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Goodbye Anabel
(Thanks to all of Anabel's friends who left us messages below!)
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Picking up after
Tim Horton Customers
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We had to say goodbye to our dear old Anabel this week. She was our eleven-year-old golden retriever that many of you saw as we walked the roads
and fields around Blue Jay Ridge. She charmed her way into our lives and added a warmth that made our own days
golden, not to mention bringing good fortune to our business many years ago when we named it after her.
Annie’s character was as adorable as it was, well,
golden retrieverish – waking us at all hours when she had to go outside; coming home to shredded papers, shoes,
books, twenty dollar bills and the proverbial homework; foisting down kleenex and paper serviettes left lying about;
retrieving balls, sticks, blankets, shoes but never giving back; and the hair – long, golden strands everywhere.
You could never wear dark clothing or have dark coloured furnishings. I often joked about writing a book: “Cooking
With Dog Hair”. In many ways she was childlike but we preferred her to...
I was there for the end. She was treated humanely, she did not suffer, I’ll always remember her peaceful and final
slumber. It was a good way to go. When it comes to ending our suffering, we could learn a lot from the veterinary
science.
Anyone who is fond of pets knows how really tough it is to let go of an animal that has become a member of the
family. Anabel means grace and beauty. She had both. Goodbye Anabel.
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Thanks Patrick for letting us know.
Anabel and all the other pets of our world remind us of the perpetual cycle of life and the brief joy that living
brings to us all. I share my tears with you...
Murray
Condolences to Monique and Patrick, and all your boys. I am so sorry for your loss. Anabel was indeed a friend
to many writers in the area. Thank you for letting us know she is now at rest.
Cheers,
Rosaleen
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Loosing a dog is so hard, they are so omni present and so important in our
lives. Every time I get up, I know my Bandito will be there to greet me, when I come home, at meal times, walk
times. They are there to hold your hand when things aren't going right, and to cheer you up.
I'm glad you were able to make the decision to let her go. That's such a hard decision, but I agree, too bad we
humans can't make decisions about ourselves or our loved ones when there is no hope and life becomes a burden.
Thank you and hope things get better for you and your family soon,
Janet
Very sorry to hear about Anabel. She was a great pet. Hope you and Monique will find another one some day.
Hal
Sorry for your loss, Patrick. My mother had a golden and she had him put to sleep in March due to cancer. He was
like family to us.Regards,
Mary
So sorry to hear about Anabel. It is very hard to lose a dear friend. Dogs certainly do become members of the family.
Thanks for the continued stream of information that has become very
valuable. Best regards.
Sandra
As the father of five, I know that Anabel will always remain an important and much loved member of your family.
May the memory of her bring you joy throughout your life.
Chris
(My reply: Thanks for the thoughts, Chris... Five!! Holy Smokes! Where do you
find the time what with all of your prodigious writing? And... I much prefer pets to kids... If I could only get
my own progeny to follow my example (grin).
I am so sorry for your loss as well and sorry to be so late in replying here. My heart goes out to you and
even though my pets have been mostly exotic with the exception of the 7 cats it is always sad to see a good friend
pass on. I remember with fondness Anabel greeting me at the bbq.
Take care - Valerie
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