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You and Lilee came to us not so long ago, scared, skinny and a little misbehaved. You stuck by my side from the beginning and in time you were a very handsome pei... and a little better behaved. You never lacked on things to make me smile and things I wanted to kick your butt for: but all things I loved you for. You were our little escape monkey and I would have loved to have caught how you could actually get yourself out of the yard.
I am very grateful for the time I had with you and especially grateful you both had the opportunity to live your remaining years with us: to feel love instead of fear. Thanks for the hugs, kisses and unwavering companionship. You are deeply missed and Lilee is very lonely without you.
We Miss & Love You, Lou, Bill & Lilee
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Thanks for the "heads up" on your website. Our Son and daughter-in-law visited us about a year after Gracie joined the family and became comfortable around strangers. However, Gracie and Annika bonded immediately and became fast bed friends and playmates.
The point of the story is the fact that we live in Fla. and our kids and grandkids live in Minn. Therefore we don't see them in person very often. Maybe once a year--but Gracie and Annika reacted to each other promptly during each visit; as if they'd always been together. The result was that Gracie had several "Best Friends" within our extended family and will be missed by many.
Regards, Suz and King
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 Dora is at peace now and she is no longer suffering. She went down hill within the last 24 hours and today she couldn't walk. Although we were not able to “fix” her, we took her off the streets and were able to give her love and comfort in her short time with us. Thank you to those who helped with her care. |
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It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of one of our rescue dogs, Mooshie. I recall the day that I picked her up in a shelter in Tampa. When I saw her I was amazed that she had not been claimed. She was truly elegant and carried herself with pride. When I brought her home, my neighbor Sandy saw her and it was love at first sight. She and her husband Steve adopted her that day. That was 2.5 years ago. Mooshie attracted people everywhere she went because of her beauty and calm demeanor. She had kisses for everyone and was a great ambassador for our breed.
She is missed by all that knew her. She graced us with her presence and will always be remembered for the smiles and happiness she brought to all of us. With sadness and love, Barb Abel
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I lost my friend of 17 years on Sunday morning and my eyes have not dried. When you were born I was only 15 years old. Oh! all that you have watched me go through, from those stuborn teenage years to marriage and three children. You were always there for me wagging your tail and giving me big slobbery kisses. You lived a long wonderful life and I knew this day would come but I could never prepare myself for the pain. You were a loving, loyal friend and even though our time apart is only temporary I still miss you so. So run and play Momma and I will see you someday to cross the rainbow bridge together. |
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We just lost Saboo (when you had him his foster name was Izzy) this morning. My wife and I adopted him in March 06 after our other 2 shar peis passed on. Bless you for bringing him into our lives.
He was a great partner for my wife and I. He was always near us and watching out for us in our home and when we travelled. He went everywhere with us and had a great life, travelling the world.
A couple of weeks ago he started eating less and was more tired, finally succumbing to liver failure after a strong bout of SFS. We and the doctor tried what we could but he couldn't hang on anymore. He was the friendliest dog to people and other animals making friends all the time.
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He is going to be very missed but again we wanted to thank you for letting us care for him as he did for us. Bruce and Marianna
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My dear sweetheart, when daddy brought you home you were only 5 lbs. of fur and so independent, that only made us fall in love quicker! It seems that you believed your mission was to protect your family and even when your health was not the best you were always ready to greet me and dad when we came from work. You always offered your chubby belly and those races after a bath were awfully fast!!
I could say so many things about you, but the truth is your small body did not deserve all the pain and suffering, and even during those times you showed us what you were made off, taking your pills like a pro, sitting waiting for me to put them down your throat without complaining.
I am so happy you made my life glow for that short period of time. We miss playing with you, kissing your chubby cheeks, not to mention that smelly neck of yours!!
I pray to be able to see your pictures soon with a smile and celebrate your life the way you celebrated with us. WE MISS YOU AND YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE PAPI!!!
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I just knew in my heart it was time for you to begin your journey to Heaven my little “pumpkin.” God was calling you home. It broke my heart to have to make that decision but you didn’t deserve to suffer.
