Mandy's gone...

[chocolatepuppy]

I lost my little buddy Mandy last night. :( We had to take her to the emergency vet and she was PTS. My heart is broke. :( She was a very sick girl, the vet said as sick as she ever saw. Her body was full of infection, kidneys not functioning properly, her white blood cell count was off the charts. Apparently her bad heart couldn't fight off the infection.
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=106257
She tried so hard to get better, at times we thought she was getting better.
I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my broken heart for all of the prayers and positive thoughts that were sent Mandys way. Thanks, Annette

[Pawsitive Thinking]

OMG! Such very, very sad news....RIP sweet Mandygirl

[.sarah]

Oh my God, Annette. I am stunned and saddened at the same time. You have me in tears here. I thought for sure she'd make it, I just couldn't imagine "one of our own" being gone, I guess. I really do not know what to say. Please accept my deapest sympathies. You, your husband, and Lacey will be in my thoughts.

Rest easy, sweet Mandy. You are missed. I will light a candle for you today for your journey to the bridge. I have two boys up there waiting to welcome you.

[Daisy and Delilah]

When I read the heading of this thread, I prayed it was another Mandy. I'm sitting here crying as I type. This is awful. I'm so sorry for you Annette. My heart breaks in a million pieces for you. I pray that you can get through this somehow and that God will watch over you and your family. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you. Please don't hesitate to PM me. Rest in Peace beautiful Chocolate girl and play hard at the bridge sweetheart. :( :( :( (((((HUGS)))))

[Dorothy39]

I am having a hard time with this one. :(


Mandy :(


I really felt that she would pull through. Please know that we at Pet Talk will remember your Chocolate Lab named Mandy, sweet Mandy.


I am so very sorry to read this post.

[Sudilar]

I am so very, very sorry for your great loss of Mandy. My heart goes out to you. She is healthy again at RB where she will wait for you till you are together again. Hugs.

[robroy20]

Annette,I just read about Mandy.Mandy was so pretty.I have never had a Lab but if I did I would like to have one that looked just like Mandy.I lost my little boy Jeb just 8 days ago and I do know how a broken heart feels.I am sure Jeb was there to meet Mandy at the bridge.
My faith in my Lord is so strong that I know that we will be togeather with our pets and loveones.
Bob,Diane,Sissy

[JenBKR]

Oh Annette ((((hugs)))) I am so sorry. I was keeping up with your thread and was so hoping that Mandy would make it. I can't even think of anything else to say because I'm sitting here crying for you. Again, I'm just so sorry.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Annette, I am so so sorry. I too am heartbroken and sitting at my desk crying. We, at Pet Talk, honestly loved that pretty girl, and are also feeling a loss. I am sending you many cyber-hugs, and hope that you can find some peace soon. Mandy was a very well loved and spoiled girl, and was probably one of the luckiest and happiest chocolatepuppy's in the world. {{{Hugs}}}. Play hard at the bridge, sweet Mandy.

[pitc9]

OMG!!! :eek: :(
I am so sorry!!
Oh please know that she fought so very hard to stay on this earth with you. But she wasn't enjoying life like she should have been... like she used to.
My heart goes out to you Annette... Please know that we all are here for you, and know that you will meet again.
{Hugs to you and Lacey}

[lizbud]

I am so very sorry to hear that Mandy is gone. :( She was such a
beautiful dog. Rest In Peace sweet Mandy.

[lv4dogs]

Oh Annette, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you did all you could & that girl sure had the best home she could evere ask for.
May Mandy be ahppy, healthy & whole again, running around up there at the bridge, waiting to meet up with you again one day.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[luvofallhorses]

Oh, Annette...I am SO, SO sorry!!! :( I am in shock. ((((((((hugs)))))))))) please let me know if there's ANYTHING I can do for you. I am heartbroken that she had to leave you. You gave her the best life she could have. I know how much you loved her. :( (((((((hugs)))))))) R.I.P. Sweet Mandy. :(

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh no.... I didn't see that thread about Mandy being so sick :o :(
I feel so sorry for you and your family; losing a dear pet is one of the hardest things to cope with in life.... ;

[Queen of Poop]

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Mandy, please look for my Sami at the Bridge, she's a good girl and will surely help you get comfy and settled. :(

[k9krazee]

:( I am so sorry :( You have my deepest sympathies, Annette. ((((((((hugs))))) I cannot even imagine :( Play hard at the bridge sweet Mandy, you will be deeply missed :(

[Anita Cholaine]

omg, I'm speechless :(
Play hard at RB, sweet Mandy. You were a fantastic girl, and made your mum so happy in your time on Earth...
Annette, my heart goes out to you... (((((hugs)))))

[Jadapit]

I'm sick to my stomach and in tears. I'm so, so sorry!! :( My heart goes out to you. Rest in Peace sweet Mandy. (((Hugs)))

[dappledoxie]

I am so sorry, you know I will keep you in my prayers, I just can't believe what's happend and I know you probably can't either. -hugs-

[mustlovedogs]

I am so, so sorry for your loss, Annette, and we want you to know that we are sending lots of hugs and prayers for you and your family. May Mandy RIP, and she knows that she was loved for a long, long time. She wants to thank you for caring and loving so much for her in the terrible sicknesses she went through.



((((((HUGS))))))

[Vela]

I am so so sorry for your loss. I don't really know what words I could say to offer comfort, none seem adequate. You did everything you could for her, I'm so sorry this happened.

[K9soul]

Dear Annette.. I happened to stop by and saw that there was a thread in Dog Memorial titled Mandy. I held my breath, hoping it was not your dear chocolate puppy Mandy.. I don't know what to say. My tears join yours. I can only imagine your grief and heartbreak, and all of us here will miss that special sweet girl.

Mandy, romp and run in the green meadows up at the Bridge, free of all health concerns and limitations. Watch over your mom and sister Lacey and never fear, you will all be together someday again.

Love, Jess

[finn's mom]

I don't know what to say that hasn't been said. This just never gets easier. Pets are with us for far too short of a time. I know Mandy thanks you for helping her to fight. I'm just sorry our prayers all went unanswered. My heart is in Ohio today.

[beeniesmom]

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry. I am crying for you and Mandy now.
You don't deserve this pain.
I am sorry I didn't see this sooner.
I wasn't able to get on the internet since Thursday of last week.
:( :( :(
I am very very sorry.

[Glacier]

I'm so sorry for your loss. In time you will find comfort in memories of happy times with your special girl. Godspeed, Mandy.

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about Mandy. You'll be in my thoughts.

