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It happened so fast. I said goodbye to my beloved Chief today...

NC, so sorry to hear of your loss. The same quickness overcame our beloved cat Whitey. It's been 3 years and sometimes
out of the corner of my eye, I'll catch a glimpse of him moving down the hall, and then he's gone. Just dropping in from
time to time to watch over us, I suppose.

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Rainbow Bridge
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[/h][SIZE=+1]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....

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Odie said:
NC, so sorry to hear of your loss. The same quickness overcame our beloved cat Whitey. It's been 3 years and sometimes
out of the corner of my eye, I'll catch a glimpse of him moving down the hall, and then he's gone. Just dropping in from
time to time to watch over us, I suppose.

rbowx.gif
Rainbow Bridge
rbowx.gif


[SIZE=+1]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....

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I too, believe in the Rainbow Bridge. The very last thing I told Chief was that I would meet him there........ Pete
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Haney is back to normal, this morning she beet me to the door to go outside on her own to chase the pharaoh cats out of the yard so i could feed the pigeons, she keeps them civil too.
She is eating and drinking and begging.:icon_lol:

the definition of stubborn is Haney
 
Ickie said:
Haney is back to normal, this morning she beet me to the door to go outside on her own to chase the pharaoh cats out of the yard so i could feed the pigeons, she keeps them civil too.
She is eating and drinking and begging.:icon_lol:

the definition of stubborn is Haney
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Ickie,

It sounds like, from your description of her, that Haney is a survivor. Maybe call her "Haney the Wonder Dog"? Pete
 
Pete and I became close friends via MSFS..so we usually have this skype meetings, since i dont have a video camera (while Pete does) i could see him and listen to him while he couldnt.Pretty often Chief was around, and it was more than usual that he began barking which drove my beagle insane (and ballistic) creating mayhem over my keyboard and desk, barking at chief.It was hilarious from Pete´s side, it wasn´t that much from mine, but it was something different...I think once Twist also appeared in the webcam driving Arnold even wilder.I´m very sorry Pete, that you had to go through this so soon, i know we talked about "when that day comes", but it was always in the far future.Sadly it was not meant to be, i´m with you brother, i really understand your pain.Hang in there, he is in a better place now..

Best regards

Prowler
 
Prowler1111 said:
Pete and I became close friends via MSFS..so we usually have this skype meetings, since i dont have a video camera (while Pete does) i could see him and listen to him while he couldnt.Pretty often Chief was around, and it was more than usual that he began barking which drove my beagle insane (and ballistic) creating mayhem over my keyboard and desk, barking at chief.It was hilarious from Pete´s side, it wasn´t that much from mine, but it was something different...I think once Twist also appeared in the webcam driving Arnold even wilder.I´m very sorry Pete, that you had to go through this so soon, i know we talked about "when that day comes", but it was always in the far future.Sadly it was not meant to be, i´m with you brother, i really understand your pain.Hang in there, he is in a better place now..

Best regards

Prowler
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Thanks Ron. Appreciate your sentiments. Yes, the Skype meetings with Chief by my side were hilarious. Your beagle, Arnold would be on your keyboard. I took that opportunity to get Chief barking (knowing, of course what the end result would be). Almost immediately, after hearing Chief's first deep bark, you would type...."NOOOOOOO!" I would be on the floor, laughing! Chief would bark on command, and once he heard Arnold bark, it was on! Pete
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Oh Chief... I am so sorry Ive been away from the Outhouse... I am so sorry to hear this and you are in my prayers my friend.. I've made these decisions before... Tears your heart out.. Grieving with you buddy..
 
All these heartfelt responses have been such a blessing to me. Sharing how much Chief meant to me has helped me through so much of this grief. I wake up thinking, "Where's Chief?" And then reality hits hard.

Chief was a gift from God. He truly was. And being able to tell you all that has kept me from going over the edge.

Thank you.

Pete
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Just have to remember Pete that things will get better, and that we are all here for you. Certaintly is cool seeing all the extra pictures of Chief on this thread. I have been in and out a lot lately so have not had many oppertunities to see any you may have posted. Is just ashame though with everything going on this year for you with the move, trying to sell your house, and now this. Being retired Navy though I am sure you know better than me eventually the storm passes, and there are sunny days ahead. Can't believe you would do that to Ron though. No wonder Razbam projects have been held up in the past. :icon_lol: Getting his dog worked up must have been a sight.
 
Roadburner440 said:
Just have to remember Pete that things will get better, and that we are all here for you. Certaintly is cool seeing all the extra pictures of Chief on this thread. I have been in and out a lot lately so have not had many oppertunities to see any you may have posted. Is just ashame though with everything going on this year for you with the move, trying to sell your house, and now this. Being retired Navy though I am sure you know better than me eventually the storm passes, and there are sunny days ahead. Can't believe you would do that to Ron though. No wonder Razbam projects have been held up in the past. :icon_lol: Getting his dog worked up must have been a sight.
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Something that you (or anyone else on SOH would not know) is that Ron's beagle, "Arnold", was named after a beagle I had in the early 80s. Ron named his beagle in honor of him.

Pete
 
I just got back from the Vet, he changed Haneys pills to one called vetprofin to 1/2 pill twice a day every day, it relaced rimadil which she was on as needed. He was a little surrised to see her. He said "I see she is still getting enough to eat".:icon_lol:
 
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