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This is my first ever “Blog” .  Not even sure what it is all supposed to be about, but I figure I should qrite something that means alot to me.  SO I choose to write about this past Friday.
My beloved Rocky Road had been sick for a week with a “liver/spleen” tumor.  Operating was not an option due to his poor condition, so we were waiting for the right time to put him to sleep.  I had 2 appointments Thursday & Friday which I cancelled because I didnt feel he was ready and it was not the right time.  Friday night I wsas making my husband dinner for his birthday and Rocky walked through the open door in to the kitchen, looked up at me and wagged his tail and started walking towards me.  He began to collapse as I ran over to him.  I craddled him in my arms and hugged and kissed him and told him “Its ok, Good Boy“.  He lay there for about 20 seconds and took his last breaths in my arms.  When he was gone I could not believe what had just happened.  My sweet dog who had not been able to get up or walk on his own for 1 1/2 days got up and walked in to find me to say good bye and that he loved me.  I have no doubt.  I am blessed to have had him for 9 years and to have him leave me in such a peaceful and calm way.  He was true blue to the end, always a gentleman.



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    • leeann6107 wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • I am so sorry to hear a bout your dog. I love my dog. He such a loving little dog. Remember all the great times with your dog. In time you will heal. I lost a dog, I had for 6 years. It is hard. God bless


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    • andreab wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • Wow, thank you for the kind words.  It is hard at the moment, but I was blessed with him.  We will look for another dog or two, not to replace him, just to give our love to a dog who needs us.  We always get pound/rescue or animals who need a home.  Love up your guy for me!  And THANKS.


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    • leeann6107 wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • I was going to say bringing a another dog in might help. It helped our son. Make a photo book of your dog. It helped us.


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    • andreab wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • Yes, great idea.  Also a friend offered last night to do a pastel portrait of him from a photo. I got a lump in my throat because that is so sweet of her.  My kids are doing ok, but I will do the photo book of both dogs.- We also lost a 14 yr old Viszla to kidney failure
      in Nov.!! :(  We have been through a lot lately.


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    • leeann6107 wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • wow , that is a really nice friend to paint a picture of your dog.


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    • sarena wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • I am so sorry to read about your dog.  My two cats, of 9 years, are like one of the family.  It is amazing how our animals become such a part of our lives and as they take on their own personalities. My thoughts are will you.


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    • nugglebunny wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • Hi- I just joined this about 5 minutes ago and your blog was one of the first things I saw. It caught my eye because I lost my dog 2 weeks ago. She was only 4 and hit by a car. The week before my only son Dustin left for college so now the house is really quite and empty. Anyways I just wanted to say I was touched by your story and know what you are going through. All my best to you and your family.


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    • stephanie wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • You see how much he loved you? He took his last steps just so he could be in your arms. Do not be upset, i know it is going to be hard to be without him after being with him for so long, but he showed you how much he loved you and will be happy in heaven.


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    • andreab wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • Thanks, and my sympathies to you too.  It is so hard especially with an empty nest!
      Welcome to the Fabulously 40 site.  I just joined yesterday from Facebook.  It is very interesting and fun.


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    • andreab wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • Thanks, you are right.  He is with our other dog in heaven.  thanks for the kind words.


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    • andreab wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • Thanks Serena, it is true- they do have their own personalities.  Hug your kitties from me.


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    • duluth1962 wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • When my sweet 12-year-old husky died last year, a good friend said something to me that really helped – “We all wish our furry friends would live as long as we do, but then all those other homeless dogs and cats wouldn’t find loving homes.” I adopted a 6-month-old St. Bernard one week later, and he healed my heart. When you‘re ready, you’ll honor Rocky Road’s memory by saving another life.


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    • sarena wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • What a tender way to help put sense into a very sad time.   Thanks for sharing this with us.


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    • sunshine9 wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • I am sorry for your loss. Our dogs are in our heart,  a big part of our lifes.I know this is hard, Your in our prays. God bless. Angelina


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    • dancer148 wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • My heart goes out to you as I sit here in tears after reading your sweet, but sad story.  

      Thank you for being there to hold him and love on him. I trust that you will see him again.  

      I do believe that all animals will be in heaven, and that we will get to be with them again. I can’t wait to see my babies again.  

      I will be praying for you.


