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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 7:59 am
Almost a year ago, we adopted a beagle mix. We named her Lucy. (We already had a beagle mix named Charlie Brown.) Some of you may remember me "talking" about her: housetraining, heartworms, etc. She brought Charlie Brown to life as he is pretty much a lazy dog. She always got him running around a wrestling. She also got him to be a bit more annoying when someone would come to the door. By himself, he'd just wag his tail. With her, they'd both jump on the person, vying for attention. When we first got her, (June of 2003) she had tested positive for heartworms but had undergone treatments. Since then she has been a very active, happy girl. About 2 or 3 weeks ago, I had her retested. It was positive. They did further testing and we decided to re-do the treatment. She had the treatments last week. All looked good. Yesterday I woke up about 3am to some weird sounds coming form her. (Not to mention some yucky stuff coming out if her.) By 7 am she was unresponsive. I rushed her to the vet. They IV-ed her and she opened her eyes and picked her head up. I got hopeful. Somewhere about noon, she was even sitting in her cage. But went downhill from there. When my dh came home, the three of us went to visit Lucy at the vet. Ryan brought this rubber ball in with him. At one point he put it in her cage "so she will have something to keep her company and play with if she doesn't die." She looked so pathetic. That bouncy girl who was always looking to be pet was not there. Eyes closed and she was silent except when I'd talk to her or pet her, then she'd moan as if it were her only way to communicate (instead of wag her tail or open her eyes) Ryan asked what "die" meant. We told him the "typical" little kid answer, about going to live with God in heaven. How you don't live here on earth anymore because your body doesn't work. Not quite sure what I said exactly, but he said "Kinda like dinosaurs?" We left and an hour later, the vet called to tell us she "expired" (like old milk?!) She was in shock most of the day and arrested about 6:30pm. We don't know exactly what happened. It could have been a result of her heartworms or the treatment or maybe she ate something poisonous. Doc will do an autopsy and let me know. He is confused. Thanks for listening. We'll miss our sweet Lucy.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:09 am
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:22 am
Awwwww, Julie....I don't know what to say to you really. Your story has me all choked up but Lucy was fortunate to have such a loving, caring family adopt her. It's like little Lucy was sent to help perk up Charlie, then her mission was done and she has gone to complete her next assignment. Wishing you good thoughts at this sad time.(hug)
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:36 am
Julie, I am so terribly sorry to hear about Lucy. I do remember when you got her and how terrific she was for Charlie and ALL your family. Again, I am so sorry to hear this news. BIG HUGS (((())))
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:50 am
So sorry to hear about Lucy, Julieboo.
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Wargod
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 9:03 am
Julie, I am so sorry.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 9:10 am
Julie, this is such sad news. I hope the following will ease your pain somewhat. Whenever one of my dear furred, feathered or scaled loves gos on to the Rainbow Bridge before me, I get great comfort from Revelations 5:13.
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 10:30 am
Julie, I'm so sorry about your little Lucy. Since that's our kitty's name, I always perked up when you talked about your sweet dog. Lucy was lucky to be adopted by such a loving family. Again, I'm sorry for your loss.
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Ruiner
Member
08-31-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 11:00 am
Geez...so sorry for you're loss! Heartworm disease is tough... My thoughts are with you and you family.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 2:40 pm
Julie, I'm sorry about Lucy. My beautiful blue betta, Reggie, just expired too.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 2:56 pm
Awwww, Gracie...those fish are magnificent. I am so sorry. (hug)
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 3:01 pm
TY Rupertbear
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 3:07 pm
{{{Julieboo}}}, I am so sorry about Lucy . . . a heartbreaking loss for you and your family. I hope the vet can uncover what went wrong. Gracie, I am sorry about the loss of your Reggie, too.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 3:10 pm
Grace, I am so sorry for you loss too. What a sad time for pets. It is so hard when you love them so much. I know that Pacey is missing and I don't know if he is alive but part of me is gone with him. God bless you and I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 3:21 pm
Julie, I am so sorry about Lucy. ((Hug)) Gracie, I am sorry about Reggie too. ((Hug))

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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:23 pm
Oh I had forgotten about Pacey being missing. That is something I find hard to deal with when they just disappear. I'll pray Pacey is okay, too, Mamie.
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:28 pm
Julie, so very sorry about Lucy. {{{Julie}}} Grace, so very sorry about Reggie. {{{Grace}}}
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:32 pm
Mamie, you know I'm still pulling that Pacey will find his way home. 
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:42 pm
(((Autumn))) 
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Autumn
Member
10-29-2003
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:51 pm
((Urgrace)) Ty. ((((Julie))))) I'm so deeply sorry about your loss. Lucy sounds like a treasure, a gift for sure. ((((for your family too)))) ((Urgrace)) I'm so sorry about Reggie! Bettas are wonderful - I read once that they are considered the "dog" of the fish world because when you come home the move to part of the bowl where you are and fan their tails! I bet he was lovely! ((more hugs)) I used to have a red one - and thought he was great! So much so that I got a blue one for my brother for Christmas cuz his wife has a lot of allergies so this is the only "pet" their kids can enjoy. My 3-yr old nephew named him "Bruce." lol! (Finding Nemo) I had to have my cat, Jake, put down today so I know what you're going through. This is never easy ~ my family keeps telling me I need to stop having pets because of what their passing does to me but I just can't imagine a life without them. I love her so much. ((Mamie)) I haven't forgotten you either hun. I will add both you and Pacey to my prayers. In fact, I'm going to light a candle tonight for all our little ones ~ and I might contact this pet website, they hold a memorial for animals every Monday and add our names and our pets. You are all held in love in this sad time and always. 
