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Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

0 posted 2003-11-05 06:39 PM

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).]

Duncan
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since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

1 posted 2003-11-05 06:43 PM

Titia...Thinking of you and giving mine a treat, just for being here. I'm sorry for your loss. She's beautiful.

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

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Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

2 posted 2003-11-05 06:50 PM

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

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

3 posted 2003-11-05 07:18 PM

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

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

4 posted 2003-11-05 08:54 PM

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.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

5 posted 2003-11-05 08:59 PM

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.

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2003-11-05 09:00 PM

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,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram
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Nan

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Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

7 posted 2003-11-05 09:06 PM

She was very beautiful, Titia... as is your heart... God Bless...

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

8 posted 2003-11-05 09:10 PM

She was a cutie.
I'm sorry for your loss. thank you for sharing her story with us.

allamericanjoe
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since 2003-10-02

Posts 116
Iredell county, NC

9 posted 2003-11-05 10:55 PM

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.

Muys
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since 2002-04-06

Posts 389
The Netherlands

10 posted 2003-11-06 07:30 AM

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

Poet deVine

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11 posted 2003-11-06 08:12 AM

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...

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

12 posted 2003-11-06 08:35 AM

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.

scorpio
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since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

13 posted 2003-11-06 08:40 AM

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...

midgetday3
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since 2003-11-06

Posts 11
Kentucky

14 posted 2003-11-06 09:47 AM

She was a very cute dog!! I am very sorry for your loss. Your words have done great tribute to her.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

15 posted 2003-11-06 09:56 AM

I am so sorry for your loss Titia.
I know you loved her very much.
Heart Hugs.

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

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The Shores of Alone

16 posted 2003-11-06 11:02 AM

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

Martie

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California

17 posted 2003-11-06 11:27 AM

Titia..I'm so sorry for your loss of this special friend. Hugs!

Susan Caldwell
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since 2002-12-27

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Florida

18 posted 2003-11-06 12:24 PM

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
then you won't see the best that I would love to do for you"
~Dido~

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

19 posted 2003-11-06 08:28 PM

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

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

20 posted 2003-11-07 02:42 PM

I am so sorry, Titia.

Magicmystery
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since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

21 posted 2003-11-07 05:40 PM

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).]

SmartChick
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since 2001-09-23

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On A Journey To The Unknown

22 posted 2003-11-07 07:43 PM

Awwww Titia! I am so sorry about your dog, Sarah. Pets are so special to us.

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