ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
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ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Had to put my Old Black Lab Tasha down today. She's been a part of my life for nearly 16 years.
She'd been doing reallywell until a month or so ago and qickly went down hill.
Our Vet came out to the house and made it painless and dignified for her.
I know I'll see her again some day but until then I know that wonderful spirit of her's
will always be there.
j
She'd been doing reallywell until a month or so ago and qickly went down hill.
Our Vet came out to the house and made it painless and dignified for her.
I know I'll see her again some day but until then I know that wonderful spirit of her's
will always be there.
j
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Sorry to hear this, it certainly is not easy when one of the family goes like that.
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
My Heart Goes out to You. I had to put My old Girl down a few years ago.God Bless.
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I have been there and had to do that, my thougths and prayers are with you.
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Sincerely, very sorry for your deep loss!
Whoever thinks that dogs arent family members dont really know dogs!
Nice thing you did for her leaving this world in her own loving home.
Good call, and God Bless.
Whoever thinks that dogs arent family members dont really know dogs!
Nice thing you did for her leaving this world in her own loving home.
Good call, and God Bless.
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Sincere condolences. Many of us have been where you are, but that does not take the sting out of the loss. Its just not fair that the creatures who know the most about how to love get so little time to teach us what they know.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Dogs are more than friends, more than family, they become part of you. Take care, you'll see her in your memories. Enjoy the good times.
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Thoughts and prayers for you and yours. Honestly, I have to skip to the end of these threads after the first post. It always seems there's dust in the air...
That's nice your vet came to you. I'll have to try and remember that but not for years I hope.
That's nice your vet came to you. I'll have to try and remember that but not for years I hope.
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Sez it all for me... condolences.lthardman wrote:Sincere condolences. Many of us have been where you are, but that does not take the sting out of the loss. Its just not fair that the creatures who know the most about how to love get so little time to teach us what they know.
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
sorry buddy....hang in there....
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Try to remember The Rainbow Bridge....
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
16 years is a heck of a good run for a dog, means you were very good to her.
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she's a beauty, and she was glad every day to be with you.
sorry for the loss.
sorry for the loss.
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Hang in there, it's hard to loose your best friend.
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Jason, I'm really sorry to hear of your loss. I know how close I am to my Lab and dread when the times comes I have have to do the same.
Ricky
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I can well understand how you feel as our Bailey has been sick this week.
Sincerely,
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Sorry to hear that. My condolences and best wishes.
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Sorry to hear.
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Very sorry to hear this. I have lost several Labs over the years never had better friends you have my sympathies.
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Sorry for your loss..on lab number 4 now. I have collars from all my "friends" so I can remmber them. Doesn't make it any easier the more times you do it though. God Bless Tom
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Deeply sorry for your loss.
I can empathize; we lost our dog of 13+ years last October to liver cancer. She stopped eating and refused food, we took her to the vet and they did an ultrasound. The next day I took her back and granted her wish to go.
Noah
I can empathize; we lost our dog of 13+ years last October to liver cancer. She stopped eating and refused food, we took her to the vet and they did an ultrasound. The next day I took her back and granted her wish to go.
Noah
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
Thanks Guys. Means a lot.
I held on to her far longer than I should have for my own selfish reasons.
Just wasn't ready to let her go. I've had her since I was in my late twenties.
She was having a terrible day today. I was wishing he would hurry up and get here but
also hoping he wouldn't make it.
When Doc got here he opend her file and whistled. "Fifteen and a half is anchient for a Lab".
I told him that it was largely due to him and his people taking such good care of our Girls.
The act itself was far less upsetting than making the decision to finally do it.
I buried her by a big hemlock in her favorite part of the yard.
Again,
Thank you all for the support.
j
I held on to her far longer than I should have for my own selfish reasons.
Just wasn't ready to let her go. I've had her since I was in my late twenties.
She was having a terrible day today. I was wishing he would hurry up and get here but
also hoping he wouldn't make it.
When Doc got here he opend her file and whistled. "Fifteen and a half is anchient for a Lab".
I told him that it was largely due to him and his people taking such good care of our Girls.
The act itself was far less upsetting than making the decision to finally do it.
I buried her by a big hemlock in her favorite part of the yard.
Again,
Thank you all for the support.
j
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Been there, done that, know how much it hurts,
Just remember she will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge.
Doc
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When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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Been there, done that, know how much it hurts,
Just remember she will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge.
Doc
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
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Jason, My sincere condolences. Prayers that the memories fill the void you are feeling. blessings
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Lost Lance about 50 years ago. Hope he will be there to meet me.
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+1Griff wrote:Sez it all for me... condolences.lthardman wrote:Sincere condolences. Many of us have been where you are, but that does not take the sting out of the loss. Its just not fair that the creatures who know the most about how to love get so little time to teach us what they know.
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my condolences
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2ndovc,
It's hard for me to grasp the loss you must feel, my sincerest condolences. God Bless all our four-legged friends.
Rob
It's hard for me to grasp the loss you must feel, my sincerest condolences. God Bless all our four-legged friends.
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Re: ot- Lost my Oldest and Dearest friend today..
+1 to that. Try to take some comfort in the long live she had with you."16 years is a heck of a good run for a dog, means you were very good to her."
With someone else, she may not have made it that far...
Sorry for your loss...
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Thanks again guys!
Getting easier. Helps thinking of her as a happy healthy young dog that she was really helps.
j
Getting easier. Helps thinking of her as a happy healthy young dog that she was really helps.
j
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My condolences.
Lost a couple of my furpeople friends recently; Little Friend this past January, and Malcolm a couple of Octobers back. Malcolm was a GREAT dog.
Lost a couple of my furpeople friends recently; Little Friend this past January, and Malcolm a couple of Octobers back. Malcolm was a GREAT dog.
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