Lost my oldest canine companion last night.

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Lost my oldest canine companion last night.

She's the grand old red-headed gal with the white face in my signature picture, Miss Shiloh.

Making that decision is the hardest thing I ever have to do with any of my beloved dogs and cats over the years.

But it really is a small price to pay for the years of devotion, love, and sunshine that they bring into my life.

I had 14 wonderful years with her.

Her and Ku'a not quite two years ago when Ku'a was the latest addition.
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so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved pet, all the love and devotion they give us so pure and unconditional pets are truly a gift from god....hugs
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Huggs you.
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Old 03-31-2012, 08:45 AM
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so sorry for your loss Freedom. I definitely know how you feel. Had to put my canine friend of 13 years down the day after I got out of detox......detox was easier.
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Many hugs and condolences to you.
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You protected and loved her.

May she find new friends in dog Heaven.
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so sorry for your loss Freedom. I definitely know how you feel. Had to put my canine friend of 13 years down the day after I got out of detox......detox was easier.
I am so sorry for your loss too, LDT. Sending you the gentlest of hugs from Kansas.
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I know how hard that is to do. Sending you gentle hugs today, Freedom.
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So sorry ((DeVon)).
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I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose a member of the family who has given unconditional love and brought so much joy. Miss Shiloh's life was better because of you and she returned that favor. Now she is playing with the others at Rainbow Bridge and is free of all pain. ((((HUGS))))
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Goldens are just the sweetest doggies ever....I've had two of them.

I know your heart is aching today and will be for awhile. Just remember that she'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge!

XOXO.
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So sorry for the loss of your beloved girl. May all your happy memories of the years you spent together be of comfort to you in days to come.

I believe in the bridge but I also believe their love stays with us always.
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Devon,

I am sorry for your loss. So difficult to lose a friend.
I will give MiniMe an extra treat to remember Miss Shiloh.

Beth

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Run free at Rainbow Bridge Miss Shiloh.xxx
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I too am so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful girl!

I know how hard it is to loss a beloved pet.

May you find comfort in the memories you have with her.

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(((DeVon))) - I'm so very sorry Even when we know it's the right decision, it hurts so much.

Hugs and prayers,

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Sorry Freedom it is the hardest part of having a pet.
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I'm so glad that you are able to reflect on the wonderful times you had with Miss Shiloh at this difficult time. I wish sometimes that I was more like my dogs. They are excellent examples on how to be a better human. I'll bet that Miss Shiloh was a shining example.
gentle hugs and condolences
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Unhappy So sorry

I lost my best friend too. 3 years ago. His name was BEAR. He brought so much joy to me. He was killed by pack of other dogs, but still made it home. ..I will miss him forever.Im so sorry, it made me cry to read this.Still hurts so bad.THANK GOD FOR DOGGIE HEAVEN
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So very sorry, she has not left you, she is watching over you from above, she has earned her wings. Such a difficult decision, one that I thought I might have to make myself this week, my 18 yo had to be rushed to the ER, had surgery and is now back home...weak and woobly but functioning.

I am here if you need to talk.

Your friend....Dolly
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