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hlthe2b

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10. Just woke up and saw this and I cannnot express how much I do feel for you. All here have undoubtedly
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 06:30 AM
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dreaded the time their beloved fur baby leaves them, and many have experienced that pain all too often. I certainly have and my current sweet Aussie/Border Collie is approaching 15 years, though stable right now.

Just know that we understand and are reaching out with virtual hugs and love. Tincture of time will help. For me, long walks listening to sad music to let myself cry as much as I wanted/needed, sans having people around for weeks, DID help. But it was 18 months (and arm-twisting by my local animal rescue) before I could even think of having another. Once I did, my Sophie did heal a big hole in my heart, so consider that for yourself and perhaps consider another when you are ready.

I am sorry.

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Thank you so much, Sheltie! Silver Gaia Saturday #15
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Yes, Fionna was the puppy who healed the hole in my heart Silver Gaia Sunday #45
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I'm so sorry for your loss. iemanja Saturday #12
Yes, I will begin planning this tomorrow. Silver Gaia Sunday #47
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We lost our Pheobe a year and a half ago..... frogstar0 Saturday #17
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