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We Had To Let Lady Go Today

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We Had To Let Lady Go Today
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We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 1:37 am
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Probably liver cancer. The vet who came to do the euthanasia said she had advanced liver failure and she had stopped eating at all for the last two days and had been picking at food for the last month.

We had her for 4 years after the rescue group pulled her out of a shelter in Tucson at the age of at least 8. She was not your typical Golden Retriever in temperament ...more like a German Shepherd in a blond coat. She didn't like kids - the smaller they were the less she liked them - but she was terrified not aggressive. She would try to get as far away as possible. Over time she came to relax around other adults but she remained a daddy's girl to the very end. Her normal spot was right next to my desk. I used to have to step over her every time I got up.

Today, I miss doing so.

Rest easy, girl.
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 1:42 am
Kind words are accorded to you, Min.

You did well by her and made her life much better.

Your final act to reduce her suffering from a slow death is laudable and honorable.

I remember growing up, losing my pets who were members of the family. I missed them terribly.

Take it easy.
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 1:43 am
I'm sorry, Min. You know I know it isn't easy even when it's the right thing to do. Take care-
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 1:56 am



Sorry for your loss, Min. Too many good companions have gone away of late.

It's hard to know what to think of it all.

My condolences.
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 2:18 am
I'm so sorry, min. It's the saddest thing in the world to give up someone you care about. Love and hugs.
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 2:25 am
Oh crap - sorry to hear that Min.

How is it if dogs are our best friends we still haven't managed to breed a bit more longevity into them?

Going to walk mine in a few minutes.

Hang in there.
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 2:30 am
I'm sorry, Min. My condolences too.

(I'm starting to sense a conspiracy against dog owners on this forum. Sad )
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 2:37 am
I'm sorry for your loss, Minimalist. Keeping you in my thoughts, losing a loved one is so hard. Sad
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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 3:53 am
I feel your pain having had similar situations with my two cats.



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RE: We Had To Let Lady Go Today
October 19, 2013 at 6:45 am
I'm so sorry Min, it's always hard to lose a furry friend Undecided
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura

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