Beloved Duke is at RB...

[dukedogsmom]

It was so hard coming home today. When I opened the door, for just a few seconds, I looked for Duke to greet me. My heart sank when I remembered he wasn't there. Mom made tuna salad tonight and I said I wished we could have given Duke a boiled egg. He dearly loved those. She said she didn't boil any extra on purpose because she didn't want to see it laying around. I'll try to find a video of him eating one. My brother said he's never seen a dog eat something so delicately before.

My Dearest, Most Loved Duke,
I miss you so much right now. I want you back so I can tell you how much I love you and hug you tightly once more. Last night I begged you to come visit me so I hope you can. You will forever be a part of my heart and soul. You were my furry soul mate. I am so fortunate to have found you. You turned me into a dog person. I was a cat person for you. You changed me forever. Last night I was petting you, trying to memorize everything so I could have it with me always. As I was hugging you so close today at the vet, I hope you had no doubts about how much I love you. I feel blessed that I could give you peace in your time of need. Though my heart is breaking, it's no longer hurting because of your illness. There's a peace there that tells me this was the right decision. I'll be waiting unpatiently until we can be reunited. I love you so much, I would have gladly died for you to live but then you'd feel my pain. It was always going to be too soon for you to go. I miis you so, my sweet baby dog.
This lyrics from Snow Patrol describe how I felt last night and for a while, I did forget the world. It was just you and me.
If I just lay, if I just lay here,
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

I'm glad your grandmaw remembered the canned chicken. When I didn't think you'd eat it, you did. I'm so happy we were able to give you that last good taste. I think it even perked you up a little. I'm happy you were able to enjoy at least half the ride to the vet sitting up, enjoying smelling the fresh air and looking out the windows. I also thank you so much for your last gift to me. These pictured of you looking happy, with your ears up and no sadness in your eyes. I will be eternally greatful for that last gift from you. I miss you so much, my heart just aches.
Pictures in next post.

[Logan]

Val, I am so sorry. Don't you now that your dad and Corinna were waiting with open arms when Duke stepped in? I know many good friends to greet him, too.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Logan

[dukedogsmom]

I wished I could have gotten a better pic of you and Doogie but I understand. He's got a mighty big job ahead of him for these next few months.

And Beauregard saying goodbye to you. You were so sweet and gentle with him

My sweet, happy boy

I've left this next one big and I'm sorry for the people with dialup. This is the next to last pic I took of him and I just love it.

You'll be forever missed by me, my sweet dog. I love you.,always.

You loved your ear song from grandmaw. She was too upset to sing it for you last night. I'm so glad I have it forever. I remember the way you would just smile after that. You thought it was the most special thing ever. You were one of a kind, my dear dog. I'm so thankful you blessed my life.