[My Peanuts]

I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you and Mandy. :(

[animal_rescue]

RIP Mandy, your mommy loved you very much and misses you! Mandy lefted the world very loved, she knew you cared for her very much and is now happily at the Rainbow Bridge remembering the good times.

[Karen]

Sweet Mandy, dear pup,
With softest chocolate fur
And soul-melting eyes
For five years you filled hearts with
Sweetness and silliness and love
Watch over your family now
As they struggle with losing you
We know how hard, so hard you tried
But your heart, while big enough to love the world
Wasn't strong enough to fight the infection.
A sweet miracle you were, to live and grow and love for so long
That you've got a permanent spot in many hearts
Even though we've had to say good-bye
To your soulful eyes and sweet, soft self
Rest in peace, Mandy, dear
Rest in peace.

[Alysser]

Oh my...I'm so sorry for your loss. I too thought she would make it. ((HUGS)) to you. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak you are going through. I'm in tears for you and the cutie. RIP sweet Mandy girl, we'll miss you. :( She left the world very very very very loved. :(

[sammy101]

oh i'm so sorry for your loss :(. I'm going to miss your beautiful Mandy.
RIP Mandy. {{hugs}}

[molucass]

I too was hoping it was another Mandy when I saw the title of the thread. :(

I am so sorry about Mandy. She was such a beautiful girl, she will be greatly missed.

Rest in Peace sweet Mandy girl.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Oh my goodness I'm so very sorry about Mandy. I'll be thinking of you and your family. :(

[4 Dog Mother]

Annette,

Mandy was a beautiful sweet pup. I am so sorry that she lost her battle with this illness. Chocolate labs are one of my favorites and Mandy was such a beautiful one. My heart goes out to you. It has been a year since our Oreo died and sometimes it is still hard to accept she is gone. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

RIP sweet Mandy!

[Kfamr]

Annette,

This has been clear on my mind all day and I just have not found any words to say. I figured before I headed to bed I needed to send you my thoughts and hugs.

I, too, was hoping it was not our sweet chocolate puppy. My heart dropped when I saw it. I've thought of it all day, like I said, and still cannot find the right words. If there's anything.. anything at all I can do for you, again please let me know. We're all here for you.

I know Mandy is as healthy as she can be now. She was a gorgeous girl.

Please give Lacey some hugs and kisses from me, okay?

[CagneyDog]

I'm so sorry :( I'm not even sure what to say....this is so awful.


{{{hugs}}}

[Cookiebaker]

Oh no, not Mandy :( I can't even see through the tears right now. I know I didn't respond to your other thread, but we were praying so hard.

Mandy, sweet Mandy, run free! You are pain free now, and can jump and run and fetch.

Annette, my heart is breaking with you. You will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers. {{Hugs}}

[Sevaede]

Oh dear Mandy, you will be greatly missed. :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Rest in Peace Dear Mandy. You are free from your illness now, and have a healthy heart to run and play.

[gemini9961]

Annette,

Please accept my dearest and deepest sympathies on the loss of Mandy. I too as others were hoping it was not this Mandy, when I saw it was my heart dropped. Know that you did everything you could for your sweet girl and she did not leave this world unloved, as we all loved her. She is in a better place now with many other PT babies, they are looking down on us smiling. Take your time with this and know if you need us, we are here. (((((Many, many hugs)))))

Amber

[captain]

I am so sorry to hear about Mandy.
Prayers and {{{hugs}}} to you, across the miles.

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry for your loss - sorry I came to this thread late.
{{hugs to you all}}

[cloverfdx]

OMG Annette i am so sorry :(. I have only just arrived home and my heart sunk, i too was praying it was not "our" Mandy girl. You and your family are often in my thoughts, prayers and good thoughts are being sent to you {{Hugs}}.

Rest easy chocolate puppy, run free and healthy sweety.

{{Hugs}} :(.

[Cataholic]

Like others, I saw this and thought, "not THAT chocolate girl!". Please accept my deepest sympathies. I know your heart is broken. May fond memories, and the passage of time somehow bring the pieces back together.
Johanna

[shihtzulover850]

Sweet Mandy, dear pup,
With softest chocolate fur
And soul-melting eyes
For five years you filled hearts with
Sweetness and silliness and love
Watch over your family now
As they struggle with losing you
We know how hard, so hard you tried
But your heart, while big enough to love the world
Wasn't strong enough to fight the infection.
A sweet miracle you were, to live and grow and love for so long
That you've got a permanent spot in many hearts
Even though we've had to say good-bye
To your soulful eyes and sweet, soft self
Rest in peace, Mandy, dear
Rest in peace.what a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. Rest in Peace Mandy enjoy the RB :( :( :(

[.sarah]

Dear Annette,

I have been thinking of you and Mandy a lot since I first read this yesterday morning. It tears me up inside when I think about her and all that she'd been through, and I can't imagine how you are feeling now. If there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask.

(((HUGS)))

[Corinna]

I thought I had replied earlier I guess not . I am sending you lots of prayers. Glad we got the scarf done when we did so you can still cuddle with her . You had lots more time with her than the doc's all predicted many more memories. HUgs

[anna_66]

I was so hoping that your sweet little Mandy was going to be able to win this fight, but I guess it wasn't meant to be:(
This just breaks my heart and I'm sorry but I can't find any more words, just know I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Play hard at the RB Mandy

[BC_MoM]

I can't believe I didn't see this thread!!!!!

Oh my gosh.. :(

Rest easy, Mandy, you sweetheart! All of us at PT love you and miss you, just about as much as your mommy!

[jazzcat]

OMG, I'm so very sorry! I went to dog General looking for an update on Mandy and couldn't find it and just happened to pop in here. I'm so shocked and saddened by the news.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Peace sweet Mandy. You will be missed. :(

[chocolatepuppy]

I have been trying so hard to reply to all of you. I cannot thank you all enough for all of the kind words, prayers and well, just being there for me. It means the world to me. My hubby has also been following this thread.
We are just taking it one day at a time. We got Mandys ashes back yesterday. I thought I would be upset but I was so happy to have a part of her with me. We never had a dog cremated before and are at peace with the decision.
Lacey is missing Mandy. That is so hard, how can you explain to her what happened to Mandy? All she knows is we rushed her off late one evening and came back in the middle of the night without her. :(
Mandy put up a brave fight. After she was PTS, I was telling the Emg. vet (who was the sweetest ever) that I should have just put her down when I first knew she had this. She said "no, you did the right thing, trying to save her, you never could have lived with yourself if you didn't"
Thank you all again. {hugs} Annette

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I am so sorry :( I had no idea...I just saw this thread now. You could tell she meant so much to you through all of your posts. You did the right thing for her. I'm very, very sorry for your loss...

