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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
Thanks to all of your who gave your kind wishes for Oppie.
We said our final good-bye this morning. He might have lasted a few more days, or maybe even a week or two, but his strength was failing, he was getting out of breath after a short patrol around the yard, his breathing was becoming labored even when resting, and he wasn't even eating most of his favorite foods (raw steak and cooked heart excepted). So this morning in our living room, as my husband held his head and handed him tidbits of steak, I injected a strong dose of sedative into a catheter that the vet had left in place on Monday. When he was very calm and relaxed, we loaded him into the car and drove to the vet clinic, where his favorite vet finished the process. Our house feels very empty now. No one huffed at the gate when we arrived home. No one took a nap with us. There are food and water dishes and beds and pillows to pick up, and I'm sure I will stumble on several of the yogurt cups he liked to finish off and then carry out the the back yard. No one will stalk stiff-legged from one side of the bed to the other, giving small kissies and getting good-morning pets. No one will huff at my husband in the kitchen, demanding breakfast, or belly-flop in front of the food bowl, waiting to hear "ok!" No one will dance impatiently in front of me waiting to lick my cereal bowl. No one will back up to me in the bathroom, demanding a butt skritch. No Comfort Dog will stretch out on his bed, head on a pillow, and roll on his back for a tummy rub. MoveOppie, Goofball, Gummy Bear, Puppy, OppieBoy - Oppie, you were much loved. FurPaw -- To reply, unleash the dog. |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
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FurPaw wrote: Our house feels very empty now. No one I'm so sorry. The emptiness is so hard to face, isn't it? You did right by him and I know how much he will be missed. Take care of yourself through the grief, -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
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FurPaw wrote: We said our final good-bye this morning. Oh, gosh. I am very sorry for your loss. -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
"FurPaw" wrote in message ... MoveOppie, Goofball, Gummy Bear, Puppy, OppieBoy - Oppie, you were much loved. I know you couldn't have loved him more. And I know you couldn't miss him more. What a fine dog to grace your lives with. I am so very sorry for your loss, Karla |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
"FurPaw" wrote in message ... We said our final good-bye this morning. MoveOppie, Goofball, Gummy Bear, Puppy, OppieBoy - Oppie, you were much loved. It's obvious how much he was loved. I'm very sorry for your loss. -- Phyrie Kiba the Cav's Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/phyrie/...758930/detail/ |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
"FurPaw" wrote in message ... Thanks to all of your who gave your kind wishes for Oppie. We said our final good-bye this morning So sad It sounds like he had a great life and a peaceful passing - what more could a dog ask for? Take care. Kathy |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:51:16 -0600, FurPaw
wrote: Our house feels very empty now. No one huffed at the gate when we arrived home. No one took a nap with us. There are food and water dishes and beds and pillows to pick up, and I'm sure I will stumble on several of the yogurt cups he liked to finish off and then carry out the the back yard. No one will stalk stiff-legged from one side of the bed to the other, giving small kissies and getting good-morning pets. No one will huff at my husband in the kitchen, demanding breakfast, or belly-flop in front of the food bowl, waiting to hear "ok!" No one will dance impatiently in front of me waiting to lick my cereal bowl. No one will back up to me in the bathroom, demanding a butt skritch. No Comfort Dog will stretch out on his bed, head on a pillow, and roll on his back for a tummy rub. This moved me to tears. I am so very, very sorry. Mustang Sally |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
godspeed, Oppie. |
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
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Oppie: April 8, 1996 - April 16, 2009
FurPaw spoke these words of wisdom in news:gs8cp6
: I'm impressed with your courage, and saddened in the darkness of your heart. I'm sorry. God Speed oppie |
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