BentleyJD
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Thu May-15-08 02:47 PM
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had to say good bye to my first guide dog today |
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Bentley was my 11 year old golden. Lately he's been getting weaker. Today he couldn't get up on his front legs. The vet said he either had a tumor on his spine or a slipped disc. He was breathing pretty heavy. So my sister took me to the vet, we decided at his age surgery wouldn't improve the quality of his life. So I was there when he went to sleep holding his paw on my arm, with the same silly smile on his face. It really hurts, bad. take care tony and guidedogLido
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Thu May-15-08 02:48 PM
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Thu May-15-08 02:48 PM
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2. Sorry to hear that, Tony |
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Thu May-15-08 02:49 PM
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Sounds like you gave him a good life.
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Thu May-15-08 02:49 PM
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4. Oh man, that is so sad. |
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I can almost visualize it. I am so sorry, BentleyJD.
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Thu May-15-08 02:50 PM
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Thu May-15-08 02:56 PM
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Edited on Thu May-15-08 02:57 PM by shaniqua6392
God bless Bentley and all of the other wonderful service dogs. They are all angels on earth. I know the pain of losing a pet. It is so horrible when we are faced with doing what is best for them when they are in pain. When you are ready, try this website and you can pay tribute to him and there is also help with the grief that you are dealing with now. :hug: http://rainbowsbridge.com/hello.htm
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Thu May-15-08 02:59 PM
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Thu May-15-08 03:13 PM
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10. I'm really very sorry... |
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Thu May-15-08 03:15 PM
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11. I'm so sorry, BentleyJD - you must really be hurting |
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:hug: to you, and RIP Bentley. The quality of life decision is so very hard.
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Thu May-15-08 03:18 PM
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12. Sorry you lost your guide dog & friend |
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I'm glad he didn't suffer too long. My older sister tried to keep her last dog alive months after it was really too late to do anything for the dog & I felt it was much worse... for everyone involved.
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Thu May-15-08 03:20 PM
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Thu May-15-08 03:22 PM
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14. He was your friend and guide and I'm so very sorry |
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for your tremendous loss.
:hug: losing them really hurts :cry:
RIP loyal friend.
aA
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Thu May-15-08 03:23 PM
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Thu May-15-08 03:42 PM
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16. I'm so sorry to hear that... |
BentleyJD
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Thu May-15-08 03:48 PM
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for the support, I need it
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Thu May-15-08 03:52 PM
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18. (sniff) I love service dogs |
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there's one in the office right now, in fact. Every one I've seen has been a truly magnificent animal -- and I'm a cat person by nature.
Question: How do you interface with DU? I asked once if anyone was using a screen reader, and got no response. I was wondering if maybe I should stop using emoticons in place of the corresponding words, like "puke" or "dunce".
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Thu May-15-08 03:52 PM
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:cry: He had a very lucky life and so much love. Soon you will have to forget the hurt and only think of how good his life was.
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Thu May-15-08 03:54 PM
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20. Very sorry to hear that, Tony. |
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Thu May-15-08 04:04 PM
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21. I'm so sorry for your loss... |
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It just isn't fair that our pets don't live as long as we do.
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Thu May-15-08 04:09 PM
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22. Safe passage, Bentley. |
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Might your sufferings be over. Peace and comfort to you and yours, Tony. :hug:
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Thu May-15-08 04:51 PM
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23. I'm so sorry for your loss |
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Thu May-15-08 04:56 PM
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24. I'm so sorry for your loss of your faithful friend |
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:hug: You helped him make the transition - it's the last good thing we can do for our pets. A hug for Lido, too and an "Arf!" from my dogs Cindy and Murphy.
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Thu May-15-08 05:05 PM
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25. My vet gave me this poem when I had to say goodbye to my friend in January. |
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The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this - the last battle - can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close - we two - these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
- Author Unknown
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Thu May-15-08 05:17 PM
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I am sure there is a special place in doggie heaven for service dogs. May Bentley live forever there.
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Thu May-15-08 05:40 PM
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28. That's a tough thing to have to do, BentleyJD |
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I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
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Thu May-15-08 05:42 PM
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That really stinks. I am very sorry for your loss. :hug:
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Thu May-15-08 06:13 PM
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30. it's going to be tough |
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but I know we did the best thing for him he had dignity until the very end, when he took his final rest in my arm
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Thu May-15-08 06:25 PM
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:hug::hug:
He will be waiting for you at the bridge.
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Thu May-15-08 06:28 PM
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You spared him a lot of pain.
It hurts when we lose our best buddies with tails( scales, feathers, etc.)
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Lots of hugs to you, from one who has been there- many times.
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Thu May-15-08 08:44 PM
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think I'll cry myself to sleep now
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36. Have you no shame, Grovelbot? |
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We are trying to console a friend on her loss here.
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Fri May-16-08 12:29 AM
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35. I am so sorry for your loss, Bently. |
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Fri May-16-08 01:47 AM
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37. I'm sorry for your loss. A companion animal is so much more than a pet. |
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