[trayi52]

I am so sorry to hear of Mandy's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Willie :(

[wolf_Q]

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. :( I didn't see the thread about her being sick until now. Mandy was such a sweet, loving dog, I know she meant so much to you. She's lucky you found her, she couldn't have asked for a better home and a great life. {{hugs}}

[anna_66]

Annette, I'm glad to hear that you've gotten Mandy's ashes back. It does put you at rest knowing they are home where they belong.

Lots of loving {{{HUGS}}}
Anna

[Zippy]

I am so sorry (((Hugs))) I just saw this thread.How are you???

RIP sweet Mandy.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Oh Annette, I don't know what to say...:(:( I can't believe Mandy's gone, she was such a special and beautiful girl! I lost a dog when he was 5 too, and I just couldn't get over that he was way too young to die...it was horrible! So I know how you feel, and I am SO sorry from the bottom of my heart...I'm so sorry...:(


-Katie and Blazer

[Flatcoatluver]

My heart is breaking for you, I am loss for words. I am so sorry, (((hugs))). I am so sorry Annette. :( Rip sweet Mandy

Love,
Breanne

[chocolatepuppy]

Thank you all so much. If only all of you could know how much your caring means to me. I found myself this morning, very upset, wanting to hug Mandy, just one more time. :( And here this evening trying to read through some threads and making a few posts and just can't believe that 'my' pup is in a memorial siggy. :(

[luvofallhorses]

:( (((Annette)))

[buttercup132]

OMG I cant belive this

I'm gonna break out crying!!

She was so playful and getting better I'm so shocked
R.I.P sweet girl play hard now that your free of pain and suffering



((HUGS!!!!))

[flamepony12]

I'm so sorry. :( I'd heard but hadn't seen the thread, but better late than never..

Infinite (((((HUGS))))) to you and yours. Fly free at the Rainbow Bridge, sweet Mandy. <3

[countrycowgirl]

:( :( :( OMG! I am so sorry that I am just now seeing this ...I know how hard this is please if you need anything let me know... R.I.P. dear sweet Mandy...play hard that the bridge sweet girl :(

[Jods]

I am so sorry :( I am ion tears for you and your family. You are in my thoughts

[petslover]

I just saw your signature on another thread... Sorry I am so late at this, but I am so sorry. I know Mandy lived a happy life with you.. I am really shocked and stunned. I was really hoping to see a positive update on her, but very saddened to see this.. I am so sorry.

-hugs-

[pitc9]

{{hugs}}



:(

[chocolatepuppy]

It's been a week. I miss Mandy so much. :( Today I started thinking what if? What if she never got that infection? She might still have been here, a few more weeks, maybe a few more months? :( Lacey is doing well as are the kittys. Lacey seems to be looking for Mandy, I guess she will for a while.
Thank you all for your kind words.

[luvofallhorses]

It's been a week. I miss Mandy so much. :( Today I started thinking what if? What if she never got that infection? She might still have been here, a few more weeks, maybe a few more months? :( Lacey is doing well as are the kittys. Lacey seems to be looking for Mandy, I guess she will for a while.
Thank you all for your kind words.

((hugs))

I am glad Lacey and the kitties are doing well..but it is never easy to lose a beloved furry friend. :(

[Dorothy39]

I still think of your Chocolate Lab when I go to bed at night.

I think of Robroy20, his dog, Jeb a lot as well.

and I too, often think, What IF??

Like, what if I told the Vet to just aspirate Foxy's swollen lymph nodes and not to have her spayed. What if???? What if?????


The spaying just opened the cancer up!! She recovered, but slowly went down hill afterwards.

I hate feeling the "What If" blues myself.


And you know? The whole horrible story is like a dream to me. 6 months later, it all seems like a horrible dream, as though, if I call her name, she will come to me.

I have healed somewhat since registering on Pet Talk. I have had to face the future without my beloved Foxy Jean. And, now, when I see a Chocolate Lab, I think of Mandy, because, my niece has a Chocolate Lab named, (can you believe this ?) MANDY!!!


One might think that the older we become, the more tolarant we are when death knocks on the door. Well my friend, I must be a kid at heart. I can't forget a dogs' face.


I occasionally click onto "Pet Memorial", but it is hard for me . I tend to my daily life, but, when I go to --Dog of the Day---, on breaks between chores , it offers me a special place where I belong.

Just remembering all your posts on Mandy, and I am thinking of you and your pets right now.

You were a real trooper!!!!! you grew up a little, right? It is so hard to loose a beloved animal.


You have good friends at Pet Talk.


Hi Bob, thinking of you and your Dog, Jeb. Who had to be put to sleep on June 3rd.

[chocolatepuppy]

In card from our vets...
Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you...
I loved you so -- t'was Heaven here with you.

Things aren't getting much easier. :( I can't do anything with Mandys toys, only her first bunny (stuffie) I sleep with it. I just wanted to wash them and put them up for now. I can't take her collar from the kitchen chair, where I laid it the night she died. I know time will help. I miss her so. :(

[Daisy and Delilah]

My heart still breaks for you all. I have to tell you that I can't look at your siggy without crying. That has to be one of the most beautiful pictures of any dog I've ever seen. It's captured all of her sweetness and glory. Those soulful eyes make me fall apart. (((HUGS)))

[Dorothy39]

In card from our vets...
Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you...
I loved you so -- t'was Heaven here with you.

Things aren't getting much easier. :( I can't do anything with Mandys toys, only her first bunny (stuffie) I sleep with it. I just wanted to wash them and put them up for now. I can't take her collar from the kitchen chair, where I laid it the night she died. I know time will help. I miss her so. :(
Thank-you for sharing your grief .

I sometimes have to sleep with a "'fake Foxy Jean", Hey, it helps me go to sleep. don't disturb Mandy's belongings, okay?? trust me on this. leave them where they are.

We will get through the rest of this Year, stumbling with our grief. So, when you go to sleep at night, remember this, there are so many people who are feeling the same way. Missing Mandy is pure torture, I realize this. It is a physical pain that nothing can medicate. I have my "Fake Foxy" when my limits are stretched. I don't care what anyone else thinks either. I found Foxy's hair inside the sweater that I placed over a very small pillow. I treasure this momento left to me from HER!!!

[Lori Jordan]

OMG one of our own...I'm so sorry to hear this i missed the thread that she was sick my thought are with you such a young pup too,i lost my Bandit he was a year old,It hurts real bad im so so sorry.

