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Gardengirl
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:26 am Post subject: Goodbye Penny |
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A sad day for us yesterday, we had to have our dear little Penny put to sleep to save her from further suffering. She was 17 years old and has had a lovely life with us. Unfortunately her passing means that our remaining Flatcoated Retriever, Busby, is now on his own. He absolutely loved her.
Here is a photo of Penny in her prime.
( photo / image / picture from Gardengirl's Garden )
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eileen
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:41 am Post subject: |
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It's so hard making that last trip to the vets isn't it? Even when we know it's exactly the right thing to do and the right time to do it. Poor Busby is going to be lost without his little companion but I know he'll get all the love and attention he needs from his humans.
RIP Penny.
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playtime8978
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:26 am Post subject: |
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I am so very sorry for your loss losing a best friend is such an awful time, I hope that you soon feel brighter and can remember all the fun you had with her. and I hope that Busby adjusts well, My mom lost her old boy skippy ( a grey marl border collie) in january and we were so so upset and worried for her other dog Rob but he has done great and actually seems more relaxed and content he had never been without other animals but is doing great. they surprise us sometimes with the adaptability. My thought are with you at this sad time as I am sure everyone else on the stew will be thinking of you also.
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daisybeans
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Aww. What a beautiful girl she was. I'm so sorry. It's never an easy thing to do but when they are suffering, it's the best thing. I hope you and Busby are OK soon. After 17 years, she will be so missed. What would we do without our furry companions...
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Always sad when a family pet dies. Sorry to hear it GG 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry about Penny.
You must move forward and enjoy the the fun things she left behind.
LIke they say, dont stand by my grave and cry, cause I am not there. I am free.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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My condolences for Penny. Our pets do have such an important place in our lives. You can comfort yourself with the memories of the love she gave you and vice versa.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, Gardengirl, so sorry for your loss. I know doing what has to be done for their sake is very hard. Just remember the fun and loving times with her and give Busby lots of hugs too.
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Palm Tree
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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My heart goes out to you. It is so so very sad when one has to take that last trip to the vet.  Just remember the good times she afforded all of you and vice versa.
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cuatro-gatos
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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So very sorry for the loss of your beloved pet Penny.
I'm getting misty right now just thinking of your pain and remembering all of my little dears that are on the other side of the rainbow.
Hope you all bounce back soon.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hugs to you
Deanna
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Gardengirl
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you so much for your nice messages. They really do help even though I must admit to shedding a tear when reading them. Busby has been sniffing around all the places where Penny used to lie. I think he is definitely missing her.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Gardengirl, I'm so sorry to hear about your beautiful Penny.Remember she had a great life with you and her pal Busby and know more pain.I'm sending you a great big hug.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. I now its hard to loose a pet. My prayers are with you.
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| Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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I'm so sorry for you, GG. It's so hard to make the decision, but it's ours to make unfortunately. You did well, please remember that. *big hugs*
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