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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:03 PM
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Dear sweet Sirius died in my arms at 12:17 this afternoon.
He coughed blood all night and was almost too weak to get in the car for the 1:30 ride to the vet specialty clinic in Greenville. Michelle, Sirius's oncologist, took a chest xray and found massive tumors in the lungs. He died in my arms with me singing to him. What a dear sweet dog he was.

Mac


Sirius (July 25, 1993 - August 25, 2005)

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progmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:05 PM
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1. Oh Mac....
I am so sorry. I know how much you love that dog. And how much he loved you. If it makes any difference, you've got someone in Michigan crying with you now. :hug:
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Chichiri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:05 PM
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2. I remember some weeks ago when you thought he was going . . .
Turns out he pulled through a little longer for you. I'm sure you cherished that extra time with him, and I'm glad you got it. From what I hear, Sirius was the bestest dog in the whole world, and I know we'll all miss him.
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Fenris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:06 PM
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3. Again, Mac, may you both find peace.
:hug:
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AnarchoFreeThinker Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:06 PM
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4. sorry, DemoTex. sorry, sorry, sorry.
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:06 PM
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5. I have no words that could possibly help you
Just know that I feel very sad for you today...

:hug:
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:07 PM
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6. I'm so sorry. What a beauty he is. Lucky dog to have you for a pet, Dem
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El Fuego Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:30 PM
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65. I'm very sorry
:hug:
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livetohike Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:07 PM
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7. I'm so sorry DemoTex
:hug:. RIP sweet boy Sirius.

I hope all the good memories you have stored up will help ease the sadness in the days to come.
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murielm99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:08 PM
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8. He will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
I am so sorry.
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SoCalDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:08 PM
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9. You both fought the good fight..
His life was better for having you..and yours for having him..

Now he's at peace and you can start to heal from the ordeal..

It just plain sucks that they cannot live longer for us:cry:
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Lone_Star_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:09 PM
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10. I'm so very sorry for your loss
You have my heartfelt condolences. :grouphug:

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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:10 PM
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11. I am so sorry.
:hug:

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MissB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:10 PM
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12. I'm so sorry.
:hug:
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montanacowboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:10 PM
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13. This is the second sweet puppy post today
that crossed the rainbow bridge - I am so sorry -

I have a very sick girl at home now and every day is touch and go
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kikiek Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:08 PM
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59. I am very sorry to hear that.
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:34 PM
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102. Keep us posted
Please! I am scrolling down through all these wonderfull posts now. Thank you dear DU hearts!
Mac

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enigmatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:10 PM
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14. I'm so sorry Mac
Both of your lives are the better for being in each other's; just know you loved Sirius and Sirius loved you, too.
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crispini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:11 PM
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15. Peace, and condolences.
:hug:
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:11 PM
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16. So very sorry to hear this Mac
Edited on Thu Aug-25-05 04:12 PM by bicentennial_baby
You just may be the best doggy papa in the universe, my friend. Sirius is at peace now, and he wants you to be too. :hug:
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Bluerthanblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:12 PM
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17. oh god...
... now i'm weeping.... i am so, so sorry.

I don't know you well, but i know the love you have, and the pain you are feeling. And the hole in this world. wish there were words,

what a beautiful friend he had, and was- it comes through the screen.

i'm so sorry-
words are empty

sending love,
and comfort.
and peace
to you
and Sweet Sirius.

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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:12 PM
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18. I'm sorry Mac.
:hug:
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IdaBriggs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:14 PM
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19. Complete and utter heartfelt sympathies.....
I am truly sorry for your loss!!! :cry:
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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:15 PM
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20. Shit.
I'm so sorry Mac.
At least you were there to say goodbye and tell him what a good boy he was.
God, I hate having to do that.
:hug:
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:36 PM
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103. Thanks Captain T
Good to hear from you.

Captain Mac
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onecent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:16 PM
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21. My heart pours out to you. I have a siberian huskey who is
going on 12 years old and weighs 110 lbs. (We think he must have malamute in him, because huskies don't usually get this big).

He has some problems and I will lose a part of my heart.

What a sweet looking dog Sirius is.
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mikita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:17 PM
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22. I am so very sorry
May your sweet Sirius meet my sweet Boots in a far better place.

