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'My Taz'
I lost my Taz April 20th. He was my best friend and companion. He looked at me with so much love. My children and grandchildren live so far away. He …
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'Storm, My Handsome Gentleman'
We got Storm when he was 13 weeks old as a companion for our Border Collie, Shadow. We decided on a Labrador because they were the opposite of BC's.
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'My Loving Spaniel'
Since I was little we had a lovely golden working Cocker Spaniel. She was a lovely little dog and everyone in my family loved her. I grew up with her, …
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'My Baby Boy Scooby'
Today is his 17th birthday, sadly he passed away three weeks ago on Tuesday(4/16/2013). Scooby was so special to my family and I, especially my father. …
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'Scottie Doggie Boy'
Scottie was my baby, a 9 pound Chihuahua mix. I saw him born as I owned his mother and father. I knew he and I were meant to be at that moment, almost …
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'Our Beautiful Smokey'
After a brief illness our 15 year old Sheltie passed on to the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon at 2:00 in his own home. We're so thankful we were spared …
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'My Best Friend'
Yesterday my beloved dog, Tan, was put to sleep. At the beginning of March she started suffering sickness and diarrhea and despite doing tests the vet …
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'For My Sweetie Pie <3'
I would like to write just a few words for my Sweetie. She came to our lives almost nine years ago from Canada. I feel in love instantly. Her baby brown …
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'Snowflake'
Snowflake (American Eskimo) was born on May 6, 2000. She came into my life in July 2000 when I was 13 years old. Growing up, I always begged my parents …
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'My Little Shadow'
I adopted my dog Sheba, a Sheltie Collie, from a local pet adoption in Summer of 95. She was a stray and very skinny. We bonded in minutes. She had a few …
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The Last One of the Litter'
Last year around this time I had to put my dog Sable to sleep, a Shepherd/Rot mix. I got her as a puppy when I was 5 years old, she would have turned 17 …
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'My Little Cutie, Adorable & Unforgettable Angel Sherry'
I can never forget my last year Christmas (16th Dec 2011 & 23rd Jan 2012), I lost both of my babies. After losing my cutie, beautiful & gorgeous baby …
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'Sassy, My Silky Terrier'
This isn't a great story about pet loss. This story is a recent, horrible, experience about losing a pet in an instant. And I have to tell it because I …
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'Shifu'
It has been two and a half months since I lost my little friend. Not a day goes by that I don't shed a tear for my little soul mate. I had hoped that she …
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'Sammy'
My dog Sammy passed away Aug 22 of this year. He was 12. He had a heart condition. I feel so guilty that I couldn't do more to help him and that I wasn't …
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'My Li'l Soulmate'
A soulmate does not have to be human, it is a space, a mirror of your own love and emotions.
Last night I had to give my vet permission to put my little …
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'The Light of My Life - Scooby'
In 2005, we rescued a dog. He came to us after we spotted him on the internet. He had been rescued by someone who desperately wanted to get him out of …
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'I Will Always Love You Sly'
I lost my dog, Sly, on June 5, 2012. I got him from a woman who supposedly breeds dogs. She said I could babysit him for 2 months and if I decided I didn't …
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'Tyson the World's Friendliest Cat'
Tyson was not actually our cat he belonged to our neighbour but my little sister became very attached to him.
He loved to have races with us and we …
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'Sadie My Shih Tzu/Scottie Rescue Who Rescued Me!'
My dog Sadie was so special, she was given to me as a gift from my daughter when my mother passed away. She was 4 years old, and my first dog. I truly …
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'My Big Dog Turbo'
Turbo came into my life 14 years ago. My son was only 1 month old and they grew up together. Of course Turbo grew into a 130 pound bruiser but oh so …
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'My Girly Girl'
I lost my Snowball Maria on Thursday. Mast cell cancer wore her down, I knew it was time. But it was still the most devastating thing I have ever lived …
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'The Day Our Little White Angel Passed Away'
My dog just passed away a couple of hours ago. She was a 13 year old poodle called Sisy and that I often called Aski.
