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Love to you both 

Colleen

That he is Ann. Time for him will go faster than our time so he won't be waiting long. He will be the young and full of play Chester again when you see him next :)

I am so sorry for your loss, Ann. I know how much this hurts. Our sweet Moochie kitty died in my husband's arms on New Year's Day 2 years ago. You never stop missing them. I know you did everything for Chester that you could but he is now in kitty heaven. He is no longer in pain and is now at peace.

Sorry to hear this Ann,i am sure Chester had a wonderful life with someone as caring as you.

I am sad for your loss, energy goes on and on.

Ann; I am so sorry for your loss.  What a beautiful little dog.  I have lost two best friend dogs in my life and I know how much it hurts.  When my first dog passed away I actually had to speak with a grief specialist because I couldn't get beyond the pain and could not understand why this loss hurt so much more than any other.  She asked me one thing, "Who did you spend the most time with?" 

I just loved that dog and the next one and these two beasts at my feet.

It is very hard to loose a pet you love so much.  Your best friend.

I can honestly say, that I am crying with you.

xoxox Fishgirl

Bless your heart ANN as well as CHESTER i know what it's like to lose a loved one , we lost 2 cats over the last few years indeed it hurts ..all my love daren.

I was trying to send a picture of Chester, but it did not work. After 1 year and three month, with renal failure we had to make the heartbraking decision to put him to sleep. We tried everything possible to slow down the disease, but beginning in November, he started to eat very little and finally ate nothing at all. We took him to a cardiologist and an interist and the interist told us, that nothing could be done for him any more. That was a roundtrip of 120 Miles and we cried all the way home. We took him to the Vet the next day at 4 pm and amidst all our tears, and the Vets tears, he went very peacefully into another dimension . He left his footprints in our hearts forever. We miss him so much, but know that some day we will be reunited again in heaven.

Colleen

Ann, if you can, e-mail me the picture of Chester and I'll add it here. great big (((hug))) to you.

Oh, Ann, what a beautiful dog!  Dachshunds are my favorite breed.  So smart, sweet, and devoted to their person; I read once that dachshunds take a dim view of people who do not drop food from their plates when they are eating.  
Chester looks like a beautiful dog, and you obviously gave him the best care and loved him every minute of his life.  As hard as it is to euthanize a pet, you know that you gave him release from the pain and illnesses he was experiencing.  
Keep smiling as you remember the fun you had with Chester; blessings & my sincere sympathy (I still miss my doxie, Ernie, who died in December, 1988.) 

Ann I am so sorry for your loss of Chester I do hope he is playing in Cat heaven and met up with all my cats and playing.... Ann please email Colleen with the Pic of Chester as I would Love to see him! as they say.... cats walk all over me and leave Paw prints On My Heart ! and how true is that! you have given him the best life possible he was a lucky little boy and you were lucky to have him! you both gave love to each other love as always Mel xxx

I'm so sorry you lost your little dog I lost my dog this year too. It just breaks your heart. Maybe our dogs will meet and become running buddies.  My thoughts are with you!

ANN.my heart goes out to you .its family your "baby .A four legged friend is for life and love ,devoted to its loved ones .Long live Chester in his new "World.

Its hard to lose a pet that wants to be in your life , and to please you. Lucky dog. Thanks for pictures.

If it should be that I grow weak, and pain should keep me from my sleep , then you must do what must be done. You will be sad - I understand, don,t let your grief then stay your hand, for this day more than all the rest , your love for me will stand the test, we,ve had so many happy years,what is to come shall hold no fears , you,d not want me to suffer so,the time has come please let me go, take me where my needs they,ll tend, and please stay with me till the end,hold me firm and speak to me,until my eyes no longer see. I know in time that you will see the kindness that you did for me, although my tail its last has waved, from pain and suffering I,ve been saved, please do not grieve it must be you who has this painful thing to do,we,ve been close we two for years, don,t let your heart hold back its tears.

Sorry for your loss.

Ann I am so sad and sorry for your great loss.  I know you are heartbroken if you have never read it goggle the poem Rainbow Bridge.  All my hugs from me and Oliver and wish I could take away your tears and pain, again I am truly truly sorry.  

Ann, I'm so sorry that Chester has passed away.  I hope you have many fond memories of him.  I know you were a great "Mom" for him.  Regards/yvonne57

A poem for Ann

With Chester gone,

whose eyes to compare to the morning sun?

Not that I did

But I do now that he's gone. -- Mari Evans

Ann,

My Golden left us many years ago. Her name was Annie. This was her poem too. Just change a couple of words. So darn difficult. I thought I'd gone crazy with the grief. I wish you and your family the best. 

Ann God bless your heart and Chester and all the souls that keep us all going! LOL

Ann I had to put my most gentle lovable Rottweiler, Jedda, to sleep almost 11 years ago and i still "well up" thinking of her.

I love your "Rainbow Bridge" as it ties in with my hope that when our dogs die they go to the "Rainbow Shore" and are well again.

When we die we go there also and every dog we have ever loved is waiting, bloody hell I must stock up on poo bags if all mine are there.

You then spend eternity playing and walking along endless miles of beautiful golden sand with soft blue water lapping the shore, this is the Golden Shore

so sorry to hear about Chester, I know you will miss him dearly

When a faithful friend goes we loose part of ourselves. x