:hug:
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Debi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:18 PM
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23. I'm so sorry
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Nite Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:19 PM
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24. So sorry
DT. He'll be there waiting for you and always with you in your heart.
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ncrainbowgrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:19 PM
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25. So sorry, DemoTex.
He was very lucky to have had you as his owner. The love you shared and the bond that you had is obvious to anyone who has read your posts.

My 3 kitty cats and I send hugs and best wishes to you and your loved ones.

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KatyaR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:25 PM
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26. I thought I'd had a bad day until I heard this--
but now I realize how lucky I am.

I'm so, so sorry, but just remember this--he knew just how very much you loved him, and that's all that counts.

My Maggie and I send both you and Sirius our love.
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lavenderdiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:26 PM
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27. my heart aches for you...
Sirius looks like such a sweetie! He struggled to hold on a bit longer for you, and did for awhile. When I had to let two of my angels go, one thing that helped me, was writing down everything I could remember about each one of them. Their individual markings, their quirks, their personalities, what each of them loved to do, eat, play with. Anything I could remember about them. I just poured it all out, and strangely, it brought a lot of peace to me. I still read my remembrances from time to time, (its not so painful now), and those words bring me smiles now, not tears. Oliver had tumors in his lungs too, and had massive amounts of fluid in his lungs, and eventually started having seizures. He passed away at the vet's hospital during a seizure. Sadie also started having seizures, small at first, but growing to big ones. Eventually, they got so bad, that medication couldn't control them, and one day she had such a massive seizure, that the only thing I could do to help her, was to let her go. I took her to the vet, and he administered the medication that allowed her to go to heaven.

I now have 2 rescue cocker spaniels, that I love more than life itself, and I know, are gifts from God. I love them dearly, but still miss Oliver and Sadie, and will read my remembrances, and love them all over again!

I'm sending you lots of hugs to get through the next while: :hug: :cry: :pals: :hug: :cry: :pals: :hug: :cry: :pals: :hug:
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BikeWriter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:26 PM
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28. I'm so sorry to hear that, Pard.
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:29 PM
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29. Oh I'm so sorry
What a cute poochie.
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friesianrider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:30 PM
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30. Oh, Mac. I am so very, very sorry.
I thought about you both last night laying in bed, and again this afternoon on my drive home. You gave that sweet doggie all you had and did everything you possibly could to save him. In the end, I believe it is for the best - your sweet guy is not suffering any longer. He was so very fortunate to have you as his "person." I know he'll be watching over you, and waiting until you meet again (and you will, I promise).

Hang in there, my friend. He loved you, and he knew you loved him. Rest in Peace, sweet Sirius. :hug:

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cssmall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:31 PM
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31. He will be watching and waiting, Sir.
I know that is so token that it seems overly cliche; however, I mean that, he will lead you and protect you still past his time.
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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:31 PM
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32. Oh, I am so sorry! That is terrible!
:cry: :hug:
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xultar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:33 PM
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33. Sirius, you'll be missed! RIP He's so cute in that picture such
strength and kindness in his eyes.
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tjdee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:45 PM
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34. Sorry to hear this.
:hug:
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DELUSIONAL Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 04:48 PM
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35. Sirus -- your brave act of standing up to Cheney will go down
in DU history. You are an example for us all!

You trained DemoTex well.

Nick Nick -- you now must carry on.



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Terran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:01 PM
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36. Oh not again...
two dear sweet dogs in one day. I'm so sorry man, he looks like a wonderful friend. :cry:
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Loki Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:01 PM
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37. I'm so sorry for your loss.
It's not just your loss, but our loss too. For all of us who have ever had to say that very hard goodbye to our loving four legged companions, I just have to believe that they will be waiting for us.

Lee
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WCGreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:03 PM
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38. Mac... It's always hard to loose a loved one....
Peace be with Sirius
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:03 PM
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39. I'm so sorry, Mac
Been following this whole story with you and Sirius. I don't think there's ever been a dog more loved than your dear sweet boy. :hug:
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:04 PM
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40. I'm so sorry :(
RIP Sirius, you were obviously well loved.

