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 Feb 13 2005, 04:52 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 160 Joined: 9-January 05 Member No.: 651  |
Dear LS friends,
Thanks to all of you who commented when I had my "backward slide" at the 6 week anniversary of Indy's death. So many of you offered support and some profound comments on the body's need to protect itself from pain and sorrow. I am feeling a little stronger now. In fact, I have been wanting to go and visit my vet and bring her a thank you gift and letter. She was amazing and guided me through 2 very long years of caring for Indy and his chronic illnesses. I am a nurse and she shared information and detail with me on a professional level. She acknowledged my skill and expertise and never turned down a phone call or a visit when I had a "gut" feeling that something wasn't quite right. Her compassion during Indy's last hours are beyond compare. I could not have made it through that day if it were not for her support. I am lucky to have had a vet that is truly gifted and an asset to her profession. I have not been strong enough to visit her or the animal hospital where Indy and I spent so much time. I have also wanted to thank everyone there for their kindness and compassion. Many of the vet techs had special feelings for Indy and always offered extra TLC when he visited. Some cried on the day he died. I am ready now. I have written my "thank you's" and will stop in this week. Thanks to all of you for getting me through some rough spots and helping me find my strength. I miss my beloved "little man" and still can't believe he is gone from arms. He will never be gone from my heart. Fran
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-------------------- Regency's Independence
"INDY" 7/4/94 - 12/28/04 |
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Feb 13 2005, 07:29 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,165 Joined: 31-October 04 Member No.: 538 |
Dear Fran, What a wonderful picture of you and little Indy I am so glad you posted it for us to see. I am glad you are feeling a bit better and will be able to take a thank you note and gift into the vet's office.
You are right our babies may be gone from our arms but never ever from our hearts. You have been a wonderful support to me too and I don't know how I would have ever made it without all the support I have found on LS. I'm sure there are still some rough times ahead but together we can make it. Love, Ann -------------------- My girls went to the Rainbow Bridge 6 weeks and 3 days apart. Snookie had cushing's disease, and later developed diabetes. Both had cancer, Snookie had cancer of the liver, and Chili Bean had cancer of the pallet. Chili Bean was our son's chihuahua but we kept her often throughout her life and she stayed with us for the last 9 months of her life. Chili Bean also had asthma and heart failure. We will see you in Heaven my precious darlings. Snookie Lynn Howard 2-04-94 - 12-26-04 Senorita Chili Bean Bubbles Howard 11-05-94 - 11-11-04 |
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Feb 13 2005, 07:39 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 160 Joined: 9-January 05 Member No.: 651 |
Oh Ann-
So good to see you back on the site!! I hope you are feeling better. Yes, indeed, it still is a long, hard road to healing and we all need each other. I do love this picture of Indy & me. I have a copy of it on my desk at work. When I look at it, I can almost feel his silky, soft fur... Fran -------------------- Regency's Independence
"INDY" 7/4/94 - 12/28/04 |
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Feb 13 2005, 07:48 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 456 Joined: 10-December 04 Member No.: 605 |
Fran,
What a beautiful picture of you and sweet Indy. Also, I'm glad you've found the strength to visit your vet. Ann - So nice to see you're back!!  How are you feeling?Lynn XXOO -------------------- Rusty, I will always love you and never forget you. Thank you for more than 7 wonderful years.
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Feb 14 2005, 12:22 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 70 Joined: 5-February 05 Member No.: 686 |
Hi Fran,
That is a great picture of you and Indy. I am glad you are feeling better. Thanks for posting the picture so we can see how cute your little Indy was. I can tell by the way you look that he was truly your little boy. Nancy (Sasha's Mom) |
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Feb 14 2005, 12:55 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 496 Joined: 6-November 04 From: Lynden, Wa Member No.: 548 |
I just love the expression on Indy's face! Like "this is about me" I regret I did not have a pic of moose and I together so I made one.
