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3. I'm so sorry for your loss. I felt so empty after my last dog passed in 2018. I'd never

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Wed Dec 17, 2025, 11:50 AM

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been without one in 70 years
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Lost my last horse on Monday- I have "empty barn syndrome" [View all] biophile Wednesday OP

Sorry to hear that. dem4decades Wednesday #1

Thank you- it's sad but a part of life biophile Wednesday #8

I lost my 2 dogs this year, first time without a dog for 50 years. dem4decades Wednesday #10

😢 biophile Wednesday #42

I dog sat my son's dog for a weekend, it was like my sweethear came back to visit. dem4decades Wednesday #49

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Wednesday #2

Maybe eventually- I'm going to see how things go biophile Wednesday #7

Maybe then you can visit the horses, get some quality equine time in? SheltieLover Wednesday #9

Bless your heart - and I do mean that. Thank you. hamsterjill Wednesday #13

I retired 3 years ago - nearly 70 now biophile Wednesday #41

I'm so sorry for your loss. I felt so empty after my last dog passed in 2018. I'd never sinkingfeeling Wednesday #3

Thank you- it's definitely a change in life biophile Wednesday #6

I am so sorry UpInArms Wednesday #4

Thank you- it is sad but not tragic - it's just an adjustment in routine and attitude 😏 biophile Wednesday #5

I'm sorry cate94 Wednesday #11

Its so kind of you to offer that sentiment- thank you biophile Wednesday #26

Somewhere StarryNite Wednesday #12

That is beautiful- what a lovely thought; thank you biophile Wednesday #25

My heart is with you! Hope22 Wednesday #14

Thank you! biophile Wednesday #27

Oh, my...... Bayard Wednesday #15

Your understanding is so much appreciated! Thank you biophile Wednesday #29

My deepest sympathies irisblue Wednesday #16

Thank you for your kind words! biophile Wednesday #30

Two years ago, after 27 years, I became a horse-less mom. Often times I had between 10 and 15 horses on property, in2herbs Wednesday #17

Good advice! I appreciate your gracious reminder of all the memories! biophile Wednesday #31

My neighbor's teenage son is learning to be a bee keeper. In my area it seems that wasps are more prolific than in2herbs Wednesday #50

I'm sorry to hear of your loss nuxvomica Wednesday #18

How true! The little things in our daily routine that we miss! biophile Wednesday #32

Pets are like children that never grow up. patphil Wednesday #19

It's a feeling every pet parent will know. Thank you very much for your expression of sympathy biophile Wednesday #33

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hope you find comfort in knowing he is out of pain now. tazcat Wednesday #20

Thank you - Yes, he is with my horse who passed 6 years ago biophile Wednesday #34

Sorry to hear the news. calimary Wednesday #21

Thank you, Calimary! biophile Wednesday #35

There are many Animal rescue agencies just type in horse or animal rescue and your state or county's name Botany Wednesday #22

Thank you! Yes, volunteering seems like a better option at this time biophile Wednesday #36

I am so sorry for your loss, biophile Grim Chieftain Wednesday #23

Your kind words are much appreciated! biophile Wednesday #37

My deepest condolences, biophile. HeartsCanHope Wednesday #24

Thank you so much! biophile Wednesday #38

I'm so sorry to hear that wendyb-NC Wednesday #28

Thank you, yes, indeed, Wendyb biophile Wednesday #39

That's right wendyb-NC Wednesday #44

So sorry montanacowboy Wednesday #40

True that! I never really minded the cold weather work biophile Wednesday #46

I'm sorry for the loss of your companion and perhaps a way of life. yonder Wednesday #43

Indeed it is best not to make hasty decisions after a loss biophile Wednesday #47

My condolences Dear_Prudence Wednesday #45

Thank you, Dear Prudence! biophile Wednesday #48

Sorry Rebl2 Wednesday #51

Thank you, Rebl2 biophile Thursday #53

I'm sorry you lost him biophile. That is hard on a horse mom. George McGovern Thursday #52

What a beautiful image! biophile Thursday #54

You are welcome. 🫶🏼 George McGovern Thursday #55