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Offline muebe

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Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #-1 on: May 28, 2015, 06:00:21 PM »
My dog Marco has been in really bad health. He was 19 years old and that is to be expected. I have had him for 18 years. I took him to the vet today and decided the best option at this time was to put him to sleep.

This was very difficult. But to keep him alive at this point would be very selfish of me. I spent time with him before they gave him a sedative and stopped his heart. I had 18 great years with him and he will be missed...
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« on: May 28, 2015, 06:03:39 PM »
Sorry to hear about this Mike - I understand the miserable feeling and the knowing that you did the right thing for him. My sympathies.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2015, 06:05:40 PM »
So sorry, Mike...that IS a tough one.

I STILL remember the dog I had 60 years ago - his name was Midnight.  We shared a lot of adventures together in the woods near the house. 

Memories of times spent with Marco will always bring you joy.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2015, 06:12:27 PM »
So sorry to hear this Mike. Hard to do what you did it was the best thing for you and your friend.  I had a hard time putting my 11+year chuaha down but it was the best for both of us. 
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2015, 06:16:20 PM »
My thoughts go out to you and your family Mike.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2015, 06:36:29 PM »
I am sorry, Mike. I understand how hard that is. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2015, 06:56:59 PM »
Mike, Google "Rainbow Bridge"  Dee
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2015, 07:42:57 PM »
Mike,
Our sympathies go with you.  I never had a dog.  We were more a cat family.  My son and his wife did, however, have several black labs.  I became really attached to them.  There for a while I thought we would only have "grand doggers".  It was funny at the time when the two labs (at that time about 100 pounds each climbed into my lap).  They must not have forgotten that I had the two of them in my lap when they were little guys.  The memories we have of them are the most important part of the equation.  Sorry for your loss.

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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2015, 07:51:45 PM »
Mike, I know that as best that it is for him, it is still hard to get over. Sympathies are with you.
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Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2015, 07:53:03 PM »
Sorry partner.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2015, 08:00:15 PM »
Really sorry for the lost of your family member.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2015, 08:24:20 PM »
Mike, we both feel sadness for you and your family losing Marco. These creatures become family and tug at our hearts.
We hope in time that the pain and lonliness go away and that the dark clouds give way to the Sun. You were the best friend to Marco and you honored that friendship to the end! Hang in there buddy!
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2015, 08:32:27 PM »
Mike, so sorry. I know that you will have many fond memories of Marco forever.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2015, 08:49:52 PM »
Mike, so sorry for your loss. I know the feeling as I had to put my chihuahua down that I had for almost 20 years. It is very
painful and time does heal the pain, but not the memories.
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Re: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2015, 09:23:52 PM »
So sorry Mike. I have had to do this too many times, but they all hold a special place in my heart and my memory.
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