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Chris Falk's avatar

Beautiful Dee. Hard to read at same time as my rescue mutt is getting older & had some recent health scares that made me ponder about the “end” (knock on wood she’s fine now). She’s been with me since shortly after divorce and through most of my sobriety (incl spending a month in a dog hotel my last trip to rehab in ‘19 when no family or friends could dogsit; talk about guilt even though it was a posh setup as dogs go). She gets to go to work w/me every day and she’s been a constant companion through thick & thin. Thx for putting the article back up solve I wasn’t on SS in ‘23👍

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

It is the hardest thing. And you will handle it with love and grace when the time comes 🙏

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Stone Bryson's avatar

My goodness, Dee - you've done it again. Here I am, getting all up in my feels... about someone else's dog.

A beautiful story, about an amazing canine companion; thanks so much for sharing it...

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thank you brother. They’ll do that to ya 🐕❤️

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Sculpting A Life's avatar

I’ve had the honor of having 2 goldens in my life and each one was special. I will always miss them. Thanks for sharing your golden with all of us.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

They are amazing dogs ❤️

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Teyani Whitman's avatar

Dee- tears stream down my cheeks. What a gorgeous tale of Bogey’s life with you. I devoured every single word. How can I cry while reading about someone else’s beloved familiar? Well, I’ve had the gift of having a beloved soul such as Bogey in my lifetime too. Thank you for sharing him with me.

Each of these beautiful beings have carved out a piece of my heart and taken it with them.

I’m a firm believer that one day (in the far distant future) Bogey will be welcoming you to the other side of that rainbow, tennis ball at the ready with one of those soulful eyed grins that convey “good to see you my old friend”. 💕

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Oh what a beautiful thing that would be. Please God let it be so 🙏

Thank you Teyani. I so appreciate your kinds words and I’m moved by them as you were mine ❤️

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Sam Alaimo's avatar

Beautiful Dee. Beautiful.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thank you Sam.

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Diane Burley's avatar

The part where you prayed through the night that he died without assistance. 😢

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Pamela's avatar

Giant hugs as I understand it very well as you may remember - peace to your heart 💜

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Pamela's avatar

Something else we have in common! I work for a small radio station for a few years - AM & FM -Ioved it! Found out I was a fantastic copywriter!!! I also did office (everything), recorded ads mostly written by me 😂

Sadly a new owner came in and was a raging alcoholic - I moved on to Juvenile Justice and was so pleased. Sadly the station was closed and I believe the tower was sold.

It was fun while it lasted!!

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Asperges's avatar

Lovely, thank you.

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Allison Moore's avatar

Thanks so much for sharing. What a lovely tribute to your dear friend.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thank you for reading Allison!

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Kathleen Joy  Anderson's avatar

I’m a sucker for a good dog story, and this is one of the best.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thank you so much Kathleen 🙏

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Mike's avatar

thanks for the tears... again. Love that dog.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

He was one of a kind ❤️

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