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taobenli · Joined: 26 Apr 2004

Aw, I'm so sorry to hear this. My family had two corgis, and they died at the ages of 12 and 14, respectively. The one who was 14 had to be put down just a few months ago, when I was in Korea and couldn't say goodbye. I'm sorry your family lost yours so young.

Forward Observer · Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Location: FOB Gloria

Good news guys. You will see your loved ones again because they're waiting for you.

Janny · Joined: 02 Jul 2008 Location: all over the place

oh ForwardObserver! You really know how to pull my hippie-green heart strings!

Sorry about your dog, OP. Myself, I left my childhood pet cat, who was 18 years old (!!) when I came to Korea way back when. She got really sick that year, but never died. She held on until I came home for Christmas. She died peacefully in the night over that holiday.

DrugstoreCowgirl · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:23 pm Post subject:

My sweet baby cat died back in mid-January. We'd had him for 17.5 years and got him when he was 3 weeks old. I always called him my son because it really felt like he was my child. he would even give kisses, you'd lean over and he'd come up and lick your face, he'd greet you at the front door when you came home, stand next to you until you went to sleep then he'd sleep on your pillow. Anyway, I found out over Skype. My parents were both crying. I've never been so distraught in my life, I just screamed and screamed and cried for days. I still can't even talk about him without crying. It was so, so so hard being over here alone during that time, especially knowing I never even got to say goodbye. The worst part is I was coming home in 3 weeks for a visit.

I'm really sorry for your loss Crying or Very sad

There is nothing harder.

conrad2 · Joined: 05 Nov 2009

Got some hard core pet lovers on this thread.

MalFSU1 · Joined: 27 Jan 2009

So sorry to hear about your loss, my dog here in Korea is like my child.
Anyways, I stumbled across this link awhile back http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/ . You can volunteer to help at animal shelters along with other foreigners. It may be a great way for you to meet people and play with other dogs, or perhaps even adopt one of your own.

8 years down · Joined: 16 Dec 2009

Yeah, it really sucks when pets die Sad

Sorry for your loss.

I think dogs make it worse because they are so damn loyal, following you around everywhere, sleeping at your feet, and jumping with joy when you come home.

I rescued my Cocker Spaniel when he was less than a year old, sick, abandoned, and starving on the streets of Seoul. I've had him for 2 years now and he's truly the kindest, most loving creature I've ever met. Almost as if he understands and still appreciates what I saved him from. When he goes I don't know what I'll do...

Vix · Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Location: Seoul

Wow that has got to be one of the worst things that could happen. For what its worth, it really isn't your fault.

sallymonster · Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Location: Seattle area

Thank you for the support everyone. I'm feeling a bit better now that a few days have passed.

hellofaniceguy · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: On your computer screen!

sarahsiobhan · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:36 am Post subject:

Same thing happened to me.....my dog of 16 years had to be put down within weeks of my arrival. I knew it was going to happen as she was old and she was really slowing down....you can just tell when the time is near. The only good thing about it is that I had been teaching in England the previous year, so I came home and had a good 4 months with my gorgeous German Shepherd-Australian Cattle Dog cross....I spoiled her rotten, spent loads of time playing and sitting in the sun.....I knew when I left to go to the airport I would not see her again, so I was prepared. It doesn't make it hurt any less, though.

.....and now I'm crying. Damn.