You brought me great joy when I rescued you and your sister Shirley almost eight years ago. I still remember the first day I met you both. I knew immediately that we were meant for each other. How quickly time passes. I think of all that we did together over the years and the travels we took! I wouldn’t change it for the world!
Now you are reunited with your sister Shirley. Your step sister Mimi, Grammy and Grandpa, and I miss you so much. I especially miss the hugs and kisses you would shower on me with that precious blue/black tongue and the way you would “talk” to me with your grunts and snorts! I cherish these memories and all of our life together so much. In your honor Uncle Ivan and the other members of our “extended” family actually named a star in honor of you and your sister. On clear nights I will always look at that star and know that you and your sister are there looking down upon me waiting for God to reunite us forever!
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It has been an honor and a privilege to have been given the responsibility to love and care for you and Shirley. You entered this world unwanted and abandoned but you left this world loved and missed. I know that one day we will all be reunited in Heaven. Until then, please give your sister Shirley a hug and kiss from me and know that even though you are gone from this life, I still love you both very much and that I will think about you two every day of my life. You will be in my heart and a part of me forever!
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My precious Phoebe passed on to a better place this morning. She quietly and peacefully was sent on her way.
She was diagnosed with amyloidosis (Shar Pei fever) a short time ago. Phoebe's health and quality of life were greatly diminished. After significant weight loss and some body functions, my vet help me determine that now was the time to let her rest.
While I only had her for a year and a couple months, she brought such joy and delight to me, I will always be grateful that she came into my life. Love to all, Jan
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I got my first Shar-Pei when I was 14 years old; it was love at first sight. Sable was my third generation Shar-Pei as I bred them in the mid 90's. Sable was born on May 4, 2000.
During the night of January 15, 2009 Sable was guarding our yard when a opossum nearly her size entered to eat some mangos from our tree. Sable cornered this huge animal and attacked. Because the opossum felt threatened he fought back. We awoke and went outside to bring Sable in, she seemed fine, no cuts or marks. She was just excited that she protected the yard and family. She calmed down and went to sleep at the foot of my bed. That is where we thought the story would end. We laughed about the fierce battle the next day and told our friends the story, like it was nothing; after all it had happened before. Sable is the best fruit tree guard dog anyone could ever ask for.
Sable slowly went down hill during the next 24 hours, so I made a vet appointment for first thing Saturday morning thinking maybe she had an infection from a puncture wound that I did not see under her beautiful soft fur. I kissed her goodnight and told her I would be getting her some medicine to make her feel better.
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Unfortunately Sable did not make it through Friday night, she passed away peacefully around 1:30 a.m. on January 17th. This is where my world changed forever. Most likely it was a spleen rupture due to the unknown trauma of the battle. I can only hope that this day will be the saddest day of my life, because anything sadder would be virtually unbearable.
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Rest in peace, little man. Let there be no more pain. Sysco’s time with us in rescue was just a matter of days but FSPR pulled this little boy from the Miami jail where he was listed as a stray. The contacted owners did not want him so we whisked to our emergency vet and found broken bones. Putting up a brave front despite horrible pain, he was still unable to stand or relieve himself. Further testing results showed internal injuries, so a tough decision was made to let him go over the Rainbow Bridge to a place where he would no longer suffer.
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Goodbye, brave Sysco
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Our first Shar-pei BING was 18 years old when we had to put her to sleep in November of 2008. Immediately after that our 10 year old PEANUT was diagnosed with amyloidosis and passed away just last weekend, April 2009. My wife and I have had Shar-peis for 18 years, they are the greatest dogs, so much character and loyalty.
Our dogs got to travel to Georgia and Tennessee and loved going to the mountains and playing in the snow. We hope we loved them as much as they loved us. We miss Peanut and Bing very much, and we know they are together now in doggie heaven.
Thanks, John and Stacy
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Sunday afternoon we lost our precious Max. He suffered a seizure of some type Saturday afternoon and never came out of it. He passed away peacefully at home in my arms Sunday afternoon.
