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Ed,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. It is difficult for sure.
We're day by day with a couple of our dogs as well, a 15 year old Belgian Sheppard mix and 13 year old Golden.
We have two 5 year old yellow labs that will keep each other company as well, but the wife and I have talked and I think we're going to stay at 2 when the time comes.
It really is amazing how dogs become a member of the family.
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Sorry for your loss Ed. That day is coming soon at our house as well and we sure aren't looking forward to it. Denny
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Ed,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. The bond between man and dog has to be one of the most unique and inexplicable in nature. I prefer to be around my dog than around a great many humans I know..
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Good dogs are a dime a dozen. A really good dog is a rare thing.
Sounds like this one was tops.
I don't know you but you have my deep sympathy.
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Ed sorry about the loss of your Best Friend..... DOO
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Sorry for your loss...
Too many good dogs lost this year...I hope my Rocky, and all lost ones are waiting at the bridge...
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Ed,
Sorry to hear that. Its never easy to give up a friend.
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I'm a firm believer that the best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a dog. I'm sure you'd agree. My heart is with you!
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Sorry to hear that Ed. I've never owned a dog, but I understand the loss can be pretty intense. Here's hoping it doesn't linger too hard or long.
Best wishes,
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sorry to hear of your loss Ed, having a really great dog is a two edged sword
heaven on earth while they're with you
hell on earth when they're gone.
still miss my Tera, damned near 10 years later, need to go tidy up her grave site this spring
tis the thing I look most forward to upon retirement, time to take a dog everywhere I go, or I don't need to go there
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Losing a dog always sucks. I feel for ya Ed. Especially labs, they're so sweet and even tempered. I'm about to drain my 401K and s few other assets to give to an attorney. My soon to be ex apparently thought I was joking when I said I wanted joint custody with Rocky. There's more than one way to lose a dog 
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My dog to me my dearest be,
says you, mankind, is sin.
My dog stays true through storms to me,
mankind waivers in wind.
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Ed, I feel for you.
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I'm sorry for your loss; I'm sure it's probably tough on the other pups as well. Hope you have many great times with them in the coming years.
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Ed,
I lost Beau to cancer this spring. He was my best buddy, the one to turn to when I just needed a friend, or someone to take a walk with, or to just hang out throwing a ball.
I'll know I made it to heaven if I open my eyes and he's there waiting for me.
I live everyday hoping to be the man my grand mother and my dog thought I was.
Last edited by David_Walter; 12/16/09. Reason: I'm david, and I have a spellng problem
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Ed - So sorry for your loss, I have been in your shoes and it is no one of the worst pains I have known. They truly are mans best friend. Just remeber all the good times.
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I'm sorry to hear that Ed. Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes.
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Sorry for your loss Ed, you were both lucky to have each other. Hopefully Gunr can help fill that void she has left.
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Thats tough - sorry for your loss. My old Chocolate Lab Amber is also about 14 and shes slowed down a bunch, but shes hanging in so I'm greatful to have her.
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