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“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you they will be there long before any of us.” —Robert Louis Stevenson, Bereft, Outside of a dog a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read - Groucho Marx
I had to say goodbye to my beloved girl today. She was my solid companion, sidekick and best friend for ten years; she was the most beautiful of souls and character, and I shall miss her beyond all belief.
Esmeralda and The Cloud 
Ohh Sweetheart. My heart goes out to you. She will be sorely missed but will live on in your heart forever. Sending love and healing light and a big hug xoxo
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Thank you so much for that Val. I’ve been here once before, and it’s so heartbreaking, but so many years of love shared on the run up. She was a rescue, caged until age 2, bred for puppies to sell during that time, previous owner banned from keeping animals for ten years. Horrendous separation anxiety issues, but she was pretty much at my side at all times anyway. There’s nothing like the love of a rescue dog. Esme receiving the hug warmly Xx
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We have a breeding rescue girl too. She had never been on grass or inside a house. She is the sweetest girl. I understand. They are such a gift, as we are to them.
Your girl was so lucky to have landed with you 💞
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m so sad to here of her passing. Big hugs love xxx
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Ah Mantha, thanks for that, I know you know how much she meant to me.
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So, so sorry, Esme.
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Thanks Tish, it’s so bloody terrible. X
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Txx
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Very sorry to hear of this. I know what it’s like to lose someone who means so much to you. I hope in time the memories of the good times you had with her will be a comfort.
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That’s very kind of you Infidel; it took me around four years to even look at photos of my previous dog when she died, but since then I’ve encountered other griefs, and somehow, despite the pain I’m able to keep her with me, look at her photos. The videos will take a bit of time though. I’m sorry you too have felt the pain of grief, ultimately I believe we all must for it is a part of life.
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She had a beautiful face. Lot’s of character.
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Thank you for that, she was stuffed with character, such a lovely creature. x
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Ugh, Esme… I ache with you. 😔💔 So sorry about your loss. Hugs for you. 🤗🫤
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And returned, many thanks Prof T X
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I celebrate your friend on the acquisition of her wings. God bless the creator of such wonderful creatures. My hearts aches for your yours.
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There’s none like them, humans pale in comparison to my mind. Thank you masodo, hope your Moffs arrived safely ❤
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Awww sorry to hear about your dog. Sending you strength! 🙏 🤗
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Thanks m’dear, received gratefully too x
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Welcome 🤗
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There is no pain like the heartbreak of losing our four-legged mates.
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This is so true John, they’re lives are in our hands and our hearts in their paws. X
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Oh god, I’m sorry. I lost my Geordie Bear in March and I still cry every day. I feel more devastated about losing him than when I lost my parents, and I loved my parents! A lot! I don’t know what that says about me, but it’s the truth. So I feel your pain, I know it really fucking hurts. It’s like the center of you is missing. Hollow, empty. All I can say is, I know how it feels and I am so so sorry.
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Hey Tina, thank you so much for those terribly true words. It’s losing a friend, a family member, in some respects the love of your life with dogs, and difficult to completely understand unless you’ve lived a life with one, but worth every goddamn second of pain for the enormous joy, the laughter and the unquestioning utter devotion, I know you’ll agree. She was my second, and only recently have I been able to watch videos of my first, and enjoy them without deep sorrow. There will be another, I cannot be without a dog in my life, but it will not be for some time, for time I need. Much love my dear ❤ – Esme Xx
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Oh I don’t blame you for taking a break. I don’t know if I’ll ever do it again, honestly, though only because you’re right, every minute was too good, and it was all too short. My thoughts are with you.
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It’s too much for some people, and I completely understand that, if only they lived longer ❤ Esme sharing some lemon drizzle cake with her upon the Cloud
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Hi Tina, I’m sorry to hear that Geordie Bear is no longer with you, and I quite understand how the memories of him make you emotional now, five months later. I lost Nellie (Border Collie) several years ago and yet she’s still so powerfully ‘close’ to me — that will never change, I’m certain of it. You’re blessed to have known sweet little GB, and thankfully you have those lovely little video clips of him to cherish. On another note, and if my memory serves me, are you not writing your second novel now; if so, how’s it going?
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May the moment when the memories bring a smile quickly replace the sadness.
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I couldn’t ask for more, thank you Yahooey, most appreciated.
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It’s lovely that everyone here understands the depth and magnitude of your loss — I’d like to include myself in that understanding. I know what a sweetheart Rosie is (the present tense wording being deliberate) and how she will stay with you inside your own sweet heart forever.
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You do indeed, she is in me and with me, thank you so much for adding to this thread my dear Hariod. X
Esme and Hariod sitting with Rosie and Nellie upon the Cloud
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