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Old 11-01-2011, 10:39 PM   #1
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Default My mate, my buddy, my best friend .... my 'puppy'

I just want to write to something ...... anything just so I can say good-bye and thank you for the 16 years you gave us as a really good mate to me and to everyone you met.

You were kind, only ever showing your loving side ...... you would never be the best guard dog but always showed how happy you were when anyone crossed your path. You were the best pup anyone could have.

You were there every morning with your head out of your house and said good morning in your own excited way.

Last night you said good night to me and I to you and put you to bed not knowing for the one last night ...... you had that look that really showed me that you loved us all and am so glad I did say "Goodnight ol' girl"

This morning you managed to say a quick good bye and a thank you for the time ..... I said to you "Good bye ol' girl" and with that she just said. ..... I am done.

To the best Kelpie in the world ..... Love you Bon ...... catch ya.





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Old 11-01-2011, 10:42 PM   #2
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aw... that made me teary-eyed with how nicely that is put... just sad when that happens...

hope your alright... 16 years and then this happens.. just really breaks your heart
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Old 11-01-2011, 10:46 PM   #3
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Sorry to hear mate.. they are a true part of the family and leave a huge whole in our heart's when gone, my girl is at 16 1/2 yrs now and I know the day is not far of, but I cheerish everyday I have with her, as she is my little mate, she is my buddy just as your's was, chin up mate that they lived a great happy life.
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Old 11-01-2011, 10:46 PM   #4
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Sorry to here , i lost a best friend over twenty years ago and i've never had a pet since...
I feel your pain :(
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Old 11-01-2011, 10:49 PM   #5
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I know the feeling all to well, and I'm sorry to read it mate.

My Wife still gets teary about our dog, and we lost her in 2008. Similar breed, same temperament.

You can't replace them, or the memories, but time does make it easy. Chin up.

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Old 11-01-2011, 10:56 PM   #6
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Sorry to hear Dave :(
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:05 PM   #7
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Very sorry for your loss Dave. May she R.I.P.

My condolences to you and your family. Losing a pet (Family member) is a feeling of grief like no other.
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:05 PM   #8
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I really feel for what you are going through mate. Our little mates enrich us in so many ways.
RIP Bon :(
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:12 PM   #9
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Sorry to hear landau. I'm sure she enjoyed every year that you had with her.
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:15 PM   #10
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Sorry to hear Bon has left you mate.
16 years is a great innings, she has gone to a better place where she can run around again !
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:19 PM   #11
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I have a 16 and 14. Not looking forward to that day. I am sure after 16 years that dog knew you so well. They are in many ways better than people.
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:22 PM   #12
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:24 PM   #13
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So sorry to hear Dave, they're a massive part of our lives..... Cherrish the memories.



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Old 11-01-2011, 11:27 PM   #14
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cheer up mate
I had a old kelpie (Kelly) that i grew up with for 19 years and now i am all smiles when i remember her

Your girls eyes were the same as my kelly and it brings back memories

You need to be proud of yourself that you kept her for so long,as many dogs dont get the oportunity
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:37 PM   #15
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Thank you all for the very kind words ....... it has been harder than I thought it would be as you know its coming but you feel they will always be there .... under your feet, getting in the way, hiding when they have done wrong and in for a scolding.

Ah well ..... memories are good and thats what we have



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Old 11-01-2011, 11:50 PM   #16
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Sorry to hear Dave, condolences mate.
As you know we had to put Tracey's cat down last week. It's never easy but you know they are better for it.
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:57 PM   #17
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I just want to write to something ...... anything just so I can say good-bye and thank you for the 16 years you gave us as a really good mate to me and to everyone you met.

You were kind, only ever showing your loving side ...... you would never be the best guard dog but always showed how happy you were when anyone crossed your path. You were the best pup anyone could have.

You were there every morning with your head out of your house and said good morning in your own excited way.

Last night you said good night to me and I to you and put you to bed not knowing for the one last night ...... you had that look that really showed me that you loved us all and am so glad I did say "Goodnight ol' girl"

This morning you managed to say a quick good bye and a thank you for the time ..... I said to you "Good bye ol' girl" and with that she just said. ..... I am done.

To the best Kelpie in the world ..... Love you Bon ...... catch ya.





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Old 12-01-2011, 12:05 AM   #18
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What a lovely old girl, so sad but what a great 16 years ...

R.I.P Bon ...

What you have writen is so nice ...
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Old 12-01-2011, 12:12 AM   #19
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Always a sad time, it really hits you hard when an great pet has been in your life so long.

RIP Bon.
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Old 12-01-2011, 12:15 AM   #20
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Sorry to hear mate, I have a Kelpie too and couldnt imagine how hard it must be for you to say goodbye
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sorry mate... so sad
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Never easy saying goodbye....RIP Bon
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Dave,sorry for your loss,I know well the feelings and emotion.
Something to help ease the grief,google "Rainbow Bridge" there are several versions and it helped me in my need.
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Sorry to hear...
Yep we only have fish now...
TOOO sad !!!!
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To the best Kelpie in the world ..... Love you Bon ...... catch ya.

Mate, in your words, you managed to convey the very essence of what im sure Bon was to everyone.
R.I.P Bon
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RIP Bon, truely mans best friend...

Condolences Aus...
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sad times, they love ya no matter what, you leave for a couple hours and come back and they missed ya like you were gone for 2 years, and they are like this day in day out for 16 years straight.

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Mate what you wrote brought a tear to my eye, seeing the photo of the placid girl looking right at me didn't help I'll tell you.
Although right now everything you see will bring back a memory and a tear, with time they'll bring back a memory with a smile.
I'm sure she is absolutly grateful for all the great times you gave her, the love you shared and times you bonded. And I'm sure she misses you just as much as you miss her, watching over you from up there, with a bone in her mouth and a ball by her side.

I couldn't imagine losing on of my dogs, they always bring me up when I get home from a bad shift, greeting me with jumping excitment when I come back from taking out the rubbish. These are the memories I will carry forever.

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Sorry to hear Auslandau. They really are an important part of the family.
16 years of happy moments to think about mate.
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