It is here that the ghost of my dog waits for me. All the years spent walking and exploring. What was so joyful then is now a holding place, as she looks for me, and yearns for me. All the while I reminisce, longingly, desperately, lovingly.
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Oh Mike, I’m so so sorry….
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Thank you for that. While the depth of my loss is not unique or unexpected, it lingers in a way that
is both painful and humanizing.
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And it was clear through your years of posting what special buds you were. I’ll be thinking of you, my friend–
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You are a good soul, my friend.
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This is beautiful Mike 🙏🏼💛
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Thank you very much.
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I’m sure Pumpkin’s spirit is still deep inside of you.. and will be with you always.
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And you would be exactly right. Thank you.
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Your tender heart, Mike….
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Thanks Scott. My tender heart indeed.
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Oh I know those yearnings Mike You have said it all.
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Sure, any of us who have loved our pet deeply knows the loss. Thank you Dor.
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The lost of your dog ,your best friend gives always pain if you’re on a place where you are so much times together.
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You are right, Marylou. We all feel that pain. To love is to grieve. Thank you.
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Such moving, beautiful words and image, Mike. The deep ache of your loss… I feel it here and share in it.
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Thank you. That you can feel it says as much about you as me.
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Perfection — in words and image, joined. I don’t think I knew how to truly enjoy a hike or simple walk before my little Josie became my companion. My heart goes out to you. ❤️
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Thank you very much Carrie. Or do you prefer The Lady Birde?
The joy of a good walk in that large area was so much fun. Pumpkin was always off leash and she loved it so.
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A lovely eulogy to Pumpkin…
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Ah, Pumpkin. Thank you Susan. You are a wise woman, and of course “her ladyship”
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😊
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I know and feel your loss. Beautiful post, Mike.
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Thank you very much.
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Lovely words for your beloved Pumpkin, Mike. This is heart-tugging and relatable for me. Take care…
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Thank you my sweet friend. You take care too.
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Sorry to here.
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Happened 18 months ago. Thank you.
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There are certain places where we can feel them the strongest. Though we’ve moved, fortunately, our spirit cats moved with us, and occasionally catch that “corner of the eye” sighting of them.
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Oh I would love to have a corner of the eye experience with Pumpkin. Man I miss her.
My son has 2 cats.
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Oh, I know that feeling. So sorry your pal can’t share the moment with you.
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Thank you.
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Arms around you. It’s so hard. I love arriving to your sweet Pumpkin greeting me. It’s bittersweet to have loved and lost your best friend in the world, I’m so sorry you’re hurting. x K
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Thank you for the hug. Pumpkin was something real special and clearly I will always be missing her so.
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Aww, hugs to you ❤️
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Danke.
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RIP beautiful Pumpkin. She’ll always be loved.
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You kindness and generosity of heart were not lost on either Pumpkin or myself, dear Katie.
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😢😢. Thanks Mike. 😢
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Just arrived Mike…you brought a tear to my eyes. Mine was “Bluedog” after the beer. She was long legged Beagle, scented nose up, never leave your sight. She would stop and look back as if to say ‘pic it up old man.. Yup Canadian. From the other end of Ontario
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Ah, my sweet precious dog Pumpkin. God I miss her. They love us and then we grieve.
I lived in Toronto as a kid. Lucky you in beautiful Ontario, eh.
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