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Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:44 am

'Just to say hello to fellow Golden lovers, my wife Jackie & I have had Goldens in our lives for over 26yrs and I found this wonderful site after our last dog: Josh (JB) had to be pts on Aug 1st., he was fourteen, I first met him at four weeks & collected him from Mrs Hathaway two weeks later, needless to say I'm still suffering but just being able to come here is a great help.
As I explained to Jan "JB" was a real character totally wilful & my best friend, he loved bonfire night & Christmas & would ask to go outside to watch the fireworks until he either got bored or was tempted indoors by sausages, I miss him terribly, I will post some pictures of him if I can, until then thanks to Jan for all her hard work & I hope the Fun Day on Saturday is a great success.

sammingtonsmythes · Post by **sammingtonsmythes** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:36 pm

Hi Steve and Jackie
I am so very sorry for your loss.Josh sounds like the most wonderful character.We on the rescue sight all know what you must be going through.Goldens are the most wonderful companions and faithful friends.I too have found a lot of comfort from all our friends on this site when i lost my Sam last year at only 6.Jan found a new companion for Ellie(13 1/2) and we now have little Monty who is now 2 and full of love.We have so much to thank Jan for she is the most amazing caring person.A real saint.I do hope we can all be of some comfort to you and would love to see some photos of Josh when you feel ready
warmest wishes
Diane,Ellie and Monty

Ellas mum · Post by **Ellas mum** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:23 pm

Hi Steve and Jackie, welcome to our site.

So very sorry to hear of your sad loss of Josh, how you must miss him. They become so much a part of the family don't they, and in those fourteen years, so many wonderful memories to cherish and to keep forever.

You are in our thoughts,

Ella,s Mum.

Samsmum · Post by **Samsmum** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:21 pm

Hello Steve and Jackie,
So sorry to hear of your very sad loss of Josh. it is such a blow when we lose our beloved friends, but at least they leave behind such wonderful memories, and I hope these bring you comfort in the coming days.
With sympathy - Samsmum (Joyce)

milo's mum · Post by **milo's mum** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:07 pm

hi steve and jackie, welcome to the site and my thoughts go out to you on your sad loss. i too found this site after milo died even though i got him from jan over 10 years ago. like you i have found this site a source of comfort and even amusement over the last couple of months. i would encourage you to persevere when trying to put photo's on here( it took me a few goes), it can be very therapeutic and also we all love to see a nice photo of much loved goldens. passed or not.

ceitadh · Post by **ceitadh** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:27 pm

Dear Steve and Jackie, I'm so sorry you have lost your friend Josh. It is really heartbreaking they really are a big part of your life and it does leave a big hole in your heart. Welcome to the site which helped me in January when we lost our golden called Katie,she would have been 14 in april 2nd. I really miss Katie and wander about on my own in the garden and it just isnt the same,life is not the same. In fact I was just saying to Gordon how I feel the fun has gone out of our lives.
It takes a long time to adjust when youve had them so long in your lives 14 years is a big chunk of your lives. Anyway you both know as youve had retrievers in your life for years but this website is such a good place to offload and is fun too. Seeing photos of other goldens is such fun to see and helps to brighten up how you are feeling. Everyone understands.
They are such a beautiful breed and just melt your heart.

Thinking of you both

Audrey,Gordon and Louise

superjazz · Post by **superjazz** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 11:56 am

Hello Steve & Jackie, welcome to this Retriever lovers site. They are such a great breed of dog, and you never forget them. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Pat , Syd , Jazz & Candy.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:49 pm

Thank you all for your welcome messages, I am still struggling with adding pictures to a post, every time I try the page locks up!, so I shall wait for help from Daughter, however I did manage to put a picture of "JB" into my avatar 'hope you can see him, it was taken on my mobile phone whilst he was helping with the Christmas wrapping.

....Thanks again steve.

hairydog · Post by **hairydog** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:41 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss Steve but we have all been there so know how you must be feeling,I am sure as time goes by you will know if you are ready to take on another golden, once they get under your skin,they are there for life....

he was a lucky boy to have such a caring family so bury him in your heart and he will never really leave you...

sonia · Post by **sonia** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:09 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss there is just something very special about them, each and everyone of us know what you are going through. xx

lenny · Post by **lenny** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:18 pm

Sorry to hear of you sad loss , we know how much you must be missing josh.The memories of him will stay with you forever, and when they go part of you goes with them.We all send our love at your sad time.
Lenny Celia Emily and Snowy.

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