Comments on: Missing Natasha

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:28:47 +0000

There is something about the smile of a Golden Retriever that makes the world go round. They are the most sensitive, compassionate, patient, and kind-hearted of dogs. I’ve had many pups, both purebred and mutts, but none of them can replace the way a golden will simply lay at your feet and sigh contently. Mine was 13 years old when she passed and that was six years ago. The sun still isn’t as bright as it used to be. Goldens help it shine, I think.

Natasha is beautiful. She always will be.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:30:32 +0000

Hi Meagan,

I’m not a regular commenter but want to share my sympathy… I’m afraid my turn to go through this is coming very soon. My family has had a lot of cats growing up, and several have passed away over the years (three of them were 17 years old!), but my closest friend, Niki, is still here with me–we first met when I was 13, 12 years ago.

A few months back, she got cancer, too, but luckily it was only in one leg and we were able to save her by amputating. I have a feeling this isn’t the last we’ll see of that disease, though… I can only hope that the next time is years away.

Best,
Brandy

By: Monika

Monika — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:10:59 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss. My dog Holly, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, is getting old, she is 13, and each time I see her I wonder how much longer will she be around.
Believe it or not cancer is common in Golden Retrievers.
My boyfriend’s family has had three Goldens, Luke, Maverick, and Monty. Luke and Maverick both had cancer.
But it sounds like Natasha had a wonderful family, and lived a wonderful life.

By: Marsha Fisher

Marsha Fisher — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:17:20 +0000

Dear Meagan,
I’m so sorry.
Tasha was very special.
Love,
Aunt Marsha

By: Meg Fisher

Meg Fisher — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:52:23 +0000

I am so sorry, Meagan. I wish we could have done more. I hope your 2010 brings a better year. We are so proud of you.

By: Matt Gillooly

Matt Gillooly — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:47:14 +0000

Very sorry for your losses. I had 3 golden retrievers growing up (in serial, not parallel), and lost a close human friend this summer. It’s never easy, so please take care of yourself.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:41:29 +0000

“I’d come back to find it stuck on her head.”
You just made my day Megan.

I’m sorry for your loss. As Ben Williams once said, there is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:37:19 +0000

I’m sorry about your loss. I’ve had to say goodbye to a few pets but none of them I’ve known as long as you have known Natasha. No matter the length of time one has a pet, it is still really sad to see one go. I know how you feel!

By: Rosalind Wills

Rosalind Wills — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:17:29 +0000

It’s strange, really, how much we can grow attached to these little furry presences around the house, but they really do become a part of our world. I’m very sorry to hear about Natasha; she and her brother both look like beautiful dogs.

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:05:44 +0000

The death of a pet always makes you realize how quickly time has passed. It never really seems like it was that long ago when there was a new kitten or puppy being introduced into the family and then boom! - it’s many years later.

The older of two dogs that live at my parents house passed away a little over a year ago (so, she was my teenage years dog as well). In this case, there was a fair bit of warning that she would pass away soon, so it helped knowing that, but I mostly coped knowing she lead a very good life and was a happy dog right ’til the end. Sounds like your dog had a great life as well.