Beloved Duke is at RB...

[cloverfdx]

Val {{Hugs}}.. Dukes urn is beautiful. I often think of how you and your sweet boy.

[My Peanuts]

OMG!

I haven't been on PT much and I completely missed this. I'm so sorry Val. I'm sitting here at work in tears. I really don't know what to say. I will miss Duke very much even though I never physically met him.

RIP Duke

[dukedogsmom]

My Dearest Duke,
A month ago today, I was trying to deal with the fact that I had to let you go. Spent that Saturday just laying with you, stroking your fur, telling you it was alright, that I was there for you when you started coughing. If I could have stopped time that day, I would have. There was never a good time to let you go. My heart still misses you so very much. I'm crying again because of your absence. I know you must have led me to Dasher. He really needs me right now. He's going to help my heart heal and I hope he heals from his illness, as well. He was so very sad when I first saw him. He's like a different dog now since he's away from the kennels.Even if he doesn't make it through the treatments, he will know what it was like to be cherished. Know that I will always hold a place in my heart just for you. You were my heart dog, my furry soulmate. Part of me will always long to be with you and see you again. I know you don't want me to feel guilty about feeling some happiness. Just remember that you will always be loved and remembered by me. You took part of me with you when you left. Keep it safe until we meet again, sweet doggie. Mama misses you so much.

[Dorothy39]

My Dearest Duke,
I know you don't want me to feel guilty about feeling some happiness. Just remember that you will always be loved and remembered by me. You took part of me with you when you left. Keep it safe until we meet again, sweet doggie. Mama misses you so much.

The LOVE that you feel for your DUKE, led you to Dasher~

That is how strong of a bond you actually had with him, and it will never, ever be severed~

Your love for Duke will grow and re-blossem over and over.

He still IS , your "Heart" Dog~ And when you look at Dasher, the love you feel for Duke is renewed, and shared once again. Only now, it's a Dasher Love!!! What a Gift, huh!!!

{{{HUGS}}} To You!!!

[chocolatepuppy]

Know that I will always hold a place in my heart just for you.

I know all too well that guilty feeling of being happy with a new pup after losing one. Duke wouldn't want you to be alone Val. He would want you to have another dog to love and to keep you company. And yes there is a special place in your heart that will always belong to Duke. But our hearts are big enough to love another and give them a place in our hearts without giving up that special place for the other.
I know you must still be hurting so much for Duke. Please know I'm thinking of you. {hugs}

[caseysmom]

Mandy and Duke are looking down from the bridge and are relieved...they don't want you to suffer.


Duke, I was getting worried about your Mom...thank you for guiding her to Dasher.

[dukedogsmom]

My sweet dog. I'm missing you so much today. I have your dog bed in front of the window where you loved to lie for hours. I keep hoping to see you there. Sometimes I forget and look for you when I get home in the morning Then I remember. Every tear that falls is a reminder of you and how special you still are to me. As Christmas grows closer, I'm dreading it. I'm very thankful for Dasher. His goofiness makes me smile. I thank you for sending him to me. But, he's yet another reminder that you're no longer here and that kills me.

[Linda York]

I am sorry, I just read about Duke. For the years I have been coming this site, I always read your posts and looked at your pix of Duke. I felt like I knew you both. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. Please find some peace in knowing that he is no longer in pain, and is happy running healthy and free in the green grass at RB. I hope with every day that your pain lightens and you are filled with happy wonderful memories of your happy days with Duke. He had a wonderful life with you. You were very lucky to have each other.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[chocolatepuppy]

Val, I'm keeping you in my thoughts. Please give Dasher a big hug for me.

[Dorothy39]

Val,


I'm keeping so many Pet Talk Members in my thoughts during this Christmas Season!!

Yes, You are one of them~Among so many others on this MemorialThread

Dasher is not a *replacement* Val~More so, Dasher represents your continuious *LOVE* that you hold in your heart for an animal~

I do understand the "reminder" that you feel right now~

I am reaching out, in cyberspace now, reminding you of how Duke made you feel~ He gave you the gift of PURE LOVE, and you will never forget that feeling, never~Duke will never leave you, in spirit~

So, Share that gift with Dasher, in Dukes Honor~

And Please, Give Dasher a Warm Hug for Me too~

[dukedogsmom]

Painfully missing you right now

[chocolatepuppy]

I feel your pain Val. We'll all make it through this.{hugs}

[dukedogsmom]

My dearest Duke,
It's Christmas morning and I'm missing you so much. I don't feel whole without you. Words can't describe how I feel. I hope you and all our RB special ones have a beautiful tree. Your present is part of my heart, which you took when you left me. One day, you can open it and we will be reunited. Until then, I can only hope to dream of you. I miss you so much, sweet doggie. *tears*
ETA: Just got done making my coffee. I keep it in the freezer because I don't make it a lot at home. I scooped it out and in the scoop was one of your hairs. I didn't want to turn it lose. I'm so glad I got a sign from you. I still hope to see you one day.

[sabies]

Still thinking of you Duke!

[dukedogsmom]

My sweet dog,
The year is almost gone. While others are celebrating a new year, I'll still be saying goodbye to you, I wish when the year left, so would the pain of missing you. You're always on my mind and in my heart. I miss you