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When he was 10 years old, my first dog Oliver died, and it made me realize how quickly\u00a0a decade passes. That dog was such a big part of my life and in so many ways, his unassuming\u00a0entrance into my life put me on a course change that I couldn\u2019t have imagined. I wondered, do\u00a0other dog owners feel the same way? Our dogs are much more than just pets, they are beloved\u00a0members of our family that leave a void when they are gone. They come into our lives at\u00a0different times for different reasons. They help us experience joy, youthfulness and happiness. If\u00a0we pay attention, they can teach us something about ourselves that humans cannot or will not.\u00a0And, they help us cope with the difficulties of life by becoming loyal companions, friends and\u00a0protectors.<\/p>\n

Our life is full when a dog enters. We raise them and survive puppyhood. We make it\u00a0through the adolescent phase (and sometimes destructive phase) where they need so much\u00a0guidance and protection. We work hard to learn how to communicate and\/or train them.\u00a0 Around\u00a0the age of 3 they are maturing nicely and develop manners and the relationship between dog\u00a0and owner intensifies. Physically and mentally they can do more with us and maybe even for us.\u00a0They are a part of our everyday life and an integral part of the family. They are in their prime\u00a0and it never even crosses our mind that we will have to say goodbye someday, because we are\u00a0having a great time. At the end of our dog\u2019s life it feels like it went so fast.<\/p>\n

As the years pass and the time comes to say goodbye, it rocks our world. So many\u00a0feelings come over us and no matter what other people say, it truly is a very private journey of\u00a0emotions. There is no right way or one specific way to handle it. But, for anyone who has or is\u00a0currently experiencing the loss of a pet or expecting to, I will tell you your heart will heal. I\u00a0thought I would never have the same feelings for a dog that I did for Oliver. I am certain you will\u00a0feel the same way and even though this has held true, it didn\u2019t keep me from owning more dogs\u00a0and having fantastic, fulfilling relationships with each and every one of them. And if you are a\u00a0dog person, it will be that way again in your life. I believe that ALL of the dogs we have in our\u00a0lifetime are great, just in different ways, and in a way, a gift from God.<\/p>\n

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MY FAVORITE POEMS<\/h3>\n
When I lost Oliver my neighbors, Michelle and Dave Radford (who loved him so) gave us this\u00a0poem. I have kept it now for another decade exactly. You can copy, change it and give it to\u00a0someone who might need it.<\/p>\n

A SPECIAL PLACE<\/h4>\n
You have a special place Dear Lord
that we know you'll always keep.
A special place reserved for dogs
when they quietly fall asleep.
With large and airy kennels
and a yard for hiding bones
with maybe a little babbling creek
that chatters over stones.
With wide green fields and flowers
for those who never knew
about running freely under
your sky of perfect blue.<\/p>\n
Lord, we know You keep this Special Place,
and so to you we Pray,
for one special Rottweiler Mix
who quietly died today.
He was full of strength & love
and so very, very wise.
The puppy look he once had
had long since left his eyes.
He is dearly missed my Lord
by very good friends of mine.
He went to join his ancestors
to Your land that is Devine.<\/p>\n
So, speak to OLIVER softly please
and give him a warm hello.
He\u2019s a Special gift to you Dear Lord
from the Putnam\u2019s, who loved him so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Pet Loss Support Page<\/em><\/strong>
If you, your children, or someone you know could use some information on\u00a0grieving the loss of a pet, this is the most comprehensive resource I\u2019ve ever found.<\/p>\n
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Every day someone makes a loving gesture on behalf of someone special.\u00a0Memorials and Honorariums are a touching way to help someone you know\u00a0leave their mark on the world of so many homeless animals in need through\u00a0the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.<\/p>\n
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MY FAVORITE POEMS<\/h3>\nWhen I lost Oliver my neighbors, Michelle and Dave Radford (who loved him so) gave us this\u00a0poem. I have kept it now for another decade exactly. You can copy, change it and give it to\u00a0someone who might need it.<\/p>\n

WAYS TO REMEMBER<\/h3>\nEvery day someone makes a loving gesture on behalf of someone special.\u00a0Memorials and Honorariums are a touching way to help someone you know\u00a0leave their mark on the world of so many homeless animals in need through\u00a0the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.<\/p>\n

MY FAVORITE POEMS<\/h3>\n
When I lost Oliver my neighbors, Michelle and Dave Radford (who loved him so) gave us this\u00a0poem. I have kept it now for another decade exactly. You can copy, change it and give it to\u00a0someone who might need it.<\/p>\n