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The last 24 hours have been quite chaotic, with ups and downs.

Bottom line, our dog has been going downhill and we finally decided today, she just isn't doing well.

Today was my mother's birthday, and just after getting her favorite simple KFC meals it became apparent our dog Tara was at the end of the line. I had hoped we could put it off. But unfortunately my mom's birthday was not the happiest.

Tomorrow is Tara's birthday. She just missed being 12, and thus being allowed in the 13 Club of the German Shepherd Club of America.

Too late now to try to post pix. I may try later.

Goodnight, my sweets.

1 posted on 05/06/2014 8:47:36 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel
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Prayers for you, OILine Rebel. I was right where you are last July. It hurts like hell. So sorry for your loss. (((hugs))) Mom


68 posted on 05/07/2014 5:11:00 AM PDT by momtothree
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I am so sorry. RIP dear Tara.


69 posted on 05/07/2014 5:11:32 AM PDT by Ditter
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God Bless you and your Family. RIP Tara.


71 posted on 05/07/2014 5:15:39 AM PDT by Yorlik803 ( Church/Caboose in 2016)
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I had to put my 14 year old Springer Spaniel down last Wednesday. You have my deepest sympathy.


72 posted on 05/07/2014 5:17:24 AM PDT by saminfl
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May the Lord bless and keep you through a hard spot. Remember the years with him and all the joy he brought to you.


73 posted on 05/07/2014 5:28:32 AM PDT by basil (2ASisters.org)
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So sad for your loss. My condolences. I lost my 14 year old companion in November. It impacted me more than I would have imagined!


76 posted on 05/07/2014 5:48:16 AM PDT by colorcountry (The gospel will transform our politics, not vice versa (Romans 12:1,2))
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Wife and I still talk about our late, greatly missed golden retriever, Prior Lake Jake.

Old Jake liked to swim every day the lake was ice free during his eight brief years on the earth.

He developed a fast growing cancer on his lower jaw and the vet said there was nothing he could do.

Son Jeremy was away in college when the diagnosis came in. We kept Jake going through the last winter and let him have one last swim when Jer returned home in the spring.

We toweled the big dog off and took him to the vet's, his last stop.

77 posted on 05/07/2014 6:11:56 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Rip it out by the roots.)
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Condolences, RIP.


78 posted on 05/07/2014 6:15:17 AM PDT by Biggirl (“Go, do not be afraid, and serve”-Pope Francis)
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I want to thank all of you for your kindness.

FR truly has thoughtful people. Meanwhile, I post on my Facebook before FR to some friends and childhood-bud cousins and nary a reply from “real” people I know well. Come here and I’m overwhelmed.

Technical question: does anyone know if there is an EASIER way of posting photos from one’s PC to FR rather than having to slowly put a bunch on Photobucket (i.e) and then transferring to here?


79 posted on 05/07/2014 6:23:14 AM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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I’m so sorry. My beloved kitty went to the Rainbow Bridge on New Years Eve and it still hurts. I wish I could give you a big hug IRL to let you know we love you


80 posted on 05/07/2014 6:52:22 AM PDT by Gefn (More cowbell)
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So sorry, I know she is your special dog. I will pray for you.

It's our sad duty to do the right thing by our dogs - and my day is not far off.

82 posted on 05/07/2014 7:08:05 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother (Ecce Crucem Domini, fugite partes adversae. Vicit Leo de Tribu Iuda, Radix David, Alleluia! OF the B)
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So sorry for your loss tOLR...


83 posted on 05/07/2014 7:08:09 AM PDT by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political parties in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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I’m so sorry for your loss, I know it hurts like nothing else.

I can’t imagine life without a dog. We know that one day they will break our hearts, but we take them in anyway.


85 posted on 05/07/2014 7:31:58 AM PDT by RedWhiteBlue (Mama tried)
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I’m so sorry. What a beautiful girl she was.


89 posted on 05/07/2014 7:52:32 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males---the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization).)
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Condolences. Very sorry to hear this.


91 posted on 05/07/2014 8:01:14 AM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
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I am so sorry.

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 Rainbow Bridge together....

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95 posted on 05/07/2014 9:14:41 AM PDT by Eaker (Dogs love to be hugged! Rescue and Hug One Today.)
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I’m ver sorry.


97 posted on 05/07/2014 9:18:28 AM PDT by definitelynotaliberal (Go, Cruz! Go!)
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My condolences. We lost our doxie in 2010 after 9 years (he was almost 12). Got a new one 3 months later. He was 1.5 years old at the time.

-PJ

99 posted on 05/07/2014 10:38:06 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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I am so sorry.


102 posted on 05/07/2014 11:51:02 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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I am so sorry.


103 posted on 05/07/2014 11:51:09 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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