My little girl Holly crossed the raindow bridge.
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andrewinorlando
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It's one of the worst things one has to deal with in life. I'm so sorry....
fnelson487
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I am so sorry
Having just gone through the same experience, I feel the depth of your pain. Nothing gives the unconditional love that a dog does. All we can do is be thankful for the wonderful time we have with them which is preciously short.
Having just gone through the same experience, I feel the depth of your pain. Nothing gives the unconditional love that a dog does. All we can do is be thankful for the wonderful time we have with them which is preciously short.
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They're only dogs.
But what a difference they make in our lives every day.
They're there first thing in the morning and last thing at night. They let us know how much they missed us when we finally come home. They give us an excuse to leave dull parties early. They try very hard not to beg for table scraps, but they can't always resist looking longingly at our food while we eat. They comfort us when we're sick or sad, and they appreciate any little attention we might give them.
And they're gone too soon.
I'm sorry for your loss. I've been through it five times so far, and I'll go through it many more times, provided I live long enough. It's never easy. But the joy they bring far outweighs the sorrow we feel at their passing.
-kevin
But what a difference they make in our lives every day.
They're there first thing in the morning and last thing at night. They let us know how much they missed us when we finally come home. They give us an excuse to leave dull parties early. They try very hard not to beg for table scraps, but they can't always resist looking longingly at our food while we eat. They comfort us when we're sick or sad, and they appreciate any little attention we might give them.
And they're gone too soon.
I'm sorry for your loss. I've been through it five times so far, and I'll go through it many more times, provided I live long enough. It's never easy. But the joy they bring far outweighs the sorrow we feel at their passing.
-kevin
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Chris,
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful dog.
It is the hardest thing about having pets!
Time will heal, but his love will always be with you.
Take Care.
Brent
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful dog.
It is the hardest thing about having pets!
Time will heal, but his love will always be with you.
Take Care.
Brent
So sorry for your loss.
mickeyd
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She looks so young and beautiful and healthy!
What happened?
:-(
What happened?
:-(
whirlcool
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Holly was a Corgi?
What happened? I feel so sorry for you. Over the years we have lost several pets due to old age. It is always so hard because they are members of the family and you interact with them on a daily basis. All that unconditional love...
My deepest condolences.......
Allen & Karen
What happened? I feel so sorry for you. Over the years we have lost several pets due to old age. It is always so hard because they are members of the family and you interact with them on a daily basis. All that unconditional love...
My deepest condolences.......
Allen & Karen
perc-o-prince
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Been there. Done that.....
but still at a loss for words to express my condolences!!!
You're in our thoughts.
Rich and Chuck
but still at a loss for words to express my condolences!!!
You're in our thoughts.
Rich and Chuck
Hi acerone.
I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our beautiful shepherd Jessie in February of 2006 so I know what you are going through. I've always like this poem Just a Dog by Richard A. Biby, I hope it helps you in this difficult time.
Liam
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."
PS
Here are a couple of pictures of Jessie in her better days.
I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our beautiful shepherd Jessie in February of 2006 so I know what you are going through. I've always like this poem Just a Dog by Richard A. Biby, I hope it helps you in this difficult time.
Liam
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."
PS
Here are a couple of pictures of Jessie in her better days.
decodriveboy
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss Ace....as an owner of two beloved dogs I very much empathize with you.
jmirawm
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deeply saddened for you.
I lost my baby a few years ago. I still miss her. She was at that age to just be happy sitting at my feet. My favorite thing was when she would come to the end of the hall and put her head around the corner and growl very lowly at me when SHE thought it was time to go to bed. LOL! <p>For while after her passing I would still think that I would see her run by the back door or see her walk down the hall out of the corner of my eye.
<p> I do not know what to say - only that time will lessen the pain.<p> **hug for you Chris** Take care, Tom<p> ** BASIA **
I lost my baby a few years ago. I still miss her. She was at that age to just be happy sitting at my feet. My favorite thing was when she would come to the end of the hall and put her head around the corner and growl very lowly at me when SHE thought it was time to go to bed. LOL! <p>For while after her passing I would still think that I would see her run by the back door or see her walk down the hall out of the corner of my eye.
<p> I do not know what to say - only that time will lessen the pain.<p> **hug for you Chris** Take care, Tom<p> ** BASIA **
bobbyderegis
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Acerone,
So sorry to hear. If only our beloved pets could live as long as we do.
Bobby in Boston
So sorry to hear. If only our beloved pets could live as long as we do.
Bobby in Boston
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Deepest Sympathy from across the Atlantic
Hi Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a pet is no different than losing a human family member, the sense of loss and grief are the same. I have lost many pets of the years and I know exactly what your going through. The best thing you can do now is get another dog, it will help you so much in coping with your loss. I know it won't be Holly but the new life, companionship and unconditional love will help you so much than people or words can.
David
Hi Chris,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a pet is no different than losing a human family member, the sense of loss and grief are the same. I have lost many pets of the years and I know exactly what your going through. The best thing you can do now is get another dog, it will help you so much in coping with your loss. I know it won't be Holly but the new life, companionship and unconditional love will help you so much than people or words can.
David
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I add my support and condolences, Chris.
It's never easy saying good-bye to a furry loved-one.
Also "been there, done that."
It's never easy saying good-bye to a furry loved-one.
Also "been there, done that."
