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Amber Lanier Nagle's avatar

Loved this so much. Thank you for sharing.

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Tricia Collins Steele's avatar

A most beautiful story about dogs and their people. xoxox

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Writer Mindi Boston's avatar

As a dog mom, I certainly identified with so much of this. The biggest struggle is letting go and knowing when is the right time. Thanks for sharing.

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A Little Bit of This and That's avatar

Letting go is the worst, but we can't live without them, so it's part of it. Big sigh.

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Allen bergal's avatar

Oh Lanier, I’m so sorry for your puppy loss! I was at the vet(revisit they didn’t get enough blood yesterday), and you had me crying… had to explain that one.. it never is easy to let a pet go. Thinking of all y’all

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A Little Bit of This and That's avatar

Uh oh. I should have clarified. We lost Bear several years ago, but dang, Allen, it still feels fresh with all of them. You know, for sure. So tears are always a good cleansing thing.

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Katherine Berdy's avatar

Beautiful post. Thank you! May need Rae’s digits sooner than later. 🥲

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A Little Bit of This and That's avatar

Oh no. I hate to hear that. I wrote this a couple of years ago and think Rae has retired, but I know another good animal communicator I can recommend.

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A Little Bit of This and That's avatar

Thanks for taking the time to read. I know how distracted we all are, so I'm truly appreciative!

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A Little Bit of This and That's avatar

Thanks, Tricia. ❤️❤️❤️

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A Little Bit of This and That's avatar

What would we do without our dogs as painful as it is to let go?

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Elizabeth DeRamus's avatar

I witnessed your pain with a few of the pups and experienced my own with My mastiff Maddie in 2018. Now I’m watching my 2 12-13 years old dogs (exact age unknown) slow down to a point of knowing I don’t have years and sometimes months with them. Reading this was hard and beautiful as it is loving an animal through all stages. Thank you. Now please send me the animal communicators number. Stat!! Love you.

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Lee Sumner Irwin's avatar

Your story touched my heart, Lanier. Our furry friends love us unconditionally✨ When our beloved cat disappeared, our psychic friend Betsey helped me through months of grieving💞

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