I am so sorry about your dear beloved dog. I lost my dog Wally from Addison's desease and cancer, he was 12&11months. Even the Vet started to cry she advised me to take him too a VET Hospital , but in the long run the Doctors had to put him down after we said our Goodbyes. I have his ashes beside my Bed in a lovely pine box. He has his details on the lid. so when my Husband & Myself go , his ashes will be with us. God Bless. I love your Show. Mandy Holcombe

RIP Sophie!
xxxxxx

Daryl B Easy Walkers

I love Oprah, but for goodness sake a dog is just a dog...You all should be crying for people not dogs...

Oprah, I'm so sorry for your loss. I 've been working with rescue animals for years and have lost a dear cat of my own in 2004. I know the strong bond between animal and owner. There's a history there. It's like part of yourself has gone away as an arm or a leg. When I lost my cat Sweetheart December 26, 2004, the day after Christmas, there was no one to talk to, but I called a support telephone hotline in Davis, California. The man told me that my heart was broken. And still today, I feel bad, but it gets better. I've always wanted to start a pet grieving support group, something I think is badly needed, especially for the elderly who have no one else but their pets. We all need to properly grieve the loss of a beloved pet so we can learn to live with their memories in a joyful way. Just as one would grieve a loved human that has passed. Don't ever let anyone discount your personal grief, but find those that validate and support this process. God bless you. Karen

My heart is breaking for you and your loss of Sophie. How these adorable little critters can take up such a huge part of our hearts and lives is amazing. The loss is overwhelming but then you look down and there is another little furry face with big waarm eyes looking to you for attention. They are also looking for the friend they have lost and have had for all these years. They are suffering the loss as well. The hole in your heart will be helped to heal by the rest of Sophie's furry family. Thank God for this blessing...Maggie Taylor

Oprah, I understand your pain. That is why I have created Huggable Urns. They are the sweetest plush animal urns so that people can keep their pets with them even if they move and they can still have them sitting on your lap. I have had a over whelming appreciation of my teddy bears that Mothers have bought for their babies. I also have a surprise for you and Gracie and would like to make you something for Sophie too. You can see Gracie's present on my www.HuggablesCollection.com Call me and I will mail it to you.

Ric:

Obviously you have never loved an animal. I would take a dog over a human any day of the week. They are a thousand times more understanding, compassionate, and loyal than humans. In addition, they are much smarter about how they live life than we are.

I am fully aware that I will be absolutely devastated when I lose my dog. Probably about as devastated as I was when I lost my father. And BTW, my dad would totally understand that-he loved dogs as much as I do.

Ric,

"for god's sake," where is your compassion??? You don't think Oprah cries for people? Have you ever even watched her show? It is callous and cruel to make light of the pain that anyone goes through when they lose a beloved pet/member of the family. I'd rather have a dog than YOU any day.

Sophie looks like she was really a wonderful doggie. Our pets are so much a part of our lives we cannot bear to part with them when the time comes.'
No human on Earth is as devoted and grateful for such small favors as our pets. I am sure Sophie will always be with you If you listen closely Oprah, you will be able to hear her in the rain and in the soft breeze... just give yourself a moment and you can hear her soft footsteps as she comes beside you. She'll always be with you. forever.

It frightening how we are beginning to put dogs on the same level as humans. They are an animal, plain and simple. I have no tolerarnce for people who dress their dogs, kiss their dogs and let their dogs sleep in the bed..

I never said that a dog is just a dog, so that comment is wrong and was not said by me!
Get it sorted or i will sue the ass off of you!

Daryl, It is sorted, but I can see how you came to the misunderstanding that you came to. "Posted by" appears underneath each post, though the light grey line running underneath the comment does look like a bit like it's separating the comments. It's not; it just separates the post from the postee. So it was Ric who said "a dog is just a dog," and Carey who said she'd take dogs over humans any day of the week, and you who said you will "sue the ass of" me. Hope that clears things up.

BT:
For the record, I don't put dogs on the same level as humans.....I put dogs ABOVE humans. They are way more deserving.

we each have our own reality, and no one has the right to say which species is more deserving of love. Our life experiences dictate the choice we make, and so we take that path.

My deepest sympathy goes to Oprah and anyone who has lost a close companion. Dogs do express a relentless love for their owners. They truly accept you with all of faults and just want to love you, so whether you keep them in the house or outside or dress them up or just put a collar on them or let them sleep in your bed or in your house.....they are truly loyal companions. I have a black Cocker Spaniel named Maddie and I purchased Maddie because of Oprah's beautiful dogs, Sophie and Solomon. Cockers are a big part of my life and my sister's life and many of my close relatives. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Oprah and anyone else who has lost a pet.

I am so very sorry to hear of Sophie's death. I myself have two Cocker Spaniels that I've rescued from the local Animal Shelter, and even as I write we are struggling because my three year old has been diagnosed with lymphoma. It's so hard to deal with illness and the prospect of having limited time with your precious little ones.

I am sorry Oprah lost her pet. I have lost pets that meant alot to me. Now, let me say this....... where is the tribute and ability to put on television the murder of my 19 year old son.? Maybe Oprah should dedicate her show to the mothers grieving over senseless acts of violence and the innocent victims. It is nice to be a billionaire with your own show and can do whatever you wish, but the rest of us middleclass families have to suffer in silence and grieve for our children who we raised, loved, guided and now our lives are forever changed and sorrow is the everyday feeling. Tomorrow she will be back on TV laughing with Tom Cruise, etc, etc, while we get up every morning, look into our child's room and breakdown. There is no comparison to a PET and a CHILD you gave birth to.

BFG. It's a dog, not her husband. Get a life.

dear oprah, watched your show about your dog sophie, was very sad, we also have a crocker, and was put down this morning, sandy was also 13, finding it very hard to move forward. I see him wherever I am, I miss him so much already. HE died of congestive heart failure and a collasped lung. They advised to put him down, we are getting his ashes this saturday, BOY life will be tough without him, I am so sorry for your loss, They are your family,

I love Oprah, but for goodness sake a dog is just a dog...You all should be crying for people not dogs...

The person that made this comment does not have nor has ever had the pleasure of having a dear special animal in their life.I disagree adamantly with what they say,but they have every right to say it without being put down,they just have never known the love and caring an animal can give,or the love you have for them.JMO

Ric:
I just read your cold and calous remark that you made, in realation to "Oprah loosing her beloved dog Sophie". Domestic animals give so much love, support, friendship,comfort,and security too young and old. They never answer you back, they take what gets dished out to them.How many cats &Dogs get miss treated and still show some type of respect to us Humans. All they what is Love!not hatred from people like YOU! PS. Give me a dog for a friend any day. Sorry Oprah

awwwww soooo sad

Oprah,
I lost my 17 year-old Cocker Spaniel, Freckles, to renal disease. He was the love of my life. I never had any kids, so he became my son. I adopted a 3 year-old Cocker since then from the SPCA. Her name is Muffin. She has made the pain and grief on a lesser scale.
And, for the poster named Ric, get a grip!!!! Some of us consider our dogs our kids.
Take care, Susan