[cjshapi]

Thought you might want to see this. Can't join in on the other threads. Too angry over some of the posters who are unreasonable in their tunnel vision.

I lost my best equine friend 4 years ago after surgery that removed 25 ft of small intestine. It nearly broke the bank and he fought a hard fight but it wasn't to be. He was my best friend and some of my happiest times were spent in his stall hanging out the back door watching the sun set.

These are wonderful and noble animals.

[CDHart]

"These are wonderful and noble animals."

Yes, they are. May he rest in peace.

Carolyn

[beyond the sea]

Bless you for your love and understanding of a good and noble animal.

I'm sorry for your loss.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

My sympathies for your loss. Growing up I had three horses and loved all of them, I know what you must have gone through with the death of a beloved four legged friend. The passing of my dog, Katie, this past May, has left a hole in my heart too.

The death of this beautiful and talented animal is very sad, I became misty when I heard the news.

[Joe 6-pack]

Excellent video tribute to Barbaro here.

[Ciexyz]

People can grieve deeply over the loss of what others would think is an insignificant little pet, like a canary. But maybe that canary provided more love to that person than most other people in life.

God gives us these precious animals for a time and a season, and then he takes them home. But we can be thankful that He shows us a touch of His love through these animal friends.

[WestSylvanian]

...wonderful and noble animals."

You are so right. Just the look in their big, soft brown eyes melts my heart. And to watch them run! I can't see replays of Secretariat in the Belmont winning by 32 lengths within getting a big lump in my throat. What magnificent creatures!