I’m contemplating if I should watch Eight Below, because I read all the reviews and everyone said they had a good cry.

I gave away my beloved dog few years ago when we had to move, and ever since I came to Perth, I lost touch with his new owner. But lately, I missed him so much, I get bad dreams all the time, so this June when I head home, I’m going to find the number and ring the owner up, even if its going to be very awkward. Haikz~ He must be 10 years-old now, and I hope he is still around.

I know you have grown up with Flicka and it must be even harder for you, but yeh he is definitely a better place now. =) Hugs.

I know the pain of losing a beloved pet. It is something which every pet owner will have to go through one day. Despite all the pain and heartache we feel when the beloved pet departs, we still keep pets for their companionship, love and eccentric ways in which they humour us, through the good and bad times, without consciously knowing all they have done for us.

Sometimes, I sit back and wonder.. How would I feel if Snickers was gone? I can’t help but feel this sick-wrenching feeling in my heart. For now, all I can do is to give him all the love a pet owner can give.

i can imagine how painful it is to lose ur beloved pet. i had two kittens temporary because my mom didnt allow me to keep them and even thought they only stayed with for a max of 2weeks i miss them so much already.. i’m sure u have a whole folder of memories of flicka that u can always fall back, still, it’s never easy..
on another note, have u ever wondered, it’s so hard when it comes to an animal what about mothers who had to give their children away.. hmmm

:/ I read the book and was really crying by the end too. Marley is so much like Scout and though Scout’s some way off before crossing the rainbow bridge, I can’t bear the thought of ever losing him! Sorry about Flicka- they say doggies don’t know they’ve gone, and will stick around forever… maybe she’s still there.

I remember this dear video of Flicka from your last blog. When i read Marley & Me, my girl friend warned me that the flood gates will open. So i thought it’ll be the sniffle here, and tear drop there kind of flood gates… Boy was i wrong. When i got to the last couple of chapters, i was crying so hard that i couldn’t read thru my blurry tear-stained eyes! i was blubbing so much, i had to blow out my nose in between sniffs.

Just two weeks ago, I saw a lab at the dog run, and my girlfriend and i immediately went “Hey it’s Marley!” and true enough, his tail whacked us hard in the back of our legs.

I hope you don’t let the pain of losing Flicka stop you from getting another dog/pet. Seeing how much you love her, I’m sure you know the joys of having a dog, the silly little actions they do, the way they look at you when they’ve done something wrong, the way they cuddle up to you. it must be really difficult. It really makes me worried for when i lose my dogs.

What did Flicker die of? Old age? Have you guys gotten another dog since? People always tell me that the best way to move on from a dog that has just passed is to get another one. It sounds cruel, but it helps a lot. It doesn’t mean that we’ve forgotten the old one, but the new one would provide an excellent opportunity for us to shower all that love we had for the old.

I am so afraid of the day Thunder passes on. Coule of weeks back, I was thinking about Thunder dying and I got so upset I started tearing. And he’s only 1.5 years old!

michie: yeah you should, im sure its a peace of mind, knowing he’s ok. im sure the surrent owner doesn’t mind.

carynn: it’s something we try to avoid isn’t it. Knowing that the dog goes before you, its just horrible to event think about it. Well snickers is one grey fluff of energy, not going anywhere soon… sucha bundle of joy that dog!!

joanna: my mum wondered why my sister still kept a picture of flicka amond the rest of the family photos, coz she thought it just makes us sad thinking about her. But i guess i’d rather remeber than let the memories slip away….

jo-ann: it’s funny but i thought of scout when i read the book!!! and i knew you would love to read it… ahhahaah guess you are already one step ahead of me!! hehehehe

bernice: wow you too! seems like a popular book huh! Well… my mum doesn’t want another dog, it was real heart ache when flicka left us, it left a huge huge hole in out hearts. My mum is not ready for another dog, she still feels upset.