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-------------------- Moose, you were a gift for my heart and my soul. I am so thankful to have had you. I love you forever My Mooser.1995-2004
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Feb 14 2005, 10:55 AM
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Dear Fran,
I am so glad that you are feeling some relief. I think the "Thank You" is a wonderful idea!  When I was ready, I too took a Thank You card and note to my vet. I even had a card for the staff there with a big tray of cookies. They ALL took care of my Rachael in their own way. The receptionist at the desk used to smile and ask Rachael how she was doing, the technician always gave her nice rubs and talked sweet to her when drawing blood, etc.....you get the idea. Even though they couldn't save my Rachael in the end, they were responsible for keeping her healthy and giving me almost 12 precious years. I even appreciate the vet that took her from me and helped end all her suffering, and I let her know that too. Your vet sounds simply amazing and it's just so special of you to reconginize all that in her Hugs, Cheri -------------------- Rachael Ann
November 18, 1992 - October 2, 2004 My best friend, my daughter, my life |
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Feb 14 2005, 11:13 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 33 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Quebec Member No.: 689 |
Great picture of you and Indy!Love the fact that he is looking right at the camera because it appears as though he is looking at us!LOL!
How big was Indy? I thought he was really tiny from the other pic but in this pic he looks a little bigger than I thought. |
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Feb 14 2005, 04:55 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 160 Joined: 9-January 05 Member No.: 651 |
Thanks everybody for your encouraging comments.
Cheri- great idea! I will be getting a tray of cookies for the vet staff. Pamela- You & moose were quite a team. I like how you put the picture together!!! Indy was my little guy. You can tell I just beam when I showed him off. And boy was he a camera ham!!! He seemed to know when his picture was being taken and always "posed" To answer Bijou's Best Friend, my boy was solid and in his heyday weighed 29 pounds. He only stood around 14 inches tall because he had such stubby legs. I do love to share things about him. Thanks for allowing me the chance to do so. You guys are the best!!! Extra hugs to you all, Fran -------------------- Regency's Independence
"INDY" 7/4/94 - 12/28/04 |
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Feb 14 2005, 06:33 PM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 69 Joined: 6-February 05 From: Cambridge, UK Member No.: 687 |
Fran,
That's a gorgeous picture of you & Indy!!! Like Bijou's Best Friend, I thought Indy was a tiny little guy, but from the photo I can see he's bigger than I thought. What a poser! And who can blame him with such a handsome little face!! And Pamela - Moose is a beauty!! Love, Elsie -------------------- My beloved Winston passed away Saturday Feb 5th, due to becoming very ill from aids. Winston, my little soldier, I love you so very much, and for always. I look forward to the day I will see you again, at Rainbow Bridge
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Feb 16 2005, 05:09 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 33 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Quebec Member No.: 689 |
Dear Indy's Mom,
No,thank you for sharing those adorable pics with us! I noticed his cute little legs!LOL! Wow! He is so cute! 29 lbs with those little legs....and that face.What an adorable ham! |
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Feb 16 2005, 05:12 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 33 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Quebec Member No.: 689 |
Wittley, Those cute little legs of Indy's fooled us!LOL!
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Feb 16 2005, 05:57 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 69 Joined: 6-February 05 From: Cambridge, UK Member No.: 687 |
They certainly did! Actually they really are the cutest little legs!!
-------------------- My beloved Winston passed away Saturday Feb 5th, due to becoming very ill from aids. Winston, my little soldier, I love you so very much, and for always. I look forward to the day I will see you again, at Rainbow Bridge
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Feb 16 2005, 10:04 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 33 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Quebec Member No.: 689 |
LOL! Yes,Wittley they certainly are!
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Feb 17 2005, 10:51 AM
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Now we can see where these beautiful doggies got their looks... they have beautiful mommies!
-------------------- INKY November 26, 1991-February 5, 2005
TAZ April 1, 1992 - July 27, 2009 Our special boys will be forever loved. |
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Feb 17 2005, 05:31 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 160 Joined: 9-January 05 Member No.: 651 |
LOL!!!
We do have the same hair color!! 
-------------------- Regency's Independence
"INDY" 7/4/94 - 12/28/04 |
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Feb 18 2005, 12:01 AM
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 Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 827 Joined: 30-October 04 From: New Mexico Member No.: 536 |
Hi, Fran-
I haven't been posting much lately because I've been busy with a new puppy (a little guy that was rescued off the side of a busy road), but I did want to let you know that you've been in my thoughts. I'm glad that you're feeling a bit stronger now. I know for me, it took a while before I could talk to my vet without crying. I was actually at her office yesterday and was able to talk about Shiloh without tearing up. I guess I'm healing. I still miss Shiloh terribly, but I am healing. It's a slow process, but it does get easier with time. Take care, Kathleen -------------------- Shiloh and Hobbie, you're both gone from my arms, but forever in my heart.
Shiloh 1999 - Sept. 17, 2004 Hobbie Aug. 14, 1996 - May 30, 2005 |
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