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In reply to the discussion: We lost a best friend today. [View all]

3catwoman3

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39. Dulcinea - what a lovely name.
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 08:50 PM
Feb 2018

One of our vets once told me that we take our critters into our lives and hearts knowing we will most likely outlive them, but we do it anyway, because life is so much better with them as part of it.

We lost a best friend today. [View all] Stonepounder Feb 2018 OP
I'm in tears. Godspeed sweet Dulcinea..... samnsara Feb 2018 #1
Thank you. We're a little better now, but still subject to bouts of weeping. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #41
Love and peace to you... Freedomofspeech Feb 2018 #2
That's why I love DU, the people on Pets understand that furkids ARE family. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #42
So very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. May the happy livetohike Feb 2018 #3
I know that the sadness fades in time and the happy memories are there. We just have to get through Stonepounder Feb 2018 #43
I'm so sorry, Stonepounder. femmocrat Feb 2018 #4
Don't avoid Cavaliers. We still have 4 healthy ones, including one who is coming up on 15 years old Stonepounder Feb 2018 #44
That is great to hear. femmocrat Feb 2018 #60
So very sorry about Dulcinea and Sancho sdfernando Feb 2018 #5
Yes they did. We still miss Sancho, but we remember all the good times as well. We will get there Stonepounder Feb 2018 #45
So sorry! Phentex Feb 2018 #6
Thank you for your understanding. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #46
My sincerest sympathy Ohiogal Feb 2018 #7
You are right. No matter how long they live, it is never long enough. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #47
You'll all be reunited and BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #8
I do truly believe to the very bottom of my soul that if there is some sort of 'afterlife' Stonepounder Feb 2018 #48
After my little girl died at home on Dec. 15, 2002 BigmanPigman Feb 2018 #58
I am so very sorry for the loss of your lovely Dulcinea. phylny Feb 2018 #9
Don't avoid Cavaliers. We still have 4 healthy ones, including one who is coming up on 15 years old Stonepounder Feb 2018 #51
I just sent you a heart PJMcK Feb 2018 #10
Thank you so much. It means a lot to us that we have y'all here on DU. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #49
Tears here. So sorry. Frustratedlady Feb 2018 #11
Thank you. We're a little better now, but still subject to bouts of weeping. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #50
I'm so sorry. MelissaB Feb 2018 #12
Thank you. We are doing our best. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #52
Stonepounder Family irisblue Feb 2018 #13
Thank you so much. It means a lot to us that we have y'all here on DU. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #53
RIP Dulcinea. MontanaMama Feb 2018 #14
Sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Feb 2018 #15
I'm sorry about your pup. onecaliberal Feb 2018 #16
Deepest sympathy for you. It's one of the hardest losses imaginable. Texin Feb 2018 #17
Twilight Zone... Dogs not allowed in heaven? keithbvadu2 Feb 2018 #18
This is a wonderful episode of Twilight Upthevibe Feb 2018 #33
So sorry, my uncle had a near death experience and BittyJenkins Feb 2018 #19
I'm so sorry brother.... Glamrock Feb 2018 #20
Kick for a Very Big Sorrry Angry Dragon Feb 2018 #21
How sad for you. But Dulcinea is now pain free and romping with Sancho. Fla Dem Feb 2018 #22
My heart aches for you, and my tears are flowing. williesgirl Feb 2018 #23
I'm so very sorry for your loss. They break our hearts because they sinkingfeeling Feb 2018 #24
n2doc posted this in Sept 2014........ lamp_shade Feb 2018 #25
That set me bawling again. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #54
Me, too. 3catwoman3 Feb 2018 #59
I'm so sorry janterry Feb 2018 #26
So sad to lose such a good friend KT2000 Feb 2018 #27
Heartbreakingly sad. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2018 #28
Your narrative is beautifully written. badhair77 Feb 2018 #29
Condolences TEB Feb 2018 #30
They are free! CountAllVotes Feb 2018 #31
She sounds sweet. LisaM Feb 2018 #32
To the Stonepounder family.... Upthevibe Feb 2018 #35
I can't respond to all of you right now, the pain is to fresh. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #34
I'm so sorry. I'm in a similar situation with our Cavalier Merrily. nolabear Feb 2018 #36
🕯 sprinkleeninow Feb 2018 #37
Dang that's hard.. Permanut Feb 2018 #38
Dulcinea - what a lovely name. 3catwoman3 Feb 2018 #39
... Skittles Feb 2018 #40
RIP Dulcinea and condolences to you folks lunasun Feb 2018 #55
I'll try and respond to more of you tomorrow. Stonepounder Feb 2018 #56
Dear Stonepounder and Mrs. MLAA Feb 2018 #57
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