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    Hi, I'm new around here

    Hi, I'm Diana. I thought since I will be posting here I'd tell everyone a little about me. I'm 22 years old, I recently graduated from college. I had a 9 year old Shih Tzu named Angie that I considered to be my sister and my best friend. Sadly she died on June 10, 2003 of IMHA (a blood disease). She was diagnosed and died within a few days and it was really hard because she was completely fine until three days before she died. My family was sick about Angie's death. We bought a black pug puppy a week later so we could focus our love and attention on her. Her name is Sylvia and we bought her from a pet store, which I now realize was a big no no. Sylvia will be the last purebred dog I own because there are so many homeless pets! Still, I'm glad that we bought her cause she is now a special member of my family. About three weeks ago my family also decided that we needed to save someone from a shelter, so we adopted Harley. Harley is a one year old Jack Russell mix that was a runaway. He was a little underweight and dirty. Since he is a runaway we don't know much about him, but he looked abused especially because he gets really worried when a hand is raised near him during play. Sylvia and Harley are getting along great! I will post some pictures if anyone is interested, but I have to teach myself how to do that still! It is a privilege to be a member of a board with people that love their pets as much as I do. Thank you!
    Billy and Willy! (2 of my 4)


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    Welcome Diana! Sounds like you have two adorable doggies! I am very sorry to hear of Angie's passing. At least now she will be pain free at the RB.

    I have two dogs, Bailey, a 1 year old pit bull/lab mix and Guinness, a 2 year old chow/sheperd mix. Both were rescue dogs. (Pics are in my signature)

    We look forward to reading your postings and seeing pics of your doggies.

    R.B. - Bailey (pit bull/lab mix) (08/?/2002 to 02/02/2005) and Guinness (chow/sheperd mix)

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    A big Pet Talk welcome to Diana, Sylvia and Harley! What a sweet pair! And two of my favorite breeds! Lots of Pug and JRT fans around here! And how generous of you two have given such a wonderful home to two very deserving doggies! Can't wait to see pics! Just give a yell if you need help!

    I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your best friend Angie This is definitely the place to come to for support and comfort during those diffcult times. Hopefully you'll be able to share more Angie stories and pictures with us with time. My name's Sandra and I have 2 dogs, Cody and Husky/Shep and Star, a yellow Lab...as well as 3 kitties, Mr. B and Oliver and guinea pig named Moon! So happy to have you aboard!

    Star,Tigg'r , Mollie and the10 Gallon Gang!

    And my Rainbow Bridge Furangels...Jingles, Cody, Fritz, Chessa, Satin, Buddy, Lizzie, Oliver, Squeaker, Moonbeam, Rosie, Ruby~

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    Welcome to Pettalk!! Hope you like it here!! Can't wait to hear more about your pups! Got any pictures of them??

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    Oh, and in case you aren't sure of how to post pictures, here is Phred's tutorial on how to do that.


    http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...?threadid=7406

    By the way, my name is Stephanie. Forgot to mention that in my earlier post. I'd forget my head if it wasn't attached.

    R.B. - Bailey (pit bull/lab mix) (08/?/2002 to 02/02/2005) and Guinness (chow/sheperd mix)

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    A very warm Pet Talk welcome Diana,
    Very sorry to hear about Angie,
    but I am happy to welcome Sylvia and Harley.
    Hurry up and share pics.

    Karen, and Sheba my sweetheart, Pepper my spoiled little
    terrier terror and my BIG BAD chunkey monkey Rocky.


    ----<---<--<{(@

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    Welcome! That unexpected loss must have been really hard. And, when you've been here a while, you'll know we always enjoy seeing pictures! So, put them up when you can.

    9/3/13
    I did the right thing by setting you free
    But the pain is very deep.
    If only I could turn back time, forever, you I'd keep.
    I miss you


    I hear you whimper in your sleep
    I gently pet you and say, no bad dreams
    It will be alright, to my dog as dark as night.

    Fur as dark as the night.
    Join me on this flight.
    Paws of love that follow me.
    In my heart you'll forever be.
    [/SIZE]



    How I wish I could hold you near.
    Turn back time to make it so.
    Hug you close and never let go.
    11/12/06




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    Welcome Diana! I had a sister like dog when I was younger and now I'm mom to a best dog friend who has been with me since the day I stepped out on my own. Glad you have new doggies to give love to and I'm sure they are glad you found them!

    Pet Talk is definitely interested in pictures!

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    Welcome to Pet Talk. Sorry to hear about your Angie, I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. I know after a lose, I swear I'm not going go through that again. I tell my self "no more Pets".
    But of course that never happens....I have 9 dogs right now and 8 cats...so as you can see I never listen to myself. The love is worth it.

    I hope to see some pictures of your babies, everyone here loves pictures.

    Hope you enjoy your time here.

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    Welcome to Pet Talk .......... you will certainly not find any shortage of loving, pet mad people here!!!

    We LOVE pics, so the tutorial should help you ..... and we will wait patiently......
    M!
    "No dog is born either vicious or friendly, but rather a blank slate that is moulded, for better or worse, by the owner."

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    Thank you all for your kind words, this seems like a really friendly board. I tried to post four pictures below, I hope they worked. The pictures of the black pug are Sylvia, she is five months old, the white terrier mix is Harley, he is one and we got him from the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge Illinois three weeks ago. Last and certainly not least is my Shih Tzu that passed away a few months ago. I miss her a lot.
    Billy and Willy! (2 of my 4)


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    The picture with only Harley and brother in it was taken at the shelter because we couldn't take him home until he was neutered and my brother and I picked him out alone. We took this picture after his doggy interview with Sylvia so my mom and dad could see what he looked like.
    Billy and Willy! (2 of my 4)


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    First off welcome to the Wonderful World of PetTalk.

    Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your beloved Angie.
    I lost my greyhound almost 2 years ago and not a day goes by I Dont think of her.
    Congratulations on adding Sylvia and Harley into your life!!
    HUGE hugs to you and your parents!

    My name is Staci and as you can see in my siggy I have an almost 2 year old GR names Keegan and a 3 year old DLH kitty named Kylie that are the lights of my life!
    Keeganhttp://www.dogster.com/dogs/256612 9/28/2001 to June 9, 2012
    Kylie http://www.catster.com/cats/256617 (June 2000 to 5/19/2012)
    Kloe http://www.catster.com/cats/256619
    "we as American's have forgotten we can agree to disagree"
    Kylie the Queen, Keegan the Princess, entertained by Kloe the court Jester
    Godspeed Phred and Gini you will be missed more than you ever know..

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    Hi Diana & ....



    to the best place on the web!

    I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Angie. I know what it's like to loose a loved one in such a short time. I do hope that being here at PT will help you over some of your grief (along with your new family members )

    I can't see your pictures But I'll be looking forward to seeing & hearing about them!

    Huney, Bon & Simba-missed so very much
    Remembering all the Rainbow Bridge Pets

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    A big warm welcome to you diane and also to Sylvia and Harley

    i am so sorry about the loss of your Angie.

    well hope to hear more about you and your pups soon, and once again welcome.

    actually id better introduce myself aswell, my name is rhiannon im 21 years old (22 in oct) and am the proud mum of 3 dogs but soon to be four when i bring my border collie home in about 14 weeks, the 3 dog are "clover" a rottweiler X, "penny" a JRT x, and "theodore" the chihuahua, my little grey makeral tabby cat also lives with me and her name is "yumi".

    hope you enjoy it here
    Rhi *Hooman* Clover *Rottie x ACD* (RIP to my BRD) Elvis and Tinny *The BCs* & Harri *JRT* Luna *BC x*

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