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Raine

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70. You loved her, you didn't fail her

Reply to AZ8theist (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 06:56 PM

12 hrs ago

she knew you loved her, that's not failing.

R-I-P Peanut

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We had to put my little sweatheart down Saturday night. [View all] AZ8theist Yesterday OP

My deepest condolences. sinkingfeeling 23 hrs ago #1

I am so sorry for your loss. BlueKota 23 hrs ago #2

My deepest sympathies and condolences. AltairIV 23 hrs ago #3

Dogs are good people Zelda_Orchid 23 hrs ago #4

The best Dave says 22 hrs ago #22

Oh AZ8theist, you didn't fail her. You did the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time. femmedem 23 hrs ago #5

You did not fail her malaise 23 hrs ago #6

Dear Peanut, cross gently over the Rainbow Bridge FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #7

Crossing The Rainbow Bridge by Stella Violano George McGovern 23 hrs ago #8

I LOVE that!! 70sEraVet 23 hrs ago #10

Oh WOW. What a beautiful painting! Tears beginning ..... Diamond_Dog 21 hrs ago #26

I, too, deal with guilt over the death of my last dog. 70sEraVet 23 hrs ago #9

Rest gently Peanut lonely bird 22 hrs ago #11

I'm so sorry AZ8theist, please be kind to yourself today. JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #12

I'm so sorry mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #13

My sympathies to you and your clan. Swede 22 hrs ago #14

I am so so very sorry for your loss. irisblue 22 hrs ago #15

I am so sorry. LoisB 22 hrs ago #16

Lady of the Beasts, please take your little Peanut gently home in Your niyad 22 hrs ago #17

Condolences gademocrat7 22 hrs ago #18

I'm so sorry for your loss. You did not fail her. Phoenix61 22 hrs ago #19

I am so sorry get the red out 22 hrs ago #20

Sorry for your loss. Americanme 22 hrs ago #21

You did the right thing you stopped your friend from hurting but that doesn't stop you from feeling the hurt 2. Botany 22 hrs ago #23

What a beautiful girl. StarryNite 21 hrs ago #24

So sorry for your loss. FalloutShelter 21 hrs ago #25

You did not fail her. kellytore 21 hrs ago #27

You gave Peanut a loving home for ten years. That counts for everything. Diamond_Dog 21 hrs ago #28

I'm sorry AZ8theist 😥 Aw Peanut Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #29

Deepest condolences on the loss of Peanut. virgdem 21 hrs ago #30

My profound condolences to you. kairos12 21 hrs ago #31

So sorry for your loss, AZ8theist. democrank 21 hrs ago #32

It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote 21 hrs ago #33

So sorry about Peanut. But you didn't fail her. Bluepinky 21 hrs ago #34

Thank you for saying this, Bluepinky EuterpeThelo 8 hrs ago #76

I love everything about your response. Bluepinky 6 hrs ago #81

You may not be a "believer" Mme. Defarge 21 hrs ago #35

My dear AZ8theist, you absolutely, positively did NOT fail your beloved Peanut! First of all, you rescued her! Second, LaMouffette 21 hrs ago #36

Love this, LM. Thanks for sharing and I hope it brings some comfort to the OP. EuterpeThelo 8 hrs ago #77

Very sorry for your loss of Peanut. Prairie_Seagull 21 hrs ago #37

I am so sorry, AZ8theist. My deepest condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope 20 hrs ago #38

Oh no, you didn't fail her... r�is�n_dubh 20 hrs ago #39

You did not fail her. You took her in and loved her for years and years. I know you are greiving but don't please stop ratchiweenie 20 hrs ago #40

Such a sweet face PatSeg 20 hrs ago #41

Peanut was beautiful dog 🐕😍 MustLoveBeagles 20 hrs ago #42

Dear AZ8theist, You did not fail Peanut Grim Chieftain 20 hrs ago #43

rest in peace peanut. i am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby az8theist dawn5651 19 hrs ago #44

Oh, AZ8theist, the sorrow and overwhelming loss you are feeling is the sure sign that your Peanut had the best and KitFox 19 hrs ago #45

I am so sorry for you Scubamatt 19 hrs ago #46

My heart goes out to you. chowder66 18 hrs ago #47

Good advice. And same for humans. Dental health affects the rest of the body... CousinIT 18 hrs ago #48

So sorry for your loss - TBF 18 hrs ago #49

We've been there! Lulu KC 18 hrs ago #50

Deepest condolences SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #51

I'm so sorry. area51 17 hrs ago #52

I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Peanut. My sympathy livetohike 17 hrs ago #53

Prayers for your broken heart 💔 Ten years of tender loving care gave Peanut her best life so now she can rest in peace Deuxcents 17 hrs ago #54

I am so sorry cate94 17 hrs ago #55

Oh no leftstreet 17 hrs ago #56

RIP Peanut Figarosmom 17 hrs ago #57

Please do not blame yourself. Bumbles 15 hrs ago #58

Please be as gentle with yourself as you would be with a friend in your shoes. pat_k 15 hrs ago #59

so very sorry peacebuzzard 15 hrs ago #60

I'm so sorry for your loss doubleplusgood 15 hrs ago #61

so sorry AZ8theist Skittles 15 hrs ago #62

I'm So Sorry NEOH 14 hrs ago #63

I am so sorry, AZ8theist. It wasn't your fault. May the memories of sweet Peanut be a blessing to you. debm55 14 hrs ago #64

I'm so very sorry stage left 13 hrs ago #65

I'm so sorry! redwitch 13 hrs ago #66

Peanut would not want you to blame yourself and feel guilty senseandsensibility 13 hrs ago #67

Nothing prepares us for the loss of a loved one. 💧💔 littlemissmartypants 12 hrs ago #68

I am so sorry for your loss! debsy 12 hrs ago #69

You loved her, you didn't fail her Raine 12 hrs ago #70

You couldn't possibly have failed her. Buddyzbuddy 12 hrs ago #71

I am so sorry for your loss Wicked Blue 11 hrs ago #72

This was a big help to me the last time we went through this. Abolishinist 10 hrs ago #73

I spent $4,000 on my Chihuahua's teeth BigmanPigman 10 hrs ago #74

I'm so sorry, AZ8theist. We are still not over missing our little guy, Buddy. He was the best. summer_in_TX 8 hrs ago #75

It's normal tp blame yourself in your grief. soldierant 8 hrs ago #78

You loved that dog, you didn't fail it. Give yourself a break, losing a dog is tough enough. dem4decades 7 hrs ago #79

I'm sorry you're hurting JoseBalow 7 hrs ago #80

Very sad Old Crank 3 hrs ago #82

I'm so sorry for your loss wendyb-NC 48 min ago #83