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I would have posted this in the Personal Announcements section but it seemed like bad karma to have the first posting there be sad news...


I just wanted to share that my parents had to put one of our dogs, Allie, to sleep last night.  I just wanted to put out sort of a cyber in-memoriam here for her to commemorate her 16.5 years with us. Since so many people here are dog and animal-lovers I figured it would be a receptive place to do so & I thank you for letting me vent a little.


Allie was a cairn terrier (like Toto) who loved to chase motorcycles, joggers and bicyclists, bark at open windows, and find and destroy o'possums and other varmints.  She was a true terrier - fierce, loyal, and fiesty, but she loved people and loved being a part of our "pack".  As she grew older she settled down and enjoyed lying in a sunny patch in the yard or house.  She got up to greet all visitors and receive a pat until she got too tired.  She was kind of smelly and a little scruffy so people didn't always exactly fawn over her like our other dog, Scooter, but she was a good little dog.


She had Cushing's, cancer, heart problems and arthritis and was starting to get very uncomfortable, although she was not in too much pain yet she couldn't eat, drink or control her bladder.  It was hard for my parents but they made the decision to put her to sleep - she wouldn't have had more than a month to live and her quality of life would not have been good.  Anyway, if I find a photo to post of her, I will. 


Thanks for listening, I'm just very sad today.  I have had this dog since I was 8 years old and it's hard to think that she's gone.



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I'm so sorry for your loss. I know pets are family, too, so losing one is so hard. My thoughts are with you.

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i'm sorry for you loss. (((hugs)))

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I'm so sorry for your loss DC. I will say a little prayer for Allie in doggie heaven. If this helps, Im sure shes enjoying her new healthy body in doggie heaven.
Sending you a big { HUG } your way!

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I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful memorium! It made me smile yet want to shed a tear at the same time...I'm sure Allie is smiling in doggie heaven. 16.5 years is a long doggie life!

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DCS, i'm so sorry for your loss. definitely post a picture if you have one. your description was so touching.

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*hugs* to you DCS.  i know how hard it can be.  my sweet doggie, Missy (an Australian shepherd) who I'd had since I was 9 ran away last year.  she sometimes would run off and then come back a few hours later, she definitely had wild streak.  my parents (she lived at my parents' house) didn't tell me for a week because my mom kept hoping she'd turn up, tail wagging waiting for a little pat.  but she never did.  supposedly my mom was going to have Animal Control call if they ever found her (in any state, if you know what i mean) but i don't know if she did.  she probably wouldn't tell me if they ever heard.  my father and i decided that she ran down into the big valley behind our house and found a farm where she could finally do the herding she was always trying to do with us (and any small animals or moving objects - beachballs, etc. - she could find).  she was pretty old, about 14 i guess, and definitely a part of our family.  she always had a Christmas stocking and a few ornaments that were "hers."  last year it was tough when we hung those ornaments on the tree.  i just hope where and however she ended up, that she's peaceful.  as i hope your Allie is too.  just wanted to share so you'd know you aren't alone.



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I'm so sorry for you loss.  Your post is a lovely memorial to her.

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oh dcs, i'm so sorry! i know it's so much more difficult to deal with a loss at this time of year. your post was so heart-warming.

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Aw, ((((hugs)))), DCS.  Dogs really are a part of the family.  My little cock-a-poo, Muffin was 15 when she died (a few summers ago). I had her since I was 8 (she was my birthday present). Sometimes I still miss that little ball of black fur!!  Hang in there DCS and hope you feel better soon.

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I had a dog named Allie (mixed breed) that I had to give away this past spring.

You're in our thoughts and I'm very sorry for your loss. She sounds like a great dog!

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DC Shopper I am so sorry for your lost. We put my dog down May 2, 1997 and my family still misses him to this day. We even think his ghost haunted our old house (in a good way). YOur doggie knows you love her and always will. My thoughts are with you.

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(((((hugs))))) so sorry about your loss.

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DC Shopper - I know this is hard, and there is nothing I can say that will really help you now - but I do believe that our animal friends go to "doggie heaven" where they wait for us! 

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Oh, so sorry for you DCS .  My dog, Snuggles, is in the same situation health-wise as your Allie was - she is 17.5 (I've had her since I was three).  As much as we love her, I feel it would be the most kind at this point to put her down.  Even though you miss Allie, I'm sure she is much happier and more comfortable where she is now.  My thoughts are with you !

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So sorry DC-hang in there.

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Oh, DCS, I am so sorry for your loss.  Your words were very touching.   ((hugs))

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DC Shopper, I am sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one.  Allie was a great dog!

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Oh DSC, I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.

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DCS, I'm so sorry.  I know how hard it is to lose a pet.  As cheesy as it sounds, with my pets, as time passed I started to feel less sad and more happy that they had been in my life.

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