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Good Bye Old Friend...............

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  1. rottiman

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    As some of you are aware, my canine son "BEAR" has been battling health issues for the past couple of months. He would have been 11 this coming October. He lost his battle this afternoon and was humanly euthanized by our vet. He had deteriorated to the point that he no longer had control of his hind legs, no able to stand, and was no longer able to get around. His quality of life dropped to pure hell the last 48 hours. It was with VERY heavy hearts, that after having a discussion with our vet by phone this morning, we elected to end his suffering. We will always remember him for his unique personality and his unwavering loyalty, and for his desire to give his "all" to protect his pack if the need arose.. I was there from the minute he was born, and I was with him this afternoon when he passed over the "Rainbow Bridge". R.I.P. ole' fella, we had a great run.......

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    This is sad to hear. You did right by him and gave him your best. Prayers up to you folks.
     
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    Aw man rotti, I'm really sorry to hear this.
    You did the right thing for your bud though. He was such a cool dog.
     
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    RIP Bear
     
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    Well done Bear.
     
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    So sorry to hear this. I'm sure he could not have asked for a better friend on this planet than you.
     
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    That's really sad to hear rotti, at least you knew it was coming but I know you will miss him dearly.
    I know he had the best life a dog could have with you , RIP Bear
     
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    Sorry to hear the news..keep those wonderful memories near to your heart. Prayers sent tonight for you and your family.
     
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    Very, very sorry to read this. Losing an intimate family member is the worst. My condolences.
    RIP Bear.
     
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    Oh man, so sorry for your loss Rotti!


    We're here for you!

    You obviously loved Bear very much, and you gave him the best life he could've had.

    That reminds me of this story, of how a 6 year old boy explained why dogs don't live as long as people.
    People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?”

    The six-year-old continued, “Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

    RIP Bear
     
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    I am so sorry for your loss.
     
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    So sorry to hear this
     
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    Happy Trails Bear. You and rottiman & Mrs rottiman were so fortunate to find eachother then spend many wonderful years together.

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    Man Rotti,,,,,so sorry. Prayin for you Bud. I was just talking yesterday with the wife of one I lost 2 years ago. Nothing like a good dog, God sure knew what he was doing when he created canine pals.
     
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    Very sad to read this Rotti. Hope you have lots of great memories with Bear. RIP...
     
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    Sorry to hear that rottiman ... My condolences and prayers are with you and your wife tonight. R.I.P. Bear....
     
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    This is so sad. My eyes teared up as I read the dreaded announcement. While we knew this was coming, we just don't want it to be now. I am so glad you and Bear had each other. Your Bear lived a full and happy life. You didn't allow him to suffer. Lucky him!
     
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    Sorry for your loss rottiman.
     
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    so so sorry
     
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    Sorry Rottiman, he was lucky to have you.
     
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