My dear Harley,

Hey Harley dogger...this is your mama. I just wanted to say goodbye, since I wasn't able to when you left this world. It's actually more like an "until i see you again", rather than a "goodbye"...because I WILL see you again my puppy dog. You were such a good doggy Harley...I am going to miss you so much. The past year and a half that you have been with me has been the best year and a half in my life.

I'll never forget the first day we met...You have always been 1 in a million...You were the one that stood out, tripping over your own feet and tumbling head over heels...You were such a good boy...and you always listened so well. Ever since you were just a lil thing you knew that outside was the place to go potty...well...except for that one time in the basement you sassy thing...LOL. And you got the paper for Mama and you would get my coat for me when we went for walks...such a good boy...

And who's going hog my bed now, you little stinker...oh Harley...I'm going to miss that so much. And I miss all the fun we had playing catch in the backyard, and taking walks, and playing with all your great toys that Nana and Papa spoiled you with...I will always remember how you would tuck your butt in and go sprinting through the yard, and...lol...through the house when we would let you. And how you would pretend that you couldn't hear us when we were calling you for a bath...you knew...lol...you were such a smart dog.

I wish you didn't have to go Harley...Mama's having a hard time without you. I just hope that you will always remember me and stay by my side...giving me angel dog kisses and hugs. Everyone misses you so much Harley...you touched everyone who met you...You truly are an angel...my angel.

I'll love you forever puppy dog...You take care now, and be a good boy. I know you will be. I miss you Harley...I miss you so much...

I LOVE YOU HARLEY! Rest in Peace sweet dogger...

Your mama

That was a beautiful tribute to Harley. It's amazing how our little friends touch our hearts so much. Thanks for sharing.

Vicki (Stymy's Mom)

Harleysmomma,
What a wonderful tribute to Harley and what an angel! I love the photo of Harley in bed I know how much you miss him. It's amazing how they crawl into your heart and touch you so deeply. Harley was truly a special dog and had a loving momma in you. I know it hurts right now. Keep coming here and sharing, there will be many people who understand.

Your in my thoughts
Libby

thank you all so much for your support...it's nice to have someone out there who understands what kind of pain i am going through...i often think that it's just not fair...that they had to take my lil pup away...but i know he will be waiting for me...and i know he will be watching over me...my little angel...i miss him so much...

thanks again,

harley's mama


harley
6/02/03 - 10/27/04

Oh, I just love the tribute and pictures of your precious Harley! It's easy to see how much you loved each other. I am so sorry you lost him so soon. It's never easy, no matter when they have to leave. Expressing your thoughts and feelings is what will help you heal. I know the wonderful caring people here have helped me get through each day. I honestly don't know how I would be today if I had not found this place. I am able to share with people that understand and I realize that everything I am feeling is normal. I asked them all on the day I lost Rachael, if it would EVER get better again. On that day I felt like I had stopped living and my heart was just shattered. They all assured me it would, and although I am no where near feeling healed yet, it is getting better.

Thanks for sharing Harley and your memories with us all!
Cheri

Oh what a cute lil dog Harley was! I'm so sorry that he passed away.

The relationship you had with Harley was a wonderful thing and your time together was much too brief. Even though his time here ended much too soon, he left this world with a heart full of love, thanks to you. I'm glad the two of you had such a special relationship---there are so many animals who never find someone to share their unconditional love with. Thanks for sharing your memories of you beloved Harley, it was a beautiful tribute and I know he's proud his mama will always remember how special he really was/is.

__Jim

thank you all for your support. i feel like i am dying without my baby...hopefully this extreme pain will subside...but...gosh it hurts so bad. it just seems so unfair...to me, and especially to harley. he was such a great great dog. i haven't posted how it happened yet...i don't know if i'm ready yet. but it was such a tradegy...to have my pup of only one and a half years leave me...it just feels like the world is crashing down. i really do appreciate everyone's support. it seems like none of my friends quite understand, and so it's great to have all of you here.

thanks so much.

harley's mama,
jill

more pics of my baby doggy...

such a good boy...

kissin mrs. claus...he loved giving kisses...

one more for now...

harley, i love you and miss you so much...RIP buddy...

Precious, precious little Harley.

thanks again to everyone who has been so supportive to me. i will try to post harley's story soon...but i'm just not ready yet. i know that you all will be here for me when it comes time...and i really appreciate everything.

thanks so so so much!

love,

harley's mama,
Jill

KISSES FOR MY BABY! MUAH Harley! Mama loves and misses you!

