Beloved Duke is at RB...

[dukedogsmom]

That was really beautiful. Made me cry like a baby, though. I think it's going to take years for it not to hurt so badly. It's like a piece of me has been lost, never to be found again.

[Catty1]

Sweetie - didn't mean to make you cry. I did smile at the part where Blemie is telling his owners exactly WHAT the next dog should be like...which made me think that Duke was right fussy about who your next companion should be too!

"What I would like to feel is that, having once had me in the family, now she cannot live without a dog!"

"...my successor. He can hardly be as well bred or as well mannered or as distinguished and handsome as I was in my prime. My Master and Mistress must not ask the impossible. But he will do his best, I am sure, and even his inevitable defects will help by comparison to keep my memory green...he may prove himself quite worthy of comparison, in some respects...And for all his faults, I hereby wish him the happiness I know will be his in my old home."

If you can see the self-pride in the words above...I hope you can smile.

HUGS!

[Dorothy39]

Oh Gee, Val~ (sniff, sniff) Bless all who Mourn~

Rest assure that Duke will never leave your side, not even in Death.

Thank-You again for the lovely poem and for sharing Duke ~ Thank-You Catty 1 for "The Last Will and Testiment of Extremely Distinguished Dog.

~sighs~

[chocolatepuppy]

Val, that poem,' OLD DOG IN A LOCKET' is so touching. I have some of Mandy's hair. I could do that. Now I just need a locket. I have one on a bracelet but would like it near my heart.
I know you still hurt terribly and miss Duke so much. I know the feeling. {hugs}

[dukedogsmom]

I want to be able to remember you without tears and so much pain I wrote this a few weeks ago. I miss you.

Just below the surface
The tears are always there
Just the mention of your name can
Make them reappear
Even after all this time,
My heartache feels so new
I always said I'd be lost without you
And now I find it's true
I look for you in rainbows
And even in my dreams
We'll be apart forever, it seems
You were my soulmate
And it hurts like hell
Will I get over losing you?
Only time will tell

[loveallfurryfriends]

I am so sorry for your loss. Remember that you will see him again one day. RIP Duke

[kimlovescats]

What a beautiful and soul-felt poem. I know the loss you feel and it never truly goes away!

Hugs,
Kim

[dukedogsmom]

My Dearest Dog,
This time last year, I was on the floor beside you, trying to take in every moment with you. Knowing the next day I would have to say goodbye. The tears fall now, just as they did then. A part of my heart will always ache from that goodbye. It hurts so much to have the bond weakened. But it will never be broken. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. You were, and always will be, my heart dog. I'll never forget you. I miss you
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Love,
Mama

[chocolatepuppy]

Val, many {{{hugs}}} to you. I will have you in my thoughts today. I know it is hard, even still. One day, we will see our babies again ...

[Dorothy39]

Oh Val~( sniff, sniff) The Bond you have with Duke has not weakened at all~even though a portion of your heart still aches when remembering that moment of Sweet Surrender. That Bond is as strong as Iron now, Duke will always be a lasting fiber within your tremendous Character~ That is the gift he left for you.

(((HUGS)))

[kallisto4529]

Val,
I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you this weekend and especially tonight. I know what Duke meant to you and I know how much you meant to him, I have never seen a bond like the two of you had. My heart and my thoughts are with you, give Dasher hugs and let him comfort you, I think you will see it helps some. Lots of hugs and prayers for you.

[dukedogsmom]

Just a little note to say I'm missing you While editing a pic of Dasher and Doogie, tears came from nowhere. I thank you so much for sending me Dasher. After a year, we're finally really settling in. He's such a sweetheart. Do me a favor and tell the angels I need him here on earth for years to come, ok? I hope you get snow for Christmas. I'd love to see you playing in it. I'll love you always.