Tribute to our beautiful Golden Retriever

[kristanyoungblood]

Thank you for this video, we just put ours down today.He had cancer and for the past few months it progressed rather quickly. He would of been 10 in January. Thank you, and I too am sorry for your loss.

[tuggles32]

i miss my golden so much, he looked just like yours.

[alexglez1972]

Beautiful Draco, lucky Draco and lucky you for have share so many.

[Trehhbor]

i'm sorry to hear about your beautiful boy... I know how it feels as we had to put our 8 year old golden, Kona down last week. it's a very hard thing to handle when they become a part of the family :( that was a beautiful video and i wanted to thank you for sharing

[MrPaulac1985]

so sorry for your loss i had to put my golden retriever 3-31-11 it hurts so much he was 13 years old my dukie boy i love you so much much is not left i will see you again my dukie so sorry i miss my duke

[Charlottesville2009]

Wish we could have friends like you around.

[mainewmn]

@Charlottesville2009 The loss was ours... Draco will never be replicated and we still miss him greatly!

[mainewmn]

@Charlottesville2009 The loss was ours... Draco was one of the kind and will never be replicated, I still miss my golden boy tons but I'm comforted by knowledge his old bones no longer hurt.

[mainewmn]

@Charlottesville2009 Thank you!

[guilhermeslayer]

Sorry for your loss....I have a golden too and I know and I feel how important he is for me and how difficult will be when his gone....

[mainewmn]

@guilhermeslayer Thank you for you kind words.. Enjoy your time with your golden... They go by in a heartbeat!

[cody21706]

God bless his soul. I am very sorry for the loss :( makes me cry eveytime because I have a golden retrivier named buddy and I am very sad that one day he will die. But u just have to live everyday with someone like the best day cause u never know when they could leave u.

[mainewmn]

@cody21706 dont waste time thinking about what will happen.. This is not how life is intended to live.. Live your life enjoy your friend and when the time comes part ways gratefully knowing that once the time is right you will meet your friend again.

[cody21706]

@mainewmn thx :)

[dempsebr]

Thank u for putting this together. My 8 y.o. golden Madison has been sick for a week, & while we're still awaiting results, I get the feeling as an owner that he won't be getting better. As such, unless we see a chance for recovery, he will be leaving us physically tomorrow. My biggest regret is not taking more pictures over the years, but cherish that you did, as ur golden bears an uncanny resemblance to Madison. God Bless u, draco, Madison, & us all. "Until we meet again, my friend"

[mainewmn]

@dempsebr Please know that Madison and Draco and all the other loved pets are waiting for us on the other side at the Rainbow Bridge... I'm truly sorry for your loss... It is easily one of the hardest acts I had to endure. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

[eprexe]

I knew it. I couldn't see this and not cry. I have an old dog myslef, but she is very healtht, thank god!

[mainewmn]

@eprexe Cherish each and every second you have... They are but fleeting moments never lasting long enough.

[mdfilmguy]

Thank you. I've been under so much stress lately. Watching your video was the trigger I needed to start crying and get it all out. I've lost dogs, and I feel your pain. Sorry for your loss.

[mainewmn]

@mdfilmguy Thanks for your comment, I'm glad our video helped you feel better.

[hutchcast]

@mainewmn Thank you so much for your kind words. Knowing that someone else cares really means a lot to me. God bless.

[msthomas82176]

Beautiful dog!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry for your loss.

[mainewmn]

@msthomas82176 Thank you

[Jsto75]

The video's been finished for about 3 minutes now and I'm still sobbing. What a beautiful, beautiful dog. I can't even fathom what you're feeling...all I know is that my heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for having the strength and courage to put this video together and then for sharing it with us. I'm so, so terribly sorry for your loss and wish I had the words to make the pain go away. I have two bassets and can't imagine life w/o them. Praying for you and your family.

[mainewmn]

@Jsto75 Thank you for your message. I originally created this video as a way to help me with my grief but since posting it have received many messages telling me how others have related to his story and I decided to leave his video up for others to share in his memories.