[dab_20]

I'm shocked... one fo our own. :( My heart breaks for you. I'm so sorry I missed the thread when she was sick. I'm SO, so sorry. We will all miss Mandy, she was a stunningly beautiful girl. Just know she too misses you, and will watch over you until you meet again. :(

[vinjashira]

I saw your signature on another thread and just found out that Mandy has passed away.
I'm sorry for your loss :(
Rest in peace, Mandy!

[Corinna]

I still get teary when I think of Merlin it's been just a year. I didn't think I would get another dog for a long time but , when Tyson came up I could see Merlin had help in making us see I was to get him. Too many things happened for me to ignore it. I some time will tell you all about it. I still hold you in hugs and prayers. Mandy was so speacil I'm glad I got to know her through spinniing her wool.

[Kater]

I am so very sorry to hear about your sweet Mandy. :( You are in my thoughts as you try to find peace and heal.
RIP always, sweet girl. You are so loved and will be deeply missed.

[Alysser]

I still am in shock myself..everytime I see this thread tears well up. ((HUGS)) for you. :(

[elizabethann]

OMG - I'm just seeing this thread. I'm so sorry to hear about Mandy. I wish I could say something to make you feel better. Take care.

RIP sweet Mandy.

[zoomer]

OMG! I really cannot believe this. I was eating a popsicle and I choked on the piece was was eating and now it's all over the keyboard. I'm stunned, really, REALLY stunned. I'm sorry I had to tell you that pointless "story". This is absolutly horrible. I am sure going to miss Mandy. She was such a dog. I loved seeing the pictures of her, she's such a beautiful dog. RIP Mandy, your owner and PT will miss you forever and for always.

[chocolatepuppy]

Thank you all. Two weeks ago tonight since we lost Mandy. :( It doesn't seem to get any easier. I go all day and be strong, but in the evening, it's so hard. Knowing Lacey misses her is so heartbreaking. Twice now I have found her barking at the back door, at nothing, she must think Mandy is back. :( Missy misses her too, they were very close. Sassy doesn't seem too bothered about it, but I'm sure she wonders where Mandy is.

[luvofallhorses]

:( (((Annette)))

[chocolatepuppy]

Well time passes on. I still miss Mandy and cry everynight. Lacey is clinging to us. Missy is the one I'm really worried about. She still looks for Mandy. This morning I found her staring at Mandys toy box full of stuffies. :(

[luvofallhorses]

(((Annette, Missy, Sassy, & Lacey)))

[Jadapit]

Well time passes on. I still miss Mandy and cry everynight. Lacey is clinging to us. Missy is the one I'm really worried about. She still looks for Mandy. This morning I found her staring at Mandys toy box full of stuffies. :(

Bless your heart Annette! That is so sad about Missy. :( Poor thing. I wanted to let you know that you have been in my thoughts. (((Hugs)))

[cloverfdx]

Oh Annette my heart aches for you and your family :(.

[chocolatepuppy]

Once again I thank everyone for their kindness. Doesn't seem to get much easier but I'm sure I will find peace someday. So many people don't seem to care past saying 'sorry about your dog". :( Meanwhile it's great friends on PT that help keep me going.
Here is a picture of a mousepad Kay(Kfamr) had sent to me. Flamepony12(Devon) drew the picture of Mandy. I thank them both and I really love the mousepad, any reminder that Mandy is at the Rainbow Bridge is a comfort to me. :)
http://www.headporting.net/DSCF4484__Custom_.JPG

[Ginger's Mom]

It still seems odd to me that Mandy is no longer with us. The mousepad is lovely and it was very nice of both Kay and Devon to think of you and your sweet Mandy. You will learn to live with the pain and emptiness so that it becomes just an ache. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.

[luvofallhorses]

that is beautiful, Annette. How sweet of them to do that for you in memory of your precious Mandy. :) (((hugs)))

[chocolatepuppy]

A comforting sight...Lacey and Missy, who were both so close to Mandy, becoming buddys...
http://www.headporting.net/DSCF4544__Custom_.JPG

[luvofallhorses]

I know you showed me this before and I think it's such a sweet picture. :) I am so glad they are becoming buddies. :)

[K9karen]

I still tear up when i reread this thread. Please excuse me for not posting before.Sometimes, I get so sick and depressed over a loss of a PT pet, I have to compose myself. My beloved Cody's been gone for 3 years and I still dream and think about him. I even call Logan "Cody" by accident. His special toys, leashes, collars are securely packed away. A lovely work of art by Amy (Wolf Q) is hanging on my living room wall. My emergency vet was just as comforting and sweet and it made a big difference. The pain of loss eventually eases. but never goes away.

Please find comfort knowing you did what you had to, having done the very best you could. May you be blessed with some peace and serenity and happy, forever memories.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh Karen, no problem that it took you a while, your kind words are a comfort to me even now. Yesterday was a month, a whole month with my baby gone. :( I wanted to post but couldn't, needless to say , I had a really bad day yesterday.
At least now I can look at pictures of Mandy and smile while I'm crying. Lacey seems to realize that Mandy is gone and not as scared as she was. Missy still watches sometimes when I bring Lacey in from outside as if she thinks Mandy could be outside all this time. :(
I know in time I will think of the happy memories and not so much the pain of loss, but it may be a while...

[anna_66]

Annette,

It's nice to finally get to the point where you can smile when you look at the pictures, even if you cry when you do it.
It's also nice to see Lacey & Misty laying together like that. It must be a welcoming sight.

The mousepad is wonderful. Will you use it?
I have one that Michelle (captain) made for me of Angus but I can't bring myself to use it. I just have it laying on the desk for me to look at.

Sending lots of hugs your way.
Anna

[chocolatepuppy]

The mousepad is wonderful. Will you use it?

Anna, I doubt that I will, I have it right here at the pc and would really like to frame it somehow. I always knew Mandy was an angel, just never pictured her with wings. Thanks for the hugs.

[cyber-sibes]

:eek: oh, I just saw this. I'm so so sorry, Mandy was such a beautiful girl! Nothing ever quite fills the empty space in your heart when your dear one leaves, but she'll be with you in spirit forever. I swear that sometimes I feel like my Rosie is right next to me, even thought she's been gone for 2 1/2 years now. (((hugs)))

[chocolatepuppy]

A few months have went by since I lost my sweet Mandy. I don't think the ache in my heart will ever leave me. She was truly my little buddy. Mandy slept either with me on the bed or beside me on the floor. I would go to sleep each night petting her and talking to her. :( Every shower she was in the bathroom with me, each morning getting ready for work there she was. She would even 'hurry' me to the bathroom to put my makeup on when she knew it was time for work and at night when it was bedtime. I'd tell her "don't hurry me". If she felt she needed a treat she would sit by the treat cupboard forever until she got one. Her stuffies (bunnies they were all called) lay quiet and still in her toy box, no squeaking. :(
The house seems so quiet and empty without her. Lacey seems lonely. I knew Mandy wouldn't live a full life. She lived much longer than expected. But 5 years isn't enough, she was still a baby. :( What I would give to hold her one more time...we love you and miss you Mandy.

