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10-20-2012, 15:11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Pennsylvania
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We lost our German Shepherd today.
Nikki, our German Shepherd was going to be 8 years old in December. She has always been a bundle of energy. I described her as a 3 year old kid on a sugar high!
A few weeks ago, we noticed that she wasn't herself. We took her to our vet, and everything seemed okay. Blood work came back negative and we thought, maybe she was just getting old.
About a week ago we noticed that she was limping badly on her left front leg. Again, we took her to our vet on Thursday and she thought it might be bone cancer. She sent us to another vet with a better x-ray system.
After being evaluated, this vet thought that Nikki might have a tumor on her brachial plexus. She was given some medication and we took her home to wait for the results of some tests.
Nikki wouldn't eat, not even her favorite foods. She would get up to drink water and would even let me know when she needed to go outside. Because Nikki could not walk up or down steps without pain, my wife and I were sleeping downstairs with her.
Around 7 a.m. this morning, Nikki had a seizure. We took her over to the emergency vet hospital, where she passed peacefully. My wife and I are devastated. We love animals, as we also have 2 ferrets and 9 cats. As all animal lovers know, our pets are more than just pets, they are indeed a part of our family. Nikki was a super dog and will be missed greatly. She was my buddy, friend and geocaching buddy. We take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain but enjoying herself in doggie heaven.
Gone, but never forgotten.
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10-20-2012, 15:17
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: 60 miles south of Denver.
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My heart felt condolences. I have had to say goodbye to "Dorie" and Sarge" in the last eight months and it is devastating. All the best.
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10-20-2012, 15:24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ashamed to live in NY
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I am sorry for your loss, I do understand what your going thru. We have been thru it several time. and just signed on again ( recent new GSD).
Again I am sorry
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10-20-2012, 15:25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Pennsylvania
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Thank you, and condolences to you as well.
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"The Marines I have seen around the world have, the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps. Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945"
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10-20-2012, 15:26
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Virginia
Posts: 10,464
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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....
Author unknown...
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10-20-2012, 15:41
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NRA Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 726
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I am very sorry for your loss. It is very difficult when you lose a beloved friend.
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
Unknown
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10-20-2012, 15:49
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Diesel Girl
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somewhere in Ohio
Posts: 7,518
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I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.
http://www.petloss.com/
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10-20-2012, 17:55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Virginia
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Sorry for you loss. I am a shepherd guy and still remember having to put down Spring my last shepherd when he was 11.....it's never easy but try and remember they are in a better place now! Great looking shepherd!
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10-20-2012, 18:02
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BLR
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Utah
Posts: 5,378
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My deepest sympathies at your loss. Losing a trusted friend is always hard. I've been there several times.
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10-20-2012, 18:03
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Amsterdam Haze
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,056
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Nikki is now being shown around by Thor Vom Baerenzwinger SchH II.
My condolences.
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10-20-2012, 18:17
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Perfectionist
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Damned if I know
Posts: 4,526
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Sorry for your loss. It is a very sad day when you have to say goodbye to any pet.
Paulie 
Last edited by GlocksterPaulie; 10-20-2012 at 18:18..
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10-20-2012, 18:22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 285
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sorry for your loss
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10-20-2012, 18:28
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 19,247
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Most sorry
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10-20-2012, 18:59
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 7,184
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Thank you, thank you.....thank you.
I know I am not the first, nor will I be the last to loose a beloved companion. Right now it is hard, because I expect to see her wherever I look. She was such a big part of our family. Forever underfoot, and always wanting to know what we were going to do or where we were going to go.
We lost a Doberman about 9 years ago and never thought we could own another dog, but then Nikki fell into our laps. She glued herself to me and there was no doubt that we would be adopting her. I know there will be another dog in our future, we just need time.
Again, thank you.
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"The Marines I have seen around the world have, the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps. Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945"
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10-20-2012, 22:30
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Phoenix
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I've lost three of my dogs in the last 2 years and know what an empty place that makes in your heart. My dogs have always been just more than pets, they're family and they never live long enough. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you will be able to make room for another four legged friend. The shelters are full of them needing homes.
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10-23-2012, 22:51
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No Infidels!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Circling the wagons.
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Damn, Steve, I'm sorry.
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10-23-2012, 23:14
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LongTerm Food
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NC
Posts: 4,820
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Steve....yes....very sorry for your loss... Nikki looked great in that picture...I know it hurts....In this life..."we" have to suck it up....again...I am sorry for your loss of a Family member....
~ "She has always been a bundle of energy. I described her as a 3 year old kid on a sugar high!" ~
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10-24-2012, 15:00
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: riverview, florida
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I'm sorry.
dan
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10-24-2012, 15:23
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 165
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Sorry to hear this. GSD's are great dogs!
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10-24-2012, 15:55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 102
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very sorry for your loss. i lost my dobe new years eve and i miss her every day. i just got a dobe pup a few months ago. could not stand not having a stubby tail wagging around the house.
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10-24-2012, 17:17
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They Just Work!
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Kentucky, USA
Posts: 537
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Sorry for your loss.
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10-24-2012, 17:49
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HeliGlock
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 492
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Very Sorry for your Loss.
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10-25-2012, 22:41
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Happy Jaeger
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Chicago-area, IL.
Posts: 1,486
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Very sorry. I have 3 GSD's and nearly lost my retired 13 year old K9 to bloat last year. There's just nothing like them. I feel for you.
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10-26-2012, 06:37
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Charlotte NC
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There is nothing worse than losing someone who gives nothing but unconditional love. Been there, and its devastating. Prayer to you, your family, and especially Nikki.
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10-26-2012, 19:49
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 7,184
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I thank you all. I know I am not alone in how I feel towards the loss of a companion. It's been almost a week since she left and I still get teary eyed looking at her pictures.
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"The Marines I have seen around the world have, the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps. Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945"
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