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86. It may be of little comfort ...

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 01:09 AM

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to you right now while you go about you usual routines without him; however, prepare yourself to see him again. He will be the 1st to greet you at the Gate.
With Lab blood in him, he can out-run all the others (esp. people) who will be waiting for you when it is your turn to pass.

There are five candles of different sizes beside my computer; I light one each time I am on DU and read about a death.
The 1st (smallest) is for well known people about whom I cared.
2nd, (larger) is for a friend of a DUer.
3rd (even larger) is for a family member of a DUer.
4th (largest) is for a DUer.
The last one is in a silver replica of an Angel holding a taper aloft. (other candles are not tapers) It is for our pets. It is now burning.

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My dog died this morning. [View all] Ilsa Friday OP

I'm sorry ZDU Friday #1

Sorry for your loss. Jim__ Friday #2

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Friday #3

I am so sorry. LoisB Friday #4

I am sorry for your loss - dogs are like angels with fur. waterwatcher123 Friday #5

I'm sorry for your loss. Solly Mack Friday #6

According to Edgar Casey.... padfun Friday #7

Been there, done that,,,a few times. OAITW r.2.0 Friday #8

I am so sorry, llsa debm55 Friday #9

I'm sorry, sounds like you lost a good dog and friend, there's few things worse. dem4decades Friday #10

sorry for your loss ExtraGriz Friday #11

Ilsa, I'm so sorry. LuckyCharms Friday #12

I am so sorry, Ilsa MIButterfly Friday #13

I'm so sorry for your loss. ABC123Easy Friday #14

I've lived long enough to loose several dogs. It is painful every time. TomSlick Friday #15

Peace. cachukis Friday #16

So sorry Lifeafter70 Friday #17

Hugs. Joinfortmill Friday #18

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I'm so sorry. Nt spooky3 Friday #20

I'm so very sorry for your loss. StarryNite Friday #21

Oh dear I am so sorry. Losing a beloved fur baby is so hard. I hope your memories can sustain Maraya1969 Friday #22

That's so sad. Figarosmom Friday #23

My condolences. Charlie Chapulin Friday #24

Oh, I'm so very sorry DarthDem Friday #25

So sorry. FalloutShelter Friday #26

I am so very sorry to read this. irisblue Friday #27

so sorry Ilsa Skittles Friday #28

Labs are the best dogs Tesha Friday #29

Sorry for your loss orangecrush Friday #30

I'm so sorry Ilsa, JMCKUSICK Friday #31

I am so very sorry, llsa Grim Chieftain Friday #32

If I knew something to say or something I could to make you hurt less I would do it. Botany Friday #33

I'm sorry about the loss of your dog. lindalou65 Friday #34

So Sorry snowybirdie Friday #35

I am so so sorry, Ilsa Trueblue Texan Friday #36

So sorry about this, Ilsa. calimary Friday #37

I'm so sorry for your loss. sinkingfeeling Friday #38

That is so hard.. Permanut Friday #39

I am so sorry KT2000 Friday #40

I am very sorry for your pain JoseBalow Friday #41

huggggggggs niyad Friday #81

I'm so sorry Oneironaut Friday #42

I hear you Ilsa, and I feel your pain FakeNoose Friday #43

My heart breaks for you. I lost two senior doggies in last two years. Hugs. iluvtennis Friday #44

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My heart is with you ilsa popsdenver Friday #46

🫂 mwmisses4289 Friday #47

So sorry your doggie passed kimbutgar Friday #48

Bummer ProfessorGAC Friday #49

It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Friday #50

❤️ BittyJenkins Friday #51

I'm so sorry for your loss, Ilsa. I hope that your happy brer cat Friday #52

that's so sad. my heart goes out to you, Ilsa. orleans Friday #53

I'm so sorry for your loss, Ilsa Niagara Friday #54

I'm so sorry Laurelin Friday #55

I'm sorry. Our time with those miraculous creatures is much too short. 70sEraVet Friday #56

I'm so sorry! paleotn Friday #57

I'm so sorry! Diamond_Dog Friday #58

Nothing is as 'pure' some_of_us_are_sane Friday #59

Male labs are the best - TBF Friday #60

I'm so sorry for your loss. Luciferous Friday #61

He's not dead, he may come back to visit you...mine did! BigmanPigman Friday #62

I believe and trust in every word you've written. Ilsa Friday #71

My dad visited me the night he died BigmanPigman Yesterday #88

This is not crazy, BP ... oldsoldierfadingfast Yesterday #84

I wonder why you can't sense stuff BigmanPigman Yesterday #89

Peace to you Ilsa lonely bird Friday #63

That's hard when they pass on wendyb-NC Friday #64

I'm so sorry. Dogs are the best things on the planet. FoxNewsSucks Friday #65

Ohhhh.So sorry! electric_blue68 Friday #66

I am so sorry. hamsterjill Friday #67

Sending hugs and warm thoughts, Ilsa. MLAA Friday #68

I am so sorry for your loss. Morbius Friday #69

I'm so sorry for your loss debsy Friday #70

Thank you for your kinds words, everyone. Ilsa Friday #72

I am so sorry for your loss. Dear_Prudence Friday #73

I am sorry for your loss. red dog 1 Friday #74

Aw MustLoveBeagles Friday #75

I'm so sorry. area51 Friday #76

I am sorry Ilsa. OldBaldy1701E Friday #77

I am so sorry. Lulu KC Friday #78

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your niyad Friday #79

I hate this happening to you at such a tender time. No time is a good time for losing anyone or anything Deuxcents Friday #80

I'm so sorry cate94 Yesterday #82

I am so sorry catrose Yesterday #83

So sorry. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #85

It may be of little comfort ... oldsoldierfadingfast Yesterday #86

Oh my, the tears. Ilsa Yesterday #97

I am so sorry UpInArms Yesterday #87

I am so sorry for your second loss in such a short time. HeartsCanHope Yesterday #90

🙏 so sorry for your loss. I've been there also. Grief is hard. 💙🐾🐾💙 TommieMommy Yesterday #91

Always heartbreaking to lose a loved one, be it a family member, cherished friend or beloved pet. Fla Dem Yesterday #92

Sorry for your loss. Wolf Frankula Yesterday #93

I ffeel for you u, Ilsa Dem_in_Nebr. Yesterday #94

I'm so sorry. You're handling a lot at once. yardwork Yesterday #95

dog loss maliaSmith Yesterday #96

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Hugs to you, Ilsa Bayard Yesterday #99

I'm so sorry Arthur_Frain 23 hrs ago #100

Ilsa, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet dog. virgdem 22 hrs ago #101

Every time I reead a story like this I tear up so much TVguyCards 21 hrs ago #102

I am so sorry Pris 21 hrs ago #103

i am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby dawn5651 20 hrs ago #104

❤️ underpants 20 hrs ago #105

All good dogs go to heaven. I'm counting on it. All good kitties, too. marble falls 5 hrs ago #106