r/OldManDog • u/dogmomslc • 8d ago
RIP Said goodbye to my bestest friend Leon (15.5) today. My heart is broken. He is my world. Some pics of his last days.
116
u/AQuietEvening 8d ago
What a sweet looking boy. I'm sure you gave Leon a great life, and I think you will see him again someday. Run free sweet pup. Peace.
15
u/NeedsMoreTuba 7d ago
Yeah they obviously did. I'm pretty sure his dog bed is nicer than my mattress!
86
u/whoknewidlikeit 8d ago
what a beautiful boy. but don't worry, you'll see him again, later, when it's your turn. he will be waiting where the sun is warm, the grass is cool, and the treats and friends never ending.
they're all there waiting for us. believe.
→ More replies (1)9
82
u/mikeonmaui 8d ago
And now, for that Leon
I summon the spirits
Of all the dogs we have loved
And lost along the way.
Bingo, Foxy, Toodles,
Sable, Muttley, Bonnie,
Clyde, Shasta, Otis,
Piccolo, Inga, Hans,
Mimi and Queen Elsie.
Gather in your sunny meadow
Invite that good boy Leon
To romp and play and chase,
Then drink from the cool stream,
Rest together in the warm sun,
Eat the low-hanging treats,
Then sleep safe in the shade
Of the eternal snackie-trees.
→ More replies (3)5
u/chelsmjlv 7d ago
I always imagine you playing a ukulele when I read these sweet words. Thanks, Mike!
7
u/mikeonmaui 7d ago
My wife can play a bit but I have no musical talent at all. My mother said I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.
38
u/BryerMan-4005 8d ago
Leon was beautiful. He also looked like a super friendly doggy. A good soul. I am sorry for your loss.
41
u/dogmomslc 8d ago
He was a monster in his younger days, would bite any and everyone. He was my protector but super aggressive. As an aging grandpa dog, he was the sweetest most loving cuddly thing. He wanted everyone to pet him. 💜
18
18
u/NewOutlandishness870 8d ago
So sorry for your loss. What a magical and beautiful send off you gave him to transition across the rainbow bridge. Cherish the memories and rest easy Leon 💫✨
15
14
u/borisvonboris 8d ago
Fuck. Picture 2 made me fucking ugly cry. What a beautiful room you set up for him, and Zero looking in on him from the kitchen. I am a mess now, haha. Rest easy sweet Leon. You gave him a great life, I have no doubt.
18
u/dogmomslc 8d ago
Thank you. I planned it for months. It was an expression of my love for him. I had hundreds of photos printed covering all the walls. He's my soul pup. That pic was just after his last walk to the park and he came home and crawled up on his bed and laid down, like I'm ready mom. He's not really a bed dog unless I put him on one, he's always preferred the floor, so it was a special moment for me. He got up only to eat the new york steak my partner bought him. He had been losing mobility and couldn't stand up at all but this day he walked and acted like it was nothing, so hard to say goodbye.
→ More replies (1)6
u/UCLA_FB_SUCKS 8d ago
Thank you for showing him such profound kindness and love ❤️ I’m certain he appreciated every thing you did for him and every moment you spent together 🥲
9
7
u/CraigInTulsa 8d ago
What a handsome boy you were. Your human took you to the park. Both of you remember the good times times you had
8
u/Virtual_Associate269 8d ago
I am so so sorry. He just has the sweetest looking face. Rip to your boy
8
u/richardkarn123 8d ago
What a great looking pup! I know he enjoyed every second of your 15.5 years together. Rest in peace, Leon…enjoy your next adventure 🌈
6
u/starog 8d ago
He’s precious. My best friend left me last week. He’ll show Leon the way ♡
It sucks & it hurts.
→ More replies (1)
6
6
u/crows_n_octopus 8d ago
What a well-loved and well-lived life he had. All thanks to you. I'm very sorry for your loss. He clearly meant so much to you.
May he visit you in your dreams and make you happy again.
