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The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of a work of poetic prose written some time between 1980 and 1992, whose original creator is unknown. The theme is of an other-worldly place to which a pet goes upon its death, eventually to be reunited with its owner.
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  • racuda
    • Gold Top Dog

    Duncans Gone

    racuda

    Posted : 10/5/2006 6:19:09 PM

    He's the chocolate lab in my profile pic.

    He was six years old and was struck by a car. He made it to to my driveway to die.

    It took me three hours to dig his grave. He weighed 100lbs.

    I have had 10 dogs in my life, and if one didn't come home, oh well, I mildly missed them for a few days.

    Duncan was different. We bonded. He adored me. I loved him. He is the first animal in my 52 year life that I have grieved and mourned over.

    I can't even speak about it with anyone, without getting choked up, and just blurt ou "I can't talk about it"

    The only reason I can even type this is that none of you can see the tears.
  • sooner
    • Gold Top Dog
    sooner

    Posted : 10/5/2006 6:29:44 PM

    Oh Randall, I'm so sorry for your loss. We all understand your bond and grieve along with you. (((HUGS)))

    Run free big boy [sm=angel.gif]
  • pofi_pasquale
    • Gold Top Dog
    pofi_pasquale

    Posted : 10/5/2006 6:57:29 PM

    We do understand, Randall, how raw, how deep and how physical your grief is. 
     
    Duncan was a wonderfully handsome dog; I'm so sorry he was taken from you so early.
     
    Wishing you comfort and peace for Duncan.
  • theresamat
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    theresamat

    Posted : 10/5/2006 7:16:20 PM

    Oh Randall how very sad (((hugs))). It's OK to cry, just shows how much you loved him.
    Run free Duncan[sm=angel.gif]
  • gradyupmybutt
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    gradyupmybutt

    Posted : 10/5/2006 8:32:01 PM

    Randall, I'm so very sorry.  I'm not great with words so just know that my heart is with you & you're not alone in your grief.  ((warm hugs))
     
    Run free, handsome Duncan  [sm=angel.gif]
  • jennie_c_d
    • Gold Top Dog
    jennie_c_d

    Posted : 10/5/2006 8:36:01 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.

    It's been a bad week, for dog people, but imagine the PARTY they're having at the Bridge!
  • marty_ga
    • Gold Top Dog
    marty_ga

    Posted : 10/5/2006 10:01:26 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss, Randall...Duncan was a beautiful dog.  Run free evermore, buddy!
  • kaf
    • Gold Top Dog
    kaf

    Posted : 10/5/2006 10:20:37 PM

    Im so sorry for your loss...
     
    Play hard at the bridge Randall!
  • ron2
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    ron2

    Posted : 10/6/2006 6:44:16 AM

    Run free, Duncan.
     
  • Xerxes
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    Xerxes

    Posted : 10/6/2006 10:26:17 AM

    Sorry for you loss Randall, Run free Duncan!
  • forpaws
    • Gold Top Dog
    forpaws

    Posted : 10/6/2006 10:33:57 AM

    So sorry for your loss Randall. Your grief is shared by all on this forum.

    Run free sweet one...
  • Pam
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    Pam

    Posted : 10/6/2006 10:48:08 AM

    I am so sorry for this unexpected heartbreak.  I am still reeling from losing my baby on July 11.  They are so much a part of us. And the house is so empty  without them.  I wish I had found this remedy called IGNATIA,,a  homeopathic remedy for grief and shock.  It helped me recover more than any other thing I found.  We know how you are feeling and feel your pain.   HUGS  
  • sharismom
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    sharismom

    Posted : 10/6/2006 1:21:40 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.
     
    Run free, Duncan.
  • fuzzy_dogs_mom
    • Gold Top Dog
    fuzzy_dogs_mom

    Posted : 10/6/2006 1:26:59 PM

    I'm so sorry for what you are going through Randall, but if anyone understands your grief and loss, it's the people on this forum.  It's so much harder when it's sudden and unexpected - like you didn't have a chance to say Good-bye.  Run free, Duncan. [sm=angel.gif]

    Joyce
  • racuda
    • Gold Top Dog
    racuda

    Posted : 10/6/2006 10:46:30 PM

    Thank you all, for yoour commmnets and condolences.

    Here are some interestersting observations:

    Before I laid Duncan to rest, I let Bailey sniff him. He is the Maltese in my profile pic.

    They had an ongoing challlange for dominance even though there was a 90lb weight difference. Bailey would jump, bark, nip, etc.

    Bailey did a quick sniff, then walked away. He Knew.

    Bay, my lab/ chow mix, did not have this opportunity. She was the omega.

    After the burial, she immidiatlely found the spot where Duncan had lain overnight untill I buried him. I brought him there in my truck, so there was no trail.
    She sniffed that area for several minutes, then started expanding her seaach radius to about 100 feet.

    After 30 minutes of searching, I think she reached the conclusion Duncan was gone.

    Her demeanor has changed. It was as if she became the alpha female.

    People have told me she will continue to grieve over Duncan, but I think she has already resolved this matter.

    I'm leaving my profiel pic inntact as a matter of respect.

    Thanks again,

    Randall