[jwana77]

R.I.P. beautiful Draco

[mainewmn]

@jwana77 Thank you

[hutchcast]

My golden died today at age 13. So sad to see her lifeless body on the floor -- once so full of energy. Can't stop crying; I've had her since I was in kindergarten, and I'm now a senior. It'll be hard not having her anymore. :'(

[mainewmn]

@hutchcast I'm so sorry for your loss. Your puppy lived 13 wonderful years and shared many fun and loving memories with you. Although she may be physically gone I'm sure she is still with you in spirit. Cherish her memories and consider sharing your love with another dog when the right time comes.

[specchio81]

:'(

[GoldenDoxie]

What a wonderful tribute to an obviously well loved dog. He sure loved his tennis ball! I have personally lost 2 goldens and can relate to this so well. I cried through the whole thing.....Thank you for sharing.

[13hane]

why do goleden retrievs always dies alot many lolden nes do y them there are so smart and so cute

[FrustratedNameSearch]

Aging is tough, but goldens always give us that beautiful, regal white face of wisdom as time goes on.

[Nikitha1945]

Nice video. Btw, I invite you to watch my latest video, 'A tribute to Our Pet Dogs' (There r three parts) in my YouTube channel,' GeorgeCMaliakal'. Hope you like it. And if so , do share it with your friends.

[cybervore]

The saddest words I've ever seen..."Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened."...Your video is inspirational! I am so sorry for your loss...may his spirit live with you forever, and endure always :)

[JJPONY2244]

How very beautiful....it was clear that you loved your precious golden very much. It is so hard to lose them. I lost my 2 goldens 18 years ago (they died 8 months apart) and I have never really gotten over it. They were my "kids" and my joy. I still think of them all the time and know someday we will be reunited when they meet me over the Rainbow Bridge. My heart goes out to you in your loss.

[wingningtsuen]

What a lucky dog. My golden is going to 14 years.

[MsMilliemay]

what a beauty he was, he seemed to have a wonderful life, he is doggy smiling

in most of your photos, he was so lucky to have you all, and you to have him

he is with my boy now at RAINBOWS BRIDGE playing and waiting untill we

all meet again, x

[MsMilliemay]

what a beauty he was, he seemed to have a great life, he is doggy smiling

in most of the photos, you were lucky to have him and he to have you all as his

family, He is with my Boy at RAINBOWS BRIDGE playing and waiting, until we

all meet again, x

[shelley42385]

Oh how it hurts to see someone that felt the hurt you feel. We put our golden Starr down last July but it feels like just yesterday. We lost her to Cancer :( thank you for sharing your memories with me i am hoping to make a movie shortly.

[Joe22c]

Lovely video! Your dog was truly very beautiful indeed.

I miss my baby very much too; he was about to turn 11 but passed away before I could make it home from university :(

It was so sudden and I just... it's so hard to come to terms with it.

[1janney1]

@Joe22c I am so sorry for your loss. Dogs become family members and it hurts so much when we lose them. Other dog lovers understand what you're going through. I loved my golden, Abigail, so much. She also was 11 when she died from cancer. She was my best friend. She died 8 months ago and I still cry sometimes. I am looking forward to getting another golden because they truly are special gifts from God.

[Joe22c]

@1janney1

Definitely! I think I won't be getting another dog for a while though, I'm thinking when I'm older. Maybe get a carpeted office so I can bring em to work haha.

It definitely does suck when people don't understand; a friend of mine actually said something like "Hey Joe, sorry to hear about your loss. I know it hurts almost as much as losing family."

I mean, I appreciated her gesture and everything, but he wasn't "like family" - he *was* family. Ahh, some ppl just don't understand.

[Petlover423]

To the person holding on -- let go.