Joan: I don’t think i’ve ever blogged about how flicka passed……maybe i will, one day, it wasn’t pleasant lets put it that way. I don’t think we’re getting a dog anytime soon. Luckily for me, wayne has his two bouncy spring-bok whippets i can shower my love… those two are just hilarious!! that helped, but my poor mum just refuses to move on to another dog. well all this emotional outbreaks… we women are just especially sensitive. you can blame the emoness on the pregnancy ahhahaha

I really wanna read the book but I don’t wanna start crying… I miss my dog, she lives with my ex now and I can’t even go visit, it’s too painful for both of us. Sob.

I think my first sincere post on your blog was after I saw the Flicka video. I love animals. That music sends me into a dream state too – it’s soothing in a melancholy way.

We have a 13 year old labrador that rules the roost at home and lives for his 1 hour walk (he’s got bad arthritis), cheese (his one true love), my mum’s affection and belly-tax – he’ll block your path, roll and his back and the only way to get past is to rub his tummy. None of us really talk about his age but we all know his health is deteriorating.

It doesn’t surprise me that a few later Flicka is still close to your heart. If you’ve got the time and the energy to give to a new dog, don’t think of it as a replacement for Flicka – every man/woman/child and dog is unique (cats are just bastards =P). As for your mum, surprise her – she’ll thank you later!

– Brian

I totally know how it feels. I don’t know if you remember my weimareiner, Pickle. She passed away in year 2003, 2nd of April, which was a day after my 14th birthday. I’m now tearing as I’m typing this.

She had passed because of leukimia. Months before she was put down to sleep for good, she had undergone a surgery to remove her reproductive system. She had growths there. Then she was so moody before that and till she passed, which was about 4 months. I must say that she was a very good girl, she was just as lovely as Flicka. I’m very sure.

I’ve done oral test in front of my class many times, talking about my dog. And have never failed to cry in class. I’ve always hoped I stay strong about this, but Pickle will live in me forever, just like how Flicka would in you.

May you be strong when it comes to this matter. But never fear to cry it out cause she’ll be happy to know how much she means to you. =) Take care!

I think there are pros and cons to keeping another dog. It might help everyone in the family remember how endearing it is to have a dog, but it will be saddening all over again when the dog passes on. I think you did blog about how Flicka passed on. coz i remember crying when I was reading abt it, and blubbing somemore when i watched the video.

brian: Hey wassap dude, great to hear from you again! your dog is such a riot, he sounds like a lot of fun!!!! belly-tax.. haHAHaha i laughed at that! and about the cats, i’ve never been a fan of cats too… i don’t mind those who stay in the house, but i don’t like the idea of my cat gallavanting out at night humping strays and producing unwanted litters. Or just the fact that they just seem horny when you stroke them down their back…. urks me.

avril: Hey cousin!!! yeah i remember pickle!!! such a cute cute BIG but cute dog. His tail wag was so funny… well not much of a tail, but that pickle was always happy to see people. And you’re right, i’m sure they sense the love, even when they are gone.

bernice: oh ya? maybe i did, i can’t remember. I really wished i had all my old entries…. years of blogging gone down the drain just coz of one virus…

*tight tight hugz* can’t hug physically as kidneys & bladder still hurtin.. ;s cry all u can.. it always works. c u soonz k!

uh yea.. btw,Pickle was a she.. hehe. and… I just wanna share with you my post about her, today. here, http://vrillie.blogspot.com/2006/05/to-love-of-my-life-pickle-baby.html

and I’m sorry if it would then remind you of Flicka.

Aaargh you. Dredging up all my feelings again with that video. I just got over that Marley and Me book. Not cool to sniffle in the office! Maybe Mummy is right. It’s time to take down that photo of Flicka.

hmm..makes me wonder what i’ll do when my dogs passes on…
really dreading the day!

I cant imagine the pain of losing a pet, as I’ve only acquired my cat 4 yrs ago. However, being miles away from her makes me worry endlessly; should anything happen to her, I won’t be there. Hugs xxx Feel better soon.

hmmmmmmm..not sure if I should read the book!!my doggie just passed away about a month back : (
…but sounds like a good read tho…

hi.. was flicka a german shepherd?

I recently purchased Marley and Me. I am saving it for my summer vacation. My ten year old wants to read it. Is it appropriate for her?

charms: its quite sad… sure to evoke some emotions

j: she was half german shepard… don’t know the other half

Ernestine: she can, but she might cry though… coz at age 24… i did….