Every time I feel like I'm getting better...it just starts to tear me apart again...I miss my baby so much.

RIP Harley Dog...I miss you more than ever.

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Harley. The pictures of him are just wonderful and I can see how much you loved him. We just never have enough time with our babies and I am glad you have such loving pictures of him. My thoughts are with you and your darling Harley.
Ann

Harleys a Very hansome Boy bet he broke some girl dogs hearts! and that was such a beautiful loving tribute to Harley! The pictures are so cute and adorbale!
Love Jaymie x

thank you all for all of your support. i've been so busy with college that i haven't really had a chance to come on here...i still want to tell you all what happened to my dear puppy...but, now is just not the time for me. i'm still coping with the loss of my best friend, and although it might be easier if i talked about what happened, i just can't bring myself to do it. i definitely appreciate everyone's posts. it makes it easier knowing that you all can relate to what i'm going through. it's been a long 11 days since he's passed...god i miss him so much...

love,

harley's mama,
Jill

mommy misses you harley...i'm sending you kisses my sweet puppy dog...I LOVE YOU!

oh I'm so sorry. Your baby looked like a happy pup though and you should be very proad of that. There are so many out there that would do anything for only a second of what your baby had for a life time..
Bless you for making your pup have a great life and there should be more like you out there.

Dear Jill:

I look at all of the pictures of your very, very sweet Harley.............and, especially the 10/31 at 9:30 ISH am................
GOD, WHAT A PRECIOUS FURDOG...........

His sweet, beautiful & big eyes seems to KNOW EVERTHING.............

God Bless you, my friend.

Love, Denise

Denise, and everyone else,

Thank you all so much for you support. I've been having such a hard time without Harley, without "someone" to talk to. It's nice to come here and spill my heart out, which I have yet to really do. Harley was my world, my everything, and now that he is gone, it just feels like everything is falling apart. I'm normally a very very good student and I haven't been doing well in my history class...I just can't seem to concentrate. It's killing me. I miss my baby so much. He was such a great dog...I don't have anything bad to say about him. He was so so smart, so lovable, so much fun. God, how I miss him...

Love and thanks to you all,

Harley's mama,
Jill

I love and miss you Harley...I can't wait until I can see you again!

just now...i thought i heard him...because my sister has a dog tag on her keys in memory of harley...and she grabbed her keys to go move her car...and i started freaking out, looking everywhere for him...but he was no where, and i realized it was just her keys. i am crushed...i was doing so well for so long, but to hear the jingle of a dog tag, just like harley's...killed me. i am crying right now. i was so excited. i really thought he was running up the stairs to come see me and give me a kiss. what a depressing disappointment...oh how i miss him. the holidays will not be the same without him.

harley's mama,

jill

mama misses you sooo much harley. i love you and will forever.

It's been a month, today, since Harley passed... and I've been thinking about getting a new dog...but God, I am sooo torn. I think that a puppy would help to fill the void in my heart. But, what if the puppy isn't like Harley? ...actually...I know the puppy wouldn't be like Harley. And, would Harley be mad at me, for getting a new dog so soon? I don't want him to think that I'm trying to replace him, because I wouldn't and besides I can't because he's totally irreplacable. I will never forget him and I will never stop loving him, but the house is so empty, so quiet, it just kills me to be here. I miss him so much. I just think that maybe a puppy would help me get through this, because I am alone, and it's so hard to deal with this alone. What do you all think? I just don't know what to do...

Love,
Jill

LOL...the attached picture is Harley wearing a hat my sister gave him to play with. Boy, he ripped that thing apart after I took it off him.


6/2/2003 - 10/27/2004...RIP my buddy.
Mama misses you and loves you soo much!

whoops, sorry...that pic was rather large.

Hi, Jill-

I don't think Harley would be mad if you got a new puppy. As a matter of fact, I think he'd want you to have someone to lavish your love and affection on. As for being ready for a new puppy...only you know the answer to that. I've decided to wait to get a new puppy because I'm afraid I'd constantly be comparing the new puppy to Shiloh. On the other hand, I have kitties that bring me a great deal of comfort...and a new dog that found her way into my yard (she, Emma, and I are taking things one day at a time, but that's another story).

Good luck with your decision. I'm sure Harley would support any decision you make.
Take care,
Kathleen

Hi Jill,

We got a new puppy one month after my Jake died. And for exactly the same reason you said -- the house was so quiet and lifeless without him here, we missed his happy energy, he really was the heart of our house. We felt that so strongly especially that first night after he died. In fact, my husband started looking for another english setter the very next morning.

