Farewell friend

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our other ‘baby boy’ adopted into our family just  a few months after the birth of our ’skin’ son

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Our welcomer, protector, chaser of washing and birds, maker of mischief, lover of hoses, second in charge of the sandpit and guardian of the backyard bone yard.

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Companion of cats, shadow of parents and favourite playmate of children

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You will be missed

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greatly.

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Shadow did something that he doesn’t normally do earlier tonight, he wandered out of our yard, perhaps drawn by the tom cat looking to claim territory over our feline companions or perhaps looking for his litter mates (our girls) who had been in our front yard a little while before walking to their friend’s house and he was hit by a car. He was killed instantly. A kind neighbour saw him and let us know within minutes of it happening but there was nothing we could do. His body is now buried under a tree – a favourite resting place in our yard – but I’m sure his spirit is in doggy heaven. The place of eternal digging, playing, snoozing and chasing.

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  1. Vicki (1 comments.) says:

    How terribly sad. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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  2. birdpress (18 comments.) says:

    I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy with a very sweet, kind face. I love the white mouth.

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  3. Marita (151 comments.) says:

    I’m sorry :(

  4. Leigh (16 comments.) says:

    Oh B, I am so very sorry for you all :( Losing our furry family is so hard.

    What a handsome boy he was, farewell Shadow.

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  5. rhubarb (7 comments.) says:

    Sorry to hear this. Losing a furry one is so hard.

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  7. anja (203 comments.) says:

    What a beautiful tribute to a much loved member of the family. Rest well, Shadow.

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  8. Dina (73 comments.) says:

    I’m very sorry : (

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  9. jeanie (93 comments.) says:

    Oh no – that is so sad and sudden. He definitely is in dog heaven – he deserves it.

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  10. river says:

    Goodbye Shadow.

  11. SHELLY (51 comments.) says:

    So sorry for you all.

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  12. Trish (109 comments.) says:

    My heart goes out to you and your family it is so sad to lose a loved pet member of the family..

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  13. PlanningQueen (68 comments.) says:

    Gorgeous looking dog. Sorry for your loss.

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  14. Gemisht (139 comments.) says:

    Hugs for you and the whole family. I feel your pain. I felt it in January when we lost our cat. I am sure that he is loving doggy heaven.

    Hope you’re all OK.

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  15. Valerie (6 comments.) says:

    Oh how sad! I am so sorry. We had a chinese pug one time and the same thing happened. She was so little and I thought my husband had her and he thought she was inside with me. It just about killed me. I feel your pain. People who do not have pets don’t understand that they are just like a member of our family. I am so sorry.

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  16. WiddleShamrock (378 comments.) says:

    Aww, B. I’m all teary now.

    Big hugs to you and the family.

    He has such a readable ‘human’ face.

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  17. anonymum (155 comments.) says:

    {{{hugs}}} for all of you. I know it’s terribly hard to lose a beloved pet……

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  18. Lightening (61 comments.) says:

    I’m so sorry. :( {{{HUGS}}}

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  19. Kelley @ Magnetoboldtoo (58 comments.) says:

    Oh B. Such a beautiful tribute to an obviously loved member of yoiur family.

    Sending you a big warm cuddle.

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  20. Lee (12 comments.) says:

    Was very saddened to read this, having gone through it ourselves earlier this year you have my deepest sympathies.

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  21. teeni (25 comments.) says:

    Oh, I’m so sorry I didn’t see this earlier. I’m very sorry for the loss of your family member and canine companion. It’s so sad to lose these innocent ones. I’m grateful that he had a wonderful home and was so well loved while he was alive though. Hugs to you.

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