63 Member
    I had to put down my walking buddy in Sept. It has not been the same since. I loved that chocolate lab dearly. It will eventually get better but I know how you feel. It is still hard for me to go and walk without her.
  • madworld1
    madworld1 Posts: 524
    I am so so sorry for your loss.
  • lenniebus
    lenniebus Posts: 321 Member
    :(...so sorry, and I can't imagine how tough it will be to run without your buddy!!!!! Sending prayers and hugs, and know your pup is always with you in your heart!!
  • supahstar71
    supahstar71 Posts: 926 Member
    So sorry. :flowerforyou:
  • MiCool90
    MiCool90 Posts: 460 Member
    Sorry for your loss... take his collar with you and hit the ground.
  • jrsey86
    jrsey86 Posts: 186 Member
    I'm so sorry. Rest in peace, pup. :heart:
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    Oh, my. I can't imgine the pain you're going through. I'm so sorry for the loss of your buddy.

    It's a cruel joke that dogs and humans can love each other so much, but their lifespans are so much shorter than ours.

    I hope that your run today is healing for you.
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I feel you pain!

    I had a puppy, Annie, who was my best friend and closest partner. Though we didn't run together, we were winning dog sporting competitions when she was only 10 months old!!!

    She suddenly passed away at 19 months of age from a cerebral haemorrhage. She was fine in the morning, when I left for work, and was gone by the time I got back. Probably one of the biggest shocks I've ever received in my life.

    Her breed usually live to be 14 years old, or older.

    This was about a year and a half ago. If she were around now, we would definitely be running in the park and forests with me!

    Edit to add: Her death was probably one of the leading causes for my gf to break up with me. She couldn't handle it herself.
  • Derpina7
    Derpina7 Posts: 552 Member
    Aww *big hugs*, my heart goes out to you! My dogs have always been faithful companions, sorry for your loss.
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Oh that hurts - I am so sorry! Dogs are awesome! Go get a puppy and train him/her as your new running partner and do it quick.
  • JulesMT
    JulesMT Posts: 18 Member
    Harley was so lucky to have your love. I lost my precious, almost-17 yo dog in October and still think about her every day. The first month without her was so hard. Hang in there and hopefully you will find joy in your runs again soon.
  • cyndispot
    cyndispot Posts: 135
    i am so sorry for your loss. I know that even today, 5 years since I lost Java, my dobey running mate, that I still miss him on the old trails we used to take. Harley will be with you in your heart on your runs and you'll find yourself enjoying the paths for their memories. Run them sometimes just for Harley.

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