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Our Jessie's Gone
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 04:50 AM UTC
Our 16 year old Jessie suddenly developed untreatable complications from undiagnosed growths on many of her organs on Monday and we had to say good-bye yesterday to our great little friend.
Here she is in her flight jacket 3 years ago (which always made her walk a little prouder!) and her last night with us on Tuesday.
She will always be missed.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 04:52 AM UTC
Oh, I am so sorry. The loss of a pet is really the loss of a really good friend, or even a family member. Please accept my condolances.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 04:53 AM UTC
Heartfelt Condolences, Al.

Dogs to get to be members of the family really quickly don't they?

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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 06:37 AM UTC
Al, really sorry to hear your news. We have many pets here so I can imagine only too well how you feel.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 07:19 AM UTC
thats terrible news.as has been said above its like a freind or family member passing away
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 07:23 AM UTC
Sorry for your loss Al. I had to have two dogs put down this year, Elway, who we had for four years, and Copper, who we had for nine years and lasted until he was about 17. Both were "pound hounds" but I think that's the best kind.

I highly recommend getting a replacement right away. We knew Copper couldn't last so we got a puppy a month or two before he had to go. It helped a lot with the grief.

AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 07:30 AM UTC
Thanks, frinds, for the support.
[quote] Both were "pound hounds" but I think that's the best kind.{/quote]
You're so right about that. Jessie was found roaming the streets of a small town near us and was probably 3 when we got her. How she survived any time is beyond me. In her younger days, she would bark and strain at the leash most aggressively at Harley's and big trucks.


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I highly recommend getting a replacement right away. We knew Copper couldn't last so we got a puppy a month or two before he had to go. It helped a lot with the grief.


Last night, my wife was on Petfinder.com and she volunteers each Saturday at the SPCA, so I expect Benny the Bichon (who came from that volunteering effort) will have a new friend very soon.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 07:32 AM UTC
she's such a pretty girl Pets each have such unique personalities that they do become "people" in our lives. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 07:40 AM UTC
Ciao Al,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend! My condolences to you and your family. She is in a better place!
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 08:21 AM UTC
Ah, I am sorry Al my friend. Losing a pet is always tough.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 10:17 AM UTC
Sorry to heard about your loss Al.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 10:35 AM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 10:49 AM UTC
My deepest condolences to you and your family Al. It is never easy to loose a member of our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out you and your family. We think of our little members as God's earth angles.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 12:32 PM UTC
Let me add my condoleances. You have 16 years of fond memories in which I'm sure you made her as happy as she made you. You can never replace her but you can find another unique personality, which in time will endear you just as much. The new dog you find will indeed be a lucky one.
The best to you and your family,
Charles
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 02:17 PM UTC
Gee that's a shame,Al. I hope you will always remember the fun things she did* Small dogs are more cuddly it seems.may she rest peacefully.









* around the house...
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 02:37 PM UTC
I'm so sorry for your loss
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 08:00 PM UTC
I'm sorry.
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Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2005 - 11:36 PM UTC
That is always one of the most difficult decisions to make...

I am sorry for loss my friend, but it is the kindest act of love you can show.
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005 - 12:35 AM UTC
Hi Al

So sorry to hear of your loss,i very much know how you are feeling,had a Black Labrador for 17 years and having to have her put down was devastating,one of the best friends i ever had..thats for sure.
Chris
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005 - 03:05 AM UTC
I'm so sorry. It's such a hard thing to lose a pet. Especially one that had been with you so long.
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005 - 03:30 AM UTC

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Hi Al

So sorry to hear of your loss,i very much know how you are feeling,had a Black Labrador for 17 years and having to have her put down was devastating,one of the best friends i ever had..thats for sure.
Chris

we had a black labrador for 18 yrs when wewent out he walked with me ,in the car he had to sit next to me . he was my best buddy . i took him a year ago to be put to sleep. i still get upset thinking about him .i know how you feel
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005 - 03:32 AM UTC
Al, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Anyone who has had a pet knows they are part of your family and when you lose one, it is deeply felt.

We've got a cat that is getting on in years and in additon to having developed feline diabetes which requires insulin shots twice daily, has led to some significant decreased muscle strength in his rear legs slowing him down quite a bit. Funny thing about the shots. Rather than avoiding them as you might think (they're administered in the scruff of the neck), as soon as he's been fed he comes to one of us for the shot, so he must realize it makes him feel better.

Having faced the inevitable decison with previous pets, I know that it won't be to long before I'll have to make the same decision. It will be heartbreaking but as has been said it is an act of love.

Tom
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005 - 03:47 AM UTC

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We've got a cat that is getting on in years and in additon to having developed feline diabetes which requires insulin shots twice daily, has led to some significant decreased muscle strength in his rear legs slowing him down quite a bit. Funny thing about the shots. Rather than avoiding them as you might think (they're administered in the scruff of the neck), as soon as he's been fed he comes to one of us for the shot, so he must realize it makes him feel better.
Tom


Thanks, Tom (and everyone) for the kind words. They're a comfort.
I konw exactly what you mean, Tom. One of our first two cats, Moonshadow, was diabetic and required a shot each day (I guess that was good training for my own shots 20 years later :-) ) And, he, too, seemed to enjoy the attention it got him.
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Posted: Friday, October 07, 2005 - 05:27 AM UTC
I'm deeply saddened for your loss,Al.At least the suffering of your buddy is over.I write this with my 12 year old Sadie at my feet.Found her eating out of the back door of A&W drive-in in Jackson,CA and has been "Daddie's Girl" ever since.
Good luck
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