janper44
Registered: December 2009
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Mon January 4, 2010 12:09am
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I lost my last pet to cancer a number of years ago... she could have lived longer but the vet said that the suffering increase and there really was nothing they could do since the cancer had spread through many of her organs. I also have pictures of Joey in her better days and that is the way I will remember her. Sorry for your lose... it can be hard to take but life will go on.
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Tincup
Registered: September 2009
Posts: 1,421
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Mon January 4, 2010 1:22am
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Vic. That's a very tough thing to go through... This is a beautiful tribute to Ellie.
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jvachon
Registered: December 2008
Posts: 918
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Mon January 4, 2010 2:49am
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hello Vic, I am so sorry to hear about Ellie. It is so hard as they are members of one's family and it all cuts too deep. I lost a beloved greyhound and my cat, The Toots in the past 2 years. I keenly feel for your loss. A wonderful tribute to your beloved friend. I send you a hug, Joni
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didgeplayer
Registered: December 2009
Posts: 45
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Mon January 4, 2010 2:56am
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Hello Vic.
We are so sorry for the loss of Ellie. We have had dogs all our married life (41 years.)Got Meg (our current dog)when I was having chemotherapy and she was a great comfort.
A nice photo to remember Ellie by.
Best wishes,
Bob
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Diane
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 4,092
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Mon January 4, 2010 2:53pm
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So sad to hear that your beloved companion has passed away. She definitely made a place in your heart that will live forever with wonderful memories. It indeed is so very hard to make the decision to let them leave this world but you definitely did the right thing to let her slip into a place where she is free if pain. A wonderful capture to pay tribute to this very special friend.
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Mick
Registered: January 2009
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Mon January 4, 2010 4:35pm
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I know the feeling Vic ... I went through the same experience last year,our dog was 17years old and in a very sorry state, his quality of life was about zero. I had to make the decision to take him to be put down and hated it playing God but he looked at me at the Vets as much as to say "Thank you"Great tribute to Ellie, frame it. I don't think I will have another dog as he/she might outlive me .
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Nancy
Registered: December 2009
Posts: 147
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Mon January 4, 2010 4:59pm
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We, who love animals, know what you are feeling. Never apologize for the tears and let them flow freely. She will always be with you through photos and fond memories. So sorry for your loss.
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veejaycee
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 5,689
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Mon January 4, 2010 8:38pm
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I feel your loss Vic. It is so hard to lose a pet particularly a dog which holds a special place in our heart. Ellie looked a beautiful dog and she lived a good life with a loving family. When you let her go you did a hard thing for you but the right thing for her.
Vic.
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lfortier
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 961
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Mon January 4, 2010 10:04pm
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You have my sympathy for your loss. Our pets are very special to all of us and it is a difficult loss when they pass on.
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Paul
Registered: October 2009
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Tue January 5, 2010 4:43pm
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So sorry for your loss. I've been there several times and know how difficult it is. I'm sure you'll treasure all the memories and this superb portrait of Ellie.
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lrw1966
Registered: November 2008
Posts: 3,889
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Tue January 5, 2010 7:02pm
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Vic, Hi:
Loosing a much loved Pet and Companion is so hard. We will always remember "Ellie" from your marvelous portrait of her. Our sympathies to you.
Larry and Cindy
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Vixpix
Registered: June 2009
Posts: 1,014
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Wed January 6, 2010 8:15pm
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A very big thankyou to all of you who have left messages, your kind words and thoughts are very much appreciated and are a great comfort.
Although Ellie has been gone for three days now, her paw prints are still there in the garden, frozen into the snow but fading slowly as more snow arrives.... kind of symbolic of the great cycle of life.
Thankyou all once again!!
Kind regards
Vic.
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mortcdz
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 1,837
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Thu January 7, 2010 9:11pm
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Commiserations on your loss - I know from bitter experience that losing a long time family friend is a heart wrenching thing. Still, we have them so we can live the good times with them and then remember those good times.
Its a nice portrait and shows a lot of character, with a very inquisitive look on her face - a nice way to remember her.
All the best
Mark
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