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Vanity Post, prayer request
July 19, 2011 | MissEdie

Posted on 07/19/2011 8:03:03 AM PDT by MissEdie

I know many of my fellow Freepers will understand my request. Please say a special prayer for a great dog who went to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. He blessed us with 13 years of loyalty, happiness, love, and security. We are heartbroken we couldn't take the pains and debilitating problems of old age from him, but we were able to end his suffering before it got worse. He was proof that angels all don't have wings, some have fur and four legs. As a child I had always had dogs growing up, but my mother would never allow me to have a German Sheppard because she was afraid of them. After I found him near my house, the vet informed me he had been born one year to the day my mother passed away. When my daughter was born, many people told us to get rid of him because he was 11 then and they said he would hurt the baby since he wasn't used to being around kids. That was absolute nonsense. The first time she was sick, he sensed something before it started and came running into the room and stood right at my feet as I was holding her. That night, and many after, when I was trying to get her to sleep by walking her, he was right behind me, all through the night. He would sleep by her crib (his usual place was at the foot of our bed) and keep watch over her. When she woke up, he stuck his nose through the bars for her to pet him. Whenever my daughter got scared of anything, he would run to her side and lean so she could hug him and he always calmed her fears. He also calmed my fears when my husband was away. The first thought my daughter has in the morning is of her puppy dog. This past Christmas, when she woke up she wasn't interested in what Santa Claus had brought her, she wanted to make sure her puppy dog was in the house and he was ok. But now his dog house is empty, his bowls are dry, and his leash hangs in the garage.


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I am really struggling with losing him, this dog came to me during one of the darkest times of my life and helped pull me back from the depths of depression. Thank you Freepers for allowing me to pay a small tribute to a great dog..
1 posted on 07/19/2011 8:03:08 AM PDT by MissEdie
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To: MissEdie
I am sorry. Losing a pet is very hard. Dogs especially give affection unconditionally.
2 posted on 07/19/2011 8:10:46 AM PDT by svcw (democrats are liars, it's a given)
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To: MissEdie

I understand your pain. We lost a beloved pet 11 yrs ago.
We were devastated.
We decided to honor her memory by going to the pound and saving another furbaby. We have had Missy now for 11 yrs and she has been a delight.
don’t think for a minute that dogs in a pound don’t know what happens if they don’t find a home. We got her at PetsMart after a local pound had brought her there for adoption.
When we went to our local pound to arrange for her papers, she cried and was so upset, you could tell she was afraid of going back to a pound.
Think about it.....another dog might help your family honor your dog’s memory and make new memories with your new pet.


3 posted on 07/19/2011 8:13:38 AM PDT by IceAge
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To: MissEdie

Prayers and good wishes coming your way, MissEdie. I know you are in a lot of pain. It really hurts. I completely understand how this dog came to you during a dark time. Many, many, wonderful pets seem to do just that! Whether it is fate or the mysterious workings of Our Lord.. I don’t know but an animal can sometimes do what humans fail to do. Bless you and yours during this difficult time.


4 posted on 07/19/2011 8:13:43 AM PDT by momtothree
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To: MissEdie

I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like God sent him to you when you needed love most. Prayers up for you, your family, and your great dog.


5 posted on 07/19/2011 8:15:39 AM PDT by goldfinch
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To: MissEdie

Dogs rule.

Sorry for your loss.


6 posted on 07/19/2011 8:15:46 AM PDT by NoKoolAidforMe (I'm clinging to my God and my guns. You can keep the change.)
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To: MissEdie

My wife and I had a hard time in 2009 losing our little corgi to lymphoma @ the too-soon age of 5. I know what it’s like to get wrapped up in a pet. It does get better with time. You will be in our prayers. Take care.


7 posted on 07/19/2011 8:19:48 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte ( Pray for Obama- Psalm 109:8)
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To: MissEdie
All dogs go to heaven.

He obviously had a wonderful owner.

8 posted on 07/19/2011 8:21:43 AM PDT by starlifter (Pullum sapit)
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You are absolutely in our prayers. We’ve been there and know what you’re going through. I second the other Freeper’s suggestion that when the time is right you consider adopting a rescue. Hang in there.


9 posted on 07/19/2011 8:23:25 AM PDT by whinecountry (Semper Ubi Sub Ubi)
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Having dogs all my life I understand your lose. Sounds like he was a wonderful blessing to your lives and you to his also.
10 posted on 07/19/2011 8:23:37 AM PDT by ladyvet ( I would rather have Incitatus then the asses that are in congress today.)
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To: MissEdie

Condolences on your loss.


