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Joe Paul
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« on: August 22, 2009, 08:01:25 PM »
Bucky, my best buddy Chihuahua of 8 years, got sick this past month, and passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009.  Rest in peace Bucky







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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2009, 08:09:14 PM »
That must have been hard on you.  :cuddle;

Thinking of you.

RIP Buddy.

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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2009, 08:27:03 PM »
I am so sorry, Joe Paul.  I wondered if something was going on - we missed you here.   :cuddle;    I know you will miss Bucky very much.
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2009, 08:27:45 PM »
Another furry baby lost.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2009, 09:16:29 PM »
I am sorry you lost your faithful companion, loss sucks, I am sure you loved him with all your heart and you made his life wonderful.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2009, 11:17:19 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2009, 11:18:18 PM »
Sorry to hear JP.
Chat hasn't been the same  ;D :rofl;
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2009, 12:04:29 AM »
Glad you have come back. So sorry to hear about your little one. I lost my 16 year old kitty on May 21st. Still miss him terribly. Sam the Man, hahaha.
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2009, 04:30:12 AM »
 :cuddle; aw Joe Paul I'm sorry, I lost my spaniel Molly on 6th August and my Dad on 14th - both hurt so much.  I really feel for you. Rose xx
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2009, 04:46:40 AM »
I am very sorry -  :'( :-* :(
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« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2009, 04:54:30 AM »
sorry to hear this JP.  RIP Bucky.
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« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2009, 05:36:07 AM »
 :cuddle; JP I am so sorry to hear about Bucky. It is so hard to lose one of our furbabies. You gave him a wonderful life and keep the memories near.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2009, 08:10:42 AM »
Wow, Joe Paul!  I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  I know it wasn't an easy experience, after 8 loving years. 
Was missing you on the forum. :cuddle;
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« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2009, 08:28:23 AM »
Sorry to hear about the lil man.  RIP Bucky
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« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2009, 08:29:21 AM »
I am so sorry to hear this JP, and you have been missed :cuddle;
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« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2009, 09:43:46 AM »
 :grouphug; Awww Joe, I am so sorry for your loss.  :'(
I missed you too.
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« Reply #16 on: August 23, 2009, 10:21:31 AM »
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« Reply #17 on: August 23, 2009, 03:32:31 PM »
I was wondering what you were up to.  So sorry to hear about Bucky.  I hope you'll get another pet when the time feels right.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #18 on: August 24, 2009, 11:38:06 AM »
JP  I am so truly sorry for your lose, an animal becomes as close to family as a human and in a lot of cases much more welcome. Sorry for your lose :grouphug;
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« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2009, 10:22:59 PM »
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Aww JP I know how much Bucky meant to you. I loved all your photos of Bucky. He was one cute dog.
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« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2009, 10:31:46 PM »
 :grouphug;   I'm so sorry!  Peace be with Bucky.
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