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(Note to self - Save rainbow bridge posts for when no one else is at work)
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Seriously...I try not to read these posts when I'm at work, but I'm waiting for the doctor to finish with patients and just thought I'd take a peek...
I'm so very sorry for your loss of Shadow. Your ending sounds just like mien. I sat on the floor with Cadence and held her in my lap and felt her take her last breath. It's very difficult, but I couldn't leave her. I had been with her through her chemo treatments and everything else, I wasn't about to leave her then. You did a very brave thing for Shadow, by staying by his side. I know he loves you even more (if that's possible) for doing that. I also got another puppy shortly after Cadence died. At first, I was a little unsure, but as soon as I saw Colby, I knew it was right. Don't feel guilty...everyone has their own way of handling their grief. You and I seem quite similar! We need to be parents! That's fine. I'm so glad that I got Colby b/c he has helped me get through this horrible adjustment period much better than I expected. Your little Abby will be of great comfort to you.
Know that Shadow is safe and running again without difficulty at all, with all of our sweet babies who are at the Bridge.
Run free, sweet Shadow. Please give my girl Cadence a big kiss for me.
Nicole, Colby, and Skye
mommy to a sweet little angel girl Cadence 9/25/03-5/24/05