Beloved Duke is at RB...

I'm writing on Val's behalf.

She called me at 10a this morning on her way to the vet. She made the heartbreaking, sad, difficult. but unselfish decision to release her boy from any more suffering.

Safe journey. sweet, precious soul. Your girlfriend, Logan and I will miss you beyond words. You will be in our hearts and minds for the rest of our lives. Play free and healthy at the Bridge, as you jump happily into your grandpop's arms. Walk with Corinna and tell her how much we miss her.

Watch over Val, protect her, smile down on her and comfort her. She loved you with all her heart, but you knew that, and loved her back in return.

Comforting hugs to you, Val.
Until we meet again, Duke....

I got up and thought of Duke first thing this morning, he is all I could think about. I am in tears, I am so sorry Val. I know how hard it was for you, what a selfless thing you have done for your boy.

Run free sweet Duke, you will be greatly missed.

Val, take care of yourself, you have been through so much lately, be gently and easy on yourself okay?

Duke - you were a sweet and gentle loving soul and will be missed by everyone here at PT ... RIP dear baby.

Val, my sincere sympathies on such a great loss. I know your heart is broken and the tears won't stop. Take the time to mourn and allow time to let you remember Duke peacefully. He will always be with you in spirit.

Many healing thoughts and hugs are being sent to you,

Betty

RIP Duke, you are very much missed and always will be. :(

Val and Duke have been in my thoughts.

I'm so sorry Val. Duke is a special boy who will be missed.

Rest in Peace sweet Duke.

Duke went to the RB on the wings of love, and he'll live on in many hearts. RIP, sweet boy.

:( Dear sweet Duke, your mom was very brave to let you go so lovingly. Play happily at the bridge, dear sweet boy, you are whole and well again. I know your spirit will keep close to your mom, and she will feel you near. She loved you so.

(((((hugs)))) Val, there are no words to ease the depth of your pain, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heartdog Rosie & kitty ChowChow are there too, I know how much it hurts to let them go.
Sending you prayers and (((hugs)))

Blessings and more blessings and peace to you, Val.

Duke left you full of your love for him - and his for you.

HUGS - I wish I could give more, something to make it all better...

Take care of yourself, and lean on us here.

Val I am so sorry. Even if you know it is the best it is so impossible to let go.

I hope it will comfort you to know Duke was ready- they always are when the time has come.

Hugs to you.

Val, I'm so sorry. Remember the good times with Duke.

I am so so sorry. I know he meant everything to you. I feel like anything I try to say will sound inadequte, and that nothing will really help, but he had the best life any dog could have and he passed on knowing how much you adored him. I feel so sad for you, but he is no longer in pain and he will be well loved until you meet up with him again. He will always be with you in your heart and memories and you will feel his comfort by your side just as if he were here. I'm so sorry.

Valerie, I am so very sorry that Duke's time on earth has ended. :(
I know (and Duke knew) how much you loved him.Duke is at peace now
with no more pain, no more suffering.I hope he meets up with my Buddy
as I'm sure they would have made quite the pair. Rest In Peace sweet boy.
(((Hugs))) Liz.

I'm so sorry Val. :( Duke is at the Rainbow Bridge, free from any pain and looking down to watch over you. Maybe he will see my Mandy there. Duke knew you loved him more than anything in the world. He was so loved here on Pet Talk. In time your sweet memories of him will bring you comfort. Many {{{hugs}}} to you. Rest in Peace Duke.

I'm so sorry that sweet Duke is gone. I cannot even express how sad this makes me feel, my heart is breaking for you. Duke was such a special boy and what a kind soul. ((HUGS)) He lived a LONG and very happy life with you, thank you for letting him go and ending his suffering.

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

Godspeed Duke.

I'm so sorry (((HUGS))))) RIP Duke :( You will be missed!

I'll have to come back later when I can think coherently and say more of what is in my heart. I'm devastated beyond words. It doesn't matter how much you may know something is inevitable, it still hits incredibly hard. I'm crying my eyes out, dearest Val. My heart feels shattered into a million pieces. I burned a candle for Duke late into the night, he never left my thoughts and prayers. I will be burning it again today, for his sweet soul being carried up to the Rainbow Bridge, and for his dear, bereft momma, whose pain and loss I feel so acutely. I mourn with you Val. Please try to get some rest, please take care of yourself. Gentle hugs to you, you are not alone and all of us will be here to help you cope with this.

Val, I am so sorry to hear of Duke's passing. Thank you for sharing him with us and espically for giving me the chance to meet such a wonderful dog in person. He is free from pain now and will watch over you and Doogie.

RIP Duke. We will all miss you.

{{{{{Val}}}}}

oh God. :( I don't know what to say but I am sorry. :( (((HUGS))) you'll be in my thoughts. please take care of yourself and remember we are here for you. my heart goes out to you and don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.

Rest in Peace, sweet boy. We know you stayed with your momma as long as you could, and that she is sad right now. But please watch over her from your spot at the Rainbow Bridge, where you are a young and healthy dog again.

You were a handsome boy who stole Val's heart, and so gracious in welcomeing Doogie into the family. You have left pawprints on the hearts of many people that never even met you in person, you were loved by us all.

Play nice at the Rainbow Bridge, dear boy, and let your mom know that her decision was right, and you are forever pain-free.

