MelB
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| 02/12/2011 3:28 PM |
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You let him go with his dignity attached, that's all anyone can ask of a friend, and you were most definitely his friend. I've made this decision too many times to want to remember, and each time they took a bit of me with them, but each time I knew in my head, and in my heart that it was time to let them go. You did the best thing for him today, even if your heart is breaking and the tears won't stop flowing.
God Bless, and rest in peace sweet old boy, romp with the ones who have gone before you. |
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everbell
Kanata, ON
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| 02/12/2011 3:58 PM |
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| I'm sure we all understand what you are going through. Hugs to you and all who loved him. Godspeed old boy. |
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Joce and Rich
Bogart and Shiraz (GSPs)
Roxane (RIP: 1995-2009) and Tiger Lily (Cats)
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dgrracing
SE Michigan
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Posts:59
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| 02/12/2011 4:36 PM |
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rosco, Ticked and patched male...My second GSP.
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bravepoint
North Gower, ON Canada
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Posts:894
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| 02/12/2011 5:43 PM |
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| So sorry for your loss. It's never easy to let them go. This hit me really hard as my old girl at almost 13 years is having trouble getting around and falling occasionally as well. It will be hard to let her go.... |
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Gail, Moka, Avery, Terra & Rayne
Bravepoint GSPs
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DesertRoseKennel
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| 02/12/2011 5:51 PM |
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I'm so sorry, and glad the end was peaceful.
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"Our dogs are bred to be champion hunters who sleep on the bed"
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MOOSE1
Fruitport, MI
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| 02/12/2011 6:06 PM |
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| So sorry for your loss! |
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Rajah-APBT- USUV UMJCH Flying High Rajah-TDI Certified
Phoenix-GSP- USJCH UWP GRCH BNJ Shooters Rising Phoenix-CGC Tested
Cody- GSP- AKC/CKC CH UKC UWP GRCH Legacyk n Estate Sunray Minor FDJ CGC Tested
Tucson-UJJ CH Legacyk FlwrCrk The Old Peublo
Rumor-UMJ URO1 GRCH BNJ Rumor Has It-RN RD CGC NA II
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JMSGunner
Bucks County, PA
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| 02/12/2011 7:04 PM |
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| So sorry |
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Jackie & Gunner
Impressive Gewehr von Catskill 4/19/2010
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Marie
Wisconsin
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| 02/12/2011 8:31 PM |
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Deepest sympathy for you and your family!! RIP Rosco. I will give Rocky, our liver ticked, patched male an extra GSP Hug tonight in Rosco's memory. Prayers and Hugs streaming your way!! |
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Marie and Rocky, a tall, high energy GSP
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Splat
Illinois (Northern)
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| 02/13/2011 6:36 AM |
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| Sorry for the loss...but it is so amazing how connected at times our dog friends can be to us...he knew you were struggling with the decision and wanted to make the right one and he did let you know so you can be at peace with it... |
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Gatormom
St Paul, MN
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| 02/13/2011 8:40 AM |
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Followed this post while at work this weekend, and I unfortunately was unable to respond until now. My heart was aching for you and your family and like others, I shed tears for you and Roscoe. Almost a year ago, we lost our almost 14 year old. I understand your loss, and remember the rawness of grief, and the hole his passing left in our hearts. That said, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all who knew and loved your beloved companion. It may be hard to believe now, but the time will come when your pain is replaced with many happy memories. May time heal your pain, and may God watch over Roscoe until you meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.
Unfortunately, grief is the price that we pay to have these wonderful creatures in our lives. |
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Barbara
Kaiser (1996-2010)
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I am simply thankful that least dogs exist, and I'm humbly aware of how much less a person I'd be - how less human, if they did not exist - Rick Bass |
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Phillyo118
UK
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| 02/13/2011 2:05 PM |
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So so very sorry for your loss. I have no advice or words that'll bring any comfort except that i'm sure we're all thinking of you at this time. I haven't had to deal with this yet, but even the thought of losing my boy brings me to tears.
Just try to remember all the good and fun times you had together, remember him in his prime. |
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"From the dog's point of view, his master is an elongated and abnormally cunning dog."
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mrspwgunny
Long Island NY
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| 02/13/2011 3:33 PM |
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| I am so very sorry, remember all the great times you had with him!! |
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zodiakgsps
NW PA
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| 02/13/2011 7:44 PM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to you & your family. Definitely the hardest part of sharing our lives & giving our hearts to our 4 legged companions. |
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Terra's Owner
Planet Earth
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| 02/14/2011 6:03 PM |
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I was going to say to be there at the end, even if it is hard. If the vet does it right, they just go to sleep. That was how my old Moon girl went, her head on my leg, she just went to sleep.
And, of course, dogs do go to heaven. They are God spelled backwards. Where else would they go?
Also, just think of all the fun times Rosco had in life. Not all dogs get that. Some are abused or die young in a shelter for lack of a master to adopt them. Not Rosco!
But you still miss them. |
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John (human), Bearoff (gsp), Jenny (Plott), Sunshine (Heinz57 rip 11/4/2010), Terra (missing but still in my heart) |
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dgrracing
SE Michigan
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| 02/14/2011 7:46 PM |
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| Thank you everyone for your kind words, I feel underserving of the amount kindness.. I originally struggled for months with trying to decide when to put him down.. In the end the choice became pefectly clear, and there was no other.. Once I looked into his eyes on Saturday morning I knew then it was time..... Thanks again.. |
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flygirl
Muncy, PA
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| 02/15/2011 6:04 AM |
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| So sorry for your loss. It is never easy. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. |
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Benelli
Abby
RIP Dutchess - 2000-2010
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everbell
Kanata, ON
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| 02/15/2011 6:15 AM |
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dgr -- you may not be ready for this yet, but when you are, this is a beautiful testament to the dogs in our lives... It's called God and Dog by Wendy Francisco.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17edn_RZoY
Joce
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Joce and Rich
Bogart and Shiraz (GSPs)
Roxane (RIP: 1995-2009) and Tiger Lily (Cats)
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therozypozy
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| 02/15/2011 8:41 AM |
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Sorry for your loss . . . it is always very hard. |
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