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To Gracie and All Other Heart Dogs We Have Lost

Posted : 1/2/2009 2:00:47 PM

Gracie the Ancient Ridgeback, my heart dog, left for the Rainbow Bridge December 19, 2008. Today, I found the following quote, and it helped the grief. Hope it helps you too.

"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."

Anon

Agnes

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 1/2/2009 2:13:01 PM

I'm so sorry about Gracie.

That quote is wonderful, & so very true.

calliecritturs

Posted : 1/2/2009 2:15:08 PM

Agnes I LOVE that quote!! Thank you so much for sharing that!!

sl2crmeg

Posted : 1/2/2009 3:27:53 PM

So sorry to hear about Gracie.

Chuffy

Posted : 1/2/2009 3:31:37 PM

I am sorry about Gracie. It is so obvious how much you adored one another. Run free Gracie Broken Heart

spiritdogs

Posted : 1/2/2009 4:53:53 PM

Thank you for that quote - so true. And, here's to all the adored heart dogs, like Gracie, and my Dancer, who touch our hearts. The loss of such dogs is always a sadness.

cakana

Posted : 1/2/2009 4:56:32 PM

That quote is perfect and I can see why it has helped you. I'm sorry about your loss. Run free Gracie.

Chuffy

Posted : 1/2/2009 5:08:08 PM

spiritdogs
Thank you for that quote - so true. And, here's to all the adored heart dogs, like Gracie, and my Dancer, who touch our hearts. The loss of such dogs is always a sadness.

The loss of any dog is sad. I think there needs to be a NEW word invented for the loss of a soul mate, even if "only" a four footed one.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 1/3/2009 7:06:55 PM

I'm sorry to hear about Gracie. That is a beautiful, perfect quote.

jessies_mom

Posted : 1/4/2009 7:57:53 PM

I'm sorry for your loss; Run free sweet Gracie.

tacran

Posted : 1/5/2009 12:50:45 AM

That's a wonderful quote - thank you for sharing it. It's definitely a comforting thought when dealing with a loss like Gracie's. I think many of us already have a pretty big portion of "dog" in our hearts because surely that concept applies even for dogs who weren't our own. I've loved many dogs who belonged to family and friends, and I've grieved many losses, including some right on this forum. Even those dogs have a bit of an impact on our hearts, right? It may be smaller since they weren't a part of our daily life, but I'll bet we've all been touched by dogs who've passed through our lives, no matter how indirectly. And every new dog we get to know touches us again.

I know Gracie was a special girl, and I hope your heart is getting lighter each day.

shadowsgin

Posted : 1/5/2009 4:50:52 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Gracie, but I thank you for sharing the quote. That is something we can only hope for that we will have a heart as good and pure as those wonderful dogs that have passed thru our lives.