Another dog "thing"
#21
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
Posts: 3,181
I have seen that many times and cry every time I read it. Emma S . I didn't even wait 6 weeks. Daisy was sent to me in just one week by my little guy I just know it. She is different from him in so many way but she is my constant companion and she gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. I still miss him dreadfully but having her makes it a little easier.
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
Posts: 3,181
I have 5 dogs and three cats, all with sad stories but all are now living a wonderful life----and I think they know it. I also transport dogs on the weekends to get them out of shelters; Georgia has a very high euthanasia rate and the dogs that get saved head to new homes and rescue groups usually in the Northeast. They are so sweet and so grateful for some human affection, even if I only have them for the couple of hours that I drive them.
#23
I have 5 dogs and three cats, all with sad stories but all are now living a wonderful life----and I think they know it. I also transport dogs on the weekends to get them out of shelters; Georgia has a very high euthanasia rate and the dogs that get saved head to new homes and rescue groups usually in the Northeast. They are so sweet and so grateful for some human affection, even if I only have them for the couple of hours that I drive them.
#24
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Greenwood, AR
Posts: 456
Tears here. We just lost our 1st rescued dog last Friday. My heart is aching for my husband who is struggling with the loss of his pal of 13 yrs. We have 2 more rescues in our lives but Ranger was pretty special.
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Southern California & New Mexico
Posts: 153
The floodgates opened here too! I just lost my Jimmy 3 weeks ago from very rapid onset CHF that did not respond to treatment. He was 14. I'm going to be looking for a new companion to "rescue" me VERY soon.
#26
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Quilting, crocheting, sewing and crafting in my Sewing Room...Peaceful and wonderful !!
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After our 17 yr old poodle died that we had since he was 8 weeks old- there was a 6 year void of which I couldn't get another animal (Sherlock dying just broke my heart, and whom I still miss) .. Then one day we were at the Roice Hurst no kill shelter here and I saw her .. She is my avatar- I am so glad she rescued me from a life of loneliness and not having another animal in my heart .. thank you for sharing this lovely story- I printed it on velum and going to frame it. maybe even make her a quilt out of dog material with those words on it .. Thank you !
#28
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Milford, CT
Posts: 501
Our other fur babies now have a new friend!
#30
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Holmen, WI
Posts: 6,459
When I lost my sweet dog CoCo to cancer, there was such a yawning void. She was my constant companion and friend. I would reach down to pet her and of course she wasn't there. It was just six weeks after my loss that I went to adopt another dog from the pound. I know some people may think that it's too soon but Tag, my new dog, does not know that the early pets were as much for him as for CoCo. Everyone is different, but my advice is don't be afraid to give your heart to another friend.
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