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Viti · 02-07-2003, 11:37 AM

We had to have our beautiful Rottie, O'Shea, put to sleep on Tuesday after he apparently ruptured a disk in his neck somehow and was paralyzed. He was a beloved member of our little family and will be missed forever.

I would like to take this opportunity to memorialize O'Shea by making a sort of public service announcement.

If you are considering adding a furry member to your family, please think about adopting from your local shelter or pound. If you have a specific type in mind, there are Breed Rescue Groups . Please do not contribute to the breed and kill cycle perpetuated by puppy mills and many pet shops...there are millions of animals looking for a home and love.

Rest in Peace my friend

O'Shea
1994-2003
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Tis sweet to know there is an eye will mark our coming and look brighter when we come - Lord Byron

All knowledge, the totality of all questions and answers, is contained in the dog - Franz Kafka

Inasmuch as ownership connotes the possession of a thing, or the eradication of an individual personality, I am not a dog owner, no. Much rather, to the extent that our relationship is characterized by humor, loyal companionship, spirit, and grace, my dog and I are grateful friends and partners - Klinger Laubscher

In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semihuman. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog - Edward Hoagland

Please add any favorite quotes you may have or find

Corwin · 02-07-2003, 11:43 AM

<<sends zen comforts to lady>>

trientalis · 02-07-2003, 11:44 AM

((LadyShea))

Please accept my condolences on the death of your beloved dog. I know how hard that is.
O' Shea was truly beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss.

BrotherMan · 02-07-2003, 12:16 PM

What a beautiful dog. My landlord has one who is strikingly similar in appearance. I love both of his dogs and I will be sad when I have to move in a few months. I'm sorry for you loss.

My first haiku:

laughing, licking tongue

smile, pant, pet, rub my belly

happy wagging tail

eldar1011 · 02-07-2003, 12:36 PM

A gorgeous dog, indeed. I am sorry for your loss.

Just realized I've been neglectful of the dog ever since the baby was born....I'm gonna go home and hug the stuffing out of her today.

Luiseach · 02-07-2003, 12:37 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss, LadyShea.

My cat - Georgie - was adopted from an animal shelter. You're right about encouraging people who want pets to go to the shelters rather than the shops. We were spoiled for choice...so many animals wanting homes and love.

ZiprHead · 02-07-2003, 01:20 PM

My condolences on your loss. Some may think it's silly but my wife and I know that the loss of a pet can be as difficult as the loss of a family member. All our present pets are rescues and we love them dearly.

Manta · 02-07-2003, 01:41 PM

A beautiful family member is always hard to lose. Condolences from the East Coast.

A shelter or a 'freebie' unwanted animal is the only way I will acquire a 4-footed family member. I've taken dogs to the local Pets Inc and seen so many animals I wanted to keep - but it would send me to bankruptcy caring for them all....I wish I could do more - they get extra blankets & a bag of food every so often, too.

Nataraja · 02-07-2003, 02:43 PM

Which reminds me...I took a dog in off the streets a few months ago. She tends to be strangely docile so I've been thinking of taking her up to the vet to get her checked up.

AspenMama · 02-07-2003, 02:58 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, Lady!

02-07-2003, 11:37 AM	#1
Viti Contributor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Down South Posts: 12,879	Loss of furry family member We had to have our beautiful Rottie, O'Shea, put to sleep on Tuesday after he apparently ruptured a disk in his neck somehow and was paralyzed. He was a beloved member of our little family and will be missed forever. I would like to take this opportunity to memorialize O'Shea by making a sort of public service announcement. If you are considering adding a furry member to your family, please think about adopting from your local shelter or pound. If you have a specific type in mind, there are Breed Rescue Groups . Please do not contribute to the breed and kill cycle perpetuated by puppy mills and many pet shops...there are millions of animals looking for a home and love. Rest in Peace my friend O'Shea 1994-2003 http://www.GenieOffice.net/iPhoto.asp?ID=63 Tis sweet to know there is an eye will mark our coming and look brighter when we come - Lord Byron All knowledge, the totality of all questions and answers, is contained in the dog - Franz Kafka Inasmuch as ownership connotes the possession of a thing, or the eradication of an individual personality, I am not a dog owner, no. Much rather, to the extent that our relationship is characterized by humor, loyal companionship, spirit, and grace, my dog and I are grateful friends and partners - Klinger Laubscher In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semihuman. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog - Edward Hoagland Please add any favorite quotes you may have or find

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02-07-2003, 11:43 AM	#2
Corwin Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,369	<<sends zen comforts to lady>>

02-07-2003, 11:44 AM	#3
trientalis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Washington state Posts: 848	((LadyShea)) Please accept my condolences on the death of your beloved dog. I know how hard that is. O' Shea was truly beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss.

02-07-2003, 12:16 PM	#4
BrotherMan Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: City of Dis Posts: 496	What a beautiful dog. My landlord has one who is strikingly similar in appearance. I love both of his dogs and I will be sad when I have to move in a few months. I'm sorry for you loss. My first haiku: laughing, licking tongue smile, pant, pet, rub my belly happy wagging tail

02-07-2003, 12:36 PM	#5
eldar1011 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,074	A gorgeous dog, indeed. I am sorry for your loss. Just realized I've been neglectful of the dog ever since the baby was born....I'm gonna go home and hug the stuffing out of her today.

02-07-2003, 12:37 PM	#6
Luiseach Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: limbo Posts: 986	Sorry to hear about your loss, LadyShea. My cat - Georgie - was adopted from an animal shelter. You're right about encouraging people who want pets to go to the shelters rather than the shops. We were spoiled for choice...so many animals wanting homes and love.

02-07-2003, 01:20 PM	#7
ZiprHead Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SagNasty. Posts: 3,034	My condolences on your loss. Some may think it's silly but my wife and I know that the loss of a pet can be as difficult as the loss of a family member. All our present pets are rescues and we love them dearly.

02-07-2003, 01:41 PM	#8
Manta Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St Somewhere Posts: 352	A beautiful family member is always hard to lose. Condolences from the East Coast. A shelter or a 'freebie' unwanted animal is the only way I will acquire a 4-footed family member. I've taken dogs to the local Pets Inc and seen so many animals I wanted to keep - but it would send me to bankruptcy caring for them all....I wish I could do more - they get extra blankets & a bag of food every so often, too.

02-07-2003, 02:43 PM	#9
Nataraja Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 433	Which reminds me...I took a dog in off the streets a few months ago. She tends to be strangely docile so I've been thinking of taking her up to the vet to get her checked up.

02-07-2003, 02:58 PM	#10
AspenMama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,311	I'm so sorry for your loss, Lady!

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