My Champ died in my arms March 10 and L learned what it means to lose something you love so much but his soul is free from a body that does not work. Be there with him and tell him to say hi to Champ at the Rainbow Bridge

[FataBambolina]

I'm crying :,(

[cmrocks81]

I'm sorry that you lost your dog... I'm actually going through the same thing right now, except my dog is almost 15 and he's just old... can't walk anymore, etc....It's really hard cause I've had him since I was 14 and I'm almost 29 now...he marked an era in my life...just really heartbreaking.. But, I think creating a tribute is something that I would like to do for my dog as well. Thanks for sharing yours, you had a beautiful dog!

[animalvidsforyou]

That is so sad!I once owned a old male Golden Retriever,but I didn't own him long enough to see hom go.I was moving and rehomed him.I am so sad for you even though this happened a long time ago!R.I.P. I am so sorry for your loss.I hate loosing pets!

[RickMakesGoodVideos]

Im so sorry I hate to see the best dog/the only best dog in the world die/ such a beutitful animal I love

[stanmaca]

A beautiful tribute tracing the dog from puppy to his final days; we lost our Penny 2 years ago and she really was part of the family; and we miss her dearly even tho' we got a madly energetic springer spaniel bitch but she will never replace Penny. The GT s have such a wonderful temperament, they are perfect with toddlers.

[deeptracy23]

Oh my god. I can totally relate. I lost my Prince more than 2 years ago but I still get teary eyed when I think about it. The few years these wonderful creatures spend on earth with us is truly a gift unlike anything.

[1janney1]

I lost my golden, Abby, 4 months ago. I still cry because I miss her so much. It's such a personal grief because not everyone would understand. She was my best friend and gave me unconditional love. She knew when I was feeling bad and would put her face under my chin and rest there. She had such soft fur and I miss having her there when I'm feeling sad. This sounds weird, but SHE would be the one to comfort me in this loss. I miss her so much it breaks my heart.

[Kyiona]

I had to make a second comment to add that God needed Angels on earth so he sent them in the form of our four legged companions.

[Kyiona]

Such a beautiful dog. May his memory live forever in your hearts and may his spirit rest for eternity. I kinda know what it is like. Two summers past we though our beloved dog was coming down to Cancer. After tests were down we found out the lumps he had were inactive tumors. To this day they have not returned.

[mainewmn]

Thank you.  May your precious baby live to be 100!

[MrRainbowbridge1]

@mainewmn My Heart Goes out to you i have been through this with four dogs of mine in the past who has Left me. I have my Lab but i never forget about my other dogs. this video is very Touching. and as my name says it. you know our pets have crossed over to a place we call rainbowbridge

[charlotte1431]

I had a golden when i was young ( im 10 now) his name jake (died at 16 years)

[mainewmn]

I'm sure Jake had many wonderful memories with you! I'm sorry for your loss

[osdangal]

Estos perritos son como angelitos que Dios nos concede por un breve tiempo. Los amo!

This dogies are like littleangels that God grant us for a brief time. I love them!

[mainewmn]

Yes they are our little angles on earth.. Only our time with them is not long enough.

[Shinerbop]

Tell me about it, goldens don't live nearly long enough. Our golden died of cancer at 13. Best dog in the world.

[mainewmn]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[luvbuggies]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Draco. Recently (Dec.9/09), we too lost our dog, Danny (a yellow lab, golden retriever cross). We were blessed to have him in our lives for 3 years. He was 9 (we adopted him from the SPCA at 6 yrs). He had to be put down, as he was sufferering from a Mass Cell Tumor. He was our first dog & came to us, very well trained & was so kind & gentle. The pain of loosing him, is overwhelming. If you search 'Oromocto SPCA' you will see our tribute to him.

Take care.

[mainewmn]

Thank you for adopting an older dog and sheering your wonderful home with him.

[luvbuggies]

Thank you for your kind reply, I sincerely appreciate it. I still cry when I watch his video ~ i just want to reach in & pat his ears & give him a kiss on the cheek & give him a big hug! (like I always did when he was with us). He had the softest ears :) In his last few weeks, sometimes he'd wake trembling, & suffered 2 seizures over his last weekend, & I spent much time crouched down, with him, patting him & telling him how loved he was. We had him put down, at home, with his family by him.

