According to the AKC, he was “RayRay’s Champagne Taste.” To us, he was “Champ,” a loyal friend for ten years.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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April 24, 2009 at 10:10 am
I am really, really sorry for the loss of a furry member of your family.
April 24, 2009 at 10:32 am
Oh, so sad. I’m so sorry.
April 24, 2009 at 10:34 am
I’m so sorry. It’s so hard to lose a pet.
April 24, 2009 at 11:06 am
So sorry, WN. It’s tough to lose a good buddy like that.
*sigh*
April 24, 2009 at 11:12 am
Oh… so sad. I’m so sorry. I lost my furbaby more than a year ago, and still miss her desperately.
They leave a hole when they go.
((((hugs)))
April 24, 2009 at 11:27 am
I’m so sorry. 😦 I know the pain of losing a beloved pet. Big hugs.
April 24, 2009 at 12:04 pm
I am so, so sorry. {{{Hugs}}}
April 24, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Dogs are people, too. I lost my springer spaniel of 14 years, last year. It was devastating. Time wil help you heal, but I know what you’re going through right now.
April 24, 2009 at 1:56 pm
{{HUGS}} I’m so sorry. The loss of a loyal friend like that is heartbreaking.
April 24, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I’m so sorry. It’s never easy to love someone you love, is it? *hugs*
April 24, 2009 at 3:42 pm
It never gets any easier no matter how many times you go through it. That’s the only problem with dogs. They don’t live nearly long enough. I guess they just get it right quicker than most critters and don’t have to stay as long.
Big hugs for ya. I know far too well how tough it is. So sorry for your loss.
April 24, 2009 at 3:58 pm
😦 Hugs to you. I’m so sorry.
April 24, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Awww so sad. Such a boofuls boy. Very sorry for you folks right now
April 24, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Looks like you had a pretty good guy there.
Honestly the toughest thing I had to go through. No doubt it hurts. He’ll be around to help you when you meet the next one someday. Just ask Harriette (aka Poop-Doggie-Dog).
April 24, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Goodbye, sweet puppy.
April 24, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I’ve never had a pet that crossed that threshold (most I lost were traded for guns & drugs or got run over on the highway), so I can’t imagine being able to see it coming.
So sorry for your loss, hugs and warm wishes (or cool wishes, swirled into an icy adult beverage, if you prefer) from me.
April 24, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Aww hell.
I hate this for you.
There are no words. I send you all the german shepherd love in my house, from them and from me. My heart hurts for you friend.
JC
April 25, 2009 at 11:11 am
Champ was a handsome fellow and, as a good shepherd does, he did his people well. You’re in my thoughts. My two shepherds send kisses and loves on your loss. They both recommend (because they both were) a puppy right away. It is not disrespectful to your faithful lovely companion to go ahead and give another dog who needs love a home and some good loving.
April 26, 2009 at 9:05 am
I’m soo sorry, WN. Peace be with you.
xoxo
April 26, 2009 at 11:08 am
I, too, am very sorry for your loss. I have recently said goodbye to one of my cats. It is never easy to say goodbye. Champ was obviously loved, and will be missed.
He may be gone from your arms, but he’ll never leave your heart. May God’s peace be with you at this sad time {{{hugs}}}
April 26, 2009 at 3:50 pm
♥ you.
April 28, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Sweetheart, I’m so sorry for the loss of your furry loved one. In the less than four short months I’ve had Einstein, I have come to the point where I can’t imagine my life without him.
I’m so sorry.
April 29, 2009 at 3:34 pm
So sad to read this. I’m sorry for the loss to you and your family.
April 30, 2009 at 2:51 pm
many hugs and love to you.
May 12, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. If you check out my blog, you will see a couple posts about my cat that just died. She was 15. It is so hard when you lose a friend, especially one that has been in your life for so long. You know they are in a better place and at peace, but you miss them like hell and want them with you. I start to cry every time I think about my Lizzie. I pray that your pain lessens greatly with every passing day, and that you smile when you think of Champ instead of shedding tears.