I have always dreaded this day...

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry. Traci, this came in a card from my vets after I had my RB Mandy PTS. It made me feel a bit better. Duke will always be in your heart.{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.

[Freedom]

Traci, I read your loving tribute to Duke a bit earlier and was crying too much to be able to post. I've had a few who touched my heart, and I've had to make that final decision a few times as well.

Bless you for all the wonderful things you did for Duke, and which you do for all your fur kids.

Duke is now flying about happily pain free at Rainbow Bridge.

I loved seeing his puppy photo, and of course the recent ones I remember so well.

[Alysser]

Traci, I know you are heartbroken right now, but please know you did the best thing for him and no one can argue with that logic. Duke loved you and he was a gorgeous, handsome boy. I am so so sorry for your loss, I support you 100% and please accept my deepest condolences.

[Seravieve]

Beautiful tribute to a handsome man! Reading it made me cry, I must admit. It's so hard to be the one to make that decision. It helps some to know that you're doing it out of love.. and you know that he'll be happier when he's no longer suffering.

Run free and play hard, Duke!

[slick]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute and Duke is so handsome.

Play hard at the RB Duke.

[K9karen]

OMG! How I dread checking Dog Memorial, doing so, only out of love and respect for our beloved babies.

My heart almost leaped out of my chest. How I also prayed that Duke would be around longer. But the spirits at the Bridge had a different plan.

i can't start to explain how sad I am for you. I loved your endearing memorial for Duke. It's obvious he had a happy life and loved you dearly, and visa versa.

Have a safe trip to the Bridge, darling Duke. My Cody will greet you and protect you. Your memory will be with us forever.

[cloverfdx]

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Duke.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm sorry you had to lose your Duke; it was a loving and fitting tribute to your dear friend...beautiful.

RIP Duke, play well at the Bridge, you were deeply loved.

[lvpets2002]

I posted this on Traci's My Space for Tribute to Duke as well.. Traci Duke is just resting & asleep right now at RB & may he always be in your Dreams..

[Lori Jordan]

I am deeply sorry to hear of Duke's passing,You are right no matter how long we have with our babies,It surely is never long enough.What a beautiful tribute you wrote for your dear boy.

Rest Well Duke.

Hugs to you and your family.
xx

[MoonandBean]

Our inability to completely protect and keep from harm those we love is a painful but inherent part of the human condition.

Let solace be taken, however, in knowing that we gave the best we had to our little friends, and that they knew, without an inkling of doubt, that they were deeply loved.

For, beyond all else, that is the greatest gift we give to them, and in turn, the greatest gift they give to us.

Thank you for giving Duke such a great life!
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[jennielynn1970]

Play hard at the Bridge, sweet boy, you will be so missed!


Hugs to you, Tracey.

[HoochsMommiee]

oh no i am sooo sorry to hear this

He will always be around you

He sure was a handsome boy and will always be that way

RIP Sweet boy look in on ur momma sometime Look gracie girl up she will show you the ropes and show u where all the treats are

[Animalhouse26]

Omg, I am soo Sorry for you loss of Duke! It never gets easier. I could only imagine what your going through. Your a strong person and will get through this. Duke will be there with you.

Someone once told me.. The reason pets don't live as long as people is because they are here on this earth to teach us something. Once that has been taught..and they know it.. They go up to the Rainbow bridge to watch over what they have done.

You learned love. You learned unconditional love. That is what Heart dogs and cats do. They teach us the love we never would have known without them!

He was a beautiful and amazing dog! I know I am not on here often. But I Always seem to remember you and all 4 of your beautiful dogs!

I am here for you if you need someone to talk!

*hugs*

[cyber-sibes]

Tears are flowing as I read your post. Boo will be by your side forever. just think of him and he'll be there. GodSpeed, dear Boo.