My condolences DemoTex, you did well by him, and he was lucky to have had you in his life.

:cry:
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Kathleen04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:04 PM
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41. Rest in peace, Sirius
:(

Cherish the good memories of him, glad you were able to have some extra time and be there for him through it all. :hug:
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khashka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:07 PM
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42. Oh, Mac, that's awful.....
My sincerest sympathies. But he didn't die alone... he was with someone he loved and who loved him...

Khash.
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:15 PM
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43. So sorry, Mac
My heart weeps for you...RIP Sirius :hug:
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Historic NY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:19 PM
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44. Sorry for the loss of your buddySirius, Mac...........
a wonderful looking pal indeed.
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:21 PM
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45. My heart's breaking for you Mac
:hug:

So sorry.
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:23 PM
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46. Oh, how could such pure love also lead to such pain?
All of those who dearly love their pets here feel a bit of your intense pain, Demo Tex. It is hard today because your dear Sirius was joined by Kelvin Mace's dear doggy, Bobby Lee, in leaving us.

So, I hope that if all DUers who intensely feel your pain can take just a bt away from you (and Kelvin), that you will be left with your treasured happy memories--free of the wrenching sadness at your loss.

My own dear dogs that have gone before have a lot of company now. I can feel some happiness at that thought and I hope you can as well.

I'm sorry for your loss and pain. I hope your sadness will someday be eased at the joy of a newly adopted friend. There are so very many out there who need us. Peace to you.
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:26 PM
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47. Sirius would want you to take care of yourself, Mac.
And we should all work very hard to rain crap down on Cheney in his memory.

DemoTex, you have DU mail.

Pat to Nik Nik Candle lit for Sweet Sirius. The dog star will burn bright in our skies.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:26 PM
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48. My condolences to you and the whole DemoTex family.
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:28 PM
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49. Sirius made a place in my heart, even. Rest in peace, sweet thing.
So very sorry, DT. :hug:
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CornField Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:29 PM
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50. I'm deeply sorry for your loss, Mac
It's so hard to say goodbye to such good friends. RIP Sirius.
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WeRQ4U Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:29 PM
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51. Dammit. So sorry.
Won't try to use words here. He looks like a good dog.
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mconvente Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:30 PM
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52. My prayers and thoughts for you
What a sweet looking dog! You've got comforting people here at DU for you. :hug:
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:32 PM
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53. I am so very sorry for your loss. He took the decision out of your hands.
Edited on Thu Aug-25-05 05:32 PM by BrklynLiberal
I know there are no words that can ease the sense of loss...
This is heartbreaking for you, and from my own experience I know that only time and tears will take the edge off the sharpness of this pain.

Sirius will always be with you, curled up in that space that he carved for himself in your heart. Hold onto the sweet memories, and sometime down the road, after you have finished with the tears, you will be able to remember those good times and smile.

His spirit will stay with you..watching over you.


Last Night

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peek.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said " it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
- Author unknown


:cry: :hug:
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Demonaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:32 PM
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101. thats a tear jerker as I look at my dog laying next to my desk
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DBoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:39 PM
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54. Angels are dogs with wings.
nt
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GardeningGal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:42 PM
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55. I'm so sorry
He was a beautiful dog and he was lucky to have had all the years with you. It's so hard to lose a member of the family. My thoughts are with you.
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Jamastiene Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:48 PM
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56. I'm sorry to hear that. He looked a lot like a dog I once had named
Edited on Thu Aug-25-05 05:49 PM by Jamastiene
Socrates, Sockie for short. Sweet dog. His story was different. He got out and we searched every road and neighborhood in the county and couldn't find him. He was 18 years old when he got out. What a shame I never got to see him again.
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Dervill Crow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 05:54 PM
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57. Oh Mac, I'm so sorry.
RIP Sirius. :hug:

I lost my furbaby a little over a year ago, and I feel her presence a lot of the time. May your sadness lessen and may you feel that peace. It doesn't seem like the pain can possibly go away, but it gets better.
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kikiek Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:06 PM
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58. I'm so sorry for the pain you are feeling. He was blessed on earth to have
such a loyal and loving family.
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Dr Fate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:08 PM
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60. Slow cats, loose trash cans & GIANT steak bones await him....
...in doggie paradise!!!

