R.I.P. Mickey Rourke's Dog

31. I agree with #2.

Posted at 1:11AM on Feb 18th 2009 by davecr7

32. If only dogs could live as long as parrots. I have had pets all of my life and throughout the years it doesn't get any easier. Because I have no children, my pets were like my kids. Mickey's love for his pet is a beautiful thing, and I feel his pain.

Posted at 1:12AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Tears for Loki

33. I love my Chihuahua to death.. He had him 18 Years, I know Mickey's crushed, Chihuahua's are like your children Rest in Peace Loki.

Posted at 1:17AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Awww

34. Dear Mr. Rourke...

i'm sure you have better things to do than read comments from idiots on sites like tmz....but just in the off chance...

my heart really goes out to you, it's horrible losing a family member. (which a beloved pet really is...so much more than an 'animal' as some d-bags might say) i wholeheartedly agree with your statement @the globes, sometimes all anyone's got in this world is the love of a dear furry companion...i've been there before...many times. still am. when human beings let me down constantly, my pets are always there for me, not to judge me, but to love me unconditonally...no matter what.

it's extremely difficult to lose a pet, especially one that has been with you for so long....my mother has had a jack russel for 16 years!!! he's a real old timer. it breaks my heart...he's 112 or some crap in dog years. i always make a point to bring up that "we've only had my brother for 3 years longer than the dog" (my bro just turned 20). the dog is as much a sibling to me as if he were human. i think people who discredit a loyal connection with any creature that isn't human, simply aren't human themselves. it's obvious by some of the comments on this site that we live in a world of robotic, souless shells...so far removed from feeling anything human it's not even effing funny.

try to stay strong and keep in mind the great years you shared...i recently lost 2 beloved pets to old age/cancer, and i still have issues with the grief. they brought more joy into my life than most people ever will (not to sound like a total and complete cynic, but...i pretty much am) i try to just focus on the good memories, hard as it can be. i don't know you, but i think you're an awesome human being, overall. eff the media. eff d-bags with nothing nice to say....i understand you. i don't know you, but i just understand...not to sound like a rambling creepy weirdo...but i just can relate to so much of what you've been through. keep your head above water, we underdogs really need you....

Posted at 1:22AM on Feb 18th 2009 by hh

35. My heart is breaking right now for Mickey!!!! For him, this dog was so much more than just a dog. Women came and went, jobs, homes, you name it. But his dog was always there for him.

Something tells me if he could, he would trade that Oscar and everything that comes with it just to have his baby back!

Posted at 1:37AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Monalicious

36. R.I.P. Loki. Mickey hang in there, I've been there.

Posted at 7:27AM on Feb 18th 2009 by 2003dc

37. RIP Loki. Losing your dog hurts like hell. No one loves you like your dog.

Posted at 1:46AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Rita

38. Amen HH.

When I lost my first dog 7 years ago, I was inconsolable at the vet. I remember the vet telling me that he felt the reason dogs did not live as long as their human companions was because their were so many of them & perhaps we were here to make homes for many of them over our lifetime. I find I even pray more now than I used to because I my hopes are someday I will be re-united with my lost dogs. I have lost 3 now due to illness, old age. Only because I love the joy that they bring do I get another one (two actually). I know they will be gone someday too & I have to stop myself from thinking of that day & just enjoy their love & warmth that I have today.

Good luck Mr.Rourke.

Posted at 1:55AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Rita

39. wow, that dog lived a really long time. My boyfriend's dog lived at least 18 years old (he was a stray that followed them home). The neighbor's shepherd mix lived to be 21. They were some OLD doggies.

Posted at 2:41AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Anna

40. Mickey:
It takes a real man to carry around and love a little dog. Anyone who needs a pitbull to feel like a man must have a small penis. I'm so very sorry you lost your best friend and probably a big chunk of your heart along with him. I know you're not really reading this. I'm just trying to make up for all the heartless assholes leaving comments.

Posted at 2:50AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Radar's Mom

41. I am a mother of two children and two chihuahuas. I would give my immortal soul for my children, but i would give my mortal life for my Chihuahua Babys!!
Lisa P!!!

Posted at 2:53AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Lisa D. Perez

42. Awww, poor man, that is sad about his doggy. At least he lived a long time! Poor guy; sending hugs his way.

Posted at 3:40AM on Feb 18th 2009 by kittycat

43. RIP Loki - Goodnight friend sleep well.
My heart goes out to you Mickey I know how hard it is to lose a friend like that!
Good luck for the oscars on Sunday if I had had a vote you would have had mine! Will have my fingers crossed for you. x

Posted at 4:48AM on Feb 18th 2009 by Astaroth

44. Animals are more honest, accepting & loving than most people ever hope to be. I am sorry for Mr. Rourkes loss. Whether some ya-hoo's on here understand it or not, animals offer healing, acceptance & unconditional love in a world where people are often & usually wrongly judged based on thier looks, bank accounts or past mistakes. Humans are mostly self serving & unaware of the greater picture. I'm not saying all humans are like this but especially in Hollywood - fake is great & money rules. This is partly why our country is in the condition its in - greed.
Dog is GOD spelled backwards..animals, nature were the first things created - whether you believe creation was by big bang or as told in the Bible. Either way, I'm sorry for him & I admire his dedication & compassion to the more vunerable who walk among us.

Posted at 5:29AM on Feb 18th 2009 by ChristinaW

45. Mickey's dog died?!?!?!?!?! OMG - this will be the thing to push him off the wagon! LOL!!!!

Posted at 5:55AM on Feb 18th 2009 by john