# My dog (Lily) is dead **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 16, 2014, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762 "2014-11-16T12:55:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/41 "2014-11-17T05:29:56Z")
Oh gosh, Wow. I’m burying her tomorrow. My ex is coming out and in a sign of solidarity we will bury her together. My ex and I can still get along when it comes to moments like this. Thankfully we can both rise above our differences and bury the pooch. (With no hard feelings towards each other.) ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/42 "2014-11-17T05:34:20Z")
So sorry for your loss. They are our very best friends and beloved family members, and it is never easy to say goodbye. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/43 "2014-11-17T09:22:39Z")
**Leaffan** , it is never easy to say goodbye. Our pets are indeed our family members. My thoughts are with you at this time. Rest in peace, Lily. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/44 "2014-11-17T10:35:12Z")
I’m sorry, **Leaffan**. ---
**Author:** ![BubbaDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bubbadog/32/333_2.png) [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/45 "2014-11-17T15:02:07Z")
Sorry for your loss\*\* Leaffan\*\*. Reading this has reminded me of losing my good friend Bubba. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/46 "2014-11-17T15:12:54Z")
I’m so very sorry,\*\* Leaffan\*\*. ---
**Author:** ![Soylent\_Juicy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/47 "2014-11-17T15:25:46Z")
Please accept my deepest condolences, **Leaffan**. Pets become part of your soul. Take care of yourself. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/48 "2014-11-17T15:47:09Z")
I’m sorry for your loss - ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/49 "2014-11-17T17:08:32Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss, **leaffan**. Critters hold parts of our hearts that we weren’t even aware existed until they’re gone and even then, they still hold them. RIP Lily. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2014, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/50 "2014-11-19T15:09:10Z")
**Leaffan** , I saw this the other day and couldn’t bear to read it. Turns out I still can’t bear it, but I read it anyway. You know I’m right where you are right now, and all I can say is that I wish this shit hadn’t happened to us! 🙂 It’s going to be okay someday, man. I hope everything went well yesterday. ((Leaffan)) ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/51 "2014-11-19T15:14:20Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > **Leaffan** , I saw this the other day and couldn’t bear to read it. Turns out I still can’t bear it, but I read it anyway. You know I’m right where you are right now, and all I can say is that I wish this shit hadn’t happened to us! 🙂 It’s going to be okay someday, man. > > I hope everything went well yesterday. ((Leaffan)) Thanks **Ms. Beetle**. We’ll get through it. I wish you strength. ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2014, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/52 "2014-11-19T17:06:13Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > Oh gosh, Wow. > > I’m burying her tomorrow. My ex is coming out and in a sign of solidarity we will bury her together. > > My ex and I can still get along when it comes to moments like this. Thankfully we can both rise above our differences and bury the pooch. (With no hard feelings towards each other.) Just saw this…I’m glad the two of you were able to do this together. Your pup was well loved. ---
**Author:** ![Scarlett67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scarlett67/32/7387_2.png) [@Scarlett67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scarlett67)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2014, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/53 "2014-11-20T05:40:30Z")
> [@Rhiannon8404](#): > > Similarly, when I buried my first dog, I left his collar and tag on him. I wanted to make sure, should my parents’ property ever be sold, and his remains disturbed, that whoever found him knew he was a beloved pet. When he passed he was lying on one of my t-shirts. I put that with him, too, so he would know I would always love him. We always remove the collar and link it with the dog’s puppy collar. First and last, circle of life. When Josie graduated to a larger collar a few months ago, I got a little verklempt thinking about the day when I will join that little puppy collar with her last one. And she is only 9 months old! ☹ ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/54 "2014-11-20T14:13:46Z")
> [@Scarlett67](#): > > We always remove the collar and link it with the dog’s puppy collar. First and last, circle of life. When Josie graduated to a larger collar a few months ago, I got a little verklempt thinking about the day when I will join that little puppy collar with her last one. And she is only 9 months old! ☹ I’ve done a nice shadow box type of frame for my critters and those of my sister. I put a picture of them in it, a quote and their tag and/or collar. They give me a warm feeling when I see them on the wall. Sis says she gets it too. ---
**Author:** ![Orionizer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/orionizer/32/4442_2.png) [@Orionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orionizer)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/55 "2014-11-20T18:32:48Z")
So sorry for your loss. It’s been about a year since the same happened to my baby [Sadie Mae](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=707702). ☹ ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2014, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762/56 "2014-11-20T20:51:08Z")
I’m so sorry **Leaffan**. Lily was a lucky and much-loved dog, that’s clear. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-lily-is-dead/704762.md?page=2)