11-30am today my buddy Axel was take away from me.

Hitman_Leon said:
Tyler is walking round shouting for the dog and im sat here with tears in my eyes, its awful I cant explain it to him.
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Heart breaking. Ive been around dogs all my life, of the three my mums had, ones died of old age, another run over also and the current is alive.. and have 2 year old lab myself and I'd be lost without her.

I know how you feel dude, it really sucks but just remember how he'd be about it :)
 
Very sorry to hear this. Those pictures brought tears :( It's like losing a family member but it does get better. I've lost a lot of pets in my time and I still get sad thinking about them but it's good to remember the good times.

It might help your son if you tell him about Rainbow Bridge (posted on 1st page). I'm not religious at all but thinking of them playing at the "bridge" can be helpingful for younger children to understand.

RIP Axel :(
 
Sorry for your loss. It's obvious Axel was a major part of the family. My sympathies.

Cry. cry your damn heart out. You need to grieve. So very sad that it's so difficult to explain it to your kids.
 
Really sorry for your loss, I feel for you mate. We lost our Staffie when he was in his prime and it left a massive gap in our lives, he really was part of the family. Best wishes mate and RIP Axel. Heres a pic of our boy Jake.

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Thanks people; its a terrible thing, I know your loss/we know each-others loss, ive had and and lost to date,

A border collie-old age
Labrador-old age
2*German Sheppard-old age-had them at different times.
My first staffie (stolen)
greyhound whippet-run down by a bus (that was my first dog, I was only 5)
And now Axel.

I think this time im more upset because of the kids and for the kids than I was with the other dogs before I had kids. I have had a good few dogs I suppose and it never gets easier to get over losing one. Its harder when you lose one in its prime, I went for a walk to the shop at 10-30pm, took my youngest to try and take his mind off asking about the dog all the time so he might settle and go to sleep.

When I got back to the house my oldest son was in the front garden where the dog has been buried. He was there with three of his friends stood next to the grave and they were all crying.

I'm glad the kids finally went to sleep and I can watch a movie or something and drink a bottle to my buddy, hate them being upset, it upsets me even more.
 
Its tough to take. Our family dog when I was a child had to be put to sleep due to medical issues, but I'd grown up with him. He managed to get to 14 before he died, not bad for a German Shepard.

I'm not sure regarding your circumstances whether it would allow, but consider getting a rescue dog if you want a new companion. There are so many dogs like Staffies that are in these shelters and some are absolute crackers.

Aware this won't fill what must feel like a huge void, but if you do think about getting a new dog, give it a thought.
 
I recently lost my dog and it really does leave a hole much bigger than I ever realised. I still get up in the morning to talk to old boy for a walk.

R.I.P Axel
 
Hitman_Leon said:
I'm totally gutted; feel absolutely devastated, I rubbed his ears and gave him a hug at 10am and went out. At 11-30 I got a text from my daughter, he had been let out of the yard and got run over.

Axel; it was great to know you, we had so much fun, love you buddy like another son, miss you always, Dad x.

Axel, September 2004 to June 8th 2012.
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sorry for your loss dude! Take care :(
 
So, so sorry mate. I grew up with a Staffie and lost him at a ripe age of 16 years old. I now have my own and he is 6 years old. I adore the breed. They truly are like members of the family and have so much soul and personality.

Axel looked a lovely dog and was clearly loved by those around him. Just remind yourself he had a nice life unlike a lot of poor other Staffies who spend their lives in RSPCA kennels or worse.
 
What a lovely looking dog. Like all on here I am very saddened by the news and give you and your family my condolences.

I lost a dog some years ago and so I can relate. It will be a hard time for you. Take care and I hope you get better.
 
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