[1janney1]

I lost my golden, Abigail, 4 months ago. She was my best friend and I miss her so much. She would let me rub her ears and then she would snuggle her head under my chin and rest there. She knew when I needed her to be by my side. I miss her soft fur and her smell. Cancer took her much too early, but the decision I made was the kindest thing I could do for her.

I am so sorry for your loss. It helps to know that others understand this deep, personal grief.

[rutsableich]

I lost Bubba the same day. She was a Golden too and her story is similar. We found her in the street. She came directly to our door and started giving us her paw as saying hello. She was perfect. Last Novembert a cancerous tumor appeared in one of her paws. For a month it was hell for me. I just couldn't accept it. Now that she is gone, I am in peace. God bless all the creatures that make our lives happy. I hope to see her in heaven.

[luvbuggies]

God bless you. It is really hard, isn't it? when you know the end is coming for them, because they are fighting a loosing battle. His tumour was at the base of his tail, rendering it inoperable. The Vet had hoped (as I did), when we disovered the first lump, in the summer, that it would be a slow growing type, but sadly, that didn't prove to be the case & it matastesized over Oct & Nov. We kept him comfortable, for as long as possible. I sure miss his kind & gentle spirited companionship.

[lovelovewan822]

私も１年前にゴールデンレトリーバーのメスを14歳5ヶ月で亡く­しました。最後の言葉はとても素敵なことですね。私もそう思うよ­うにしたいと思います。いいビデオをありがとう。From Japan

[allanimalsareangels]

What a beautiful and moving tribute to a beloved friend! I cried through the entire video, as I also have lost my best friends, and devoted family members. Know that Draco will always be part of you, and you will always have those precious memories and love for him, in a special place in your heart. I know you will someday be reunited with him, and that he will wait for you, on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, to spend eternity together!!!

[mainewmn]

thank you for your thoughtful and kind comment!

[lina1411]

i am so sorry for him.you made me cry. i lost my groenendael girl this july after 10 years and i know how much it hurts.i miss her everyday! they will always be in our hearts...

[mainewmn]

Although the pain gets easier to bear they always remain in part of our hearts.. I still think of him sometimes.. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure your puppy was very lucky to have had you in her life!

[derekplok]

That day will evetually come to my golden retriever that will be a day i will never forget :c

[daphne149]

i'm so sorry for your loss... :(

[mainewmn]

Thank you.

[janeryan123]

What a beautiful boy and video! I am sorry for your loss. I lost my beautiful golden boy in October 2008 and I still miss him every day. They have a special way of touching our hearts.

[ikanmajimenagakusei]

this vid affects me so much...breaks my heart...T.T

[mainewmn]

Draco was very special boy...

[ikanmajimenagakusei]

T.T i lost one too..

[TommyAndGracie]

Beautiful tribute to Draco. This video shows the love you had for your special dog. May all your memories of him remain in your heart forever.

[mainewmn]

Its been over a year now and my love for him has not diminished one bit.. Thank you for your kind words

[DOGZ4LIFE96]

please click my name and ee my dog by the way i wrote the comment elow aswell :/

[DOGZ4LIFE96]

golden retrievers are the best by far , when we looses one we all fell eachothers pain with these videos , you now when your dogis getting to an age of death because its face goes white and is nose is not black anymore , please say if you think this comment is sad, thankyou xx

[mainewmn]

Thank you and I know its scary and painful, to think of this. Cherish each day like it was your last, thats what we did when he was diagnosed with cancer and each day we knew could be our last. He let us know when it was time.

[shindarou]

this make me really cry a lot. because i was thinking when my precious dog is leaving me behind. he is now 11 years old bichon frise and its frightening me when will that day come.