[luvofallhorses]

(((((((((((hugs))))))))))))

[anna_66]

I too know that feeling.

Lots of {{{HUGS}}}

[Ginger's Mom]

I was surprised to hear that it was two months already. It doesn't seem that long ago since hearing stories about that sweet little girl. You are right five years is not long enough, but Mandy had so much love and happiness in that five years that she has a lot to share with the other pups at the bridge who were not as fortunate here on Earth.

{{{Hugs}}}

[Dorothy39]

Your grief-loss , is truly felt by us, Chocolatepuppy. :( {{{{HUGS}}}}

[cloverfdx]

Been thinking of you Annette {{Hugs}}.

[sandragonfly]

oh my goodness .......

:( :( I am so sorry I never saw this earlier and it's two months already??? jeez, i can't believe this.. dearly sorry you lost your chocolate baby!!

I am so late and never knew this, I don't know what words will do.. please have my gentle, comfort hugs and know I will be thinking of you!!

our sweet, sweet mandy, keep your golden eyes over your mommie and hopefully you'll send her a message soon. take care of her!

(((((love to annette & lacy))))) :( sigh.

[pitc9]

Many hugs to you!

[Jadapit]

Annette, I want you to know you are in my thoughts all the time. What you posted about Mandy broke my heart. How hard this must be for you. :( (((Hugs)))

[chocolatepuppy]

Thank you all for your kind words. I feel so down about Mandy sometimes, it just helps to talk.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

We are all here to share your memories, try to help ease your grief and send you all our love

[chocolatepuppy]

Mandy, fall is here, your time of year. It's cooler and the leaves are falling. How I wish you were still here. These colder nights I would be snuggling up to my big chocolate bear. We got a new puppy, she keeps us busy and has brought happiness back into our lives. Lacey needed a friend and I was just too depressed having lost you. But your absence is still felt every day. So many memories of you all around us, we know you are here with us in spirit. Some days I still can't believe you are gone, like it's just a nightmare and I will wake up. I know you are healthy now and running and playing, and I am happy for that. But I still miss you so... :(

[dukedogsmom]

I am so sorry I missed this. I know how much pain you must be feeling right now. Know that sweet Mandy will be safe. Recently departed Diogi will guard her and keep her company until you can be together again. There will always be a special place in your heart for her.

[luvofallhorses]

Mandy, fall is here, your time of year. It's cooler and the leaves are falling. How I wish you were still here. These colder nights I would be snuggling up to my big chocolate bear. We got a new puppy, she keeps us busy and has brought happiness back into our lives. Lacey needed a friend and I was just too depressed having lost you. But your absence is still felt every day. So many memories of you all around us, we know you are here with us in spirit. Some days I still can't believe you are gone, like it's just a nightmare and I will wake up. I know you are healthy now and running and playing, and I am happy for that. But I still miss you so... :(

http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/4.gif

[Dorothy39]

{{{{HUGS}}}} Chocolatepuppy!!!

AND~~~~

She will always be "Special"~ I guarantee it!!!!

She will never , ever, leave you!!! ;)

[K9karen]

My beloved Cody has been at the Bridge for 3 years now, and not a day goes by that I don't say his name, think of him with unending love, laugh at the fun memories. It will take time for the pain to subside, but it will become more bearable, knowing that there is no more pain and that Mandy is free and healthy and happy and with oodles of friends.

Remember, you have not replaced her and never will. You opened your heart to another pup who also needed your love. Mandy is proud and happy for you. She'd never want you sad; she loved you back with all her doggy heart.The most unselfish, noble thing you can do is release the suffering. Sending you {HUGS} of understanding and support.

[Danegirl2208]

omg...how awful :( :( hugs from my family to yours honey, i wish i knew what to say :(..stay strong for Mandy :

[cyber-sibes]

(((((hugs)))))
I think it's hardest when those seasons roll around that hold especially sweet memories. The miracle of PT is that we come to feel like every dog here is a little bit "ours". I miss your Mandy, too. I hope she and my RB Rosie are racing all around heaven together, crunching through the leaves and smiling their beautiful doggie grins.

[Dorothy39]

Thank you all for your kind words. I feel so down about Mandy sometimes, it just helps to talk.


You are soooo beyond me~~ :rolleyes:

I'm still struggling, ( in that net of despair)~~ You have reached a summit that I am still climbing!! ( Lacey , and Layla!! :cool: )


{{{HUGS}}} Again!!!

[chocolatepuppy]

I appreciate everyones thoughtful replies.... Five years ago today, Halloween, we had a little party, for Halloween and to celebrate Mandys 5 mo birthday. (A pup never had so many birthdays.) In October that year we took Mandy to a vet specialist in Cleveland and then to Ohio State University. We were told nothing could be done to fix her heart. Cleveland told us she may not live a year (hence the 5 mo birthday party) OSU told us to hope for three years. Mandy, you proved them all wrong by celebrating your 5th birthday just before you died.
Everynight when I'm out with Lacey and Layla I look up at the heavens and tell you to run Mandy run, something you couldn't do here on earth. How hard this fall and winter season and the holidays will be without you here with us. :( But I always feel you are near. It doesn't get much easier. I still miss you so...

[Pam]

(((((hugs)))))
The miracle of PT is that we come to feel like every dog here is a little bit "ours".

This is so true. When one of PT's own is sick or leaves for the RB it hurts us all. I hope you can feels these (((hugs))) today.

[Dorothy39]

Remembering Your "Mandy" as well.

What Pam said in her post is soo True :o


I remember HER~~~~~~~~She was soooo LOVED!!!!!


{{{{HUGS}}}}

[luvofallhorses]

(((Annette)))

[cloverfdx]

You and Mandy are often in my thoughts Annette {{Hugs}}.

[Curiousdish]

I hope Mandy finds my Casey & Digby to play with at the Rainbow Bridge who went there March and Sept of this year!

