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03-18-2018, 05:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Goodbye my buddy
Yesterday I said goodbye to my big, fuzzy faced buddy Sampson. Kathy and I were blessed with him for over five years, having adopted him as a companion for Honeysuckle. His furry face, and consistently pleasant demeanor, even when tormented by        the other pups was always a welcome thing. To anyone who knew him, or even those who didn’t, when he came to you and leaned up against you, you knew you had a friend. To reinforce that, he wasn’t shy when letting you know what he wanted. He’d use his head to pick up your hand so you can give him a good rub. Due to his size, Sam wouldn’t have been classified as a lap dog. But don’t tell him that. As some pictures show, he WAS a lap dog, and a great snuggler. We’re going to miss his singing as a part of the terrible trio or as a solo act. And as anyone who visited will attest, you may have arrived a stranger, but left a friend - covered with yellow hair as a souvenir. Goodbye my friend. I’m so sorry you left us so soon. Our memories of all the love you shared with us will endure, and pictures will help fill the void your untimely and so rapid passing created. Kathy and I love you and we and Lilah, Bonnie, Bentley and Bailey will miss you terribly.
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03-18-2018, 05:52 AM
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Camper
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Long Island, NY
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Condolences to you and your family for your loss. We lost our Buddy last year, we know how hard it can be. You are in our prayers. Cherish the memories, they will bring smiles again.
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03-18-2018, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Central Florida
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Thank you for sharing your photos of your furry friend. Your post brought tears to my eyes, which does not happen easily. Those of us who have had special animals, especially dogs, can identify with your pain. Time will help, as we all know, but no other dog will take his place in your heart.
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03-18-2018, 07:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Frederica DE
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A loss of a family pet is so hard. My condolences to you and your family.
We are about to lose ours in the next few weeks. She is 17 yrs old with a tumor starting to form on her forehead. It is inoperable I do not think I could put her thru that even if it was. She is still so happy and energetic for her age still enjoys and demands her daily walk. Hope we can get her on one more camping trip. She just loves going 'plorin' and smelling new things.
Again sorry for your loss.
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03-18-2018, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,460
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So very sorry for your loss - losing our yellow lab was one of the hardest pet losses ever - Buddy was a dropoff who just wanted loved
He got his wish and was an awesome camping partner - he developed Cushings Disease and we did not know until too late to beat it ....
33 days later we got a chocolate lab to fill the void - it was too quiet around here
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03-18-2018, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: strattanville pa
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We went through this two weeks ago with our labradoodle Bailey. Sending prayers your way. Lots of comforting comments from the good folks here.
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03-18-2018, 07:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 11
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That could be my Lab. He is twelve years old and we are dreading his passing.
Enjoy the memories, pets just do not live long enough.
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03-18-2018, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Arizona, in The Land of Scorch!
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Pets passing is always a sad thing. My condolences. Remember the fine memories and companionship they have brought us.
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and Mason the always dirty dog! R.I.P, 2/19
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03-18-2018, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: S/E Wisconsin
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So sorry for your loss, thanks for the pictures. Looks like a great group of dogs!
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03-18-2018, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
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Animals are like our human companions. We love them and talk to them and then we will all eventually lose each other, but the parts that make it worthwhile are the memories we will forever carry.
Not very well said...but I am sure you understand.
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03-18-2018, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 438
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Sorry for the loss of your fur baby. It is always hard.
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03-18-2018, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Virginia
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So sorry for you loss !!! Pets are great......... Sadie our Boxer sits here beside me as I type this as I know her time is short as her 11 years have been wonderful but .........
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03-23-2018, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 402
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My condolences Joe. I lost one of my best friends a couple of days ago. He was really becoming lethargic and not eating. He was 13 years old. Took him to vet and he was riddled with cancer. Not a clue before. Had him to vet last November for shots and a checkup and nothing was noted. I told the misses that from now on, during the annual checkups I want vet to do blood work. At least we might be able to spot something if there is an elevated white count.
May our furry loved ones rest in peace.
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03-23-2018, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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Sad
So sorry fellow camper. I don't know what we'll do when our putty tat leaves us. You have our thoughts and best wishes. 
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03-23-2018, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Kalamazoo
Posts: 2,139
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So sorry. As an animal control officer I have seen tons of cruelty and suffering that I have been numbed to. The one thing I cant get used to is the loss of a beloved pet and the pain for the loving owner.
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03-23-2018, 08:10 PM
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(Dry Huunday)
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eastern North Carolina
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So sorry for your loss
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03-23-2018, 08:19 PM
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Scoundrel
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Montrose, Colorado
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I'm very sorry for the loss of your buddy. They hold a special place in our heart forever.
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03-23-2018, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Catonsville Maryland
Posts: 1,969
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I am so sorry for your loss.
You gave an animal a loving home, and wonderful companionship. In return they reward with unconditional love. It is always heartbreaking to lose such a pet, but what a wonderful legacy to have that special place in our hearts that belongs to them and the many memories that they gave us. I have four, I still miss them very much.
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