Beloved Duke is at RB...

[dukedogsmom]

Thanks for everyone's kind words. This is so much harder than I ever imagined. I'm giong to keep writing in here but you don't need to feel like you have to comment.

Sweet Duke,
I'm taking your bed, extra food and medicine to the Humane Society today. I know you wouldn't mind sharing with a less fortunate dog. I hope that they can find a good home like you did. Corinna's bed stays here, though. I miss you so much, I feel as if I'm going to have a broken heart forever. I'll always love you dearly. Mama misses you. I hope dad and Corinna are taking really good care of you. Tell Kammisar that, thanks to you, I now know how truly special dogs are and I look forward to giving him a big hug (after you, of course) when we meet up again.

[caseysmom]

I know its probably much too soon Val but just walk around the humane society....just think there is some dog that really needs a home there...see if Duke guides you to that special one. I think it would be great to hear paws running through the house again and know you are helping a dog. I think back about casey and think gosh what if I didn't go to the shelter that day, I can't even imagine not finding her.

[mruffruff]

Val, I'm so sorry.

I know how much you love Duke. That will never end. He will always be with you.

He is a young man again, running and playing with the others. Take comfort in knowing he will be waiting.

Mary

[dukedogsmom]

I just got the message from the vet. Your ashes are there One more thing to make me accept you're gone.

[caseysmom]

I just got the message from the vet. Your ashes are there One more thing to make me accept you're gone.

[chocolatepuppy]

Val, I thought I would be upset when I got Mandys ashes back. As it turned out, I was so grateful to have 'her' back with me. I hope you find some peace with getting Dukes ashes back. {hugs}

[pitc9]

Oh Val....
{{hugs}}

[countrycowgirl]

valerie I am so sorry to hear about this and I am so sorry that I am just now posting on this! I want you to know how much I adored your sweet boy and how much his pictures would make me smile! he was the first doggie that I looked at when I first joined Pet Talk...in his pictures he always looked like he was smiling... he will be GREATLY missed! ...if you need me for ANYTHING or just need to talk PLEASE pm me!!!!.....


Goodbye dear sweet Duke! I love you and hope that you are playing hard at the bridge! please tell Little Bit hey for me and that I love him....

[K9soul]

I'm thinking of you today Val.

[dukedogsmom]

I had to come to the post office to pick up an insured package. It was your urn. The people told me they would email me before it was sent. They didn't. So I wasn't expecting it to be from them. I started crying before I even got out when I saw who sent it. Now, I sit in my car sobbing. They did such a great job on painting you. Mom had that vision of you welcoming Beauregard to the RB. I asked her why couldn't it have been me? I want to see you again so badly. I miss you so much.

[sandragonfly]

I was afraid to read this thread, I knew how much he meant to you and how you always dread of his life nearly ended. sorry I didn't post in this sooner but know I have been thinking of you at times and times.. I just don't have words still, val. only ((((big humpback gentle hugs)))) to give.

sleep sweetly, dearest duke, I know you have been looking down at and saving a seat for your torn mom up there - but down here, I hope you will fill her heart with some signs soon - she misses you so much. rest in peace, old man.

[dukedogsmom]

Here's your urn. I'm so glad I have something so special for such a special dog's final resting place. I'll keep you with me always.

[dukedogsmom]

As I was waking up, I felt your presence beside me. I saw the black fur of your back. It wasn't Dasher. He was at the foot of the bed. Some will say I was dreaming because my eyes were closed but I know it was real. It was just a few fleeting seconds. You left as soon as I reached out to touch you. You know how much it means to me and I thank you. I miss you. It's been harder to push my grief aside to make room in my heart for Dasher but I'm trying hard now. You did, and still do, take up a huge part of it.

[angelchampy]

It's been 10 months since my Sherry left me, 15 months since my Baby left me and today is the anniversary of my Champagne leaving me 5 years ago. My Brandy has been gone since '92. I still cry at least once a day. It doesn't get easier, just more depressing. Each one used to visit me until about 8 months after their passing, then I didn't get any signs anymore. I don't know why that happens. It's terrible because it's more final then. At least when I felt their presence, it wasn't so final. Now it is. Bowls, beds and outfits are still out. I can't get myself to put them away. I wish for your pain to go away, like all of ours that have lost. Even 5 years later, it hurts to think of my Champy. I know we should treasure the good times, but it's so lonely without them. There is a huge void in my life that nothing can fill. I wish you and me peace.

[chocolatepuppy]

Some will say I was dreaming

Well Val, I won't say that because like I told you before, I saw Mandy one night in my room. I told you Duke would send you signs. It is still very hard, isn't it? It is for me and it's been quite a while since Mandy died. Thank God we have the memories...