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BlueKota

(4,139 posts)
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:27 PM Dec 2024

One of my closest friends dog died unexpectedly.

this morning. I am so sad for him. He rescued her from the Humane Society. She was part pitbull and her name was Martha, which was so cool because my friend is a huge fan of Martha Stewart, so it's like it was meant to be.

Gave him a big hug and told him I love him. As a pet lover for as far back as I remember, I know an I am so sorry is never enough. Just wish I could do more. I've known this guy since he was a toddler, and have always considered him my little bother even though we aren't blood related. Sometimes life is just so sad.

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One of my closest friends dog died unexpectedly. (Original Post) BlueKota Dec 2024 OP
Hes going through a tough time....tell him DUers feel his shock and sadness. Karadeniz Dec 2024 #1
Thank you I will. BlueKota Dec 2024 #3
So very sad QED Dec 2024 #2
I never new about Paul McCartney's song BlueKota Dec 2024 #4
So sorry to learn of your friend's dog's departure for the Rainbow Bridge SheltieLover Dec 2024 #5
Thank you BlueKota Dec 2024 #10
Always sad when a beloved pet passes. Fla Dem Dec 2024 #6
Thank you. He lives just down the road. BlueKota Dec 2024 #11
I'm so very sorry. StarryNite Dec 2024 #7
Thank you. BlueKota Dec 2024 #12
If anyone is still considering a year-end donation... LisaM Dec 2024 #8
That is a wonderful idea. BlueKota Dec 2024 #13
Please pass along our condolences - TBF Dec 2024 #9
Thank you. I will let him know. BlueKota Dec 2024 #14
Martha 🐕 Clouds Passing Dec 2024 #15

QED

(3,128 posts)
2. So very sad
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:40 PM
Dec 2024

Losing a pet is so very hard.

BTW, Paul McCartney was inspired to write the Beatles song Martha after his dog named Martha.

Fla Dem

(26,418 posts)
6. Always sad when a beloved pet passes.
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 09:36 PM
Dec 2024

Just be there for him and let him share his thoughts about his pet.

BlueKota

(4,139 posts)
11. Thank you. He lives just down the road.
Mon Dec 30, 2024, 05:59 PM
Dec 2024

I told him to come here anytime, if he needs to talk.

LisaM

(29,086 posts)
8. If anyone is still considering a year-end donation...
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 10:12 PM
Dec 2024

you might consider your local Humane Society, "in memory of Martha". (I do this sometimes when my friends lose pets).

TBF

(35,069 posts)
9. Please pass along our condolences -
Sun Dec 29, 2024, 10:22 PM
Dec 2024

pets really are family members & I have such a hard time losing them. (hugs) for your friend.

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