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Jun 1, 2010 4:01 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Pepper woke up blind this morning and I took her to Dr. Katie. It is complete blindness caused by a tumor on her pituitary gland. We put her to sleep at 1:30 today. Katie was wonderful and gave me lots of time to say goodbye and Pepper laid her head in my lap as she drifted away. I'm a wreck but so thankful Katie was with me.

Pepper was one of those incredible dogs who loved me so faithfully and had to be by my side all the time. I will miss her more than words can tell and my heart is broken in half. She was funny and smart and friendly but always barked at strangers to say "leave my Mom alone".

Spike and Bert welcomed her I am sure.
Crying

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Jun 1, 2010 5:31 PM CST
Name: Linda
Tucson, Arizona
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I am so sorry Becky. I have been thru this as well and I know what a hole it leaves in your heart. What a sweet picture of your dog. You did Pepper a kindness by ending her suffering and by staying with her at the end you helped her feel safe and at peace. Linda

Crying
" And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden" Genesis 2:8
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Jun 1, 2010 6:21 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
finding joy one day at a time!
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I can't stop crying but know in time the sweet memories will take over.
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Jun 1, 2010 6:25 PM CST
Name: Alan
Chandler, AZ; 85225 (Zone 9b)
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I feel your pain. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Megan, Bridget, Chrome and Alan
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Jun 1, 2010 6:33 PM CST
Name: Mary
Phoenix Arizona
Aw Becky, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. She was a sweet, sweet dog. Let your memories bring you peace.
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Jun 1, 2010 6:40 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
finding joy one day at a time!
Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
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Group hug Lovey dubby
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Jun 1, 2010 6:54 PM CST
Name: Kelly
Phoenix, Ar
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Group hug Boo... So sorry to hear you lost Pepper. I am very glad she did not suffer though. Hope you feel better soon!
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Jun 1, 2010 8:09 PM CST
Name: Susie
Phoenix AZ (Zone 9a)
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Becky,
You know how sorry I am. Pepper was a sweet girl with a great mom. So loyal and happy. I know you'll miss her a ton. The pain and sorrow may be overwhelming but just remember how wonderful she and the love you shared. Call me anytime to cry (I do it all the time Crying ). I'll see you soon... Bert told me he and Spike are taking care of Pepper and they're actually SHARING a bone!
“Don't give up too quickly"... unknown, I heard it somewhere.
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Jun 1, 2010 8:22 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
finding joy one day at a time!
Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
Region: Southwest Gardening Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: United States of America Birds Hummingbirder Container Gardener
I can't talk right now.....the hiccup sobs are so great. I can't believe how empty the house feels. I keep hearing her...and then the tears come all oer again.. I haven''t lost a pet that I loved this much in decades.
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Jun 1, 2010 8:28 PM CST
Name: Christina
Tolleson, Az (Zone 9a)
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Oh Boo!!! I am so sorry to hear about your baby Pepper!! I know she had a great life with you! A dog who is happy to stay at your side and tell others to leave her Mommy alone is surely wagging her tail in Doggy Heaven along with all of our blessed faithful companions! Love and hugs! Miss you lots!
\"In his garden every man may be his own artist without apology or explanation.\" Louise Beebe Wilder
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Jun 1, 2010 9:00 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
finding joy one day at a time!
Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
Region: Southwest Gardening Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: United States of America Birds Hummingbirder Container Gardener
She loved her props

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Jun 1, 2010 9:08 PM CST
Name: Susie
Phoenix AZ (Zone 9a)
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Does she have an Agent? A Publicist?
Dahling, you ruck mahvelous!
“Don't give up too quickly"... unknown, I heard it somewhere.
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Jun 1, 2010 9:15 PM CST
Name: Alan
Chandler, AZ; 85225 (Zone 9b)
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LOL! Becky, I think you were those white sunglasses the one day we went out for Italian, didn't you? =)

Alan
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Jun 1, 2010 9:40 PM CST
Name: Sue
Southeast Arizona
I'm so sorry.
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Jun 1, 2010 9:54 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
finding joy one day at a time!
Charter ATP Member Forum moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Art Purslane Garden Ideas: Master Level
Region: Southwest Gardening Enjoys or suffers hot summers Region: United States of America Birds Hummingbirder Container Gardener
Yes, Alan,
but Pepper was always stealing them :)

I tried to go to sleep early to just hide from the pain but all I did was think about her.

Thanks everyone.
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Jun 1, 2010 10:02 PM CST
Name: Susie
Phoenix AZ (Zone 9a)
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It'll take time, Boo. Don't expect to resolve a decade of a life with Pepper over night. It will take time.
“Don't give up too quickly"... unknown, I heard it somewhere.
~ All Things Plants, SOUTHWEST GARDENING ~Cubits.org ENERGY & POWER
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Jun 1, 2010 10:06 PM CST
Name: Alan
Chandler, AZ; 85225 (Zone 9b)
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I know, it's tough. Sometimes even now, I can feel Chipper moving at the foot of my bed, where he always slept. They never really leave I don't think. Always watching after us to keep us out of harms way. Always unconditional love, even after they pass.


Beyond The Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

cg - 1995
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Jun 1, 2010 10:11 PM CST
Name: ~~Brittany~~
Phoenix, Az (Zone 9b)
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Becky, I'm soooo sorry.... I send you bunches of hugs... and Brendan is sending you HUGE wet kisses, which as it turns out are similar to puppy kisses, just wetter Smiling
Gardens... should be like lovely, well-shaped girls: all curves, secret corners, unexpected deviations, seductive surprises and then still more curves. ~H.E. Bates, A Love of Flowers
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Jun 1, 2010 10:15 PM CST
Name: Susie
Phoenix AZ (Zone 9a)
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Geez ... Alan,
Thanks,
This is just what I needed and maybe Boo can find peace in this "piece". Other than sleeping in the same bed, sharing a leftover, eating cookies, sitting and staring into the depths of a tiny backyard - together. Grieving and remembering happy, fun, laughable times... what better way to remain together. Boo, ya listening? This is important. Nice poem.Alan.
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“Don't give up too quickly"... unknown, I heard it somewhere.
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Jun 1, 2010 10:22 PM CST
Name: Alan
Chandler, AZ; 85225 (Zone 9b)
Sunset Zone 13
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Just to make sure it's clear, I did not write the poem. All I have for the artist is c.g. - 1995. And the artist gives there permission to use the poem, as long as you acknowledge them as I did. I really like the poem too!!

Alan

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