I am so sorry to hear this Val -
Godspeed Duke.
{{hugs to Val}}

Oh no...... somehow I missed the tread about Duke being sick.... :(

Play happily at the Bridge dear Duke!!

So sorry to hear of Duke's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, Val.

Godspeed Duke.

Willie :(

I am so sorry, Val. I know how much he meant to you, it was evident every time you spoke about him.

Godspeed sweet boy.

Once again i am so sorry Val :( ....you did the right thing hun...

run free Duke....you will be missed dearly

Be at peace sweet Duke. You will be missed so much but now your pain is over and someday you and your mommy will be together again.

Val, my heart breaks for you. :(

Godspeed Duke....Val...I am so very sorry.....

Rest in peace sweet and handsome Duke boy.

Val, I know your pain. {{hugs}}

I'm so sorry. (((HUGS)))
:(
Play hard, Duke, you will always be remembered.

I'm so sorry, Val. I have no words to comfort you. Rest in Peace Dear Sweet Duke and play hard at the bridge sweetheart. :(

I'm so sorry...Duke, you are so missed down here, please watch over your mama from the rainbow bridge, okay?

Val, it's so sad that you had to let Duke go, but he is free of pain now. He knew how much you loved him, and he has left his pawprints in your heart forever. If he could talk now, he would thank you for doing this at the right time. I hope it will be a comfort to you that he had such a great life with you.

Rest in Peace, dear Duke! You will always be remembered.

(((((hugs)))))

Valarie~

I realize that I cannot offer more than my Sincere Sympathy for you right now~

I've had you and Duke on my mind throughout the evening and well into today.

Yes, You did the right thing~ Offering your last "Loving Gesture" for such a Wonderful Friend.

I will continue to Hold You in my thoughts and Prayers :o

May You Play Hard at the Rainbow Bridge , Dear Duke~

I am so sorry to hear this. Last night and this morning the only thing on my mind was you and Duke. My thoughts are with you, Val. Duke was and still is grealty loved, and he is greatly missed.

Rest in peace, Duke.

I am so very sorry, Val. :( I know how much your sweet boy meant to you (and don't worry, Duke knew just how much he meant to you as well). Please know that you gave him the best (long) life a dog could ever ask for and both he and you were very lucky to have eachother. Duke was one of my very favourite PT dogs. He sure was a special boy.

(((hugs)))

Val, I'm so sorry. Duke is up at the RB watching over all of us and catching up with all of the PT RB dogs and Corinna. I'm sure they have a special place up there for all of us when it is our time. He was a special boy, we all knew it and most importantly, Duke knew it. He's pain free now. You made the right decision as hard as it was to make. I'm sure he has found your father by now and they are having a grand ol' time.

Prayers are with you Val.

Duke,

You will be missed, RIP handsome boy.

Amber

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Herrow, MOM?
HI, Mom ... Duke here - up atta Bridge ...

Cinder & Smokey's GranMom let me use da Hot Line in God's Office -
sed I otta Call Home an let ya know I arrived A-OK an
am gettin settled in here at the Bridge.

I *miss* ya Mom - but try not to fret so much - I'll be OK here till we can meet up again.
I already feel like a Pup again - I'll practice *fetchin* so we can play again when you get here.

Gotta tell ya - after we sed our "See ya Laters" at the White Coat's Lab ...
the *Phunn* really started!

Guy named "God" pulled up out frunt onna big Silver Klowd ... sed fur me to Hop Aboard!
WOW!
Whudda RIDE! --- Krazy Gurl named Shadow wuz drivin - hadda Fiur Hat on backwards ...
didja see us doin LOOPS inna parkin lot?

Got outta towne an da God Guy sed *I* kuld drive fur a while ...
NEET-O, Mom - I'll borrow da keys an gib ya a ride some time!

I *missed* da Bridge commin in fur da landing ... I need a lil practice wiffa landings! :p
So we made anudder pass around da ole Durt Ball --- lil Tubby wanted ta *wave* at
the Rollin Howze inna desert; an Sophie Bunnie wanted ta *ThUmPz* at Piper an K'Cee ...
we made a lotta Visits affore God sed we otta get back.

I'll be *watchin* ya, Mom - NO Tears - OK?
Ya can *miss* me iffin ya need to ... but no fretttin ... I'm gonna be OK till ya get here!

Oh ... almost furgotz ... The Gang sez I gotta organize a Replacement Search Committee -
ta find a suitable Orphan to move in so my Stuff duzint go ta waste. You get
ta make requests -
be thinkin bout it ... but don't dilly-dally ... da Committee hates ta see empty
howzes!
They sumtymes just send a s'prize - so keep my water bowl filled!

LUV ya Mom ... God sez He'll send sum {{{Hugs}}} down tanite fur ya!

/s/ Duke
;)

RIP Duke you are loved and missed by your mom and PT friends :(

Val,I have not been on Pet Talk all weekend and did not know that Duke was failing. I am so sorry that you had to make the decision to let him go. I know how much you loved him. You have had a lot of good years with him and those will always be there for you to reach for when you think about him. I know you helped you through some of the tougher times of your life.

I will keep you and Duke in my prayers.

Phred, wow, what a nice post!

I'm so sorry, Val, that no more could be done for Duke. He had a wonderful life in a great home, and he knew how much he was loved.

Rest in peace, Duke. You will not be forgotten here.