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No Vested Interest

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115. You were so kind to Little-dog in her last days.
Sun Sep 29, 2013, 03:40 PM
Sep 2013

I'm sure you'll have tears as you read the words written here by DUers.

Her story struck a chord with me, for we had a Standard Dachshund, LAdy, who also liked to lie down in the road. I believe she like the warmth of the tarred area where the street was repaired.

Unfortunately, she died when hit by a car, not when she was lying down in the street, but when she was making her rounds of neighborhood garbage cans set out the evening before pick-up.

Lady was not too classy, but she was a part of our family and we were sad when she was gone.

Peace to you and yours.

sorry for your loss, cali bigtree Sep 2013 #1
thank you bigtree. cali Sep 2013 #10
Sorry to hear that Cali... trumad Sep 2013 #2
thanks, trumad cali Sep 2013 #14
Never know what to say... Are_grits_groceries Sep 2013 #3
Oh cali, so sorry to hear this Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #4
I had a little dog that I had to put down, too...I cried for days and it still, these many years CTyankee Sep 2013 #5
My heart breaks for you and yours Cali, but what a beautiful send off and tribute..n/t monmouth3 Sep 2013 #6
Well done in her life and in her death. nt. MrYikes Sep 2013 #7
So sad....... a kennedy Sep 2013 #8
Lovely tribute DUgosh Sep 2013 #9
may Peace be with you and son at this time. nt xchrom Sep 2013 #11
. Wilms Sep 2013 #12
I am so sorry for your pain ... etherealtruth Sep 2013 #13
I feel for you, cali. Had to put down my little friend QC Sep 2013 #15
I'm sorry, QC cali Sep 2013 #17
Thanks, cali. It does hurt. QC Sep 2013 #30
I absolutely will get another dog. cali Sep 2013 #32
so sorry for your loss, qc. just lost my old girl two months ago. still hurts so much. peace and niyad Sep 2013 #141
Thanks so much. QC Sep 2013 #145
ahh god... our furry babies. Such a deep love. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2013 #16
They have a lost pet candle lighting ceremony at the included link. Gore1FL Sep 2013 #18
RIP Little-Dog. Scuba Sep 2013 #19
I have 'Crazy little dog" - I have not formally adopted her - like I did with one other street dog Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #20
I am the Dog 'Un-whisperer' for my family. randome Sep 2013 #21
you are so right. It is for the best cali Sep 2013 #24
I'm so sorry cali. stillwaiting Sep 2013 #22
My condolences, stillwaiting. cali Sep 2013 #29
. baldguy Sep 2013 #23
It was tough to read this because I have been there recently KurtNYC Sep 2013 #25
Hugs for you and your alsame Sep 2013 #26
Oh, Cali, I am so sorry. mnhtnbb Sep 2013 #27
Sorry for your loss! Harmony Blue Sep 2013 #28
You have my deepest sympathies. Honest_Abe Sep 2013 #31
I'm sorry, Abe. cali Sep 2013 #33
Sorry for your loss, Cali vt_native Sep 2013 #34
my condolences to you and your family, cali. Richardo Sep 2013 #35
You did very well by her. LiberalEsto Sep 2013 #36
So sorry Cali, what a wonderful companion, friend, loved one for 19 years. Fla Dem Sep 2013 #37
All Dogs Go To Heaven kydo Sep 2013 #38
I'm sorry for the loss of your Little Dog. Inspired Sep 2013 #39
So sorry for your loss. Frustratedlady Sep 2013 #40
Im so, so sorry to hear this, Cali. bunnies Sep 2013 #41
I'm so sorry for your loss, Cali. Little-Dog sounds like she was an awesome dog. Nt Mnemosyne Sep 2013 #42
My thoughts are with you and your son, cali. johnnyreb Sep 2013 #43
May all the fond memories you have of her be a balm in your sorrow ... 66 dmhlt Sep 2013 #44
I am sorry - losing pets is so hard bread_and_roses Sep 2013 #45
I'm so sorry Cali. polly7 Sep 2013 #46
Sad, but sweet memories for your dear one................ northoftheborder Sep 2013 #47