I want to send a sincere thanks to Barb at Florida Shar Pei rescue for allowing Jeff and I to adopt him in November 2003. I do not think that he had a very good puppy-hood, but guarantee he had a wonderful set of Foster Parents (John and Elizabeth) and when we came to visit him, it was love at first sight. John and Elizabeth affectionately named him "Schnoz" because he had such an adorably large nose. Jeff and I named him Maximum Schnoz and he was known as Max.
Max and I raised several thousand dollars over the years for March of Dimes - he was my faithful yearly walking companion and always an attention getter at the park. He has several "boot" awards for his faithful service to March of Dimes.
He was a wonderfully happy go lucky, good boy. He adopted Gracie, Lucy and Bill with ease.
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He always had a big Shar Pei smile for you along with a couple of slobbery goobs as well! For those of you who met him - you would know this is true. My heart breaks to lose him but know that he went to heaven with his tail wagging, smiling and slobbering to meet Jeff. His Daddy will take good care of him there.
Much love all, Karla
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On 4/25/09 we lost our best friend and loving companion in Maddie of Bloat. She was 1 1/2 years old when we got her and we had her for 14 years. She is irreplaceable and will be loved and missed terribly and will never be the same without her. It brings comfort to see on your website that we are not alone missing our beloved sharpei.
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On 3/1/09 our family suffered a great loss. Our beloved best friend of 9 years, Booda Boo became extremely ill with sudden kidney failure. The hardest decision in our lives was what to do. We could not watch him hurt so bad after all the love he gave to us. We held him, thanked him and loved him as he took his final breath. As we have to keep telling ourselves that we did this for him and not for us as he his running with his parents our beloved Sweety & Kodi who died together on 5/1/04, and he is not hurting anymore as we are for missing him.
Thank you good friend for all you dedication, love & companionship. Thank you for making sure your newest little owner was born and your momma was ok. Go run, go play and go be happy and we will again meet and be a whole family again. We will look after the kids that you loved and protected so greatly. |
We will miss you next to us all night and all of our routines. We will never forget you and after this great hurt relieves a little we will celebrate the awesome life we had with you in it. Be at Peace our Booda. We love you forever.
Love, Jeff, Jen, Logan, Madison & Cody
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Fatty lost his battle with cancer on February 22, 2009.
He was a very loving boy and will be missed. Fatty was a very proud boy, he always walked with his head held high and loved to meet all people and dogs in the area. He also loved to hang out with you in the kitchen to see what you were doing and maybe get a treat when he gave you a sad look.
Fattys favorite food was bananas, you always had to have 2, one for you and one for him. He would sit by you to watch television in the evenings and when it was time for bed he would help get the bed warm for you. He would sleep in the bed all night with you and in the morning when you would wake up he was right there to give you our morning kiss.
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Fatty wasn't with us very long but we were glad we were able to make his last days on earth happy and comfortable before his trip over the rainbow bridge.
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I would like to tell you our story! We got Suki from a family friend, I met her and just couldn't live without her. She was 7 years old when she came to live with me but the story began before that, she was 9 months old when my friend found her stuck in this little cage in a pet store. She came home scared of the world. She didn't play or come up to people, she just kept to herself.
Well until I came along and she became my best friend. I got her trusting people, sleeping on the bed with me and playing all day long. It's like when we met she new life would be ok. She was such a perfect dog, she knew what she wanted and got it. She even saved my newborn daughter. We had my daughter sitting in her bouncer while my husband and I attempted to put her swing together. As the top of our entertainment center fell, Suki ran over and fell on her, giving us just enough time to move our daughter out of harms way. She really touched our hearts.
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But a couple months ago she started to change. At first I thought it was just old age. She didn't eat as much and never wanted to play. She wouldn't let my children near her and on October 14th I woke up and she was gone. It broke all of our hearts but she'll always be with our family. Melissa
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Coco was my best friend. She passed away on Nov 3, 2008 of Bloat. When we went to sleep she was her self... but when we woke up she couldn't stand & was swollen... within the hour she went into a coma & died in my arms. I tell everyone b/c its something I wasn't educated on & had no clue what to do.