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    • andreab wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • Thank  you to everyone for the sweet , caring comments and thoughts.  I have been involved here (Fab.40) for less than a day and I think it is an amazing place.  You are wonderful ladies. XOXO


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    • andreab wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • I believe we will see them in heaven too.  I have alot of beloved pets that are in heaven together.   Remember dog spelled backwards is GOD.  I love that.


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    • carine wrote Sep 7, 2008

    • big hugs to you-I’m so sorry for your loss.  I have been through this heart-breaking/wrenching process with 2 dogs and 3 cats-it never gets easier to watch a beloved member of your family pass on.
      Our 12 year old Sunshine is okay for the moment, but lately she’s been looking very frail.
      My heart is with you.


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    • texastwinone wrote Sep 8, 2008

    • Oh Andreab I know how hard it is to say good bye to a beloved pet, I had a chocolate lab with severe hip displasia, I had him put to sleep when he was 7 years old.  I am in tears for you right now, I know what you mean about not wanting to take him to the vet to have him put to sleep, I would have done the same thing too.  My Tex had no hips left and couldn’t even walk, I made my husband remove everything that belonged to him before he took him.  That was 7 years ago, we now have a very active pup 10 months old who act exactly like Tex, I even call him Tex and have to think, oops I mean Zeus.  

      My thoughts and prayers are with you!

      Stephanie


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    • dancer148 wrote Sep 8, 2008

    • I know that all my babies and yours are romping through fields of green. Having the time of their life.  

      And, I believe that God gave us dogs because they remind us of His unconditional love. No matter what my dogs always loves me. When I'm sick, happy or sad, whatever I'm going through, they are always there to sit by my side and let me know that they love me. That is the kind of love God has for us, and like you said, God spelled backwards is dog. It's unconditional.


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    • azdana wrote Sep 8, 2008

    • I’m so sorry for your loss.  Pets are your family and isn’t it amazing that your Rocky Road was coming to give you comfort and to say goodbye to you?  How do they always seem to know exactly what we need?  I think it says a lot that you honor him by making this experience your first blog on our site, Andreb…our hearts are with you.  

      Hoping you find comfort from all of us here at Fab40, because that is what is so great about this community.  When you reach out, people are there to take your hand and hold on!  Take care.  Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dana


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    • luvin40 wrote Sep 8, 2008

    • I can barely see the screen through my tears! I lost 2 cats last year. They both were strays that were born with viruses. One lived 1 1/2 years & the other 11 months. It took me a few months to be ready but then I saw just the right kitten to adopt while shopping at Pestmart! My prayers are with you and I know that when the time is right you will be a blessing to another dog that needs a good home. I commend you for taking in strays. I worked with an animal control officer for 6 years so I am very familiar with how many animals get euthanized because of shelters being too full & not enough homes are being found. God Bless!


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    • theresap wrote Sep 8, 2008

    • I am so sorry to hear about your dog. My deepest condolences. I have 2 dogs of my own and understand your pain. Hugs!!


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    • hairtastic1 wrote Sep 13, 2008

    • My dachshund, Carmen, woke me up in the middle of the night and died next to me in my bed 2 1/2 years ago after a long day of progressive labored breathing.  I cried for 2 solid days, I didn’t think the tears would ever stop.  She was my best friend and she simply adored me.  I missed her so much.  6 months after she died, I went and picked out a new dachshund puppy, Hank. He is now 2 and he is amazing. like a 3rd child.  And, he adores me.


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    • hairtastic1 wrote Sep 13, 2008

    • I am so very sorry for your loss and offer my sincerest condolences.  I feel your pain and suffering from the loss of a dear family member-it is like losing a child. The pain will fade with time and you will have great memories of your times together.


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    • andreab wrote Sep 15, 2008

    • Thanks so much.  I miss him everyday.  We are looking for another dog, but not rushing.  It has to be the right one, and one who needs us as much as we need him.  Rocky had been on the euthanasia list 3 times before we walked into the pound that day.  The keeper just could not put him down because “he was just too sweet”  she said she prayed someone would come in for him.  We walked in on a Saturday at around 4:00pm.  They closed at 5:00 and that was to be his last day.  The keeper came in on Sunday (her day off) to let him go to us instead of waiting until Monday.  We all were blessed. I kknow we will find another sweet soul that needs our love and home.


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    • andreab wrote Sep 15, 2008

    • All of our pets have been rescues or in need of a loving home.  They range from cats, dogs, a horse, rabbits, gerbils, chickens, guinea hens, guinea pigs, even fish that were no longer wanted and would have been flushed!  ughh.


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