I'll bet he was a fine specimen!!!
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Tallison Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:43 PM
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73. I love this post!
It's so sweet.
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:56 PM
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109. And squirrels and kitty cats ..and the bear!
Edited on Thu Aug-25-05 11:57 PM by DemoTex
That's what I whispered to him as he expired. And then I kissed him, again.

Mac
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miss_kitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:11 PM
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61. He was lucky to have you as his human
and you were lucky to know him and take care of him and have his friendship for his short sweet life.

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great pup.
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Sugar Smack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:17 PM
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62. I am so sorry. You lost such a wonderful friend
and part of the family. :hug:
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hatredisnotavalue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:24 PM
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63. I am so truly sorry
I feel for you, it is so hard to lose a family member. You obviously loved him very much. RIP Sirius.
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:28 PM
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64. Oh, I'm so sorry, Demotex.
What a sweet, sweet face he has. :hug:

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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:31 PM
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66. Sirius is now watching over you
You gave him a great life and he will always be there with you even if in spirit
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Maat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:33 PM
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67. I am so sorry.
Thank goodness he passed knowing how much he was loved.
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OhioChick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:35 PM
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68. I'm so sorry.........
I lost my "best friend" to lung cancer a little over a year ago, too. I still miss her.......:cry:

I'm sure he's looking at you right now, realizing what a dear sweet owner you were.
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:37 PM
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69. I'm so sorry Mac
I well know the feeling; our pets take a piece of our heart with us.

Grieve not,
nor think of me with tears
But laugh
and talk to me as if I were beside you.
I loved you so . . .
'Twas Heaven here with you


-- Isla Paschal Richardson


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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:37 PM
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70. So sorry.
What a cute dog. May he rest in peace.:hug:
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AussieDave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:37 PM
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71. I'm sorry to hear that, Mac
Edited on Thu Aug-25-05 07:13 PM by AussieDave
but at least he is now at peace - bless you both.
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:40 PM
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72. DemoTex, I am so sorry about Sirius.
You tried your damndest and spent lots of quality time with him these last months. He is certain to have died knowing that he was loved.

My deepest condolences.
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:43 PM
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74. I am truly sorry
I wish that there were words to help. Each time any one of us here loses a pet I feel so sad. I am sorry and we grieve with you. :grouphug:
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Reciprocity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:53 PM
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75. So sorry, please excepted my condolences.
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Elidor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 06:58 PM
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76. Aw, Tex, I'm so sorry
Your love for your friend is a beautiful thing. He could have done a lot worse in this life than to have such a softie as you to spoil him rotten.

God bless you both.
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philosophie_en_rose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:07 PM
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77. I'm so sad for you.
I followed you threads about Sirius. He was a sweet dog. You and sirius were lucky to have one another.

You must be so sad right now, but I hope the good life he led and the memories you have can be some comfort for you soon.

:hug:
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:09 PM
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78. May his gentle soul be at rest
:cry: I commend you for doing all you could for your wonderful companion and friend. :hug:

Goodbye Sirius.
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Wcross Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:16 PM
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79. You tried so hard to help him, I am in awe of your loyalty.
I know this has to be a hard time for you, I have been following your posts about his condition. I had hoped he could be helped and I know you did everything you possibly could to save his life. He couldn't have asked for anything more from his life than to have a friend like you. I am so glad you were able to hold him in your arms as he passed, that must have been really hard to do. I guess thats what best friends do, be there.

I know he awaits your crossing over the bridge, his whole body will wag when he see's you coming. You will get a big ole lick on the face and a happy dance. Man, I am crying for your loss as I type this. My idea of heaven includes all the animals I have befriended over the years.

Rest in peace Sirius.

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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:51 PM
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108. Beautiful, my friend.
Thank you. I have the same idea of heaven. It can be nothing else if it doesn't include the innocent little animals.

Mac and Sirius
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Lars39 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:19 PM
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80. I'm sorry, DemoTex.
:hug:
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:22 PM
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81. your loss of Sirius touches my heart
my Goldie rosco is turning 10 this year .

