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My dog Emma was 10 years old, and was one of the best pets I have had in my life. She was a shetland sheep dog (sheltie), one of the smartest, sweetest dogs, she will be dearly missed.
Living in my house the last few years we had a mold problem, that my dog was having hot spots, always chewing at her feet. After we moved out she got better, all hot spots were gone and she got a healthy appetite back.
Two months after we moved out, I took her to the vet and they told me she had a tumor in her head, growing down into her mouth, that there was no hope.
I have to wonder, was it my house that caused this to develop. Her immune system compromised by the mold the last few years.
I wish we knew these answers, so we could save so much pain and misery.
I will miss you Emma, good luck in your journey.
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I am so ver sorry. randi died of heart failure 4 years ago and I miss her every single day.
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- - Anxiety soldier, I'm so sorry to hear this, I hope this poem below helps you heal a little faster!
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So sorry for your loss.
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Im so sorry i lost my kris after 17 yrs 3 yrs ago...i have a new dog i love very much but still think and dream about and miss him so much. I had lost his brother when he was seven and it was probably lyme related
I just have to remind myself i did everything i could and remember they are not in pain now
Yes. All of us will be better. Off when these complicated health issues are sorted out
I hope you find peace with this
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You did all that you could for that love bug! Never forget that!
I love shelties and any kind of collie. My husband had a collie growing up and we had a border collie many years ago.
I know your pain and offer my love to you.
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So sorry for your loss. :( RIP Emma.
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I am so sorry for your loss- I get weepy thinking of anything happening to my Springer's.
Don't burden yourself with what if's-your doggie was loved and treasured.
Sending hugs
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man's best friend ... heart felt
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Oh no!
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So sorry for your loss. She must have been a very special dog. It is obvious that she was very loved. Don't burden yourself with the 'what ifs'. Tumors can be caused by so many factors, many of which are genetic. Posts: 2387 | From New England | Registered: Aug 2011
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So sorry to hear of your loss. We had our Buddy put to sleep a couple of weeks ago. It's really tough.
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So Sorry for your loss.
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May your beloved pet rest in peace and my thoughts are with you today.
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Thank you guys for all your support, its been a week now, and I still catch myself looking for her.
My son dropped a few chips on the floor, and I told him to pick them up. He started crying, and turned and said to me. "Its because we don't have Emma anymore." She would have been right at his feet waiting for that crumb of food to hit the floor.
Very sad
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We are going through the same thing. I dropped some chips on the floor yesterday and thought, "our Buddy would have been over here in a New York minute cleaning that up."
I even miss vacuuming every day. He shed like crazy!
They love us warts and all. Unconditional love.
Will send up a prayer for you.
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