stfnwuf
Vacaville, CA
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Monday we had to send our boy beagle, Dewar's, to the Rainbow Bridge. He was 14, very senile and his body was shutting down. It was a hard decision, but I could tell in his eyes that he was ready to go.
Dewar's came to live with us after having been in 4 different homes. He was only 9 months old and the cutest thing. He looked like my DH, the way he cocked his head and gave puppy eyes. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink") After a few months he finally realized he was staying and ended up being the best first dog a family could have. Our daughters fell madly, deeply in love with him. All who met him loved him. My dad and nephew even proposed marriage to him. He was a lover with a fabulous disposition. You knew he really liked you if he sat on your feet.
He did have his share of adventures, beging a beagle and all. Like the time he climbed the fence (the cat taught him) and ended up 1/2 way across town at an elementary school. Or the time he got out (someone opened the gate when we were out shopping) and was lost in the neighborhood for three days. Or the time he and our friend's dog got in the dog food and feasted; he had a food hangover the next morining. Or the times he'd climb on the bed to sleep with me when DH was working nights-he'd even use DH's pillow. Or the time he got in the chocolate chip cookies that were for a school fundraiser and ate them all-those were the one thing he could not resist. Or the time we took him tent camping at a KOA and he got out, visited the owner's cats and ate all the cat food.
Dewar's never complained when we (really meaning I) broght home other rescue dogs. He wasn't happy, but accepted and tolerated them. He was great with kids and just a happy-go-lucky guy. Besides chocolate chip cookies, he loved peanut butter. He also liked an occasional taste of scotch or a bit of beer.
Good Speed Dewar's. We miis you and will see you when it is out turn to pass on. You enriched our life. Thank you for finding your way into our life.
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mpj
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We sent our Bailey to Rainbow Bridge today. She had not been feeling well and today we took her to see Dr Jay. She had developed an inoperable malignant tumor on her spleen.
We don't know where she came from or how her life was before she came to us. She had 7 years of adventures and travel (during the winter) and lots of loving from our campground staff and customers.
We will miss her and her "sister" will miss her. But we know that she is in a better place and is running pain free. We buried her under her favorite tree here on the campground. Run Free ... Run Free.
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Spanaway WA
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Our friend DJ. 1994 2007
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Spanaway WA.
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DennyH
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I have not visited this site for a long time. I stopped by because you are pet owners and know how I feel today, and will tomorrow when our loved Dakota crosses the Rainbow Bridge to be with his dog buddies.
In 2002 we lost Duncan. Tomorrow we lose Dakota.
Here is a letter I wrote at the time we lost Duncan and postd here before:
Dear Duncan, 7/10/02
I would like to express how much you meant to your mom and I, to say I’m sorry and to thank you for enhancing our lives.
I truly hope that the affection we showed you was enough for you to understand how much we loved you, especially the last days of your life. I’m thankful that I took the opportunity to be alone with you that Saturday night before you went to the hospital. In my heart I knew something was wrong and your time with us might be shortened. That night, I tried to give you the love and pampering you deserved. I just hope you could understand what I was trying to express.
I cannot even begin to tell you how much pain we felt when you got sick. We did everything in our power to help you get well again. We took you to the best Doctors we could find. I’m sorry you had to spend all that time in the hospital away from your family but we wanted to find what was wrong with you and try to make it better.
Unfortunately, the illness you had was very serious and the chance to make you better was slim. As you became weaker, the sadness we felt grew deeper. We tried to maintain hope for your recovery but against our wishes, it was becoming clear that we might not have our little Duncan boy with us much longer. We did what we could but GOD decided you were not to survive.
When I took you to the vet Monday afternoon, I had no intention of leaving you there. You were so weak, you collapsed in front of the Vet’s office and I had to carry you the rest of the way. I had no idea it was for the last time. I’ll never forget the look in your eyes when you were laid on the exam table. I knew you were frightened and asking me not to leave you again. I’m sorry you were scared. I’m sorry I left you again.
