Tuesday, December 22, 2009

On to dog heaven

For some reason blogger was publishing my drafts before they were complete-sorry!

Last week our family dog of 13.5 years died. We were so very lucky that it was peaceful, quick, and in the comforts of our living room. No traumatic trip to the vet or months of pain. Jupi went for her usual walk the night before. She was able to say goodbye to all her best friends (animal and human). My mom, my neighbor, and I were all with her when she stopped breathing. I miss her so much but am so thankful for an amazing 13.5 years.







(on her favorite couch with my sister)

(on the couch with the little boy I babysit for)
Posted by Kate at 11:44 PM

25 comments:

  1. SherrieDecember 23, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    Merry Christmas! I would love to send you a card, but am not sure what address you are at. If you email me your addy I will send a card.

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  2. Emily ElizabethDecember 23, 2009 at 5:03 AM

    Love, Love, Love the Pictures!

    Have a Merry Chirstmas :)

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  3. Black Labs and LillyDecember 23, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Looks like quite the loyal pal!! Merry Merry Christmas!

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  4. P*P*PDecember 23, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    What a cute dog!!!! Love all the photos!

    Happy Holidays!!! :)

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  5. RondaDecember 24, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear that. It is so hard loosing a family pet. My sister has 3 labs, and lost 2 in the same week two weeks ago. I dread the day with my pup.
    I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year too!
    XOXO

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  6. Beth DunnDecember 24, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    He is too cute!
    xoxo
    SC

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  7. Belle- Pink CupcakeDecember 24, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    oh no :-(. I'm so glad she was able to have a peaceful end. You were so lucky to have had her for 13.5 years. Thats a good long life!

    P.s. I got your card, it was the cutest!!!

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  8. Preppy Pink CrocodileDecember 24, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Oh I am a puddle of tears! I am so sorry for your loss!


    Have a very merry Christmas, Kate!

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  9. cDecember 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    oh kate, I'm so sorry. she must have had a great 13.5 with you and your family

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  10. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I hope you had a Merry Christmas.

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  11. EJRDecember 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad that she went peacefully.

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  12. Danielle Moss December 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Oh I'm so sorry, Kate. I know I only met her once or twice, but I could tell that she was a really sweet dog.

    Sending you a big hug. Hopefully I'll see you soon.

    Merry Christmas,

    D

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  13. KACDecember 25, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss but am so glad that she had no pain. I hope you had a Merry Christmas!

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  14. KAGDecember 26, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    so sorry about your pup! xoxo KAG

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  15. WorthyStyleDecember 27, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    It must have been a year to lose long-living family dogs. I am not sure if you saw my entry from this summer (July) about our 13.5 yr old golden, Lady. I am so sorry you all lost your dog so close to the holidays, but maybe that is a blessing. It is hard and sad to deal with, I know, but after a few months, the crying will stop. It took me a good 5 months to let her go and I could stop crying, but then I was finally able to just enjoy her memory.

    Best wishes for Christmas, and the New Year <3

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  16. lisaghDecember 27, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    So sorry :(

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  17. DSSDecember 29, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I'm so thankful you were with able to be with her. I know that made her comfy, and peaceful. So sorry for you and your fam though...I know you will miss her terribly!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 29, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Kate, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She is adorable, and I'm sure you gave her a phenomenal life!

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  19. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 29, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    I'm so sorry. It's never easy to lose a fur baby!

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  20. Belle and BabyDecember 30, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    So so sorry. Thank goodness she went peacefully.

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  21. Preppy MamaDecember 30, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Oh Kate I am so sorry for your loss.
    Thinking of you.

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  22. Pink, Green, and SouthernDecember 30, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    I'm sorry about your doggie. I hope you had a good Christmas anyway.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    So sorry to hear about your sweet pup. :o(

    I've missed your blog. I have been totally mia and yours was one of the first I HAD to read! Love all your new nautical finds! :o)

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  24. C.J.M.December 31, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    So sorry to hear this sad news. I still miss my dog dearly, and she died in 1997(!). Glad you have LOTS of good memories to cherish!

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  25. Susan RJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    She was just beautiful. Sorry to hear she is gone. Good memories are best at this time. Best wishes.

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