11 posted on 07/19/2011 8:27:31 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Amber Lamps !"~~)
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To: MissEdie

I’m so sorry. On Christmas Eve i had to put down my beloved standard poodle at the age of 15. She had cancer in her nose, had undergone radiation, and unfortunately the symptoms came back after an almost 1 year reprieve. It was for her sake, not mine, that I had her put down and it was easily one of the worst days of my life. I still miss her everyday.

Now I have a 9 month old standard poodle puppy, with an entirely different personality and she keeps me on my toes. Probably I got another dog too soon - needed more time to mourn but I was an emotional wreck. It took a while but finally the puppy has her own separate place in my heart.

I know what you’re going through. Time does help. Hugs to you.


12 posted on 07/19/2011 8:32:26 AM PDT by Aria ( "If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.")
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MissEdie

I completely understand your loss. We lost one of our furry kids this past May, and my wife and I both shed many tears.

Over the years, I have come to know that dogs will take whatever time and love we have to spare, and in return they will give us every ounce of love and devotions they posses.

As the old saying does, "One day I hope to be as good a person as my dog thinks I am."

God Bless

13 posted on 07/19/2011 8:34:49 AM PDT by Rivendell ("Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it " - Pope John Paul II 1920 -- 2005)
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5 years ago I had a 15 year old miniature white poodle that had been having little fall down attacks for a short time ... the vet said she had kidney trouble and thought it could be treated, which we did, I started making her food from a recipe. In about a month she fell over in a spasm again, the vet again wanted to treat her. I had actually brought her in thinking it was kinder to put her to sleep than for her to be scared. That very night she died a 5:30 in the morning. .........................

We had a burial and prayer over her. and a couple of hours later, we decided to go see if there was one similar to her in size and breed at the SPCA,

There was! in a separate room off to the side was an 18 month old minarture poodle, this one is black. We felt God had him waiting there for us. He is a delight, and we love him very much. No dog replaces another dog; but there are dogs that we could love and rescue, and they are happy to have a home and people that love them. They sound the alarm when needed, and are excellent company.

VERY HAPPY WE DID THAT.

14 posted on 07/19/2011 8:35:21 AM PDT by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: MissEdie

I’ve been where you are today. Time, and a new “friend” will help your heart to heal.


15 posted on 07/19/2011 8:35:32 AM PDT by jch10 (I stand with Sarah Palin)
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I’m so sorry. He’s having a good time in doggie heaven. Prayers up.


16 posted on 07/19/2011 8:36:15 AM PDT by stylecouncilor (Some minds are like soup in a poor restaurant...better left unstirred.-PG Wodehouse)
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To: Rivendell
does = goes!

(Proofreading is our friend!)

17 posted on 07/19/2011 8:36:35 AM PDT by Rivendell ("Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it " - Pope John Paul II 1920 -- 2005)
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To: MissEdie

Sorry for your loss.


18 posted on 07/19/2011 8:39:40 AM PDT by lysie
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To: MissEdie

Dog for Jesus
(Where dogs go when they die)

I wish someone had given Jesus a dog.
As loyal and loving as mine.
To sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes
And adore Him for being divine.

As our Lord grew to manhood His faithful dog,
Would have followed Him all through the day.
While He preached to the crowds and made the sick well
And knelt in the garden to pray.
It is sad to remember that Christ went away.
To face death alone and apart.
With no tender dog following close behind,
To comfort its Master’s Heart.
And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn,
How happy He would have been,
As His dog kissed His hand and barked it’s delight,
For The One who died for all men.

Well, the Lord has a dog now, I just sent Him mine,
The old pal so dear to me.
And I smile through my tears on this first day alone,
Knowing they’re in eternity.
Day after day, the whole day through,
Wherever my road inclined,
Four feet said, “Wait, I’m coming with you!”
And trotted along behind.

Rudyard Kipling


19 posted on 07/19/2011 8:43:03 AM PDT by illiac (If we don't change directions soon, we'll get where we're going)
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To: MissEdie

Reading your post, I can see why you are struggling with the loss. What a nice tribute. You cared for him and he knew he was loved. Hopefully, this grief stricken time will be shortened - he wouldn’t want you to be sad. Dogs are indeed very special animals - and your’s seemed tailored made for you/your family. God is good!


20 posted on 07/19/2011 8:45:00 AM PDT by presently no screen name
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