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Barnyard Buddies:  Lost my dog Chip  |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 5:04:47 PM
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I haven't posted for a while because our cable modem was down for almost a week. Finally the service man came last night and the first place I headed for was here! It might take me a while to catch up on all the posts.
I had a bad week last week. My dog Chip, who was 8 years old, had to be euthanized on Friday. He had not eaten anything for almost 12 days, I had him at the animal hospital for the last 5 days and the vet thought he probably had a tumor on his liver. I did not opt for more extensive diagnostics because it was obvious to me that he was probably not going to make it anyway.
Chip was a very good dog. My youngest daughter adopted him as a puppy, then when she moved out he stayed with me. He was a lab/German Shepherd mix with possibly some St. Bernard thrown in. He was always a pup at heart, friendly, a good watchdog. We have wi-fi in our home and we opted not to install the WEP security - because we could depend on WOOF security! If anyone got close enough to the house to steal our bandwidth, Chip would let us know!
It seems so strange that he is not there any more. As I told my kids, my husband travels a lot and it is not unusual for him not to be at home when I come home, but Chip was always there to welcome me. I am really going to miss him.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 5:17:29 PM
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Oh Brenda, I am so sorry. It is so hard to lose a friend like that. I'll be thinking of you.
Karin |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 5:40:28 PM
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Brenda, I'm sorry, too. I know all to well that quiet sound after losing a dog--my Lily was 14 and for months, I couldn't sleep without her snoring or patting down the hallway.
I am sorry this is such a blue valentine for you. It will get better, and you know, sadly, there are plenty of loving souls out there to carry on Chip's legacy when the time is right.
Big Hugs to you.
Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet. |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 5:48:37 PM
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My thoughts are with you, Brenda. I lost my buddy Jackson a few years back and I remember how hard it was to deal with the "empty spaces"-the hardest one for me was getting up and going downstairs in the morning without him there to greet me.
Again, my thoughts are with you.
Jennifer
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 6:01:08 PM
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A great big hug to you Brenda! What a powerful impact he made on your lives, they really do become members of the family in their own hairy way. You have my sympathy, it isn't easy and he will always be an original but I suspect you will let some other lucky creature into your family when the time is right.
with a happy heart |
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 7:29:17 PM
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Oh wow, there's a lot going on at your house. I'm so sorry about Chip. It hurts so much to lose a furry friend. They leave such a big empty spot behind.
(((((HUGS))))) |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 10:20:58 PM
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so sorry to hear about your pet.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2007 : 05:16:25 AM
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So sorry for you loss, Brenda. Many condolences and farmgirl hugs.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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hollyhock81
True Blue Farmgirl
125 Posts
FARAH
IN
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2007 : 4:10:24 PM
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| So sorry about your loss,animals don't live long enough in my opinion. |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2007 : 4:44:31 PM
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Brenda, I am so very, very sorry to hear of Chip's passing. I send you my deepest & most sincere sympathy. Please take extra good care of yourself in these difficult first weeks. Wishing that you may you find some measure of comfort in happy memories...........
((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))
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beckels
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
becky
warrington
pa
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 3:08:51 PM
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Brenda - here's a big hug from pennsylvania.....when you lose a loved pet it is losing a family member
beckels |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 9:06:51 PM
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Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss of Chip - tears are streaming down my face, I know all to well the feeling of emptiness and loss - but I like to think in my mind that my poodle Holly and Chip have met in dog heaven and are wagging their tails down at us.
So very sorry
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:13:52 AM
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Brenda, I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our Sadie, a Golden Retriever, to cancer this last November. It really hurts to lose such a close friend.
If I may, I might recommend a book called, "Dog Heaven". I can't remember the author, but I read it at Borders and absolutely loved it. It is in the children's section near the children's religious books.
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:23:40 AM
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Brenda,
So sorry to hear your news. Dogs are just the best all the unconditional love. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
With love,
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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laluna
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 5:46:27 PM
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| Oh, this makes me so sad...I'm a dog-mom too and I just love my girl. I am so sorry to hear about your loss - my thoughts are with you. |
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Barnyard Buddies: Lost my dog Chip |
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Lost my dog Chip