I was more attached to Jake than he was, but I knew I didn't want to go too long without another dog. I just love dogs and what they bring into our lives. It was a little hard for me at first when we got our puppy because I was still so raw from losing Jake; I wouldn't let the puppy go into Jake's room or touch any of Jake's things. And I would catch myself saying things to the puppy that I used to say to Jake and just burst into tears.

But it's much better now, we have had him two months, and he is every bit a dog in his own right. And very cute and sweet, he gives lots of pyppy kisses and heart healing cuddles. I'll never love him like I did Jake, I still have this feeling like Jake was the love of my life, weird as that may sound (he was devoted to me and only me) but ... hard as it is, we are still here and life moves on whether we like it or not. And our new puppy, Peety, has definitely helped fill the void and absolutely fills the house with his personality, you can't prevent it! So much energy!!

So you may as well get a puppy sooner than later, I feel. If we didn't have Peety I know I would be crying about Jake every day still, it has just been 3 months. I'm still grieving for my Jakeybug and have my bad moments, but Peety has helped alot to bring some smiles back to me.

Hi Jill:

Please........don't ever say "I'm sorry" for the size of the picture you posted..............That pic of Sweet Harley..... My
God............ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *****THANK YOU FOR SHARING HARLEY'S BEAUTIFUL PHOTO WITH ALL OF US!!!!!*****

Whenever you are ready to tell us "what happened to Harley"......\\\\..that will be on your own terms, Jill....... We will all be here for you, Okay??????

You do what you need to do right now, my friend.... to make it through school.... Very important for your future.

Jill, I invite you to look way back in my posts to the very, very beginning............ Ben and I had put our sweet Ernestine to sleep on February 7, 2004 at noon-time..............
I'll tell you, Jill...................Initially......I never, even wanted to TALK ABOUT ANOTHER FURCAT.........

NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER................

Until..............our home was just TOO QUIET!!!!!!!! It was like................

Hi Jill:

Please........don't ever say "I'm sorry" for the size of the picture you posted..............That pic of Sweet Harley..... My
God............ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *****THANK YOU FOR SHARING HARLEY'S BEAUTIFUL PHOTO WITH ALL OF US!!!!!*****

Whenever you are ready to tell us "what happened to Harley"......\\\\..that will be on your own terms, Jill....... We will all be here for you, Okay??????

You do what you need to do right now, my friend.... to make it through school.... Very important for your future.

Jill, I invite you to look way back in my posts to the very, very beginning............ Ben and I had put our sweet Ernestine to sleep on February 7, 2004 at noon-time..............
I'll tell you, Jill...................Initially......I never, even wanted to TALK ABOUT ANOTHER FURCAT.........

NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER................

Until..............our home was just TOO QUIET!!!!!!!! It was like......."THE SILENCE IN OUR HOUSE WAS DRIVING ME ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!!!!!!"

Long story short..............One month after our sweet Ernie-Bird went to Rainbow's Bridge...........we drove one hour
away, to a shelter..............brought two "empty" carryalls with us.............
AND.............

Drove home with "one furkitty in each carryall!!!! )

Ms. Lucy and Mr. Yoster................They don't replace Ernestine.......not at all.......... They never could....

Ben and I DID FEEL ALONE, JILL............No more kitty "bothering us for food", jumping on us in the AM, to tell us about
"their night".....etc....etc.....

But, we surely don't feel alone anymore!!!!!

I KNOW THAT, IN MY HEART.............ERNESTINE "SENT US TO THIS SHELTER"...........She has "a paw" in all this!!!!
And, we will always be very, very grateful!!!!!


The new "furpuppy" that you get Jill............will not be like Harley................ Your sweet Harley was "ONE OF A KIND"......

And, please believe me when I tell you that, "HARLEY WOULD NEVER BE MAD AT YOU"...............Now, did Harley EVER LIKE IT WHEN HIS MOM WAS MAD?????
"I DON'T THINK SO!!!..........."

Your big heart will tell you when the time is right..........when you should adopt again..........
For some of us............It's right away.........
For others.........it does take some time......

I TRULY NEVER EVER THOUGHT THAT WE'D BE IN THE "RIGHT AWAY" GROUP!!!! But, thank you Ernestine, for leading us
to Ms. Lucy and Mr. Yoster...........

You take care, my friend........... Okay??

And, know that you are loved....

Love, Denise, Ben, Ms. Lucy and Mr. Yoster xo

Thank you all for your helpful advice...I'll let you all know what I decide. My mom is on the phone right now with a breeder...we'll see...