I rescued her at 6 months old. When I first got her she use to sleep & eat underneath my bed. I laid on the floor with her for 2 weeks straight until she came out. She slept with me for years. When I met my husband we went & bought a king size bed so she can fit on the bed with us. She had her own recliner. Her own dog bed & was allowed to lay wherever her fat belly wanted to. She used to lick our feet to tickle us. Whenever I was sad she would cuddle with me & lick my tears. She was famous for running backwards & running from big dogs when they would approach. LOL... she never bit anyone. She loved food on a whole other level.
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She was with me through the good & the bad. She was my best friend. She never left my side & I'm going to miss her very much. I don't know how to come home & not see her wagging her tail at me begging for food... like always. She was a really good dog & I loved her so much.
COCO BABY I MISS YOU & I HOPE YOU ARE IN A HAPPY PLACE WITH LOTS OF FOOD & SOFT PILLOWS TO LAY ON!!! I MISS YOU MAMA!!!
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Popcorn was the best dog!! He was always by my side except for when we went to bed, then he was at my feet keeping them warm! Some dog's get dog beds, Popcorn got a dog recliner as the picture shows. He was the most gentle dog I have ever seen. He loved other dogs and cats! He enjoyed running and playing with all my children. He would never bark at anyone or anything but he would come to everyone and expect to be petted! He was the greeter in our house.
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Popcorn will be so sadly missed and the memories that I have I will cherish for the rest of my own life.
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I lost Harley on October 9, 2008 after a brief battle with Mast Cell Tumors. He was the most beloved boy to me! He was a Valentine’s Day present given to me in 1997. At only 6 weeks old, he looked like a little orange wrinkle. I used to take him to work and sneak to my cubicle where he would sleep in my top drawer. For almost 12 years Harley was my constant companion and friend. I loved my little “hippo head”….my darling baby boy!
Harley loved to lay on the top part of the back of the couch and look out the window. Every day I came home he would be laying up there with his paws crossed waiting for me. As soon as my car pulled into the drive, the head popped up, tail started to wag and he would smile his silly, tongue on one side smile. This routine had me looking forward to going home every night.
The decision to put him down was very hard, but my mom and I stayed with him until the end. My baby boy was tired and didn’t struggle. He just took one breath and went peacefully. The house seems so painfully empty. |
Thank you Harley D for being such a wonderful part of my life. For 12 years I never felt alone because I always had you. Remember baby boy, your mamma loves you…oodles and oodles and bunches and bunches.
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September 24th, 2005 was a warm, New England fall day……A day a dog named Wally would start a new life.
When Michael and I arrived at the adoption location to pick up our Wally, we walked to the back of the room, and there in a tiny cage sitting quietly was this pathetic, hairless, sickly shar-pei named Wally. My heart broke for Wally. Michael and I completed the necessary paperwork and got Wally out of there as soon as possible. We gave Wally water, fed him, and got him settled in the car for the journey back to our house in CT.
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This is me, Tuffy. Mom bought me from a breeder in South Carolina, and brought me home as I was only 8 weeks old. For the longest they would call me Puppy and I started listening to it. Marcel, who was my buddy, finally named me "Tuffy". He thought I was strong and had my own mind - yes I did. They couldn't keep me from climbing stairs, not even the gate was helpful. I also found out that dirty underwear and socks are a great things to play with, and after I learned to turn that hamper over, there was no stopping.
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My name is Mocha, and I must share my story to help all the doggies out there, who may need my help.
My life started as good as any. I had my mom and brothers and sisters. I thought I had a good life. I lived over 7 years. Until about 2 weeks ago. I suddenly found myself in a kind of jail. I was in a cell with 2 big dogs and they were eating most of my food. I cried for my people. Where are you? I just wanted to go home.
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Chatizier was left by a neigbor, I was taking care of her and her male companion. The neighbor returned from Louisanna and retrived the male and left Chatizier behind in the apartment. She was my girlfriend and the most lovable friend anybody could ever have. After having her approximatley 1 1/2 years she developed Cancer. My life was changed when she came into it, and will never be the same since she has gone. I miss my girlfriend terribly.