The bad news I received on the way to the vet and the blood test the Dr did showed you were getting worse instead of better. The fear that we were losing our little boy was now a reality. The agonizing decision we made to have you put to sleep was what we thought was best for you and our family. You were very sick and about to lose your battle. The Dr. told us you would suffer toward the end of your life, that you would struggle to survive. We didn’t want that to happen to you. We didn’t want to see you suffer any longer. The thought of that was unbearable. I hope we did you good by putting you to sleep. I hope we relieved you from your discomfort. I hope you understand.
I vividly remember the first day we picked you up at the humane society and the ride home. You were so scared and sick at first and you slowly got better. It took us awhile to get used to each other. I remember you being left to run in the house for the first time and you sniffed and sniffed all night learning your new home. I don’t even think you got any sleep.
I could just go on and on remembering all the funny, special and sad moments of our time together. But instead, I will end this letter by saying thank you Duncan. Thank you for being our companion and for making us feel special by always wanting to be with us. Thank you for teaching us how to be good parents and for the absolute joy you brought into our lives. Thank you for your loyalty and for being such a good boy. I was proud of you.
My only regret is that I didn’t take you home one last time. One last time that I could make you feel like you were the luckiest dog in the world. Hopefully you knew you were special to all of us and you knew you were the KING of our hearts.
Rest in peace Duncan and I hope you are there to greet me when my time on earth ends.
I love you with all my heart,
Denny
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camping_again
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Maggie Mae
5-1-87 to 7-14-99
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DavesJerseyGirl1991
Pine Barrens NJ
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Timber
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12-14-98---3-29-2007
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Timber was my b'day present in 1999 and he was the best birthday present! I miss him every day!
After suffering with brain cancer, I had to put him down. He's the first pet I ever had to do that too...and it was horrible, but i'm glad i was there with him.
He was my autistic son's best friend.
He put up with us as we let other pets enter our home.
He dealt with Lexi the bichon.
I'm happy to know i'll be with him again!
he loved camping, we bought the camper for him in a way....no kennel,no dogsitters... he could come with...
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Dawn,
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Nikki,
Zack,
Andrew(AJ)
Timber&Lexi
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2002 Ford Expedition EB
2003 Ford F-150
2007 BMW 328x1
2006 Kawasaki STX-15F
2004 Kawasaki STX-15F
1997 Yamaha (Jet Ski)
2002 Polaris Trail Blazer 250 F
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Bird Watcher
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June 30, 2007
My second best friend
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Joe, Marsha & Rocky
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roaddogs
Arkansas
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Lady Sasquach
Also known as Sasha Belle
Also known as "Big Mama"
Sasha was our honorary "schnauzer" and resident ear washer who bravely fought a hard battle with cancer for 7 1/2 months.
She was a true gentle giant and sensitive soul who never realized her true size. Your hips are strong and you're young again; now you can chase that big blue ball all you want little Missy.
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DougRouth
Duvall, Wa
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We left our babies at the Rainbow Bridge today. They brought us 12 years of fun and laughs, but it was time to let them run free. They came in to this world together and with both suffering from various medical problems we thought it best that they run off together. Man was that hard!!!
My girl Maggie.
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My wife's boy and Maggie's big brother Mack.
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Take Care,
Doug and Joy Routh
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Xanadu_50
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Sylvestor June 1989 to September 2007
When I found Vestor, he was only about 10 days old. His momma had either gotten killed or moved the rest of the litter and left him behind. He rode with me on my truck all of his life, and he took me on many adventures playing hide and seek at too many places around this country to list. He always knew when I was tired and driving beyond my limit and would aggravate me to keep me alert. He would get on my pillow and purr me to sleep if I was restless. And he always wanted to taste my food to be sure it was safe for me to eat (that is if he left any)!! He will be waiting for me at my house on the other side along with Tasha, Meikon, Scudder and Satan. I will miss him.............Nina
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