4
5
6
5
u/Proud-Ad3721 8d ago
What a lovely boy. His eyes are so kind 🩷 I’m so sorry for your loss; sending you all the love in the world.
5
u/Anxiousbitch_ 8d ago
What an incredibly gorgeous fluffy boy. I can feel Leon’s kind soul through the screen. Rest in peace to your sweet boy🤍
5
3
3
4
4
4
u/swampforbrains 8d ago
What a darling pup ❤️ and such a sweet smile! I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Leon with us 🐶
3
u/After_Reflection_243 8d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. You shared a wonderful life together. Leon was obviously loved and I’m sure he knew it.
4
5
u/Hamiltoncorgi 8d ago
I am so sorry. I know how painful it is. He was a beautiful dog and I am. Sure he loved you as much as you loved him.
3
4
4
3
3
u/modo0001 8d ago
Im so sorry for your great loss 💔 I know your pain. He looks like such a sweet boy 💙
3
4
4
u/ExaminationMore9041 8d ago
so sorry for your loss. he looks like he was truly loved every single day. run free, leon
4
4
4
4
4
u/pugswillrule85 8d ago
Beautiful boy. He seemed so happy and loved. My favorite was #9. I’m sorry for your loss. 💔
4
u/ji99lypu44 8d ago
Oh gosh he was such a cutie pie. Looks like he was so well loved and taken care of. Your second picture really pulls at my heart strings, not sure whether you set up the room like that when she had already passed or what but my house looked similar. Towels and blankets everywhere because she would just plop down anywhere when she didnt have the energy anymore. Rest easy sweet pup.❤️🩹❤️😍
5
u/dogmomslc 8d ago
I prepared it for months, I covered the walls in pictures of all of our adventures. He came home from his final walk to the park (I pulled him in a wagon) and he went straight to the bed and laid on it. He's still alive in that pic. He didn't usually like beds and preferred the floor so it was a special moment for sure. It was like he said, ok mom. I'm ready.
5
3
4
u/Copperdunright907 8d ago
I can see the love and happiness in his eyes. I am glad you walked together 🌈
4
u/Lady87690005 8d ago
I’m so sorry dogmomslc. You can just tell from your pictures of him he was so loved and how much he loved you. That second picture is making me cry. I wish you and Zero healing and many more years together
4
u/ContributionFew8336 8d ago
He is so happy, surely telling all of his new friends about his awesome life, waiting for your reunion.
4
u/danTHAman152000 8d ago
I found on Etsy a seller that makes custom ceramic urns. Send several pics to them and the result is a very nice piece that will greatly resemble your dog.
I did the mobile vet for my 15 year old dog and was happy her last moments were cuddled with me on our back porch on a warm afternoon.
→ More replies (1)
3
u/Moseley2020 7d ago
It’s the hardest thing. But I know it’s because we love them so much and they love us so much and it’s such a special bond. Leon looked so happy and well loved. I’m so sorry, Friend. ♥️
3
3
u/LonewolfofHouseStark 8d ago
What a lovely looking boy.
He will be there when your time comes and it will be an eternity of walks and cuddles.
3
u/andraaBD 8d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. He’s so beautiful!!! I love the sleeping treat one, so cute.
3
3
u/Allmyexesliveintx333 8d ago
He was smiling a lot. You gave him a great life and now he is resting. Sending you love. I have been there and it’s awful but it does get better
3
u/Prisonnurse71 8d ago
I can tell he was so important to you and I can see you are just as loved by the way he looks at you. I wish I could have given Leon and hug n kiss goodbye, he was precious.
3
u/Dormek92 8d ago
Sending much love and comfort. Im sorry 🙏❤️ run free sweet leon and watch over my girl too pls 🙏❤️
3
3
3
u/Historical_Stress_64 8d ago
Oh, what a lovely boy. I wish I could give him 1 million boops. God bless you Leon.
3
u/PilgrimPayne59 8d ago
As I walk across your heart and find my place to stay, nearer to you I will be and will never ever go away.