I'm so very sorry. Your tribute is lovely. cordelia Sep 2013 #48
A full life and a gentle death surrounded by those we love... Rowdyboy Sep 2013 #49
I'm glad you had 19 years heaven05 Sep 2013 #50
My condolences. laundry_queen Sep 2013 #51
So sorry for your family's loss..... Tikki Sep 2013 #52
I feel so sorry for you, having had to do that. 1-Old-Man Sep 2013 #53
So sorry to hear. It's tough to lose a close family member. Hang in there. kysrsoze Sep 2013 #54
... SammyWinstonJack Sep 2013 #55
That's so hard, LWolf Sep 2013 #56
What a beautiful tribute sobenji Sep 2013 #57
So Sorry for your loss Cali. nt adirondacker Sep 2013 #58
A Touching Transition For A Beloved Companion cantbeserious Sep 2013 #59
dear Cali, Granny M Sep 2013 #60
My condolences Cali Greybnk48 Sep 2013 #61
I just want to thank each and every one of you for your kind cali Sep 2013 #62
What a beautiful tribute to your departed companion. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2013 #63
I'm so sorry for your loss cali cal04 Sep 2013 #64
sorry for your loss gejohnston Sep 2013 #65
that's great. thank you cali Sep 2013 #66
tears in my eyes now--thank you. niyad Sep 2013 #142
you're welcome gejohnston Sep 2013 #144
Glad she had such a good home and loving humans. Sorry for your loss KittyWampus Sep 2013 #67
It is so hard to let them go. Puglover Sep 2013 #68
Please accept my condolences on your loss. greatlaurel Sep 2013 #69
Very sorry to hear. jsr Sep 2013 #70
that was so moving. barbtries Sep 2013 #71
So sorry for your loss, cali. City Lights Sep 2013 #72
My deepest sympathy to you for your loss, Cali... virgdem Sep 2013 #73
I am so sorry.... Avalux Sep 2013 #74
cali Diclotican Sep 2013 #75
I am so sorry Cali and your son also. life long demo Sep 2013 #76
A toast to Little-Dog. pnwmom Sep 2013 #77
So sorry. Cleita Sep 2013 #78
RIP, Little-Dog. I am so sorry for your and your son's loss, cali. Emit Sep 2013 #79
Little-Dog was an incredible dog. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #80
I'm so sorry for your loss. cali Sep 2013 #85
We also had that last half hour trip to the vet. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #90
Beautiful tribute, cali... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #81
That made me cry. I am so happy you had such a good friend, and so sad you had to say goodbye. Squinch Sep 2013 #82
We lost our pack leader a few months ago and I still cry. truebluegreen Sep 2013 #83
I am so sorry cali. I hope you will take comfort in the knowledge that you msanthrope Sep 2013 #84
I'm so sorry. OnyxCollie Sep 2013 #86
Now that's a great doggy grin! cali Sep 2013 #162
Our little guys take pieces of our hearts with us to the other side, eh? toby jo Sep 2013 #87
I'm so sorry, cali! 11 Bravo Sep 2013 #88
Please consider another rescue dog. maced666 Sep 2013 #89
yes. that is absolutely what I'll do cali Sep 2013 #91
Your Little-Dog and my boy Milo Whisp Sep 2013 #92
I'm sorry for your loss Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #93
Dogs are family. hunter Sep 2013 #94
It's as hard as burying a family member malaise Sep 2013 #95
All dogs go to heaven. I think that's why there IS a heaven. mountain grammy Sep 2013 #96
This message was self-deleted by its author Martak Sarno Sep 2013 #97
We put our Tigger down in August, sorry to hear about your loss, please check out benld74 Sep 2013 #98
I'm so sorry for your loss of tigger and thank you so much for the link cali Sep 2013 #111
I'm so sorry, cali. :( Lugnut Sep 2013 #99
Sorry to hear of your family's loss MNBrewer Sep 2013 #100
so sorry for your loss, I know this is a difficult time for you, take care nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #101
what a beautiful tribute. Sorry for your loss... SummerSnow Sep 2013 #102
