Beloved Duke is at RB...

[Cinder & Smoke]

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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!
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

[Zippy]

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

[Killearn Kitties]

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.

[joycenalex]

oh val, i cannot tell you how sorry i am. the only problem with loving a dog, they leave too soon and the hole in the heart can be immense. i've read your stories, laughed, cried, and rejoiced in how you both saved each other. i am so glad you found each other. ((hugs)) joyce

[Sudilar]

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

[trayi52]

What a beautiful tribute to Duke, and the Charm was just beautiful also. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm no good with words, Val, but I really do pray that God will comfort you in the months to come until the day you can let a new dog into your heart. I know it is going to take a very special dog to fill that huge part that Duke filled, and he did fill a lot of your heart, as you filled his. He knew you loved him, and that is what matters so much.

Sending you lots of Hugs, Val. ((((((HUGS))))))
Willie

[Jadapit]

Val, I'm really at a loss for words. I'm truly sorry about Duke. Loosing your best friend and cherished family member is never easy. Duke will forever live in your heart. The charm you picked out to honor his memory is beautiful. I wish there was something I could do to ease you pain. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

[Catty1]

Val - I loved the rawhide memory you shared. What a Mama's boy Duke was, and so goofy running around the house with that rawhide!

I hope, when you are ready, that you can share some of your favourite memories of Duke.

I pray for easing of your pain...{{{hugs}}}

[pitc9]

Val, I'm so sorry I didn't check in sooner...
I'm so sorry.. I wish I had words to help you heal.

Duke- You will be missed by many that never knew you, I'll be looking forward to meeting you one day at the bridge. Until then... let your mom know you're around once in a while. Help her heal... she misses you and will always love you.
RIP Sweet Duke.
{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} to you Val.

[4 Dog Mother]

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!

[Argranade]

I'm so sorry, I geuss it realy was time for old Duke to leave this earth.

I know you will miss him dearly but he'll always be in your heart no matter what & he gave you a gift that can never be taken away, a gift of pure joy and love rapped with a warm doggies heart and stuck together with a forever tied friendship between you and your little sweet Duke.

Bless you Duke may you be at peace forever now!

Here is a video of rainbow bridge for you, please take care.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

[Grace]

I'm so very sorry to hear of Duke's passing. Of this I am certain - you will see each other again, one day.