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Hey Everyone.

My good buddy out in Portland,David Cooper (Zipdang) recently had to say goodbye to his beloved 9 year old Labrador, Karmon recently.
David and his partner are having a rough time coming to terms with this loss. Being a dog owner and knowing the unconditional love they give you, my heart goes out to him.
Please if everyone could give David some words of support and encouragement or share your stories, I am sure he would appreciate it.

Thanks!

Shane
 
Sorry for the loss of your beautiful friend

Such a pretty girl, you both will remember her fondly.
 
David,

My thoughts are with you during this sad time. I have dogs myself and know how terrible it would be to lose one. You gave Karmon a good home, took great care of her, and loved her unconditionally. You will be rewarded for that.

Patrick
 
So sorry to hear about your loss David

Time is the best healer of all.

Just remember all those good times you had with Karmon, and know that he is up there looking down at you telling you how much he appreciated all those wonderful years that you shared together.
 
And Labs are so loyal too. That makes it just so much harder. Whenever we lose a dog (which doesn't happen to often, ours usually live to ripe old ages) we really take it badly. Usually it can be up to a year before we get back to ourselves again.

Just remember the good times you had with Karmon. It'll help. And please accept our deepest condolences.
BTW, may I ask what happened with him?
 
Thanks for everyone's kind thoughts~

I am sure David will be touched when he sees this thread. Also, I probably should have mentioned Karmon is a she, not a he.

=)
 
You guys are too much! I can’t thank you enough for your kind words. It really means so much to me to be a part of such a terrific group. Some of you have been through this before and know from experience how devastating the loss of a pet can be, especially when that pet was really more like a friend and family member. And our Karmon was that exactly that. She was amazing from the first day we met her.

We found Karmon purely by chance. One Friday afternoon Tom and I both arrived home from work a bit earlier than usual, and on a whim I suggested we go to the Humane Society to visit the animals, which I like to do every so often. When we arrived we found Karmon, who just that day had been transferred in from one of the county shelters. The county had picked her up as a stray and she didn’t have an ID chip, so nothing was known about her. They held her for as long as they could, which was about two weeks. Since she was so young (about 11 months old) they felt she was highly adoptable, so they sent her to the Humane Society. In another moment of the stars aligning she was officially available for adoption just moments before we walked in the door. But again, she was a question mark since nothing was known about her. We took the chance and never looked back. To our surprise she was already housebroken, knew basic commands, and refused to get up on the furniture. (I kind of undid that part.) In the 8 1/2 years we spent with her she was the sweetest, gentlest girl, always happy, always curious, and always the best friend you could ask for. She was our super star.

A few years ago we learned that Karmon suffered from a condition in which her immune system was attacking her blood platelets. We monitored her condition diligently and for several years she went into and out of remission. The drugs she needed to keep her platelet count up were very toxic to her liver, and in late January her liver began to fail. We tried everything we could but couldn’t save her. Letting go of her was the most difficult, wrenching experience of my adult life.

We had Karmon privately cremated, and her ashes are now home with us. One day, not now but maybe when we feel the time is right, we would like to release some of her ashes into the ocean. Karmon loved the ocean, and it would be nice to think she became a part of it. Right now I can’t bear to let any of her go, but I suppose once we’ve found some peace we’ll be more willing to make the sacrifice.

For those who’ve read this far, thank you. I know this is long, but it helps to know that Karmon’s spirit lives on in peoples’ hearts and memories.

Thank you everybody. You have touched my heart deeply.

David

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David, I am so sorry for your loss. It seems she was taken away from you far too soon. One thing I take comfort in is the fact that our four-legged companions have no concept of their own death, they don't obsess over it or plan for it like we humans do, they just live their happy devoted lives, each day looking forward to the companionship and love that they will share with us (and of course that all important event--meal time!) and vice-versa. I suspect Karmon was an over-achiever in that regard and that makes her loss a tough thing to come to terms with. I don't know details but am hoping she didn't suffer at all. There is undoubtedly a sense of emptiness in the household right now. When you are ready, you will find the sequel out there waiting to enthusiastically pick up where Karmon left off, of that you can be absolutely sure.

Ralph
 
My heart goes out to you David

Thank you for giving Karmon such a wonderful life.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Mike
 
Condolences

A heart of gold stopped beating,
two shining eyes at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove,
He only takes the best.
God knows you had to leave us,
but you did not go alone,
for part of us went with you,
the day He took you home.
To some you are forgotten,
to others just part of the past,
but to us who loved and lost you,
the memory will always last.

RIP Karmon~!
 
My condolences!

"Right now I can’t bear to let any of her go, but I suppose once we’ve found some peace we’ll be more willing to make the sacrifice."

