We had a vet come to the house and put our dog, Lucy, to sleep yesterday. She was so weak and had not eaten in over 5 days.
We found Lucy in Jan., 1992. She was hiding in a barn, starving and freezing. I took food to her for about a week before she would let me get close to her. Finally, when the temp hit a high of 7 degrees, I decided to bring her home and find her a good home. That turn out to be our good home.
She had a wonderful life, no leash, no collar, no fence; she could do what she wanted. (lucky, we live in a neighborhood with very little traffic)
She pretty much stayed in the yard, but since my dh built many of the houses in the neighborhood, she would sometimes walk up the hill to visit for a while.
She was my first ever "outside" dog. But, I do not believe in leaving a dog truly outside all the time, so at night, she slept in the garage on her electric blanket. We got her a new blanket every year. Sometimes, she came inside, but most the time she like to be outside exploring.
Like the "Old Shep" song says, "If dogs have a heaven, Lucy has a wonderful home"
Goodbye Lucy. She was about 17 years old and will be sorely missed.
Good bye to Lucy
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June 12th, 2007 at 07:49 am
She's at Rainbow Bridge with my Bogus Khan happily running and getting into all kinds of trouble...
June 12th, 2007 at 07:55 am
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
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June 12th, 2007 at 01:09 pm
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Blessings for Lucy and comfort to you and your husband.[[[ ]]].
Lorie
June 12th, 2007 at 02:57 pm
Lucy is an important name in my family. It was my mother's name, and when my cousin named her dog Lucy, some eyebrows were raised. But she said it was the greatest compliment she could give, and I share her feelings!
June 12th, 2007 at 03:01 pm
She was a funny, happy dog!
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June 13th, 2007 at 07:36 pm
Hugs to you my friend...I know that your pups mean the world to you...just behind that hubby of yours....and the loss of our pet is not unlike that of a family member.
{{hugs}}
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It is the first time I have had a colored picture on my refrigerator in a long time.
June 17th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
God be with you in your lost.Pets do become a
part of our family and we miss them when they die.
I fill your pain.
Flinnie.
June 18th, 2007 at 10:23 am
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June 30th, 2007 at 10:41 am
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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June 30th, 2007 at 10:52 am