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Born on July 28, 1996, Lucky was the son of Rocky (Father) and Bluebell (Mother). He came from a long line of pedigree dogs, dating back to his Great Grand Parents. On October 16, 1996 Lucky was adopted into the Lopez family. Immediately, he made himself at home, becoming specially fond of Elizabeth (Owner).
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Mr. Ed, or Fast Eddie was a delight to live with for 13 years.
He made my wife and our kids' life wonderful each day. He was a pound pup and rescued.
Together he completed our life as a true friend, and sweet disposition. It has been two years and I miss him still. He was my bestest friend in the world. Here he was with our new babe, Georgia.
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Hello, I happened to stumble upon your site tonight. I was happy but very sad for we just lost our sweet boy of almost 14 years last week.
In our first year of marriage we got Maxx. Our intention was to get a real barker as we had recently had one of our vehicles vandalized. Turns out Maxx snored louder then my husband! He loved our boys like they were his own puppies. At night he would follow me to their rooms and snore on the floor while I fed and changed them or tended to various illnesses. Every morning, he would wait outside their doors so he could be the first to greet them when we walked in. The bond he shared with our boys was so amazing.
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We love you, Maxx, and miss you terribly... Jamie
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On Oct. 4th 2008 we lost our beloved Pei Boy Wrinkles Pugh Audet AKA
Igy Minkies, he was 3 1/2 years old and was hit by a car. He sustained too many injuries
to be saved and had to be euthanized. That was the hardest thing we ever had to do.
He was the most beautiful, sweetest and smartest liitle boy in a wrinkled costume.
We will miss him always, but will remember him with love. Until we meet again.
Your family Mom Jani, Austin, Skip, Charlene, Mindy, Steve, Joshy, and Grandma Elvia.
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Becca trotted into my life in early 1996 when she was picked up on
the street as a stray. Within two hours of coming to my house she had
made it her home. The vet estimated her age at 3 years and she was my
best companion for the next 11 years. Becca never wanted anything
more than to spend time with me. Well, that and a warm place in the
sun. She was a great dog, and I miss her.
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Today we lost a friend. Sammy, you captured our hearts with our first meeting. You were a beautiful, beautiful boy. Sweet Sammy, maybe now you can run and play at the Bridge like you should have been able to do here on earth. There are other friends that have gone before you - enjoy them now and one day we will come for all of you. Papa Joe and Mama Debi
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This proud lady lived to be 15 (that's 105). Born in China & brought to Florida to be a breeder dog, I became her human after the kennel decided her pups where not good enough to be show quality. There were some issues adjusting to a family life after being stuck in a kennel for her 1st 3 years of life, but we made up for lost time. She traveled and lived in Florida, Wisconsin & Texas before coming home to Florida.
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She always greeted me with the happiest barks. Rosie. I miss you & know you will be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge.
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This is a pic of my baby girl Bizkit. She got very sick and we put her to sleep in July. We were with her the whole way and it was as nice of an experience as could be expected under the circumstances. I know she is much happier free of the body that was just giving out on her. We had her for seven beautiful years and I want to adopt again, I'm just hesitant because I feel like I might compare the new dog to Bizkit...
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I need to just get over it and get a new girl, because I miss coming home and being greeted with all that love - nothing like it in the world.
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Jefferson, our first Shar Pei love, we will never forget you. We still miss you every day and cry for you often. You introduced us to the intelligence, loyalty, wit and love of your breed, and we so hope pets will be in heaven with us. We love looking at pictures of you hiking with us on the Pacific Crest Trail, enthroned in the softest spot in the house, and patrolling our yard. Your brother Kona misses you too -- we reminisce about watching the two of you tear around the yard in LBM (low butt mode).
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Your collar hangs in a place of honor. It still smells like you and has your beautiful cream hairs all over it. We did everything we could to heal you, and we will love you always.