I just gave rosco a hug for Sirius :hug:
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:22 PM
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82. Dear Mac
:hug:
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Mikimouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:31 PM
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83. Mac, I am so sorry...
Sending my very best thoughts to you and the memory of Sirius. He looks he was a great friend, and from your posts, you were a loving friend in return. Be well, and rest easy, he isn't feeling sick anymore, and he is still with you in spirit.:hug:
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 07:54 PM
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84. I am so sorry for you.
I knew how much you loved Sirius and how wonderful a dog he was. You did everything you could for him. :hug:

My heart goes out to you. :hug:

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youthere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 08:02 PM
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85. Oh gosh DemoTex...I'm so sorry.
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 08:11 PM
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86. so so sorry to hear this.
You and Sirius fought the good fight, though.

How lucky the two of you were to have each other!
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CrownPrinceBandar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 08:13 PM
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87. I'm so sorry DemoTex.................
I've been following your updates ever since you first reported his ill health. My heart breaks hearing this horrible development.

Best to you.

Sean
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 08:47 PM
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88. I'm sorry, Mac.
:hug: Rest well, Sirius.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 08:48 PM
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89. I was dreading seeing this today...
:cry: What a good life you had together. :hug:
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polmaven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 09:06 PM
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90. Such a sweet soul
could never be forgotten.....He will be well again, and waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.

My deepest sympathies on the loss of Sirius.
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Whoa_Nelly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 09:07 PM
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91. His picture alone
was enough to make me love him from afar. Cannot even imagine your sense of loss...

:hug:
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Citizen Jane Donating Member (513 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 09:11 PM
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92. My deepest condolences
Our "Olden Golden" companion of 16 years (golden retriever) just passed on the 29th of July and I feel your pain. Sirius looks like a dog I would have loved to know.
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Blue Diadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 09:37 PM
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93. Aw Mac, I'm so sorry
It's so hard when we lose them. He sure was a beautiful boy.

I've followed your updates since his illness began..I'd always hoped and prayed for him getting well. I'm sorry that didn't happen.

RIP Sirius
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RevCheesehead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 09:38 PM
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94. I am so sorry. I know how much you loved him.
:hug:
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redsoxliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 09:39 PM
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95. I'm so sorry to hear that
RIP Sirius
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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:00 PM
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96. aw, damn. I'm so sorry
I just got in and checked first thing to see what had happened after he started to cough last night.

Rest in peace, Sirius, and my condolences and best wishes to you Mac. It is so hard to lose a friend like that.
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:01 PM
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97. Thank you dear DUers. Thank you dear sweet souls.
At least we still have slick Nick-Nick!

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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:02 PM
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98. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and dearest pet
R.I.P., Sirius
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Demonaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:27 PM
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99. So sorry for your loss....I remember your earlier
post on his illness, thank God he had an owner like you.
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:07 AM
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111. But, he owned me ...
In the end you learn that. It is the heart, and mine is weak tonight, dear friend. Thanks Demonaut.

Mac
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Wilber_Stool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:30 PM
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100. Sorry Tex...............n/t
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:38 PM
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104. Mac...so sorry to hear about Sirius. I have been thinking about
him for the past month or so but was afraid to ask how he was doing.

I am so, so sorry. I put my Border Collie, Cody, to sleep a couple of months ago and it was the hardest thing I have ever done. The only positive thing is that our sweet, dear friends are no longer suffering.

I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but you did the best thing for Sirius that you could ever do for him. He knew how much you loved him. Give Nick-Nick a big hug tonight.

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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:12 AM
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112. Thanks Driver
Cody and Sirius are now buds, I would hope. In doggie heaven.

Mac
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steely Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:44 PM
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105. so sorry, man
been there with my pets too.
they give so much, my deepest condolences.
he'll still be around you friend.
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fortyfeetunder Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:45 PM
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106. Sorry to hear about your furbaby
May he rest in joy at the Rainbow Bridge :hug:
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lildreamer316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:49 PM
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107. My love to you and your baby.
That is the best I can give..........:hug:
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Aug-25-05 11:58 PM
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110. My heartfelt sympathy Mac, .. please
take care of you!


