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Post by linn on Sept 2, 2014 14:14:28 GMT -5
Today we sent our sweet girl Abby to the bridge. She passed away in my arms this morning. She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in April and we have had monthly trips to the Caner Center at OVC. She has been doing well on pain meds until this weekend. She had a rough night last night and it was time to say goodbye. When we went to the kennel there were only 5 dogs there and I had decided that I didn't want a brindle or an older dog. When we saw her in her crate she didn't give her a second look because she was brindle and almost 6. Thank goodness another couple there took her out for a walk and we immediately fell in love with her. She was so beautiful. The other couple wanted two dogs so they were going to wait until more came in. We were so happy to get Abby. She loved walks, runs in the park and of course eating and sleeping. She loved everyone. Abby was a perfect match for her brother Ace who came home two months later. Ace was always boss and Abby always happily let him get his way without any fuss. We will miss our beautiful girl so much. Here are a few of my favorite pictures.
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troysmom
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Post by troysmom on Sept 2, 2014 14:44:22 GMT -5
I'm so sorry you had to lose Abby. I know very well what the last few months have been like since I lost my brindle boy Troy the same way. Funny, I didn't want a brindle either and I came home with a 5 year old handsome brindle who will be my furever heart dog. I think Abby has taken that position as well.
You are so lucky that couple took out Abby and it was love at first sight. I think she is absolutely beautiful and love her grey face in her pictures. Abby will be forever with you. She is no longer in pain and remains in your heart. Rest peacefully Abby. Take care if your boy Ace, he will miss Abby terribly, and take care of your self!
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Post by greys4us on Sept 2, 2014 16:43:05 GMT -5
We are so sorry. Abby was a beautiful girl! Run free at the bridge sweet Abby!
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greysrgreat
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Post by greysrgreat on Sept 2, 2014 16:49:09 GMT -5
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear girl, Abby. These last few months must have been so hard on you all. You were there for her until the end and showed your love for her by knowing that it was time to say goodbye. She will always be in your heart and memories. Hugs to Ace as well from us...
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gunnersmom
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Post by gunnersmom on Sept 2, 2014 17:24:12 GMT -5
I am sorry for the loss of pretty & regal Abby. I rely on quotes a lot to help me thru times like these. This one gives me a different focus on how to look at the loss. I hope it gives you some comfort as it has for me.
“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.” - Isla Paschal Richardson
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jason
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Post by jason on Sept 2, 2014 17:28:52 GMT -5
We're so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Run pain free at the bridge Abby.
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Post by Sally Blossom on Sept 2, 2014 18:08:22 GMT -5
Another beautiful Star has joined our Galaxy - Angel Abby. Just look up to-night and you will see a "twinkling star" and that will be Miss Abby letting you know that she is free from pain and is with all the GRA Angels. She sends you so much love and gratitude for giving her a wonderful retirement life. Rest in Peace sweet Abby.
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sonaturallygreyt
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Post by sonaturallygreyt on Sept 2, 2014 19:42:07 GMT -5
I'm very sorry to hear about your sweet girl Abby. She felt the love during the years with you and you saw her beauty as soon as you saw her walk. It was destiny that brought you together. She will live in your heart forever. Run pain free Abby, with all our other bridge angels.
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Post by BlingDogs on Sept 2, 2014 20:28:05 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear about Abby. Knowing they are sick, it doesn't make it any easier to say goodbye. Abby was such a sweet and gentle girl, I know she had a wonderful life with you. Keeping you in my thoughts.
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scarletta
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Post by scarletta on Sept 3, 2014 12:21:50 GMT -5
Again, my sincere condolences on the loss of your beautiful girl. She will watch over you from the Bridge and be a lovely guardian angel for you until you meet again. <3
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daylight
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Post by daylight on Sept 3, 2014 14:43:57 GMT -5
I am so very sorry. Sincere condolences on your loss. In Abby's story it is so clear that she was meant to be with you. Her life was blessed in that moment, and in all the times you shared ever since. Take comfort in knowing she will always be with you in spirit. Godspeed lovely girl.
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Post by twentythree on Sept 3, 2014 15:31:28 GMT -5
I am so very, very sorry that you have lost Abby. These wonderful dogs have a way of leaving their footprints forever in our hearts............
jane
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Post by GreyPoopon on Sept 4, 2014 7:30:52 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry. She was a very special and gorgeous girl.
Godspeed Abby.
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xtrawld
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Post by xtrawld on Sept 4, 2014 10:24:35 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Abby. She's running pain free at the bridge now.
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Post by angelollie on Sept 5, 2014 19:40:48 GMT -5
I am so very sorry that you have lost your beautiful Abby. She was a beautiful girl who shared her life with two wonderful parents and a brother (Ace) who truly loved her. She couldn't have had a happier retirement. Abby will always be with you in spirit, keep her memories close to your heart. Hugs to you, Don and Ace.
Godspeed sweet Abby
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