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TriciaK · 01-23-2009, 06:03 PM

It is so hard to lose a dearly beloved "companion animal"! I have lost several who were so dear to me, and my heart goes out to you, Rebecca. There is a story you may have heard about a little boy whose beloved old dog had to be put down. He said thoughtfully to his mother: "I know why dogs don't live as long as people. It takes a long time for people to learn how to be loving and forgiving. Dogs already know how, so they don't have to live as long." I believe there will be animals in Heaven, and that every dear pet we have lost will be waiting for us there. Of all the wonderful dogs we have owned (or who owned us) our favorite is the little Basenji we have had for 11 years. I could write a book about how special she is. It might give you comfort to write all about Cannon, and maybe someday to read the book or see the movie "Marley and Me"about a yellow Lab. No matter how painful losing Cannon is, you know what a blessing it is to have had him in your life. Hugs, Tricia

01-23-2009, 06:03 PM	#15
TriciaK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. George, UT Posts: 582	It is so hard to lose a dearly beloved "companion animal"! I have lost several who were so dear to me, and my heart goes out to you, Rebecca. There is a story you may have heard about a little boy whose beloved old dog had to be put down. He said thoughtfully to his mother: "I know why dogs don't live as long as people. It takes a long time for people to learn how to be loving and forgiving. Dogs already know how, so they don't have to live as long." I believe there will be animals in Heaven, and that every dear pet we have lost will be waiting for us there. Of all the wonderful dogs we have owned (or who owned us) our favorite is the little Basenji we have had for 11 years. I could write a book about how special she is. It might give you comfort to write all about Cannon, and maybe someday to read the book or see the movie "Marley and Me"about a yellow Lab. No matter how painful losing Cannon is, you know what a blessing it is to have had him in your life. Hugs, Tricia Last edited by TriciaK; 01-23-2009 at 06:12 PM..