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Sheriff Sunshine
Our family dog of 9 year passed today. Her name was Sunshine. And we found out about a month ago she had bone cancer and within 3 weeks a lump on her wrist grew to lemon size and we found another lump on her back leg (also on her right side). It had gotten to the point where she could hardly get down the stairs despite pain meds. She was such a good dog and has stopped three robberies earning the nick name Sheriff, and always keeps us safe from the mail man. I'm gonna miss her but I'm so glad to have gotten to have her in my life and just wanted to show ya'll how adorable she is. This picture was at behavior class graduation our first year with us.
Her on her first pet bed
She had upgraded a few years ago to old cushions from a couch we got rid of. It's gonna break my heart to throw them out.
Always ready to play
She would help herself to my old toys.
But damn she just looked so cute I let her keep them.
She was spoiled
She expected all food to be shared. And understood words like McDonalds and hamburger (double cheese burgers plain and dry) and eggs, and of course treat.
She was happy
She was happy. We were happy. She was such a good dog.
SassyCanadian
I am so sorry @op. RIP sweet Sheriff Sunshine.
ismyusernamereallyimportant
So sorry for your loss.
JOKERZwild86
Awwww I hate sad stories, I gotta go hug my dogs now
HaveYeGotAnyGrease
Oh man I think i just internally howled like a pained wolf this was so sad actually hurts
lexcelsior
So sorry for you loss. She seemed like a real sweetheart. <3
dunk666
I haven't cried over anything in years... You broke me tonight... RIP Sheriff
BHObiWanKendoobie
The world will be A darker place without sunshine
Aquatomahawk
She was a beautiful ray of sunshine I'm sorry @OP
pattyrick
dammit! who's cutting onions in here??
MonsterMashGrrrrr
MY DOG IS ETERNAL, I CAN'T HANDLE THIS
user76
Sorry to hear, she looks like a good fun dog.
JustMare
So sorry for ur fur loss! :( No more reading imgur tonite.....cause now I'm crying! Beautiful doggie! R.I.P. Sheriff! ♡
RonMimnaugh
Sorry for your loss. It is a shame that they don't live longer.
UncomfortableTruths
See you over the Rainbow Bridge, Sheriff Sunshine.
Randomice
*hugs*
Duros62
C'mere you.
So sorry.
clutchyurcakes
All dogs go to heaven and don't you let anyone tell you otherwise. She's off patrolling the big house in the sky. Rest easy, sheriff.
SpoonerGibbs
This is why I will always treat my rescue like a queen.
Greymalum
Beautiful friend, OP. I am sorry for your loss.
KiltedinSeattle
Dogs become family & there's a huge hole in our hearts when they leave. My deepest condolences, OP. I'm glad that you had her in your life.
Lokitana
Awww ;((((( fk cancer
Hotfarts
LoodGookin
I love this one.
bonbonchurch
So very sorry for your loss!
MajesticButthole
It's always the worst thing ever to put away or throw out the old cages and beds of your pets. Condolences, OP.
user76
I pulled apart our kennel and used the wood in places and can still smell my lab, brings back nice memories.
DostoevskyIsMyHomeboy
Oh I know, it's heartbreaking. I buried my dachshund with his squishy bed. At least he was comfortable in his final resting place.
LauraPope
We will probably adopt again but it may not be terribly soon.
naturesucks
Do you know what kind of dog she was? She looks like a beautiful Rhodesian ridgeback
LauraPope
So was her mom she was the only one that turned out red.
LauraPope
We don't know what else. When we're first adopted her two of her siblings were also up for adoption and the where both black and white. Odd!
LauraPope
Well she was part boxer but we have always thought she looked like a Ridge back and her hair use to stand up when she felt threatened but
naturesucks
Same with my dog haha. She's beautiful either way, be happy that you were there for the majority of her life. She'd want you to be happy
pippindvm
Would she want you to throw out the cushions? No. She'd want you to fill the hole in your heart with a dog she'd will her toys to them.
naturesucks
Who's cutting onions?!
LauraPope
The only problem with getting a new dog is we have cats so we would probably have to get a puppy and teach it to leave the cats alone.
rockuhard
Or a dog that already knows how to leave them alone OP!
LauraPope
And the problem with a puppy is I'm usually off a college (I'm home for the summer) and I don't know if my parents have the energy.
LoodGookin
There are some good 5 year + dogs that need a home. Shelters and rescues usually know whether or not the dog is good with cats.
Pumanotwarthog
Maybe keep opening your home to senior dogs and giving them a great last few years? They are often ignored by others.
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
@op http://imgur.com/shddbp2
LauraPope
You sir made me start bawling.
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Found it once and it pulls at my heartstrings every time. Didn't mean to make you cry though, my apologies.
mmmpoundcake
I'm waiting until i graduate next May and the first irresponsible thing I'm doing is adopting my first dog. :)
LauraPope
You know they say the best thing to do when you start living on your own is to get a dog, and then try to be the person they think you are.
LauraPope
My studies would not get done with this bird on my book.
mmmpoundcake
Bonus: Picture of said bird (also named Sunshine) http://imgur.com/kib2kXG
mmmpoundcake
Right now I have me and my bird. I'm getting my MSW in 1 year (38 credits and 600 internship hours). I don't have time for a pup...yet. :)
Nuanra
Get an older dog OP! They're usually already trained,and the shelter can tell you if they're used to cats!
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
This
OldIronsides
I've gotten both of my dogs at the shelter, and both were housetrained and new several commands already.