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Old 05-26-2006, 07:52 AM
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I may not make Pocono this weekend. I was going to meet some of you there, sorry. Then again she would want me to go.


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Old 05-26-2006, 07:56 AM
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Sorry to hear that John. We know that your puppy was very close you.
Old 05-26-2006, 08:32 AM
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Sorry to hear it - they're family members too.
Old 05-26-2006, 08:57 AM
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Sorry for your loss. They truly become part of the family.
Old 05-26-2006, 09:32 AM
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Sorry to hear. There is a very special bond the grows with them. It's not like losing a member of the family -- it IS losing a member of the family. We will miss you at Pocono, but you have to take care of first things first. If you do make it, stop by and say hi (black/black '03 Z06, NJ plates). I'm a dog person too so I can feel your pain.

Steve

p.s. Remember, all dogs go to heaven.
Old 05-26-2006, 09:39 AM
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very sorry for your loss john, I too can relate. rip mia.
Old 05-26-2006, 09:48 AM
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John, sorry to hear about your loss. My dog is my best friend also. I used to bring her to work with me also. Until she got hit by a car on the highway. I paid huge money to fix her up, now she hangs out on the couch during the day.

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Old 05-26-2006, 09:50 AM
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Oh damn. I'm so sorry to hear.

We have a 13yo!!! sheltie (my wife's dog) that is deaf, mostly blind and very senile ... I'm rueing the day because I know it's coming and my wife will be crushed.

I've lost dogs and horses... they are all hard.

Again, sorry to hear, sincerest sympathies.

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My heart has gone out to you John, as you know why.
*hugs*
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So sorry to hear John ....
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your family member. We have had three of ours go to the Rainbow bridge in the last 9 months and it is always hard.
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I'll light a candle and say a prayer for her, as I will for my dog that died last June 10th.
I still hope to see you at Pocono. You may discover that you are closer than ever to her spirit when you do what you enjoy the most.
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So sorry John--I'm sure she had a wonderful life w/ you...
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Originally Posted by FasterIsBetter
.. It's not like losing a member of the family -- it IS losing a member of the family.
Couldn't have said it better myself.

John, I'm a cat lover, but I've had to put a couple of them down in the past few years; it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do.

I usually end my posts with "have a good one", and truly mean it, but man, there's nothing good about day's like this.

So, instead, have the best one you can.

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I'm very sorry.
That is a wonderful piece you wrote about her.
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Thanks gals and guys it helps my spirits. See some of you at Pocono I know she would want it.
Old 05-28-2006, 02:55 PM
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sorry John. Really upsetting to lose a part of the family....

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That just sucks. Sorry for your loss!
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John,

Sorry to hear about your loss.

We have 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks and it'll be a sad day when they go.

I'm sure you had many good times with her. Mine sit and watch racing with me whenever its on.
Old 05-28-2006, 10:13 PM
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When I recieved the pictures you sent me I didnt know you had lost your best friend. I can relate lost mine about two years ago and still not over her. Only thing I can say is think about the good times and I am sure there were plenty.

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