Beloved Duke is at RB...

[micki76]

I didn't log on to PT at all this weekend, so I didn't know that Duke wasn't doing well.

Val, I'm so, so sorry. I know Duke was your heart dog. I know you and he saw some rough times, but know that he'll always be in your heart.

I just can't fathom your pain right now.

[Glacier]

I'm so sorry, Val. Duke was a lucky dog to live his life with someone who loved him so deeply. I hope you will find comfort in memories of happier times with your boy.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I just now saw this. I am so sorry. Duke was such a special guy .

[kohala]

My prayer for you is that as you embrace your grief, along with your memories, Duke's spirit will ease your pain and his memories will fill your sense of loss.
The kindest gift you can give a beloved animal is to be with them as they depart this realm for adventures we can only dream of.
Peace be with you, Val,

Kohala

[dukedogsmom]

I've been gone since this morning. Some friends and I went shopping in Orlando. We talked at her house for a while. I finally had to face the fact that it was time to go to the house. I have no home any more. It's just a cold, empty place without you. This pain is unbearable. We ate at the Cracker Barrell today and I bought a small angel beanie baby bear holding a star. It's going to hang in my car. I didn't even sleep in my bed last night. Right now, I wish I had a heart of stone, so I wouldn't feel the pain of your absence. I have a feeling your Christmas Hawaiin shirt will be there when I get to the house. You would have looked so cute in it. How I wish you didn't have to leave me.

[davidpizzica]

Val, please accept my sincerest and heartfelt thoughts and prayers on this saddest of all days.Duke was your life and now he's safe at the RB. I talked to moosmom tonight and let her know about Duke and she also sends you her heartfelt prayers and thoughts on this sad day.

[lizbud]

Val, big (((HUGS))) to you.

[chocolatepuppy]

Val, this helped me when Mandy died...{{{hugs}}}

Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you...
I loved you so -- t'was Heaven here with you

[caseysmom]

Gosh Val I can physically feel your pain, I am so worried about you. I hope your home becomes your home again, filled with the good memories. Hopefully soon you will look at a spot and remember Duke there and it will warm your heart and not break it.

When you are feeling stronger I would love to see some pictures of Duke from when you first got him. I felt this bond with Dale and it was really nice seeing his young pictures after he passed.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Val, I am so sorry to read about Duke. I never venture in the memorial section, or the dog section much, But when I saw this my heart dropped. I know it hurts so bad, but Duke was loved so much here on earth, and I know he is playing healthy and happy at the RB, waiting for you to be with him, one day. If you need anything, Pm me. *HUGS* from Katie and kittes

[RockyRoad]

Oh Val, I am so sorry to hear of sweet Duke's passing. I too was not here to know that he was not doing well. We have parted with our dear Lady recently, so I know how you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sweet Duke, may your trip to the RB have been a safe one, you will be missed so dearly.

[PJ's Mom]

I know there's nothing any of us can say to make this terrible pain go away. I hope the fact that he was loved by everyone here helps a little.

Duke, watch over your mama and let her know you're still with her. Let her know that everything will be ok. She needs you right now.

RIP sweet boy.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Val, I can hardly type for the tears. Words cannot adequately epxress how utterly heartbroken I am to learn that your precious Duke has passed to the Bridge. You know, I hope you know, how much we all loved him, what a cherished member of the Pet Talk family he was and though he's gone from us in the physical form, his memory, his legacy of love will live on in all of our hearts, forever. Duke has always been one of my fave Pet Talk doggies; he was such a sweet and gentle "old" soul and the deep bond of love and friendship you two shared touched us all over the years. We all know how much he meant to you Val, he was your heart dog, your forever freind, your Duke. You were so kind to me, so caring and genuinely heartbroken during my time of loss and I want you to know how much your sincere sympathies meant to me. I want you to know that at this moment, I am feeling that same sense of heartbreak and helplessness and sadness for you, friend. I wish I could say or do something to make you feel better but I know so well, right now, time is the only true healer; time and the knowledge that others care, that one day you and Duke will be together again. Hold onto that dear friend and the many, many happy memories you hold in your heart. One of my most cherished Duke memories was of the photo shoot you shared with us not too long ago, it was of you and Duke at the beach, you brought that little Chirstmas tree with you. I will never forget those precious photos and what a very special day that was for you and for Duke. I wish I could could give you a hug Val. Please know that I'm thinking of you and Duke. He was so blessed to have a you as his Mom, his protector, his best friend. Sending you all my love and strength, friend.
Love, Sandra and Star

[vinjashira]

I'm sorry for your loss Val

RIP Duke.

[pitc9]

Val... I have a Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of Animals, and last night I lite a candle in front of it and told Sierra and Buddy that we were lighting it for Duke, then we said a prayer for you both.