My heart goes out to you,
Christine and Scrappy

[chocolatepuppy]

Just dug this song up for another thread, wanted to post it here in Mandys thread. It's Mandy by Barry Manilow. It's a cold, rainy night here and like always, I miss my Mandy. The last few days have been difficult and with the holidays I know it will be even worse. Always the sweet memories, but how I wish you were still here Mandy. :(

Mandy

I remember all my life
Raining down as cold as ice
A shadow of a man
A face through a window
Crying in the night
The night goes into

Morning, just another day
Happy people pass my way
Looking in their eyes
I see a memory
I never realized
you made me so happy, oh Mandy

Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Mandy
well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
I need you today, oh Mandy

I'm standing on the edge of time
I Walked away when love was mine
Caught up in a world of uphill climbing
The tears are in my mind
And nothing is rhyming, oh Mandy

Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Mandy
well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you today, oh Mandy

Yesterday's a dream I face the morning
Crying on the breeze
the pain is calling, oh Mandy

Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Mandy
well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking
And I need you today, oh Mandy

[dukedogsmom]

This is a good idea. It is something how our songs do fit our dogs. It will be a sad holiday, indeed.

[chocolatepuppy]

Val, maybe a bittersweet holiday. We have other furkids to love and enjoy the holidays with, it's just that special one missing that will be so hard. :( But our RB angels will be with us in spirit with so many memories. I can see myself bawling at the littlest things, I can just see it coming. :(

[Dorothy39]

Chocolatepuppy~ I know that song, and I heard the song while I read your post.

To this very day, I cannot listen to Ray Charles singing his well known song "Georgia", without thinking of my beloved Foxy Jean.


I say now Foxy~~~~~Foooxxxyyyy~

No Peace,------- No Peace can I find,

But an ol sweet song,~~~~~~~ leaves Foxy on my mind.


I say Foxy (piano) , Fooo0xxxyyy, a song of you,


Sounds so sweet and clear, like moonlight on the pines~~~~



Other dogs reach out to me,

And their eyes smile tenderly,

But in "Peaceful " dreams I seeee, The Road~~~ Leads Back ~~~~to YOU~

I say Foxy~~~~Fooooxxxy,

No peace,------ no Peace will I find,

Just an ol sweet song, leaves Foxy on my mind ~~~~~

I say, ---just an ol sweet song, leaves Foxy on my mind.( and I can still see her, parading ahead of me, with her tail curled up so high)


Dukedogsmom~(blows nose, then wipes eyes) Let's pass up on the kleenix this Christmas and actually open up the glorious gift that our Beloved Rainbow Dogs gave to us~ It is so empressive !!!! These dogs will forever be a part of us. ( piano keys,~~ closing of the song) I now feel so whole. I now understand what Christmas can become.

{{HUGS all around}}}}}

[chocolatepuppy]

Dorothy, you are a sweetheart! :) I can hear you singing that song. ;) There will be quite a few of us having bittersweeet holidays this year, our beloved pet gone...and a new pup in our lives. {hugs} all around.

[Dorothy39]

Dorothy, you are a sweetheart! :) I can hear you singing that song. ;) There will be quite a few of us having bittersweeet holidays this year, our beloved pet gone...and a new pup in our lives. {hugs} all around.

Yes, I do remember MANDY~( piano keys, hitting the keynboard in front of me)


We , on this memorial thread, feel a "sacred" understanding and Yes, We will forever recall every single moment spent with them , confirming the reason we loved them as well as knowing why we loved them so much.

I embrace this " Magnificient" ~ Christmas ~

[cyber-sibes]

:( You guys have me in tears now! (((hugs chocolatepuppy, dorothy 39, and dukedogsmom))))) Almost one year since my ChowChow kitty joined my Rosie at the RB. And Rosie had a song, too, by Tom Waits. Can't recall the title, but "Rosie" is who he sings about.

[dukedogsmom]

:( You guys have me in tears now! (((hugs chocolatepuppy, dorothy 39, and dukedogsmom))))) Almost one year since my ChowChow kitty joined my Rosie at the RB. And Rosie had a song, too, by Tom Waits. Can't recall the title, but "Rosie" is who he sings about.
I know this has got to be it:

Well I'm sitting on a windowsill, blowing my horn
Nobody's up except the moon and me,
And a lazy old tomcat on a midnight spree
All that you left me was a melody.
Rosie, why do you evade? Rosie, how can I persuade? Rosie...

And the moon's all up, full and big, apricot tips in an indigo sky,
And I've been loving you, Rosie, since the day I was born
And I'll love you, Rosie 'til the day I die.
Rosie, why do you evade? Rosie, how can I persuade? Rosie...

Rosie, why do you evade? Rosie, how can I persuade? Rosie...

And I'm sitting on a windowsill, blowing my horn
Nobody's up except the moon and me,
And a lazy old tomcat on a midnight spree
All that you left me was a melody.
Rosie, why do you evade? Rosie, how can I persuade? Rosie...

I imagine I'll be stopping by here at Christmas. I'm sort of boycotting it this year. May 2007 be much happier for us all.

[cyber-sibes]

I know this has got to be it:Oh bless you, Val, that's the one! Bye for now?

[chocolatepuppy]

I thought I was doing so good. While getting out the Christmas decorations, your stocking with your name on it didn't bother me so much. But tonight when I took out your ornament with your name on it, well, all I can say is this Christmas is going to be hard. :(
Just wanted to post a few pictures of Mandy, these were before I was on Pet Talk. A few were in a video I posted a while back, but most of you probably have not seen them.
When Mandy was a puppy...
http://www.headporting.net/P9020007__Custom_.JPG
In the fall, her chocolate fur looked so good with the leaves...
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and oh how she loved the snow, I called her my snow dog...
http://www.headporting.net/P3250009__Custom_.JPG
I miss you so much Mandy... :(
*Please don't use these pictures without my permission, I'm very sensitive about Mandy*

[luvofallhorses]

she was a gorgeous puppy and a gorgeous dog, Annette! (((HUGS))) even though she is not with you physically..she will be in your heart always where she belongs forever.

[kallisto4529]

I am so sorry for your loss, I am not looking forward to Christmas much this year because of my Ginger. Mandy was beautiful, I know you must miss her greatly, I will keep you in my prayers.

[pitc9]

{hugs} to you!

[Jadapit]

I'm so sorry Annette. She was a beautiful girl. (((Hugs)))

[dukedogsmom]

I thought you might enjoy seeing this again. This was February 2005. They are a sweet couple. Don't worry if you cry when you see it. I did.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/mandyduke.jpg

[tikeyas_mom]

omg i am sooo sorry for your loss.. Mandy will be with you always in heart and spirit.. Im sure you gace her a really loving home and she'll be forever grateful.

