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Custer our pet dog died 26th March 2010 at 10:15 GMT

By Damien Handslip

Today Friday 26th March 2010 our pet dog Custer passed away, leaving us bereft of a friend and companion of 17 years. He was due to travel with us to France to settle permanently.
We gave him the best of everything within our power.
I contrast his treatment with that of the dogs in the Phillipines reported not long ago.
Custer was a male x-beagle/border terrier with a temperament as good as gold.
Until the last week or two he could be relied upon to warn us of visitors to the house.
In his final week he could only drag himself around, being unable to stand on his hind legs.
Contrast that with a Custer who could prance around like a 2 year old.
I can say no more since my eyes are tearing up already.
Over the next few weeks and months my wife and I will grieve, like we would for any old friend and come to terms with this event.
Sometime Custer, as for Kimmy, before him, will become fond memories.
Kimmy was cremated and her remains put into a little wooden casket kept in our living room. We will do this for Custer also.
For all of you who have similar stories I wish the best.

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Custer in his later years
Custer in his later years

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My heartfelt sympathies to you and you wife, Damien.
Thank you for sharing this touching story.
Best to you.
Frederick

frederick Mar 27, 2010 08:14

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We still cry together. It seems to be worse for my wife. Silent sobbing is sensed.
We have started a new routine of walking in the grounds of the park we live in.
When we bump into people, we tell them the news. True kindness has been expressed and we feel a level of comfort.
I see Custer in my mind's eye many times in the day.
Time must have slowed because I keep thinking it was much longer since he passed away.
As usual Frederick your words are well balanced and thoughtful.
Thank you.

Sorry about your loss Damien. The best thing is to create a new set of memories with a new great pet.

James Emery Vigh Mar 27, 2010 09:55

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Thank you for your condolences.
We have said for some time now that we will not replace Custer. In any case he is not replaceable, he was unique.
It remains to be seen whether we will hold to that idea.
Our new life in France will make the process very difficult anyway.
But, never say never.
Thank you for your sentiments.

My daughter had to put down her Great Dane she had for many years. They become part of our families.

Bless you

Jim Odom Mar 28, 2010 23:26
Sorry for your loss. I just post intel about our dog having a stroke. He is at the Vets at this time. We also lost a pet in 2004. Same as your precious pet he was dragging himself around.
The only thing we could come up with is he lost his smell and would not eat. Dogs will not eat if they cannot smell.
So Sorry

iamjim Mar 29, 2010 00:32
I'm so sorry for your loss. A good dog is never forgotten. You need to do what's best for you as far as whether or not to get another pet. But remember, if you choose another pet you won't be replacing Custer, you will just be enhancing your life with another love and providing for another pet who needs you.

mulberry Apr 1, 2010 10:19

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