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Irish_Dem

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65. Yes mine never leave home either.

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 06:10 AM

20 hrs ago

Perhaps in your grief and shock you temporarily lost the connection?
Yes that would be disconcerting.

Yes see if the ashes returning helps.
I think it will.

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Yes, Fionna was the puppy who healed the hole in my heart Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #45

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Thank you for sharing your experiences, Deminpenn. Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #48

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Thank you, Vinca. Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #49

We lost our Pheobe a year and a half ago..... frogstar0 Saturday #17

I'm so sorry I made you cry! But your words brought tears back to my eyes as well. Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #50

Lost your dog lhatcher2 Saturday #18

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I'm so sorry. I know how you feel. ... littlemissmartypants Saturday #24

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I did sleep eventually. It was deep and long. Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #53

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After reading all these kind words last night, Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #57

Yes mine never leave home either. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #65

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So Mote It Be. Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #58

It is very hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #34

Indeed, it is. Thank you. Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #59

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Thank you, Botany. Silver Gaia 21 hrs ago #60

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So sorry for your unbearable loss montanacowboy 21 hrs ago #64

In our family, we have chosen to call that most difficult decision "liberating the spirit." 3catwoman3 18 hrs ago #67

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You did not let your dog down - she was clearly loved right up to the end. waterwatcher123 17 hrs ago #69

Dear Silver Gaia, I am so sorry for your loss. MIButterfly 4 hrs ago #70