Your golden retriever was precious and beautiful dog

[mainewmn]

I got Sammy while Draco was still alive.. So I had her help me get through it.. But NOTHING will ever replace Draco and no one will ever take his place... I love Sammy to pieces, and she is a wonderful dog with many fine qualities but they are different then then the ones Draco had, not any less important or loving just, different.. You love each dog for their own unique qualities, but dont rush it.. When you are ready there will be a dog for you..

[mainewmn]

Tahoe was a lucky guy.

[GoldensGirl1]

my baby is 12 and going strong.

[mainewmn]

May your precious baby live to be 30

[cj489]

i love my golden like everything in the world but i wanted a good dog that was a best friend but i never want to see it go and that wat worries me the most i will get other dogs but it just wont feel the same ,, so sorry for you tragic loss

[mainewmn]

No its very sad when they go, and no other dog will be the same as this one but I promise you that its possible to have great relationships with other dogs.

[ManosTheDJ]

So sorry for your loss of your friend:(.I am sure he was a great friend :).I am getting a Golden Retriever too :)

[mainewmn]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm sure your golden will be a pure joy to you from the moment you take them home

[Magarmach09]

great video brother great music,love and blessings to your son

i have a 5 months old golden retriver and i call him god,he is like my son.

they are the greatest dog on earth

[mainewmn]

Thank you and yes you are right they are the greatest dogs on earth.

[corinau]

sorry for your lost, i lost my dog last year she was a yorkshiere terrier and i was desvasted it´s so painfull but noe i have a pug and she ´s so adorable

[SeaShore622]

This is a beautiful video and i'm sorry about your loss i lost my golden retriever 2 days ago and its hard to get through! Golden Retrievers are great dogs!

[mainewmn]

Im very sorry for your loss. Yes Goldens are wonderful and when you ready I'm sure anogther Golden heart will be there for you.

[AmberFaithChloe]

This is sad to watch. He was an absolute beauty! Just look at all of those wonderful times you've had with him. I'm sorry for your loss. I honestly wouldn't know what to if I lost my dogs. It'll be hard when they go. I loved this video & the music is extremely beautiful as well as sad. If you don't mind, may I know what's the name of this piece? Thanks.

[goatheaven]

So sorry for your loss of your beautiful friend! Great tribute! Treasure your memories forever!

[mainewmn]

Thank you

[DuchessandClarkgirl]

wow thanks for posting this video i lost my first golden retriever at 15 man she was just the best darn thing i will never forget her duchess i just want you to know how much i cared for you i hope you you can hear me i will alwasy cry for you i have another golden but to me its just not the same dog thanks this really help me alot im so sorry for you loss i now how you feel come talk to me when your having hard times

[supergurl8588]

this video made me teary-eyed, reminded me of my golden who died at 14 about a year ago. will always miss him. there is something special about your first dog.

[mainewmn]

Thanks for your comment and I'm sorry for your loss. Draco was far from being my first dog, however he was my first Golden.

[wolfdreamer09]

i miss my dog daisy she was a fighter and we all loved her but she was 13 and god called her some day ill see again and ill never forget her never ever.i am very sorry i know how it feels i will never feel the same way again.with a nother dog.

[mainewmn]

Daisy was very lucky to have had an owner that loved her and cared for her as much as you did.

[iamwafffle]

Very beautiful and moving video. Your dog is very beautiful and I am very sorry for your loss, I have had to go throught losses and it is difficult to looses your best friends, I have had golden retrievers all my life they are amazing dogs, my deepest condolences.

[mainewmn]

Thank you very much. Yes they are one of a kind and truly seem to have hearts of gold.

[tornadotp]

Beautiful video. I am very sorry for your loss. I know how tough it is to lose such a beloved and devoted family member.

[qrrbrbirbel2]

i love that picture at 2:44, reminds me of our dog, he likes sleeping on the couch too.

[XandiMarstoo]

I have a golden retriever, my first her name is Penny born last year in June..She has my heart.. I am sorry for your lost ..

[mainewmn]

Penny is very lucky to have you ;)

[racefan1701]

Thanks for sharing your special friend. He'll be waiting for you at the bridge.