I'm so sorry, cali! Sissyk Sep 2013 #103
She was loved westerebus Sep 2013 #104
I'm so sorry Cali. PotatoChip Sep 2013 #105
(((hug))) WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #106
Oh Cali, I'm so sorry. a la izquierda Sep 2013 #107
Am too old to get a dog fadedrose Sep 2013 #108
my dear faded rose, I'm so glad you have a pal in your son's dog. cali Sep 2013 #110
rip little dog magical thyme Sep 2013 #109
Sorry for your loss robbob Sep 2013 #112
so sorry, rb. cali Sep 2013 #114
Going through the loss of a beloved pet and friend Loki Sep 2013 #113
You were so kind to Little-dog in her last days. No Vested Interest Sep 2013 #115
thanks. Lady sounds like a character cali Sep 2013 #123
That must have been 25-30 Yrs ago, when dogs most often had free rein No Vested Interest Sep 2013 #166
So, so sorry. I feel your pain. RebelOne Sep 2013 #116
Something beautiful remains roody Sep 2013 #117
I am weeping dballance Sep 2013 #118
oh db, I so hope you have some good time left with Nikko cali Sep 2013 #124
So sorry for your loss...sounds like a great dog Moostache Sep 2013 #119
thanks for this motocicleta2 Sep 2013 #120
I'm so glad this was a comfort to you. cali Sep 2013 #125
sniff motocicleta2 Oct 2013 #167
Terrible to lose a friend like that, Cali LittleBlue Sep 2013 #121
Sasha went before 2, and I have never recovered Faygo Kid Sep 2013 #122
I'm so sorry to read this Cali. There are never the right words to say at a time like this except Purveyor Sep 2013 #126
So sorry Cali.. I cried myself sick Peacetrain Sep 2013 #127
cali, I am so sorry MissDeeds Sep 2013 #128
awww MFM008 Sep 2013 #129
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. cui bono Sep 2013 #130
The best eulogy of a dog I've ever read MannyGoldstein Sep 2013 #131
I'm very sorry, Cali Oilwellian Sep 2013 #132
Cali, so sorry for your loss of a family member, brings tears to my eyes because I know what I felt EV_Ares Sep 2013 #133
rip līttle doggie Liberal_in_LA Sep 2013 #134
I am so sorry, Cali. Your dog was ancient like mine. I had six roguevalley Sep 2013 #135
I am extremely sorry rock Sep 2013 #136
So very sorry for the loss of your wonderful "Little -Dog". lucca18 Sep 2013 #137
Rest in peace shenmue Sep 2013 #138
I put Champion (golden retriever) after 11 beautiful years last year grantcart Sep 2013 #139
may the Lady of the Beasts hold little dog close, and send you peace and healing. thank you niyad Sep 2013 #140
Sometimes I wish our pets could live almost as long as we do. defacto7 Sep 2013 #143
Beautiful tribute, Cali Samantha Sep 2013 #146
Little-Dog. Darling name, swell life, sweet send-off. chimpymustgo Sep 2013 #147
Cali...So Sad...hard to read... KoKo Sep 2013 #148
Nineteen years is a very long life, but not nearly long enough for Little-Dog who gave so much love indepat Sep 2013 #149
What a sweetheart. pacalo Sep 2013 #150
We told ourselves last year after putting down our 4th in 20 years, no more dogs IDemo Sep 2013 #151
a lovely tribute Skittles Sep 2013 #152
You made me cry with your beautiful tribute to LittleDog. cry baby Sep 2013 #153
I'm so sorry. NealK Sep 2013 #154
Please accept my condolences IrishAyes Sep 2013 #155
I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. My condolences. ((hug)) n/t MerryBlooms Sep 2013 #156
Little-Dog sounds like an amazing pup... 2theleft Sep 2013 #157
I'm so sorry for your loss. Triana Sep 2013 #158
#159 busterbrown Sep 2013 #159
Sorry to hear you lost a member of the family inch4progress Sep 2013 #160
Sorry for your loss Cali, Little-Dog had a wonderful life. Veracious Sep 2013 #161
I'm so sorry... vankuria Sep 2013 #163
So very sorry for your loss, Cali leftynyc Sep 2013 #164
I'm so sorry! Solly Mack Sep 2013 #165
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