Good day went bad quickly
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Our condolences to you. We have three chihuahuas that are like our children and have lost others before them. The joy they bring is far greater than the sorrow we suffer when we lose them.
God bless.
God bless.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by golddog
Yesterday, I was just about to go out to do a extensive detailing of my 2004 CE. Before starting I notice my 10yr old golden retriever Kessie did not look well. My wife and I rushed her to the emergency vet only to lose her 6 hours later to a fast and aggressive cancer that had gone undetected until then. She was a great dog and will be missed deaply.
He was a pain in the *** sometimes, but a good dog nontheless and is still sorely missed.
......"But, a dog's got personality. Personality goes a long way".
Jules Winnfield from the movie Pulp Fiction
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Melting Slicks
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From: The Corner of No and Where Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Heck I will admit it I am a sucker for kids and dogs. I am reading these posts and I am getting wimpy. (tearful) I can't stand to see them hurt.
I was a dog handler in the service so I know the bravery and loyalty these and all dogs have in them. I read somewhere that the only thing in life that was truly free was a dogs love for his master. Anyway sorry for your loss I do feel your pain.
I was a dog handler in the service so I know the bravery and loyalty these and all dogs have in them. I read somewhere that the only thing in life that was truly free was a dogs love for his master. Anyway sorry for your loss I do feel your pain.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: MD
I have had 2 Labs that are now in Doggy Heaven. They got old and I had to put them down. I now have another Lab whose health is starting to fail. I hate the sheet, but I love Dogs, so I will continue to particpate in dog recues.
I also rescue English Pointers.
God Bless You and your dearly deseased Friend
I also rescue English Pointers.
God Bless You and your dearly deseased Friend
Pro
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From: Toronto Ontario
Originally Posted by golddog
Yesterday, I was just about to go out to do a extensive detailing of my 2004 CE. Before starting I notice my 10yr old golden retriever Kessie did not look well. My wife and I rushed her to the emergency vet only to lose her 6 hours later to a fast and aggressive cancer that had gone undetected until then. She was a great dog and will be missed deaply.
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From: Twilight zone
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I feel your pain and sorrow...as my 13 year old black lab is currently declining rapidly in health. It's only a matter of time....
It is truly amazing how attached one can get to a pet...
Sorry to hear of your loss
It is truly amazing how attached one can get to a pet...
Sorry to hear of your loss
Team Owner
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From: Danville Virginia
We lost our beautiful Golden recently. His name was Larry! He loved the ocean and tennis *****. We buried him with a new can of tennis ***** to take with him. One of the worst days of my life when he took his last breath in my arms. We went right out and got a 7 week old golden pup and named him Billy. He will celebrate his 2nd birthday this month. We love him and miss Larry. I can't imagine not having a Golden around. Go out and get one and start building some new memories! 
I know how much this hurts!
I know how much this hurts!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: DFW Texas
As many have said, it is a particularly difficult time, but as time passes it will get easier. Hang in there. I ran across this years ago and have lived up it. Hope you can find some humor and sense of purpose from these phrases
A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS
~~ author unknown ~~
1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.
2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
3. I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of my misbehavior.
4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my own family.
7. I have the right to special time with my people.
8. I have the right to be bred responsibly, if at all.
9. I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
10. I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
11. I have the right to be forgiven.
12. I have the right to die with dignity.
13. I have the right to be remembered well.
We may all well-up just a bit, because so many of us have been there before. Good luck and Gods Speed in greif recovery.
A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS
~~ author unknown ~~
1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.
2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
3. I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of my misbehavior.
4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my own family.
7. I have the right to special time with my people.
8. I have the right to be bred responsibly, if at all.
9. I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
10. I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
11. I have the right to be forgiven.
12. I have the right to die with dignity.
13. I have the right to be remembered well.
We may all well-up just a bit, because so many of us have been there before. Good luck and Gods Speed in greif recovery.
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Melting Slicks
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From: NW Indiana
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '24
Thank you to everyone who sent their condolences. I am truly amazed at the amount of support from everyone in the Corvette family. Many of you have mentioned getting another dog. Luckily, we have two other Goldens and a Bernese Mountain Dog.
Burning Brakes
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Truly a sad time. My wife & I have 3 "boys" We also lost 2 of our beloved Pomeranians a couple of years back. One had heart problems & actually was scheduled for heart surgery but died the evening before we were to leave for Colorado. We now have 2 "new" boys and our pound dog "Henry" who is now blind at 11 years of age. Dogs are simply the best....I'm sorry for your loss
Burning Brakes
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
My wife and I would like to express our sympathy to you and all the others who recently lost their pets. We too lost one of our dogs a few years ago and we both even dream about her to this day.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by diyguy
As many have said, it is a particularly difficult time, but as time passes it will get easier. Hang in there. I ran across this years ago and have lived up it. Hope you can find some humor and sense of purpose from these phrases
A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS
~~ author unknown ~~
1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.
2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
3. I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of my misbehavior.
4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my own family.
7. I have the right to special time with my people.
8. I have the right to be bred responsibly, if at all.
9. I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
10. I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
11. I have the right to be forgiven.
12. I have the right to die with dignity.
13. I have the right to be remembered well.
We may all well-up just a bit, because so many of us have been there before. Good luck and Gods Speed in greif recovery.
A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS
~~ author unknown ~~
1. I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.
2. I have the right to a life that is beyond mere survival.
3. I have the right to be trained so that I do not become the prisoner of my misbehavior.
4. I have the right to adequate food and medical care.
5. I have the right to fresh air and green grass.
6. I have the right to socialize with people and dogs outside my own family.
7. I have the right to special time with my people.
8. I have the right to be bred responsibly, if at all.
9. I have the right to be foolish and silly, and to make my person laugh.
10. I have the right to earn my person's trust and to be trusted in return.
11. I have the right to be forgiven.
12. I have the right to die with dignity.
13. I have the right to be remembered well.
We may all well-up just a bit, because so many of us have been there before. Good luck and Gods Speed in greif recovery.
Well up????? Some who know me , know me as somewhat of a hard guy, but after reading that and thinking of our Bobby, it was hard to only "well up."
This thread isn't about me or my dog, but the original poster and his. But I thank you for that post just the same. It really touched my heart.