[mainewmn]

Thank you for your kind comment. Its this thought that keeps me going some days without crying my eyes out.

[randikapilla09]

i love it

we had buy a golden retriver puppy he is 1 month old

your dog is great,i also feel sad about him

these dogs are so great,how much Unconditional love they give to us

a Girlfriend can cheat,but these dogs they will love us forever

god bless you brother

vaibhav from INDIA

[Ronaldinhokr]

I'm sorry for your loss. I am close to you,also I have lost too soon my special boy Max... it 's a great pain and my heart it 's broken...

It was so unexpected. My great and strong special boy... They will stay forever in our hearts...They are family... the golden are angels... Draco was wonderful!!! All the best...

[07strawberry07]

I am so truly sorry for your loss of such a beautiful Angel. I know how hard it is to loose a part of the family, but I hope the memories will always make you smile and not cry

[clockwork140]

my golden retriever Tucker just died today and my golden retriever Shelby past away yesterday and im still crying

[mainewmn]

My deepest condolences to you for loosing two friends in such a short time. I still cry some days and its almost a year for us. I think you need to allow yourself plenty of grief time, and then one day you will be able to think of your friends and smile. I'm sure Tucker, Shelby and Draco are all playing on the other side together with lots of fields to run in and lots of lots new balls to play with.

[MilyeCyrus]

My Golden Haley died on January 26th :( R I P

[mainewmn]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I still miss Draco so much, but like I said before, time makes it hurt less.

[07strawberry07]

My condolences on your loss of a beautiful Angel. I felt the pain and there is nothing worse then loosing a best friend.... May the memories of him make you smile and not cry.... Again I am so sorry 4 your loss

[orangie84]

My God what the heck do you do to me the pain and tears just comes in waves..

I have actually lost a lot of dogs through the years but there was one a german shep I had She was my soul mate I am sure of it.. I lost her to spinal cancer in 2003.. I can't get rid of the pain of not having her with me by my side.. I went to counseling to cope with the pain from the loss but it didn't help.. This vid has really moved me and has a huge meaning to me.. I am so sorry for the loss of your golden..

[mainewmn]

Draco wasn't my first dog, but he was my soul mate like you put it. His passing left a huge empty hole in my heart. One that will never be filled until the day him and I are reunited again.

[animalsjt5]

omg i started crying 2 seconds into it, i know what it feels like to loose a pet. do u know who this song is by??? what its called??

[mainewmn]

Thank you for your comment. The song is called Truly, Madly, Deeply.

[orangie84]

God I wasn't the only one?

I cried like a 3 year old....

This is a very powerful touching vid

I guess it's because it's how we see it in our own minds

Flash of images (darn i'm still crying!!!) memories of just moments we took for granted.Just all the happy moments forever etched in the mind and then the icy cold sobering realization that we lost it all in a matter of seconds and are so helpless to stop it from happening! I have lost many pets in my years and every time it hurts the same

[mainewmn]

Thank you. I don't think I will ever get over Draco. But time makes the pain all more bearable. I still think of him every day, and every day I thank God for allowing me to have the time i did with my precious boy.

[Abbysmom303]

I don't think we ever get over their loss. Believe me I understand your pain. I lost my beloved westie 4 years ago & my beloved basset 1 year ago & I've never gotten over the loss of either one.

[mainewmn]

Thank you for your comment, Draco was and will always be very special to us. Although he was ultimately euthanized the last pictures show our last hours/minutes together before it took place. One of Draco's sinful pleasures was candy my older son wanted to make sure he got his own bag before we had to say good bye and that's what the pictures show, the boys feeding the candy to him. Once again thank you for your comment,even thought it took place almost a year ago we still miss him greatly.

[AmberFaithChloe]

I am so sorry for the loss of your dog. He was absolutely gorgeous. This video was so o sad. And the music made it even sadder. I cried when I saw the last pasrt of it. It looked like he was being euthanized. That's the most hardest thing to do. May he rest in peace.