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In Memoriam - our Sarah
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In Memoriam - our Sarah |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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 she was a special dog our Sarah first year of her life she was abused by people who ignored the precious gift she offered them her unconditional love she was a special dog our Sarah after eleven months rejoined with her sister Tsjip with whom she didn't dare to play those first days she was a special dog our Sarah when she looked at you with those big brown eyes begging you to throw the stick then she would run and catch it she was a special dog our Sarah holding on, while Addison disease took over her body at the age of two and a half heavy medication throughout her life but she managed fine she was a special dog our Sarah but tonight she decided to leave us she died at 17.30 local time at the age of almost 8 we will miss her terribly our special dog Sarah may you rest in peace  February 15, 1996 - November 5, 2003 Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (11-05-2003 06:48 PM).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Titia...Thinking of you and giving mine a treat, just for being here. I'm sorry for your loss. She's beautiful. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This breaks my heart, Titia. I know how you feel about animals and I'm sure of how well you took care of Sarah. The pain of losing a pet is devastating, I know. There are no words of comfort I can offer that would do much good. You took care of her, did everything you could to make her life as happy as possible and I'm sure she lived many years longer than she would have without your help and love. Remember that and keep the happy thoughts of her close to you to get through this sad time. My thoughts are with you, dear Dutchie  |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thanks Duncan, take good care of your dog, every moment is precious. Michael, thank you so much for your comforting words. I've a hard time now, because she was real special to me. I rescued her from her first year misery, it took me three days to straighten out her hair, those people kept her in the garage all the time and used to put her in a big crate at night, she had no hair on her front legs because of the scratching trying to get out. At the age of eleven months, there was a difference in weight of 4 kilo's between the two dogs. You could see her bones sticking out. And then, after a few months of good care, she won the clubmatch over 45 dogs. The woman said: "That's how a Griffon Korthals has to look" and I was so proud. Yes, she had a good life, despite of her disease. She was a happy dog and I loved her to pieces. She didn't suffer too much and I'm glad she went on her own. She wasn't well for the last couple of days and tonight, just after I got home from work, she stopped breathing as if she had been waiting for me. (a lovely comforting thought). Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
They do wait, Titia. They wait for the hand that they licked and loved, to touch them once again. You were so lucky and fortunate to have her in your life - almost as lucky as she was to have you. Thank you for sharing this most lovely dog...I know you will remember her always. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Oh Titia, I am so very sorry and know the hole this leaves in a heart. I feel so sad for her sister too, she will be needing more than usual attention until she gets used to loosing her sister. I don't know of anything more comforting than the love of animal nor anything more devastating than loosing our pet. May God be with you all including her separated sister right now, I am so sorry. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh Sweetie~ I hold little Dallas in my lap as I type this ... we are so sorry~ I know how much you love your critters ... she had a good life with you and you're pretty darned special, lady~ I'm sure she waited for you before saying goodbye my master, my friend~  I love you, Titia~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
She was very beautiful, Titia... as is your heart... God Bless...  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
She was a cutie. I'm sorry for your loss. thank you for sharing her story with us. |
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allamericanjoe Member
since 2003-10-02
Posts 116Iredell county, NC |
I feel your pain friend. Many years ago I had to endure the pain of deciding whether or not to have my dog euthanized. I have never shed so many tears for a lost family member. I want to share my favorite dog quote with you, maybe some comfort. "No heaven can heaven be, if my dog's not there to welcome me." And my second favorite, "I hope someday I can be the person my dog thinks I am." both unknown. |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
I am in tears Titia when I read your poem for Sara. And I think at the other docs and kitten we lost. So much sadnes, but all have had a lovely life. kiss Mom |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Titia, I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is like losing a friend. Sarah is a beautiful dog! Just know that she is no longer in any discomfort. Take care... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
as I read this I was not only reminded of the many loyal pets I've had in my lifetime...but also thought of children as well, and how they to, need good homes...one family in particular...in New Jersy, where three of the children who had been adopted were starved????? My love for animals is never ending...but feel an even greater need for such loyalty to our society's children...b/c presently there is great deterioration within that system. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
I'm truly sorry for your loss, Titia. Sarah was much loved and will be greatly missed by you. believe in what your heart feels... |
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midgetday3 Junior Member
since 2003-11-06
Posts 11Kentucky |
She was a very cute dog!! I am very sorry for your loss. Your words have done great tribute to her. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I am so sorry for your loss Titia. I know you loved her very much. Heart Hugs. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Titia, sending hugs, I know how you feel. This is a lovely tribute. May I direct you to a wonderful site, one of the places where I have a memory of my special girl. www.in-memory-of-pets.com Sandra |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Titia..I'm so sorry for your loss of this special friend. Hugs! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I read this yesterday and found I couldn't respond then..I won't go into why..but I do know and understand.  "if you won't let me fall for you |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thank you all for your comforting words. We've buried Sarah today in our garden, so she will be always with us. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I am so sorry, Titia. |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
I will cry just like now when I lose my cats to their age. Right now they are just 6 but I know the days are coming when they will too go to wait at the Rainbow Bridge. God Bless you for sharing a glimpse of her life with us. I can tell that you love her and will miss her. Sherry  [This message has been edited by Magicmystery (11-07-2003 05:45 PM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awwww Titia! I am so sorry about your dog, Sarah. Pets are so special to us. |
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