:hug:
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:25 AM
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113. BTW, I should add ...
Dr. DemoTex (Nancy) was driving back from a few days at Pawley's Island (a SC beach) to catch a plane from Greenville to Seattle for a big deal there tomorrow. She could barely drive through her tears. But she had a few extra minutes and met us at the clinic just as I got Sirius out of the car. That was the last wag of his wonderful tail that I ever saw. NANNY! Sirius loved his Nanny. And his Mackey!
God bless that wonderful dog.

Mac
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fleabert Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:55 AM
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114. I am so sorry.
thank you so much for sharing your story with us lately. you are a very kind and loving parent and I only wish you peace as the days pass. Sirius was very lucky, and so were you, to find each other.
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Lithos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 01:03 AM
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115. I am sorry for your loss
You were there for him when he needed you just as I'm sure he was there for you when you needed him. Such are the bonds we have with our fur-friends.

Many condolences.

L-
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peacebuzzard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 04:06 AM
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116. I am sorry you lost your dear friend.
Edited on Fri Aug-26-05 04:08 AM by peacebuzzard
So sorry.
My rescue pets and I are sending vibes out to Sirius crossing over to a happy place free from pain. He is joining all the wonderful pets who are waiting for their humans to join them one day.

Lord, make me an instrument of your Peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon:
Where there is doubt, faith:
Where there is despair, hope:
Where there is darkness, light:
Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I
may seek not so much to be consoled
as to console; to be understood as to
understand; to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are
pardoned, and it is in dying that
we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.

This is Jake who left this world Oct 2001.

We will light a candle for you.
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abbeyco Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 04:14 AM
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117. A memory lives on
A life well lived
A life that's now done,
His memory will live with you
As an owner, stay strong.

Live in the memories,
live in the life
he gave to you what's important
Your love in his life.

I'm so sorry for the loss...be well.

abbeyco
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Robeson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 04:17 AM
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118. So very sorry.
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RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 05:59 AM
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119. I am so totally choked up. So sorry for your loss.
Losing a beloved pet is as heartbreaking as losing a member of your family.
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DarkmoonIkonoklast Donating Member (829 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 07:03 AM
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120. a candle for Sirius
:cry: :hug:
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jus_the_facts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 07:06 AM
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121. Awwww....I'm so sorry for your loss....
...just heart wrenching to loose our beloved pets. :hug: :hug:
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NoSunWithoutShadow Donating Member (363 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 07:20 AM
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122. I am so sorry
Please accept my sincerest sympathies.

I'd been thinking about Sirius.

There is nothing harder to endure.



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myrna minx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 07:38 AM
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123. RIP dear Sirius.
:hug:
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DemoTex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 09:15 AM
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124. Thank you all so very much.
There are few things in this world you can count on. Sirius was one. The good people of DU are another.

Mac

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Hobarticus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 09:17 AM
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125. Another star for the sky...I'm so sorry, DemoTex...
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 09:25 AM
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126. been thinking about you since reading about Sirius earlier this week
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 10:14 AM
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127. So sorry.
:hug:
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 10:16 AM
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128. I'm so sorry, Mac.
I know how much you loved him. I wish there was something I could do. We're here for you. :hug::grouphug::hug:
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ProfessorGAC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 10:18 AM
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129. My Sympathies, Mac
That's really hard. My wife and i have endured it too.
The Professor
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dweller Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 11:31 AM
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130. Condolences DemoTex
His was a long and beautiful life, and more special with a companionship like yours.

peace man,
dp
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Bossy Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:20 PM
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131. So so sorry, Mac. What a great dog and what a great friend to him you were
Hugs, sympathies, best wishes, but boy did Sirius give 'em a hell of a fight!
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Wapsie B Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:29 PM
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132. I'm so sorry DemoTex.
It's so hard to lose a dog. My deepest sympathies.
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mvd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:33 PM
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133. Sorry to hear this, DemoTex
I'm glad you cherished every last moment with Sirius. My dog is 9 years old now, and I wonder where the time went. Dog life spans seem to be a mistake. :-(
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-26-05 12:38 PM
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134. I am so sorry for your loss
Sirius lives on in our hearts.

Thinking of you,
Julie

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown

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135. I'm very sorry
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