David, I know that this may not make sense at this time but the ashes/body are just a glove to the soul and will, one day, be returned to the earth. Take comfort that Karmon isn't in the ashes but she is forever alive in your hearts. You can NEVER shed that. Take comfort in sending some of her "glove " to a place that she loved.

I, like so many of you all, have been there and helped many of my little friends over the Rainbow Bridge. It's hard but you will find her memory will begin to bring you joy instead of sorrow!

Peace to you both,
Rich
 
Dear David,
I know how you feel.I felt the same after my wonderful pet monkey died.He lived for 21 years and went everywhere with me.He was 6 months old when I got him and I trained him to use the bathroom then my neighbor,a seamstress would make him the greatest outfits!!I would take him out to the clubs with me and always got a serous crowd formed who'd spoil him rotten.His name was "Buster" and he was a cute little squirel monkey.Very tame and loved people.I'll never forget him and always have fond memories of our years together.
One day,I was on my way to my grandparent's house in Reisterstown,MD.to see my ill mother.She liked it when I'd bring Buster over.So,I got on the bus and Buster would put the change into the coin box and tip his little hat.We sat in front of the back exit door and as we were moving on a hot August night,a fly sat in the hair of the lady ahead of us and as Buster went to grab it for a little appitiser,he accidently grabbed her wig with it!!He shook it screaming out loud and everyone on the bus went into hysterics!!I was soooo embarresed but kept my cool as I handed the woman back her "jerry curl"style wig watching as she placed it back onto her silk stocking covered head.She thanked me and as she went to turn forward,she burst into laughter and we all had a great time ,Buster too,and talked about it for many years after mom died.He was more fun than I ever dreamed he'd be and I truly stll miss him dearly.However,if had had my druthers,I would have gotten another one right afterwords.Now,having pets scares me because I hate seeing them go.I say that but am currently addoring my pomeranian male dog,Bear who is smart as a whip and loves going for long walks as well as riding with me on my bike.His favorite pass time?Fetching the tennis ball.He finds it and brings it to me to throw.I throw it and he'll catch it in mid air.then,he brings it to me to throw again.he will do this all day if I let him.Please take care!!!
 
Oh, my condolences-

Karmon was such a pretty girl!

The great thing about dogs and cats is that they are beings of absolute love.

I find it hard to believe, but my dear LJ has been gone two years, but the love we had for each other is still surrounding.

Lawrence/Maytagbear
 
David,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My best friend for the last 10 years passed away a couple of weeks ago. He was a 14 year old Dachshund. They are part of the family.

Take care of yourselves. You provided Karmon with a great home and it sounds like you also did you best to provided her with the best medical help.

Morgan
 
I've read and reread (several times) every word here, and I'm just overwhelmed by what an awesome group this is. I can't thank you all enough for your condolences, support, and encouragement. And to those of you who shared your own losses, my heart goes out to you.

Today I flipped the backseat up in Tom's car and found a bit of Karmon's fur. For a moment I stood there unsure of what to do with it and then Tom said to just let it go, and I knew exactly what he meant. I let it go, and the bits of fur drifted away in the breeze. We both got a little choked up, but it wasn't despair. You know what I mean? We'll get there. (Although we might have a few more meltdowns along the way....)

I wish I could hug each one of you. Please know you each made a huge difference, and I'm very grateful for that.

David
 
To David

I'm so sorry to read about your losing you beloved Karmon.
As I dog lover and owner, I know how much you are hurting. Just let you know we are all here for you and your partner.

John
 
damn...

we lost our lab mix pup, Basil, back in may 07. it was very sudden - he was fine in the afternoon and gone by early the next morning. he was a little over 12 years old - our first doggie. i was devastated, as was mom. quite possibly the most difficult thing i've had to deal with yet.

guys, i feel your pain. my heart goes out to you both.
 
David -

She was absolutely beautiful, and I'm very sorry for your loss. I received this from a friend of mine 2 years ago when my beautiful baby Suki left me. It's nice to think it's true:

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care. I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew, in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me.
 
Thanks guys -- you're very kind. And Eric, I'm sorry to hear about Basil. I'm sure he loved you as much as you loved him.

Andrew, that's a wonderful poem, and thank you for posting it. I hope it's true, too.
 
Sorry to hear about your loss David. I've lost two dogs in my life so far, so I know what you and your partner are going through. I've always liked this poem.

Just a Dog

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile, because they "just don't understand."



Authored by Richard A. Biby

Here's something that might cheer you up a bit. This is Peggy our new Lab cross puppy, I think she was about five or six months old in this photo. She is now eleven months old. She is the successor to Jessie our beautiful and kind hearted german shepherd that we lost in February of 2006 and we just love her. I hope that one day when you are ready you will be able to find another dog that will occupy the same place in your heart that your lovely Karmon did

All the best.
Liam

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Liam, Peggy is adorable. I hope you and she enjoy years and years of happiness together, and from the photo it looks like she's already started!
 

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