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midas


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At 0.50 Jan 10th.Thurs.Eddie and I have just said goodbye to Gala,she died in my arms,thankfully she was only unwell for about a day and a half and we had to make the decision to let her go very quickly in order that she would not suffer,Gala and her big brother,not really her brother but they had been together all their lives,came to us five years ago but Eddie and I could not bear to part with them after all we went through with them.Sadly Sam died three years ago but like Gala he too had a very short illness.They were an odd couple Gala was a Boxer G.S.D.x,Sam was a big dark brindle lurcher with big white socks a big white chest and a big blob of white on the tip of his tail.She was vivacious,bubbly and so friendly to people and dogs,Sam was quieter,and when Gala got too loud or boisterous he would give a big woof and she would stop in her tracks,screw her eyes closed and duck,it was so funny.Gala reached the amazing age of 17 yrs.,she was very fit, still walking,running, playing,ripping branches from trees and still making new friends,she and Sam were the same age so he lived to a good age also,Ican't believe she's gone, only a few hours ago she was sitting beside me here at the computer many people will miss her and so will her Doggie pals,but we will miss her most,Good Night,God Bless,Sweet dreams Gala Girlie,we love and miss you.

Rachel and your daddy Eddie.cry.gifheart.gif

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Sorry to hear your sad news, but like you I am thankful she didn't suffer. 17 is a fine age for any dog and I'm sure she enjoyed all her time with you and all her friends.

Anne

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Sorry to hear of your loss, She reached a fair old age and i'm sure she enjoyed every minute of her life with you, eddie and the hounds. I'm glad she didn't suffer and was with the people who loved her most when the end came. May she run free at the end of the rainbow bridge until you all meet again. take care x

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Oh I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - brings tears to my eyes. We all love having our "babies" and yet the pain we feel when they go is undescribable. Yet it must give you comfort of all the love you gave Gala! And such a long time... may all of your pooches be so lucky to live with you that long..
May Gala be running around now without any pain..


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I am so sorry to hear of your sad loss. My heart goes out to you and Eddie,but Gala had a wonderful life with you and was loved right to the last. I read your description of Sam and he sounds just like my big boy Fizz that we had to let go just this time last year and now I'm greetin' just thinking about them all-they will all be running pain free at Rainbow Bridge.God bless.

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So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Hopefully good memories and time will ease your pain, what a fantastic age gala was.

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So sorry to hear your sad news. Our thoughts are with you and Eddie.

Shirley Jim and the family



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So sorry to hear your news, thinking of you both, I'm sure Sam will be taking good care of her at the bridge

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so sorry for your loss,thinking of you.

Carole,Smokey and Bertie

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Sorry for your loss, Run Free Rainbow Bridge Gala heart.gif Nora

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So so sorry to hear of your sad loss.

I seem to remember that one of the first times I spoke to you was just after you'd lost Sam, and I think we'd commented then on how Gala would get along without him (wasn't that an issue when they came in for rehoming - how they'd cope if split up?). Obviously having the right owners made all the difference for her, to have gone on to such an outstanding age.

Sleep tight, Gala!

Jean, Gerry, Grant

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So sorry for your loss, may she run free with Sam at Rainbow Bridge.

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Thinking of you Rachel and Eddie at this very sad time. Gala sounded like a great girl.   

May Gala be surrounded by her brothers and sisters at Rainbow bridge.


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My heart goes out to you and Eddie, 17 is a great age and I'm sure she knew she was well-loved.
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Although we have the other dogs with us in the house it is sadly quiet without Galas presence,such a character leaves a huge void that cannot be filled but hopefully all the wonderful memories will in time help to bridge the gap.She and our latest greyhound Alfie had become good friends and the day before she died they were playing tug o war with a rope tuggy,he would present the toys he wanted to play with and wait for her approval,she would let him have most toys and the ones she didn't want him to have she held tightly in her mouth and she would give him full eye contact,that was enough for Alfie and he wouldn't push his luck. He often tried to get Fudgie bear her bestest toy!!! and that was a complete no no,and I would step in and take Fudgie bear away,Fudgie was cremated with her and I like to think that she is driving Sad Sam lurcher mad with it like she did when they were here together.smile.gif

Rachel.


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