She had been with me since 1999, …
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'Scooter Went To Heaven'
Scooter was a little Bichon born 2-28-2006 came to me 6-15-2006. Such a sweet loving little guy and so smart. We rode the bike together, walked thousands …
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'Spirit'
I once had this beautiful boy named Spirit. He was a German Shepherd, Wolf, and Husky mix. My family had saved him from my aunts house, where he was being …
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'Tamar'
Monday July 2nd 2012 is the day my life changed forever. 6 pm was the time a part of my heart died. Life went from being consumed with working, saving, …
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'My Precious Tigger - My Boxer Dog Baby Boy'
Three weeks today my beautiful baby boy Boxer dog Tigger was laid to rest, it was twelve months ago when Tigger was diagnosed with an enlarged heart. It …
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'Sundae Girl'
I never intended to have 2 dogs but that is what I ended up with when working at the PDSA! (animal hospital) Sunday came in as an in patient with a pelvic …
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'Simba'
I've got you on 11.12.2005 from my Uncle. You were a surprise gift, named you Simba upon the Lion King. Enjoyed each moment with you, driving with you, …
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'Over The Rainbow'
It was my third birthday party. I had just lost my first dog to cancer & my second had ran away. I didn't really know what all having a pet was about. …
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'Scruffy My Cairn Terrier'
He was my best friend, my doggie friend. Me and my mother saw it coming, one day my mom told me that Scruffy doesn't look too good and usually when she …
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'My Furever Friend'
I got Sasha (my tiny 4lb white female Chihuahua) when she was only 5 weeks old. My mother bought her for me as a present when I was 9. She was so tiny …
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'Me and My Shadow'
13 years ago I walked into the animal welfare "just to look" at some dogs. I walked up on a cage on a brown dog and our eyes met. I knew this dog needed …
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'Even Until The End...'
Today I had to put my sweet dog down. We've been together over 14 years, and he was my first and only dog. I had to leave this apartment after grieving …
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'Tiki Mouse My Sunshine'
Tiki and I spent only 15 years of our life together, but for me she was a light that shined from the inside out. We had a bond between us that I have never …
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'My Buddy Snoodles...'
Snoodles was my Weiner dog and I can't even begin to explain the love I had for him in words. We adopted him on May 23, 1995 and he melted our hearts the …
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'My Baby Girl'
My baby girls name was Shortpockets. She was the best dog I could ever have. I got her in foster care and I just found out she was dead Thursday and it …
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'My Little Angel Tilipicuchita RIP 2005-2011'
We lost our Maltese nearly 24 hours ago. She was one of the six doggies we have. We had her for 6 years, almost all her life. She along with all our other …
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'My Best Friend Scooby and I...'
I rescued Scoob from a puppy mill that was going to use him for breeding purposes only! I fell in love with the little critter after meeting him at the …
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'Tara Puppy Girl'
Tara was a German Shepherd/Husky min. She was the fourth puppy born of a six puppy litter all of the rest black and tan as sherpherds are. When she was …
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'Sweet Sasha Marie'
My sweet little Yorkie Sasha Marie passed away on 9/23/11. She would have been 2 in November. I miss her so much still cry everyday!
My other Yorkie …
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'Jamie and Storm'
Dear Storm,
Today Jamie woke me and said he did not think you were able to make it much longer. I knew you would let us know when you were ready. …
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'Our Beloved Toby-boy'
My Toby-boy, a Westie that I received for my 60th birthday, sadly passed 3 weeks and a day ago today - He was 13 1/2 years old. Words cannot express how …
Your Pet Loss Diaries
'She Was Like My Sister - Susie'
A month before I was born, my aunt got a puppy. She was a small Dachshund named Susie from a pet store in our town. As a toddler, I didn't know the dog …
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'Steve McQueen Rests In Peace...'
Last February, I was blessed with one of the best gifts I've ever received. My neighbors' dog wasn't spayed, and soon became pregnant. However it wasn't …
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'I thought, 'My dog already has his angel wings.'
I lost my little white Bichon mix to something unknown. I was working at a costume store to fulfill my time.
I came across a box of costumes for dogs. …
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'Smokey Is Gone'
I got Smokey 6 months after my Mother's death since I felt heavy emotional emptiness at her loss. Smokey is middle sized yorkshire with golden head and …
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My Shebsheb, My Life and Everything'
It was July 2009 when Shebsheb came to my life, he was a lab-retriever breed. I named him Shebsheb as he was first responded to me when I called him in …
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'Sweetpea'
My Stepdad was working and came across an ad for a free dog. He took a picture of the ad and came home and showed me and my Mom. We called the lady and …
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'The Four Angels!!!!!!'
Our four angels - Shaq, Pudgie, Roxie, and Nino Brown... Shaq, Pudgie and Roxie were all brothers and sisters. Nino was Shaq's son... oh how each baby …
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'Shadow Girl'
I adopted Shadow from the dog pound when she was 2 months old. I was in an abusive relationship for about 3 years, and there she was. Always by my side, …
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'I'm More Sorry That You Experienced the Pain.'