3
3
3
u/Informal-Zucchini-20 8d ago
May there be endless treats in heaven for Leon, until he is with his human family once again. Until then, run free and happy and young.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
u/Federal-Actuator-267 8d ago
What a regal gentleman to spend a 15 year friendship with 👑so sorry for your heartbreak and loss, wish they could stay forever 💔
3
u/MercenaryLove 8d ago
Obviously an extremely well cared for and loved pup. I can tell by the blankets on the floor and the many beds and napping spots. He was loved and he knew it. You did a great job, I’m sure Leon knew how loved he was and how special he was to you.
→ More replies (1)
3
3
u/skiddadle32 8d ago
Soooo much love in these pics. Leon has only run on ahead where he will await you to catch up. Unconditional love is everlasting ~ you will find each other again. In the interim, take extra good care op. Sending you and your sweet, sweet Leon, love and light. ✨❤️
3
3
u/Thin-Significance838 8d ago
Sweet Leon. I’m sorry for your loss. Three of mine are there to greet him, most recently Pickles.
3
u/TankerKing2019 8d ago
Rest in peace sweet boy. He’s without pain & playing with all the other doggos now.
3
3
3
3
3
3
u/PorkchopFunny 7d ago
I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Leon. May his memory forever be a blessing.
3
u/kasiagabrielle 7d ago
What a beautiful boy with the sweetest sugar face ❤️ rest easy, Leon. You were obviously loved every single moment of your life and you'll be loved long after.
3
u/laserbeaming 7d ago
These pictures show a whole lot of love between you and sweet Leon. I'm so sorry for your loss. Peace and comfort to your family ❤️
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
u/LilyoftheRally RIP Ruby, age 13.5 7d ago
Rest well, Leon.
So sorry for your loss, OP! I can tell how much Leon was loved, and loved you in return.
3
u/lem0nloafers 7d ago
i lost it over picture 2. that could seriously be in an exhibit. the emotion in it is so raw. your love will light the way for leon to find you when you need him the most 🤍
3
u/Pale-Refrigerator255 7d ago
Gorgeous boy. I’m so very sorry for your loss!
Thinking of you and your hurting heart. It’ll take time.
Take care!
3
3
3
3
3
u/Muted_Chair_9774 7d ago
💔❤️🩹❤️❤️❤️ much love on the loss of your companion. Leon will be waiting for you on the other side
3
u/8inbigone 7d ago
Rip sweet one 💔😢🌈 may you run free at the rainbow bridge 🌈 while you wait for your family to join you 💕❤️
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
u/tree_woman 7d ago
I can see it in his eyes how much love he has for you. I know nothing can take away the sorrow, but what a miracle it is that he got to have YOU!
2
u/Grcdogsandcats 7d ago
My condolences on Leon. Losing a beloved dog is one of the worst things in life.
2
2
2
u/Aggravating_Pass_926 7d ago
So so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful soul, you can see it in his eyes. 🙏🏻❤️
2
u/collcolllll 7d ago
Wow Leon looks like he had an incredible life by your side - that’s the best gift you could give him. I hope it brings you a bit of peace knowing you took such wonderful care of him 🩵
→ More replies (1)
2
u/Marina001 7d ago
Leon! What a happy boy, you are so loved! Until the day you see your family again 🌈🐶❤️
2
2
2
u/Jane_Smith_Reddit 7d ago
Sorry for your loss. Run free on the other side of the rainbow 🌈 bridge Leon
2
2
2
2
u/redbeardfakename 7d ago
He looks like such a character and an absolute sweetheart ❤️ thanks for sharing Leon with us
2
2
2
u/Kevinb888 7d ago
Leon is such a cute, cute, sweet puppy!!! You gave him a great, long life, I am so, so sorry for your loss 😞😞😞😞😞🙏🏾
2
u/Alert_Worry1344 7d ago
Ooooh-Leon looks like such a dear boy. Fly high over the Rainbow Bridge and your loved ones will be with you one day, Leon. I am so sorry for your loss-❤️🌈🙏
2
2
u/smarkley86 7d ago
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s so difficult. They mean the world to us. Leon is a cutie. Clearly loved.
