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Grim Chieftain

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23. I am so sorry for your loss, biophile

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 02:30 PM

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Losing a beloved animal is heartbreaking. I hope you take some comfort in knowing that you gave him love and the best care possible.

Take care. You are in my thoughts.

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Lost my last horse on Monday- I have "empty barn syndrome" [View all] biophile Wednesday OP

Sorry to hear that. dem4decades Wednesday #1

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😢 biophile Wednesday #42

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Maybe eventually- I'm going to see how things go biophile Wednesday #7

Maybe then you can visit the horses, get some quality equine time in? SheltieLover Wednesday #9

Bless your heart - and I do mean that. Thank you. hamsterjill Wednesday #13

I retired 3 years ago - nearly 70 now biophile Wednesday #41

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Thank you- it's definitely a change in life biophile Wednesday #6

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That is beautiful- what a lovely thought; thank you biophile Wednesday #25

My heart is with you! Hope22 Wednesday #14

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Oh, my...... Bayard Wednesday #15

Your understanding is so much appreciated! Thank you biophile Wednesday #29

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Thank you for your kind words! biophile Wednesday #30

Two years ago, after 27 years, I became a horse-less mom. Often times I had between 10 and 15 horses on property, in2herbs Wednesday #17

Good advice! I appreciate your gracious reminder of all the memories! biophile Wednesday #31

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How true! The little things in our daily routine that we miss! biophile Wednesday #32

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It's a feeling every pet parent will know. Thank you very much for your expression of sympathy biophile Wednesday #33

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Thank you - Yes, he is with my horse who passed 6 years ago biophile Wednesday #34

Sorry to hear the news. calimary Wednesday #21

Thank you, Calimary! biophile Wednesday #35

There are many Animal rescue agencies just type in horse or animal rescue and your state or county's name Botany Wednesday #22

Thank you! Yes, volunteering seems like a better option at this time biophile Wednesday #36

I am so sorry for your loss, biophile Grim Chieftain Wednesday #23

Your kind words are much appreciated! biophile Wednesday #37

My deepest condolences, biophile. HeartsCanHope Wednesday #24

Thank you so much! biophile Wednesday #38

I'm so sorry to hear that wendyb-NC Wednesday #28

Thank you, yes, indeed, Wendyb biophile Wednesday #39

That's right wendyb-NC Wednesday #44

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I'm sorry you lost him biophile. That is hard on a horse mom. George McGovern Thursday #52

What a beautiful image! biophile Thursday #54

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