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My little "pumpkin" Shirley, how grieved I am that you are no longer with
me. I am honored that I had the privilege of taking care for you after
I rescued you and your sister. I am sorry that I could not rescue you from
the cancer that took your life too early. I will always remember how you
looked out the window for me each night waiting for me to come home and
when I finally did how your whole body shaked with happiness and excitment
to see me. You loved to chase salamanders and your tennis ball, be my navigator
in the car when we took our rides, and sleep on our bed each night on
your comforter. Your sister and I miss you very much. I think about you everyday
my sweetie. I appreciate the comforting sign that you and God sent to
me from Heaven to let me know that you are okay.
I know that one day you will meet me on the "Rainbow Bridge" along with your sisters, past, present, and future.
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But always know that you have a special place in my heart forever...you will always be my precious little "pumpkin."
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Lucy, my little girl, my baby, my angel. We had many happy days together, but it ever won't be enough. You died 09.28.07 of cancer. You were 9 years old. I can't stop crying. I will miss you very much and will never forget you . I love you, your mom.
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Ziggy was my bestest boy, and I love him dearly. It hurts to be without him, especially
since his precious little life was cut so short. But I will never forget him
and how he used to do his special little dance around our bedroom and chase his
pei sisters around the house. He loved going for walks and curling up on the
couch with me at night. We'd sit together for hours, while I petted his soft
head and he slept snugly in my arms.
I miss those times with him, and I hope
someday there's a cure so no more pei's lose their lives to this horrible disease.
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Tempera, aka- MooMoo, born 3-1-95 and died 4-5-06, she was 11 yrs old. She died of kidney failure. Some say their dog is their best friend, but when I say she was my best friend, she truly was. Whenever I was sick, sad, or lonely she knew it, she would be right there at my side licking me in the face as if she was saying it would be alright mom and that I miss the most.
» Read More About TEMPERA.
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Max was my first Shar-Pei who died at 27 months old of cancer. Max, mom and
dad still miss and love you very much. Your picture still sits on our desks at
work so we can remember the joy you brought into our lives. Losing you was so
hard and I still cry over losing you.
In your memory your dad and I decided to dedicate
our lives to saving as many Shar-Pei as we can for the one we loved and
lost. We needed something good to come out of losing you at such a young age.
In your memory many dogs have been given a chance for a great life like the one
you should have had. One day I hope to be with you again.
In loving memory of MAX,
Amy
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I miss my best friend Leahy who died on March 29, 2006 of cancer.
She meant the world to me and there is not a day that goes by I don't think of her. I know god is taking care of her now.
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Sophie Helen was my beautiful Shar Pei who lost her battle with cancer this past May. She also lost her sight in 2003 but you'd never know it. She was such a trooper.
She gave EVERYONE kisses and lots of love. I especially miss her greetings when I'd walk through the door and when she would curl up next to me in bed. I miss your shmushy face!
I love you Sophie!
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We
first got our Sharpei (FRED) from a close friend that said he needed a
home. We decided to keep him and he was the most wonderful dog and we
just loved him.
He lived until he was 7 then died unexpectedly.
It was the saddest day of our lives and we miss him dearly.
We miss you Fred!!!
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"Happy Birthday Little Girl" I still remember the night Alex brought you home.
You looked just like a Tootsie Roll, all dark & wrinkly. You became such a
part of our lives and loved to ride in the car and especially the boat.
Sharpeis are not supposed to like water but you would jump right on the
sandbar & chase the seagulls non-stop.
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On May 13, 2007, Brandy and Jan were in a car accident in Savannah, GA. Unfortunately, my baby girl, Brandy did not survive the circumstances surrounding the accident. We did our best to hope for a happy outcome for Brandy and I vowed to keep her safe and cared for until Jan had recovered and was able to take her home. That was not to be. I'm not sure why Brandy's life had to end so soon. I keep asking myself that question. Why would God put such a spectacular creature here on earth for such a short period of time? Why was her short life so tragic and difficult? Her suffering was unnecessary. Yet, it never changed her personality. She was happy and goofy and delightful. Full of life and anxious to explore all it had to offer.
She was appreciative and clever and loving. She gave me hope for a better world.
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