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Our beautiful Dena is gone

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Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08

You were the best dog ever. The sweetest dog we’ve ever known, the most beautiful dog we’ve ever seen. You brought so much joy to our lives after we lost Cassidy. Our heart were broken and we thought we’d never love a dog like that again, but then we met you, and fell in love immediately. How could we not? You were perfect in every way.

Sadly, you died exactly four years to the day after Cassidy left us. We tried our hardest to save you, but it wasn’t enough. We’re so sorry because you deserved so much more.

We’ll never forget you baby - how you loved to chase tennis balls, play in the ocean, chase your kitties, pick on your little brother, and kiss children – your face would light up when you saw little ones, and you were so gentle with them. They loved you too. And we’ll never forget how much you loved us, and especially snuggling with your Daddy.

You were special. You were so good. There will never be another dog like you, and the hole you’ve left in our hearts will never be filled.

Goodbye sweetie, we will always love you, and will miss you so much. Four years was nowhere near long enough to have had you in our lives. Forever would have been too short.
 
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I am so sorry. Dena was a beauty and I always loved her pictures playing with Keefer. Your post brings tear to my eyes and hugs for my own babies.
 
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Debbie, Tom and Keefer,
I am stunned and heartbroken for you all. I am just so sorry. I don't know what to say, other than my thoughts and prayers are with you. Many tears falling today for your beautiful Dena...
 
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No this can't be, my heart is breaking!!

I am so, so sorry for you and Tom...

I can't see the keyboard to type...

Run free sweet Dena, I know my beautiful Annika and all those that we have lost was there to greet you with a tailwag and a nuzzle.
 
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I can't tell you how sorry I am. I was truly hoping she would pull through this.

From all your wonderful pictures and stories, I felt a little bit like I knew Dena--I think all of us here feel that way. All of us share just a little bit in your loss.

Today is a very sad day.
 
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OMG I cannot believe it. I just discovered the thread in the health section this morning, the title sounded so innocent with the milk thistle.
I was hoping to hear some good news about Dena today. It is scary how quickly things can go wrong.

I am so very sorry for your loss, you all fought so hard. It reminds me that we have to cherish every moment we have with our furkids.

This is a beautiful version of the Rainbow Bridge that a friend of mine received recently when she lost her dog

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html
 
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I'm Am So Sorry For Your Loss! I Loved Seeing Dena's Pictures And Hearing Her Stories! You Are All In My Prayers, My Deepest Sympathies Go Out To Your Family & Keefer! Dena Will Never Be Forgotten. She Was A Favorite Amongst The Forum!
 
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Debbie and family, my heart is breaking for your loss. I wish I could have met Dena, but one day when we both have crossed, I'll be sure to say hi to this special girl. It was always a treat to see new Dena and Keef photos. Dena really was a staple of this board and it seems like a void is opening up with her passing. We'll never forget her.

Quote:From all your wonderful pictures and stories, I felt a little bit like I knew Dena--I think all of us here feel that way. All of us share just a little bit in your loss.
I think Tracy has said it the best.
 
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oh no, I am so sorry and just stunned.
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Rest in peace sweet, beautiful Dena. May you watch over your family with Cassidy like the angel that you always looked to be.

Deepest sympathies and thoughts Debbie, Tom and Keefer and family. Please take care and hope you can find comfort in each other during this difficult time.
 
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NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!! I am heartbroken. I loved her so very much. D&K are 2 of my most favorite dogs. Say this isn't so........ My prayers and heart go out to you.

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I am so sorry..............

I kept thinking she was the same age as Cassidy and very close to the time she left you. So tragic and I am so sorry. There are no words to express my sorrow about this. I know there will be a huge hole in your hearts forever.

The tone of your posts was not good yesterday and I had a feeling she was not going to recover. But you did all you could for her and loved her til the end. She could not have had a better more loving family or life.

RIP sweet Dena.
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Hugs to you guys.
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#18 ·
I am so so sorry. I know those words don't help, no words can help. I can hardly see the screen through my tears right now. Your experience is far too similar to what we went through with Pancho. I am hurting with you now as I think of what our two babies went through. They are no longer in pain, that's what helps me get through each day.
 
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Debbie and Tom,
Our dogs are part of our hearts, and to lose a piece of it is a painful thing. That pain never goes away, as we well know. It is so unfair, that some of us go through this pain so frequently, and though I know there must be some reason, all that I can think is it is so unfair! My heart breaks for you and my pain for you is very real.

Love
Carol
 
#23 ·
Dave and I are so very sorry to hear about Dena. We are stunned that this happened. We're so glad to have had the chance to meet her in person. She was a lovely, well-mannered, and sweet little girl. We're so sorry that you have to go through this after all you went through with Cassidy. Just know that many, many people have been touched by Dena and are thinking of her and all of you today.

Rest in peace, Dena. You were a very special girl.
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I am so sorry about your loss. I still can't recover from this heartbreaking news. Dena was so beautiful and so special and so loved and loving and so young. She was a part of my life every day since I've joined this board. My thoughts are with you and your husband..

Rest in Peace, Dena.
 
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I'm so sorry for your loss! I always enjoyed seeing Dena's pictures, and I could always tell that she and Keefer were so well loved and adored by you and your DH. I'm so sorry things took a turn for the worst.

Rest in Peace Sweet Dena.