[chocolatepuppy]

Thanks everyone, I take one day at a time, like I said the holidays will be very hard :( ..... Val, that's fine, I was just looking at that picture in my scrapbook a few days ago, didn't have it where I could post it. I'm sure Mandy and Duke have met and played together at the Rainbow Bridge.

[caseysmom]

That Valentine picture brought tears to my eyes...those two are deeply missed but what love they had, what doggie could ask for more.

[Dorothy39]

I thought I was doing so good. While getting out the Christmas decorations, your stocking with your name on it didn't bother me so much. But tonight when I took out your ornament with your name on it, well, all I can say is this Christmas is going to be hard. :(

I was doing pretty good myself, but~ among the decorations that I carefully stored from Christmas 2005, was a felt scarf given to Foxy Jean~ It was neatly placed within a zip-loc bag~ and her HAIR was still clinging to it~ What a Blessing :o

I knew Foxy Jean was not doing well, but I muscled up the courage to take a photo of her, wearing it, and sent it back to my daughter as soon at" it " arrived in the mail.

She looked up at me, while I snapped the camera~ and now, on Pet Talk, I have the " Sacred Blessing "of *Sharing* that Last Photo of her, with you.


This Christmas Holds Such Tenderness for me~( although, Bittersweet)


As though I can smell a Rose during Winter~

Just Hold onto me, My Friends~( This reply was a wee bit difficult, but necessary)

[dukedogsmom]

It's going to be a hard one for a lot of us. I kind of dread it.

[chocolatepuppy]

Dorothy, Foxy Jean sure was a beauty. Thank you for sharing her picture with her scarf. I'm sure it was difficult for you to post. {hugs} It seems to help me to 'let things out'
Yes Christmas will be bittersweet. My prelit tree has been up since last Sunday, no ornaments yet. This weekend I will get them up. It's not going to be easy, the puppy ornaments will be the worst. Sassy, Missy, Lacey and now Layla with her first Christmas must have a Christmas! Mandy will be here with us in spirit, I feel she is always near. So many memories, yes she will be with us. And Foxy Jean will still be with you this Christmas while Jackie has her first Christmas.
It is snowing, we have maybe 3" of snow on the ground. The puppy loves it, so did Mandy. Outside tonight, in the snow, I asked Mandy if it snows in heaven. I'm sure it will for her.
Yes, we will get through this season with fond memories of our RB pups and more memories will be made....

[dukedogsmom]

Now you've gone and made me have LES at work. But, not hard these days. I hope it snows in Heaven, too. Duke's never seen snow. I love it.

[chocolatepuppy]

Sorry Val {hugs} I'm sure it will snow for Duke too, he and Mandy can play in the snow, she will show him how. Sorry, this probably didn't help your LES. :( ...We're all going to get through this holiday season together.

[kallisto4529]

My husband and I cant even bring ourselves to get the christmas decorations out. We just decided this year to put up a small ceramic tree and not really do much, our heart's are just not in it. We can't even put ginger's meds up or do anything with her food dish yet, it still sits where she left it. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and to all of our babies who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge, Merry Christmas, play free, be happy, but know you are forever in our hearts.

[cloverfdx]

Outside tonight, in the snow, I asked Mandy if it snows in heaven. I'm sure it will for her.
LES here aswell... i sure hope it will snow for both Mandy and Duke {{Hugs}}.

[buttercup132]

I havn't been back to this thread for a while. Coming back to it I'm in tears.

I'm not saying anyone else on PT's dogs aren't special but Mandy's death actually made me cry (I don't usually cry about things especially if someone died I didnt know in person)

But I really did love seeing Mandy and I love(ed) seeing her in your siggy and avatar. She was so cute and sweet.

In a weird way she reminds me of Thunder and I think thats what makes me most upset.

[chocolatepuppy]

The Christmas songs are killing me Mandy, I miss you so much... :(
http://www.headporting.net/mandy_bw.JPG
*please don't use this picture without my permission, I'm very sensitive about Mandy*

[dukedogsmom]

I know how you feel. I'm sorry you're missing her so much. I know how much it hurts. A part of you will never stop missing her.

[Dorothy39]

That has to be * The Most Beautiful Picture of your Mandy * that I've ever seen!!!!

{{{{HUGS}}}} Chocolatepuppy!!!!!

We come to Pet Talk to be Nurtured~ To feel affirmation~To be Acknowleged ~ and to Express Our Basic Need for a Community of People who Share our Same Ideals~

In Turn, we receive The Comfort that we Crave , and We Become the Nurturers~ Astounding, isn't it!!!!

Friendship Doubles our Joys and Divides our Griefs~ :o

More {{{HUGS}}} for You during This Christmas Season.

[cloverfdx]

You are in my thoughts Annette {{Hugs}}. That is a beautiful photo of Mandy.

[caseysmom]

Thank you for sharing that beautiful picture of Mandy. I am sorry, I know its so hard during the holidays. Mandy was lucky to have been loved so much.

[luvofallhorses]

what a beautiful picture of Mandy, Annette. I know how much you miss her. :( (((HUGS))) I know it's going to be hard without her this Christmas. :(

[chocolatepuppy]

From a Vince Gill Christmas song...

But when the stockings are hung,
and silent night has been sung,
and Christmas is finally here,
It won't be the same this year...

We love you and miss you Mandy... :(

http://www.headporting.net/DSCF3402__Custom_.jpg
Christmas 2005

[Dorothy39]

{{hugs}} Chocolatepuppy , ever so HARD~

No, it won't be the *same* Christmas that we have relied on~ :(

Yet, the True Gift has to be the "Sparlke" that we feel in our hearts for one another~

We miss your Mandy too ,and, we truely feel your Need to share her *life* with us ~

That is what Friends are for~

One more {{HUG}}}, before clicking onto, reply~ :o

[dukedogsmom]

Oh, I know how you feel. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more my heart aches. Fighting back tears now. Your Mandy was a sweet girl. I think these threads help us to honor their memories. I'm hoping they will also take away some of the intense pain. I hope you find some happiness this Christmas. For me, it's all still too fresh.

[chocolatepuppy]

It's a new year we start out without you. :( But there is happiness in your memories. :) We will go on cherishing your memories and always feeling you are near. How I would love to hug you...one more time. We love you and miss you Mandy.
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[dukedogsmom]

I just love that pic. What a great smile she had. I know how much you want to hug her and the hurt knowing you can't :(

[Kfamr]

Mandy, that sweet smiling face gave me a smile as well to start this New Year. I know you'll always be with us in our hearts.

{{HUGS}} Annette.

