A few weeks before his death I did an impromptu photo shoot with my Falkor. Here are a couple of shots of my "Buds".

Me and my "Big Fella":

God, I miss him.

Can tell by the pics that you would miss him. Can just see your love for him. It is ok to miss him and remember he is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

We are here for you.

Many Hugs!!!!

Hi Steph

Just wanted to say what beautiful photos - it was lovely to see you and Falkor. Thanks for posting them.

I hope you are doing OK, and thinking of you

meens xx

WOW ~ what great pictures! You can see the love between the both of you.
Thinking of you, too
Much love and support,
Deanna

Thanks for taking a look at my boy (and me!). I'm so glad that I did the photo shoot that day. He was actually feeling pretty good.

Glad to see your pictures of Falkor. It is hard to lose such a sweetheart. You gave him those extra years but we all know no amount of time is ever long enough. Having 2...losing one. Having 1.....losing one. I was there with my two dogs years ago...Duchess and Gypsy. I was single, age 19, and they were my roommates. I had to put Duchess down at age 3...that was heartbreaking as my vet could not bring himself to do it and sent me elsewhere and I went to the wrong place and had that place screaming at me what a horrible person I was to put down what "looked" like a healthy dog. The right place was expecting me but believe me..that was an experience I will never forget. And so, I had my puppy, Gypsy waiting at home and it was a big help. Of course, in time age became her enemy and with it, cancer. She beat it a couple of times and like Falkor being with you a few extra years....I got 5 extra ones from my girl.

But age and disease is a battle we will never win. It is the price we pay for having them in our lives but as one Mom said that I always keep in mind: The pain of losing him will never ever be greater than the joy of knowing him.

I would never give up having any of my babies in my life to avoid the pain that is always waiting at the end of the journey. Knowing that for the time they were with me....they were taken care of and loved and never abused, neglected, or wanting for anything.
that's the best I could do for them. Of course anything we do for them can never match the unconditional love they so freely give us every day they are with us.

We don't want the pain but we would not give it up if it meant giving them up. For me, a rescue of another has been my salvation from the pain. It doesn't go away but it is bearable, controllable much more than before.

It's sometimes like our babies have lots and lots of "brothers" and "sisters" looking for someone to love and I miss what I got from my special ones so much...I want that feeling or something close to it..again. We each look for help in our own way and only we know what would make us feel better. I'm glad that I figured mine out because it is a help I always need so much when one is taken from me.

Hugs, Steph.....your babies are both at peace. And I wish you peace and healing. I know how hard that separation is.

You are so right Lovethem. I'd never give up having had them no matter how badly it hurts now.

If things were different at my end I'd certainly adopt another down the line. I will too, just in a few years. We'll be moving to a whole new continent, and may be doing a LOT of travelling in the next few years. Once we are settled in New Zealand, I've already told my partner that he'd better believe there will be dogs in our lives.

Steph: you said...

Once we are settled in New Zealand, I've already told my partner that he'd better believe there will be dogs in our lives.

Keep that happy thought in the back of your mind and use it to soften the sadness whenever you can. Knowing some
sweethearts will be part of your life again in the future....is a good positive thought of the future. They will be very lucky
babies...you are a very good mom and both your babies, Luba and Falkor, are just sitting next to each other on that cloud and ..watching over you and I have no doubt....will help you pick out some special ones when you are ready.

Hugs

Hi, Steph, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pictures. Wherever you go Falkor will always be with you in your heart and your memories. How soon will you be beginning your travels? Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

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Hi Steph, GREAT Pictures. I wish you safe and happy travels in the next few years, and many Falkors in your life. Well, no one could replace your sweet baby. Just continue to share your love to a very special and lucky future dog(s).. All the best.. Ann

Our travels will proabably start in two or three years. I'm not sure at what point we'll actually settle in New Zealand. Definitely our plans for getting a dog would only start once we've settled.

Oh, my mother said that she'll be getting a dog next year, and I told her that until we leave Canada, I'll be delighted to help her with him/her ANYTIME!

Dear (((((((Steph )))))))

I want you to always remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Thank you so much for posting that breathtaking photo of yourself and your extremely handsome Falkor .

You will ALWAYS have two very beloved Angels, Luba & Falkor with you ALL the time, Steph. Anytime you want to talk to them, go right ahead - they are ALWAYS with you and will hear you, my friend.

One thing I know for sure is that the bond you and Falkor shared will never, ever die.
A bond THAT STRONG, can never die!

Wishing you and yours peace, love & happiness,

God Bless,

Denise

Denise, thank you, once again for your ongoing support. You were right there with me when Luba died, and I am so touched that you are still here at the site, and are checking in on me. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!

My beautiful Falkor, why am I unable to write a tribute for you. It's just to bloody painful at this point. You are with me every minute of every day, but the only way that I am able to deal with your loss is to keep busy. When Luba passed you were at my side when I wrote her tribute. Please know that I love you, and will write something for you too. It may take time though. I feel so raw....