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Scootersmom
Member
08-10-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:57 pm
Oh Julieboo, I am so sorry to hear about Lucy. I do remember when you got her. You take care. (((Julie & family))) (((Gracie))), so sorry to hear about Reggie. Oh my gosh, (((Autumn))) I didn't see your post. ETA, so sorry for you. It's so hard to lose a beloved pet.
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Puppylov3
Member
01-26-2004
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 6:28 pm
(((Autumn))) (((Grace))) (((Julie))) (((Mamie)))
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 12:17 am
{{{Autumn}}}, I am so very sorry.
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Bandit
Member
07-29-2001
| Friday, May 21, 2004 - 1:49 pm
Julie, at the risk of being repetitive, I too am sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is one of the hardest thing in the world to go through. I sometimes wish I wouldn't get so attached to these animals, because it hurts so bad when we have to say goodbye. But the enjoyment that they bring to our lives while they are still here makes it worth it.
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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, May 21, 2004 - 5:57 pm
Oh Gracie, I am so sorry to hear about Reggie! (((())))! Autumn and Mamie, my thoughts are with you, too! (((()))) We had some very sad news today. A dear friend of mine...NOT my breeder, but a different breeder of Sussex Spaniels, lost her *itch during whelping early this morning. Eight of eleven puppies have survived. One with a clef palate might not make it. The vet does not know what caused the death and has attributed it to too many puppies. My friend is devastated. The *itch was her first Sussex and only five years old. She has, fingers crossed tightly, found a surrogate mom for the pups with a Labrador, who whelped two weeks ago. I'll know more tomorrow. My friend won't leave her puppies. My heart is breaking for her.
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Friday, May 21, 2004 - 9:10 pm
(((Kstme))) so sorry about your friend and those poor little puppies that lost their mom. I'm still sad for (((TheOwl))) losing her 'kid', too. This has been a sad week.
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Kristylovesbb
Member
09-14-2000
| Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 6:17 am
Oh Julie I am so sorry for your loss. I just found this and I am sad for you and Theowl. My heart goes out to both of you. (((Julie)))
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Autumn
Member
10-29-2003
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 5:07 pm
A good friend of mine sent this to me today and I thought I would share it here for anyone else who might like to do it. I'll be lighting my candles again later tonight and will add this with all of you in mind. (((Hugs))) To Honor and Remember our Sick and Lost Pets I found the following ceremony on the web, and used it just recently - a great way to remember those pets who have passed, or that are sick. Good therapy for those left behind. *J* Tonight we join hands, hearts and souls as one large extended family to pray for our sick and dying pets and to pay tribute to our furbabies who have gone ahead to Rainbow Bridge. Someday, we will meet them again, with hugs, tears and kisses, as we walk together, in eternity, to our new home. Until that blessed day, we honor these precious souls and remember them with the warm glow of flickering candles, sending a message of love, light and healing, and the faith to believe in miracles. PRAYER: Yahweh, Creator of all living things, we ask that as we light our candles, the healing warmth of love will flow into the brokenhearted who are tending their ailing pets. Give to them Your strength and comfort. We also pray that the soft glow of light will part the clouds of grief and sorrow to surround our furbabies at the Bridge. May excitement REIGN SUPREME as wagging tails, ecstatic purrs and flapping feathers feel our gentle touch once again. May they know the gratitude we hold in our hearts for their faithfulness and gift of unconditional love as they are forever remembered. We are temporarily separated for only a short while. The silver cord that connects us through time and space can never be broken. AMEN. CANDLE 1: PERSONAL FURBABY. Anything you wish to say. I will not look back for there is sorrow. I will not look for today for there is longing. I will look forward for there is OUR tomorrow. CANDLE 2: FURBABIES OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY Read the names of those who are ill or have gone on before us as a tribute to them and their loving parents. As we all meet here, our Bridgekids will be meeting all newcomers, easing their way. CANDLE 3: FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND PEACE In honor of all the homeless, forgotten, abandoned, abused animals. For the nameless furchildren who gave their lives for others, for research and as a result of humankind's inhumanity. May the Higher Powers that be forgive the cruelty. We light this candle for them. As our lights shine brightly through the galaxy, may the angels smile upon us, and know that for a brief moment, we have put aside worldly differences to bond as ONE. CLOSING: I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because I did not love you, but because I loved you too much to force you to stay. MOMENT OF SILENCE. "Blessed are they that mourn, for they will be comforted." Love, light and healing to all. Amen. The candles being lit tonight; Cast a soft and welcome flame. And draw our loved ones to the light, As we call to them by name. Imagine spirits taking flight, For a moment our souls entwine. Say not Good Night, but in some Brighter Time Bid them all - Good Morning.
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