[luvofallhorses]

that picture of you is beautiful, Mandy. :) even though she's not with you physically she will always be with you in spirit and in your heart where she belongs forever. :)
(((HUGS))) to you and your girls Annette.

[chocolatepuppy]

Seven months since you've been gone Mandy. I think the 14th of every month will haunt me for the rest of my life. I still miss you terribly. Something still, just doesn't feel 'right' without you here. Keep running and playing at the Bridge, until we're together again someday. We love you and miss you Mandy. :(
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[cloverfdx]

{{Huge hugs}} Being sent across the miles for you Annette.

[luvofallhorses]

(((Annette)))

[Kfamr]

{{{hugs}}}

[Daisy and Delilah]

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

[CountryWolf07]

Aw.. *hugs*

[robroy20]

Mandy was a heart breaker as most are.As I deal with Jebs passing this last month has been very tought..I just don't think I can take another...
Can anyone tell me there story about where they couldn't deal with another broken heart.I know also well how selfish it is but .Thier some mitigating factors, health Is one am,I am so tired of my heart being tore from body.Hello to Kate,Little Foxy Gene/To all the rest .I miss and truly love you all,Kiss to you little boy///Bob

[chocolatepuppy]

from an Eric Clapton song...
would you know my name
If i saw you in heaven?
Would you feel the same
If i saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on
'cause i know i don't belong here in heaven...

Mandy,
I still think of you everyday.
I still talk to you everyday.
I still talk about you everyday.
I still miss you everyday.
While the pain is no longer unbearable, the feeling of loss is still cutting very deep. I can still see you sitting in front of the treat cupboard, never giving up. I can still see you carrying around your 'bunnies' and hear you squeaking them. I still sleep with your first bunny. I can still feel your beautiful chocolate fur in my fingers.
I know you are in a better place. I know you no longer have a bad heart and you are healthy and can run and play. I believe you know I'll be joining you some day and it probably doesn't seem like an eternity until we meet again where you are.
I still love you Mandy, I miss you.

[luvofallhorses]

(((Annette)))

[Sudilar]

Hugs.

[Kfamr]

Thinking of you, Annette. {{BIG HUGS}}

[dukedogsmom]

I wish time would ease our pain. PM me if you need to talk, ok? I know how much it hurts.

[anna_66]

Annette,
I feel your pain. It's been over 2 years now since Angus passed and some days I feel as if it were just yesterday.
It is getting easier and the pain is more bearable now. I am finally feel at ease with his passing.
I hope you too will feel this soon.
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[chocolatepuppy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANDY!
I know you'll be having a fun party at the Rainbow Bridge. A lot of the Pet Talk angels will be there.Just one year ago we were celebrating your fifth birthday and so happy you made it that far. Two weeks later you were gone. I know you probably wouldn't still be here with us even if you didn't get sick. We're thankful for the years we did have with you.
Have fun sweetie at your party, we'll be thinking of you all day, missing you, like every day. We love you.
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[dukedogsmom]

Happy Birthday, sweet girl. I hope your day at the RB is extra special. Be sure and somehow let your mom know that you still think of her often. Send her a sign as your present to her, ok?

[Alysser]

Happy birthday, Mandy!!

I hope you have a wonderful day at the RB with all your new friends. :)

[pitc9]

Oh... les.....
{{{HUGS}}}

Happy Happy Birthday Mandy!!
We all miss you! I wish you a happy birthday sweetie!

[cloverfdx]

Happy Birthday sweetie, we love and miss you.

Annette {{Huge hugs}} from across the miles.

[lvmypets]

So sorry for your lost we lost our girl the 19th of this month. I wish I knew what words to say for their is none to really say but just know she is in Heaven and not suffering anymore I really belive animals goes to Heaven and I know that is where our little dashoud is at running with yours and other dogs so God Bless you

[luvofallhorses]

Happy birthday, sweet girl. :) You are greatly missed down here. (((HUGS))) to you Annette! She was such a beauty.

[Ginger's Mom]

Happy birthday, sweet Mandy. Annette, I know she is having fun and celebrating at the bridge, because one thing you obviously taught that pretty girl is how to be happy. {{{Hugs}}}

[caseysmom]

Happy Birthday sweetie pie.

[k9krazee]

Oh Happy Birthday sweet Mandy! You will never be forgotten Missy.

[buttercup132]

Happy belated birthday sweet Mandy girl.

[chocolatepuppy]

Sweet Mandy, dear pup,
With softest chocolate fur
And soul-melting eyes
For five years you filled hearts with
Sweetness and silliness and love
Watch over your family now
As they struggle with losing you
We know how hard, so hard you tried
But your heart, while big enough to love the world
Wasn't strong enough to fight the infection.
A sweet miracle you were, to live and grow and love for so long
That you've got a permanent spot in many hearts
Even though we've had to say good-bye
To your soulful eyes and sweet, soft self
Rest in peace, Mandy, dear
Rest in peace.

Quoting the poem Karen wrote for you Mandy. It describes you perfectly. One year ago today you left us. It seems like yesterday. You are still sadly missed. Not a day goes by that your name isn't mentioned. You will never be forgotten.Forever loved and missed. :(

http://www.headporting.net/ChocPupAva.jpg

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Quoting the poem Karen wrote for you Mandy. It describes you perfectly. One year ago today you left us. It seems like yesterday. You are still sadly missed. Not a day goes by that your name isn't mentioned. You will never be forgotten.Forever loved and missed. :(

http://www.headporting.net/ChocPupAva.jpg

Has it really been a year already??? :eek:

{{{hugs}}}

[pitc9]

Many {{hugs}} to you.
She is loved and missed by many.

[luvofallhorses]

I can't believe it's been a year already. :( You are in my thoughts and prayers, Annette. ((((HUGS))))

[Kfamr]

It's been a year, but she is still with us. I know I think of her often, too. :) {{HUGS}}

[Jadapit]

I'm so sorry Annette. Mandy will always be missed and never forgotten. (((HUGS)))

[chocolatepuppy]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I cannot express my thanks enough to all who replied, pmd, or simply kept Mandy in their thoughts and /or prayers when she was sick, when she died and in the year that followed. I would have been lost without all of you.
I can't believe it's been a year. It has been so hard, Mandy is so special to me. One day I will see her again.
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[luvofallhorses]

she was the most beautiful dog, Annette. she was one of my favorite pt dogs. even if she wasn't a pt dog, I'd still love her. you can see in her eyes how much you loved her! I'm sorry her life on Earth was cut way too short but you gave her the best 5 years of her life, don't you ever forget that!
(((HUGS)))