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    Lizzie 6/21/05 - 5/15/16

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    I'm smiling through tears. You had such an amazing life together! Even missing her so deeply, Lizzie can still bring back so many wonderful memories for you. What a huge empty space that little girl will leave in your home and heart. She was truly a larger than life kind of girl, and your heart dog for sure. I'm so sorry you lost your precious lady.

    Soulman And Zoedq

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    I'm so sorry for your sadness and pain. I understand how devastating it is to lose 2 so close together. But I also know how bringing a special one (or 2!) into your life can help so much to fill that empty space.

    Our Brendan Passed Away Today...

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    I'm so sorry you lost your precious Brendan. I think you know that so many of us understand, not only the loss of a beloved pet, but the feelings of guilt, regret, or second guessing. I'm sure your emotions are raw now, and in your pain, you are putting blame on yourself. Please try not to do this. Easier said than done, of course, but know that in time you find comfort in the memories of truly happy and safe and loved he really was. He would want you to celebrate that love.

    And please come and talk whenever you need to. It really does help.

    Remembering Heisman (3/27/2005 - 2/1/2016)

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    What a lovely, sweetly eloquent and heartfelt tribute! He was stunningly beautiful on the outside (no wonder you and your Mom fell in love at first sight), but also beautiful and kind on the inside. I'm smiling through tears too! How you will miss him, but how deeply your life was enriched because of him. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Heisman.

    Life With A Podenco Versus Greyhound

    in Everything else Greyhound

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    I love podencos. I met and became very smitten with a lot of them in Spain. They are so silly, affectionate, busy and smart. I've thought about adopting one, but it wouldn't be practical. I don't think I could keep up with their energy. At my age, I prefer a lower activity level. But if you are active and love spending time with your dog, a podenco would be so much fun. Maybe doing agility if you don't have a big yard?

     

    I think a young, healthy, happy pod could do this all day! :offwall

     

    My Beloved Dog Is Gone

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    I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious boy. It is always heartbreaking, but when they are young and it is sudden, it adds an extra layer to your grief. I can't imagine how awesomely empty your hearts and home must be. Please know that so many here understand all too well these feelings of loss, and if that helps just a bit, return to these pages---to grieve, to vent, to ask advice, to get comfort. I think it does help.

    We've lost 8 Greys, but one of the hardest was Patsy, who like your boy, was only 6, and had a mass in her spleen. I felt so cheated, for us, selfishly, because she was so young and so perfect, but also for her. We only had her 3 years, and she deserved much more. It still breaks my heart that we didn't have many more years to spoil her, to love her.

     

    You are wise to understand your grieving process. In just a month, your feelings are still raw. If you feel that it's too early to think about another dog, it is. You will know, and maybe he will send you another dog to make you smile, and to help heal your heart (it's true that they do). Or maybe two. :beatheart

    Updated Diagnosis For Tilly...osteosarcoma

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I'm so very sorry you are having to deal with the monster, and having to make such painful decisions. I think the time before you make a decision is the hardest---you can think of nothing else, and agonize over the possibilities, and whether you are doing the right thing. Please know that you're not alone, and that when you DO make a decision, it is something that you have considered on a deeply emotional level, and it is made out of understanding and loving your dog. So try not to second guess yourself---your decision is right for YOU and for your precious Tilly.

    It does, however, help to hear what others have done, what they've experienced, if only to be sure that you are not alone. Many people understand, they know only too well the pain and sadness, and even the anger and frustration.

    We had 3 different experiences with cancer---2 with osteo, 1 with lymphoma---and each treatment was different, with different outcomes. When we should have been lucky---our sweet Patsy was only 6, and everything indicated that she would be a good candidate for chemo after removing her spleen because of the tumor---we lost her when it spread to her central nervous system 2 months into the chemo. With our tough, stubborn Winnie, we got 3 1/2 YEARS, after the amp. And with Lacey, the osteo was in the pelvic bone, and we could only do palliative care. So....3 very different outcomes, each heartbreaking in their own way.

    Losing your precious girl will break your heart, but you will have done everything you could do, because you love her. She knows that, and lives in the moment, without the knowledge of future sadness. It's clear that you are doing everything in your power to keep her safe and free of pain and fear. Sending you lots of good thoughts during this sad time.

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