My dad gave me a card this morning, sympathising with my loss of Seamus. I walked into his room afterward, and thanked him - but also needed to state something: …
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'Tinkerbell'
My baby girl was born seven years ago on August 23, and passed away last night, March 10. And I loved her every minute, every hour, every day. She was …
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'The Love In Travis's Eyes'
I lost my best friend today. He was in my arms, looking up at me wth those beautiful amber eyes. I softly stroked his red, silky hair and prayed (for …
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'Skye'
Skye came to us when she was 7 weeks old, she was a beautiful Cairn Terrier who was a joy to us all. She saw our children grow up get married she saw …
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'Snoopy's Story'
Snoopy's Story started 16 years ago..... I took my 2 year old son to a pet shop next to the daycare school. Almost everyday he made me take him there …
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'A 'Special' Friend'
Today I lost a friend, not just any friend, but my very own "special" friend. Before "Sam" joined our family the four of us; Lois, Dawn, Andrew, and I …
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'Shadow Marie DeGripp'
Shadow is wirey black and white (mainly black) German short hair Lab mixed female. She had one litter of 9 puppies. She loves pizza. She loves to sneak …
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'My Dog Thor'
I had a great dog named Thor. The cutest things about him were that when he laid down, he crossed his front paws. Another thing is that when he jumped …
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'Shasta'
This is a story about a loving friend and daughter that I lost on 12 Jan 2011. She was bright, funny and very kind. She loved kids and really loved to …
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'My Sheeba Killed by a Hunter in Carroll County'
My Sheeba was a Great Husky, she was mixed between a Great Dane and Husky. On November 29th, 2010 Sheeba was killed by a Hunter. The bullet went right …
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'Me and My Shadow'
Shadow was born at my outdoor learning site in June 2000, the first of the litter. Her mother was the site ranger's pet. It was funny because the mom …
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'Sabrina'
Sabrina is ten years old and the love of so many lives...
Several years ago my husband adopted her as a small puppy and she become his best friend. …
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'Samantha' (Sammy)
I had written a short little story about my dog Sandy I wanted to write one about my cat Sammy.
She was 6 years old when we had gotten her from a family …
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'Gone Too Soon'
Our family lost our beloved Staffordshire Bull Terrier 'Stella' in the early hours of Sunday 11th july 2010, she was 10 years old. She'd stopped eating …
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'I Miss Him Being Here'
I lost my darling Chihuahua, Slappy, on May 4, 2010. He had turned 11 years old in March. He was so wonderful, full of life and love. He was so dependent …
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'Sandy'
I just had to put my dog of 18 years to sleep yesterday (June 22 2010) she was very sick it was the hardest thing I had to do and watch. I stayed by her …
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'My Life Will Never Be The Same....'
When I was stationed in Hawaii, my ex wife and I decided to adopt a dog. As we searched through the sad faces, barks and whimpers. Until, that is, I …
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'My Baby Is Gone....'
My darling dog; Sierra died Saturday May 29th at 5:30 pm. She was 14 years and 3 months old. She was our first baby as our 1st child born is currently …
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'Tyson'
I lost my dog in July last year and I am so upset still I loved him so much. I just feel like I am never going to come to terms with it. I have tried …
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'Smokie the Bandit'
Hi today I sent my husband alone to the vet with our 17 and a half year old Lab and Beagle mix knowing that he might not be brought back home. This was …
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'Tragic Sudden Death of Snoopy'
Well here is the first time I actually write about what happened to my pet. My doggy was named Snoopy. He was like my baby. I loved him so much. I always …
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'Tiger Dog'
I lost all the early years of my adolescence and adulthood three weeks ago to bone cancer. He had suffered minor arthritis for years and was finally feeling …
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'Sasha "Our Angel"
Sasha was 11 years old when she passed away this past Sunday June 7th 2009. She was honestly the kindest most gentle dog I have ever known. She would never …
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'My Baby Snookie'
I had to put to sleep my 14 year old loving beautiful Maltese dog Snookie on April 18, 2009. It has been 32 days since her passing and I still feel like …
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'The Pain'
Today, I was searching through my computer and weeped over a video of my old dog playing with his ball.
It reminded me of how unhappy I am now compared …
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'My Dear Smokey'
Hi, my name is Jeannie, I had my toy poodle Smokey for 9 years. What some wonderful times my family had with him. I have 2 children 17 & 14, but Smokey …
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'Our Beloved Spike'Dec 1998 - Oct 2008
The day I looked out the window and saw this little yellow puff-ball tottering up the sidewalk following my Husband into the house, my heart instantly …
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'Tyson'
Cancer took him from me at the age of 12...
I love and miss him!
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'My Beautiful Angel Toddy'
I don't know where to start this I have no words to describe her. Today is 1st Jan 2009 and she left us on November 21 2008. My beautiful angel Toddy she …
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'Tammy'
We had 2 puppy westies given to us as they did not meet breeders requirements, and were going to be destroyed.
They both had Debondex mites and to …
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'My Darling Toffy'
My baby was 10 years old she got ill so suddenly. The vets did lots of tests but they found a tumour and there was nothing they could do for her but to …
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'A Lesson'
I learned something really important when I lost my friend Sony, and when I found him dead I learned something and even though I didn't realize it until …
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'My Special Needs Baby, Trooper'
My poor baby suffered with diabetes for the last two years. Prior to the diabetes, he had lost his hearing about four years ago. When the diabetes was …
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'My Little Black Princess'
Sissy, from the time that Michele brought you home to me for my birthday, I knew that I would love you forever.
All of my life I've never had such …
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