Remembering My Dog Ralph (1997-2013) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TJ · 01-25-2013, 12:33 AM

Our 15-year-old dog passed away early this morning. He would have turned 16 in a few weeks on Valentine's Day. Ralph (pronounced Rafe like actor Ralph Fiennes) was a Jack Russell Terrier mix. He enjoyed digging holes, rolling around in the grass on his back, chasing squirrels and taking long walks. He also loved to eat anything and everything. He was a loyal friend and a cherished member of the family. He will be deeply missed.

Family Ties Forever! · 01-25-2013, 12:44 AM

I'm sorry to hear about Ralph, TJ. Having a pet that long and losing them is heartbreaking. I also had a dog pass away after having him for 15 years.

I hope that it gets easier over time. Your dog sounds like he was a nice pet and loved by those around him. RIP.

70s show watcher · 01-25-2013, 12:56 AM

i am so sorry for your loss i remember how sad i was when i lost my cat simbe a few years ago it is so hard to lose a pet

ZeldaGilroy · 01-25-2013, 05:15 AM

I'm sorry TJ. It is always hard to lose a beloved, furry friend. I will be thinking of you.

ponytail · 01-25-2013, 06:02 AM

My condolences on the lost of Ralph. I know how hard it is to lose a special and loyal friend.

Zoneboy · 01-25-2013, 09:56 AM

Todd, sorry to hear about your loss. It's never easy when a beloved pet passes on and I've been there as well.

robyrob · 01-25-2013, 10:40 AM

I'm sorry TJ - its rough losing an important member of your family like that, he looks like a cute dog too.

Mr. Television · 01-25-2013, 10:58 AM

I am so sorry Todd. I've lost plenty of pets over the years and it's never easy. They are part of your family. He looks like a wonderful dog. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this awful time.

1960'sTVfan · 01-25-2013, 11:37 AM

My condolences to you regarding your loss, losing a beloved pet is never easy. I have a pet cat who will be 15 this year. Right now his health is OK, but 15 is about the age when cats & dogs start having health problems, hopefully I'll have him for a few years more.

Penny Lane · 01-25-2013, 12:54 PM

We had a dog named Ralph when I was a teen. He was a Brittany. He turned mean for some reason. He would lie in front of the door growling and wouldn't let anybody go in. I am sorry that you lost you friend TJ. It's always hard to lose a pet especially one whom you've had for so long! 16 is long life for a dog! Hope he didn't suffer too much.

Marvo301 · 01-25-2013, 02:51 PM

I'm very sorry for your loss.

AB · 01-25-2013, 04:21 PM

So very sorry to hear about your dog and they really are part of the family.

Janice · 01-25-2013, 04:51 PM

I'm very sorry for the loss of your beloved Ralph. He was a sweet looking fella and sounds like he was a happy-go-lucky dog. Sixteen years, that's a long time. When my cat Foxy died at 16, one thought comforted me. It was that we had given him a wonderful life. I'll never do anything super important in my life, but I had given my all to seeing that he had lived a great life.

You did the same for Ralph. A warm place to rest his head, good food to eat and a place to chase those squirrels and dig those holes, you made that possible. I'd bet that he took the majority of those long walks with you. In return, he gave you unconditional love and many wonderful memories. So sorry, Todd. I know it's difficult.

tiredmike59 · 01-25-2013, 05:42 PM

Sorry to hear about your dog.

gidgetgrape · 01-25-2013, 07:28 PM

I'm sorry for your loss. My cat of 15 years died last year and I think about her everyday.

01-25-2013, 12:33 AM	#1
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,775	Remembering My Dog Ralph (1997-2013) Our 15-year-old dog passed away early this morning. He would have turned 16 in a few weeks on Valentine's Day. Ralph (pronounced Rafe like actor Ralph Fiennes) was a Jack Russell Terrier mix. He enjoyed digging holes, rolling around in the grass on his back, chasing squirrels and taking long walks. He also loved to eat anything and everything. He was a loyal friend and a cherished member of the family. He will be deeply missed. Attached Images

01-25-2013, 12:44 AM	#2
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I'm sorry to hear about Ralph, TJ. Having a pet that long and losing them is heartbreaking. I also had a dog pass away after having him for 15 years. I hope that it gets easier over time. Your dog sounds like he was a nice pet and loved by those around him. RIP.
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01-25-2013, 05:15 AM	#4
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	I'm sorry TJ. It is always hard to lose a beloved, furry friend. I will be thinking of you.
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01-25-2013, 09:56 AM	#6
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01-25-2013, 10:40 AM	#7
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,217	I'm sorry TJ - its rough losing an important member of your family like that, he looks like a cute dog too.
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01-25-2013, 12:56 AM	#3
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i am so sorry for your loss i remember how sad i was when i lost my cat simbe a few years ago it is so hard to lose a pet

01-25-2013, 06:02 AM	#5
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	My condolences on the lost of Ralph. I know how hard it is to lose a special and loyal friend.

01-25-2013, 10:58 AM	#8
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I am so sorry Todd. I've lost plenty of pets over the years and it's never easy. They are part of your family. He looks like a wonderful dog. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this awful time.
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01-25-2013, 11:37 AM	#9
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,150	My condolences to you regarding your loss, losing a beloved pet is never easy. I have a pet cat who will be 15 this year. Right now his health is OK, but 15 is about the age when cats & dogs start having health problems, hopefully I'll have him for a few years more.

01-25-2013, 12:54 PM	#10
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,393	We had a dog named Ralph when I was a teen. He was a Brittany. He turned mean for some reason. He would lie in front of the door growling and wouldn't let anybody go in. I am sorry that you lost you friend TJ. It's always hard to lose a pet especially one whom you've had for so long! 16 is long life for a dog! Hope he didn't suffer too much.
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01-25-2013, 02:51 PM	#11
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I'm very sorry for your loss.
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01-25-2013, 04:21 PM	#12
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	So very sorry to hear about your dog and they really are part of the family.

01-25-2013, 04:51 PM	#13
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest in Peace, Ralph I'm very sorry for the loss of your beloved Ralph. He was a sweet looking fella and sounds like he was a happy-go-lucky dog. Sixteen years, that's a long time. When my cat Foxy died at 16, one thought comforted me. It was that we had given him a wonderful life. I'll never do anything super important in my life, but I had given my all to seeing that he had lived a great life. You did the same for Ralph. A warm place to rest his head, good food to eat and a place to chase those squirrels and dig those holes, you made that possible. I'd bet that he took the majority of those long walks with you. In return, he gave you unconditional love and many wonderful memories. So sorry, Todd. I know it's difficult.

01-25-2013, 05:42 PM	#14
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	Sorry to hear about your dog.

01-25-2013, 07:28 PM	#15
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,508	I'm sorry for your loss. My cat of 15 years died last year and I think about her everyday.