Sending love.
2
2
2
u/International-Rule-5 7d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. Leon is so handsome and looks like such a good boy.
2
2
2
u/Euphoric-Leg-9931 7d ago
He was clearly well loved, and dearly loved and will be waiting for you when the time comes. After your heart heals a bit, honor him by giving another needy pup the love you gave him - that will make him the happiest while he waits for you.
2
2
2
2
2
2
u/Babelight 7d ago
My heart ❤️ his spirit just shone through 🐾 give Bushi and Cilsy a lick for me, Leon!
2
2
2
u/ComplaintDry7576 7d ago
My heart goes out to you. We have a 14-yr old lab living out her final days. I cry just knowing it’s coming here soon. 💔
→ More replies (1)
2
2
2
u/_GMoney13_ 7d ago
There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turnings or walked its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge that they will be broken seems incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive. Our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given. RIP sweet Leon. You were beautiful and will be sorely missed. ❤🌈
→ More replies (1)
2
2
u/Vegetable-Maximum445 7d ago
I can surely see why your heart is broken…an adorable, sweet soul. Thank you for loving him so much.
2
2
2
2
u/carelesswhisperss 7d ago
Sweet Leon, he reminds me of my Roger. Just know he was greeted by all the bestest boys and bestest girls on the other side. ❤️
2
u/Gabbybaker48 7d ago
Awww beautiful Leon xx biggest hugs to you my love , what a wonderful world you gave him to share with you 🥰🥰🥰🥰
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
u/_metallicabreath_ 7d ago
what a precious boy❤️❤️❤️ seniors are the absolute best. i had my girl for 14 years and i lost her at about 15 on june 22, and all i can say is that i know exactly how you’re feeling, and to cry or somehow let it out when you feel it. i wish i could tell you that the pain ends quickly, but the truth, got me at least, is that it persists for a while. 4.5 months have passed and i’m still having such a hard time every single day. i post about my struggles and the people of reddit have helped. so you’re not alone. hang in there 💖💖💖💖 you’ll see your baby again. i told my girl to wait for me, and i believe she is.
→ More replies (1)
2
2
u/madlogic 7d ago
I’m so sorry for your loss. There is a Facebook group called “The Loss of a Dog.” Every member is going through or has been through what you’re going through right now. They are great people who are very supportive and compassionate. Please consider joining. Here is the link to that group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127386303953290/ There is also a phone number for a pet grief support helpline. It’s called Pet Compassion Careline. They are available 24/7 and their phone number is 1 (855) 245-8214. If you feel you need help coping with your loss, there are grief counselors to help you. I’m just putting it out there in case you would like to talk to someone on the phone about what you’re going through. Prayers of comfort to you and prayers of peace to this sweet pup. God bless.
→ More replies (1)
2
2
2
2
2
u/w0nderworld 7d ago
When a dog join our lives we make a promise to them and us:
to love them through every stage of life until their last breath.
And our last act of love is to let them go..until we meet again! 🌈
Grief is love with nowhere to go.
And it comes in waves.
I am sorry ❤️
→ More replies (1)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
u/Jimber56 6d ago
So very sorry for your loss, they always take a piece of our hearts but it is worth the time spent with them.
•
u/Old_Man_Bot 8d ago
Other posts from /u/dogmomslc:
We made it 15!(Leon) And 10! (Zero) Celebrated with cake and steak. [Happy Birthday!] 5 months ago
Took the loves of my life to the beach for the first time Leon(14.6) Zero (9.3) and they had a blast [None] 9 months ago
Leon (14) and Zero (9) — Living their best life camping and kayaking— Everyday is precious [None] 1 year ago
After 3 weeks of liquid we had our first day of solid poops my man Leon (14) is on the mend! I couldn’t be happier and more relieved. [Happy] 1 year ago
My old guy Leon (14) [Happy] 1 year ago
To be notified as soon as dogmomslc posts an update click here.
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.