My best friend LittleBear died on 1-11-11

My best friend LittleBear was put to sleep at the advice of his vet. He fell down and could not get up. I gave him seven days to heal in which time he was well catered to. The vet said that he was to old to survive an operation and that he will never walk again. I wish that I had gotten a second openion.

I only bring his passing up here because of the fact that I was storing many of the foods that he liked to eat. He was able to eat dog and people food. So I had a lot of things for him that he liked, like chicken in a can, spam, Vennia sausages, etc. So that much of my stored food suplies were gotten with him in mind. Now that he is gone I will have to rethink what I buy. I am sure that there are a lot of people here that also store things for their dogs and cats. I will miss LittleBear, he was loved by the entire neighborhood. This is his last picture. LittleBear liked Elvis and when I played Elvis and Amazing Grace he would come running to hear it. He would lay down next to me and seem to relax and listen to the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvYIjFtPQEk

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HeartNsoul February 19, 2011 at 2:36am

Sorry to hear about your loss, he was a beautiful dog and lucky to have had a home with someone who loved him so much.
Jim Balister February 19, 2011 at 2:22am

Alex, your pup is so cute! Spend all the time you can with him!
Jim Balister February 19, 2011 at 12:01am

Dianna, I also beleve that animals have a soul. LittleBear actualy never had a master, we were good friends. We were so close that all he would have to do is look at me and I would know what he needed, like water, food, treats, etc. But I am not so sure that he crossed over, he realy liked it here. Three times I felt the bed shake as if he bumped it turning over. And the other day when my brother and sister came over, they thought I had gotten another dog when they rang the doorbell because they both heard a dog bark from in the house twice! I liked Rosemarie's story and hope that LittleBear will be waiting for me when I die.
Dianna Spencer February 18, 2011 at 11:15pm

Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. I personally believe animals have a soul, just like our human ones.. and that you will see him again.. and of course, you will recognize him.. LittleBear only has one master..you...
Rosemary S February 18, 2011 at 5:59pm

Jim, I would like to tell you a little story that I have read in a book from Sylvia Brown. She mentions that when we die, we are surrounded by our love one. This farmer always likes his farm animals. So much so that everyone of his animal had a human name. When he died, all the animals he ever had, were waiting for him. They were the first in line to greet him. The family...well they had to wait for the animal procession to finish before they could embrace the farmer.

I am sure that Little Bear will be first in line to greet you.
Alex Cortes February 18, 2011 at 2:55pm

I pray my pup grows up to look like your Bear.....
Jim Balister February 18, 2011 at 2:35pm

I forgot to add, one more thing that makes it hard to think about was that bear died one day befor his 12 birthday.
Jim Balister February 18, 2011 at 2:31pm

It shows here a little better.
Jim Balister February 18, 2011 at 2:28pm

I want to thank everyone for the kind comments. It is hard for me to write about LittleBear because I get teary eyed when I see his picture or even think of him. He was very special and we were very close and went everywhere together. He was always by my side. A puppy like Bear runs $5.000. He had special markings. His looked like an Egyptian cross the Ank. I am sad knowing that even if I meet him again we will probably not remember each other. Here are two more pictures so you can see his markings.
Alex Cortes February 18, 2011 at 8:44am

Jim,

My deepest condolences....may my new pup bring the level of love and happiness into my home as LittleBear did for your home....may you always feel his love and companionship and may he guild you to a new pup that can fill the void.