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My beloved husky Snakeriver passed over the rainbow bridge today. He was 16yrs old and a two time finisher on a winning Iditarod team. Hard headed but determined he would lead the team pretty much where ever you needed him to. Retired for the last two years he had enjoyed the good life, his own couch and specially made coats with his name on them. Mush On Snake... ![[Linked Image]](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/cavscoutmom/d1545a4f.jpg)
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16 is a damn good run. He was lucky to "have" you as you were him.
Somewhere, he's back in his prime and running.....
George
�Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.�
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Dang Annie I hate these threads.....my best to you!
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You had a GREAT Human, Snakeriver,....Godspeed, her fine friend and companion !
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R.I.P. Snakeriver. 
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So sorry for your loss, ma'am!!
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I'm sorry. That hurts. Best wishes.
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I have more use for many dogs I meet as opposed to many people I meet in today's society... Snake is an example why....
condolences on your loss... but Kudos for the wonderful 16 years your husky gave you...
you were truly blessed..
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16 years? Wow! He's earned his rest. Sorry for your loss Elf.
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I Burn While I See
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Sorry for your loss and pain, Elf.
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If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.
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That makes for a tough day. Heart goes out to you.
Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Freedom comes from the recognition of certain rights which may not be taken, not even by a 99% vote.
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It has been a tough day, thank you so much for the kind words of sympathy. Snake was dignified to the end and someday I know we'll be together again.
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God Bless! I know your pain. If there are no dogs in heaven, I don't want to go!
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Sorry to hear this Annie, take some comfort in the memories you have....
Keith
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So sorry for your loss Annie.
Rainbow Bridge
(Author unknown)
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that
has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are
meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is
plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who
were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our
dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small
thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver.
Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You
have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in
joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your
hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so
long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow
Bridge together...
Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you..
I loved you so---'twas Heaven here with you."
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
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"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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I feel for you as often times the loss of our dogs is harder to take than losing a human friend or family member.
I lost my rottweiler about a month ago. Lost my mother the same week. Mom was 92 and ready to go join dad.
My beloved rott was only 9 and I'm having a really hard time dealing with her loss.
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Darn it Terry, I knew you'd post "the bridge", just as I knew I'd never make it through it dry eyed. So sorry for your loss, Annie. 'Sounds like another great pet and friend gone but certainly not forgotten. There must be something just a little different about a sled dog.
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Sorry to hear this Elf. The absolute pleasure of the association is what has to be remembered. What an empty life it would be for us and our critters if there was no pleasure and pain to go with it. Snakedriver had PLENTY of pleasure. I expect that you did also. Take comfort.
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Sorry for your loss, Ma'am. It sounds like he had a wonderful life!
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