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  • northerndragon
    northerndragon Posts: 9,851
    Sorry to hear of Penny's passing WP. :hug:
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  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Who Princess said:


    I've put off posting this because there's always so much happiness in this thread.

    On Friday we said goodbye to our little girl Penny.  She was born with a heart murmur but it never slowed her down until the past year.  The last 2 weeks were horrible as we watched her decline.  She is at peace now and no longer suffering.

    Penny was adopted from Sheltie Rescue.  She had a story, and I will tell it later.  For now, this is how we'll remember her--grinning up at us, dancing her little Penny dance.
    I'm so sorry for the loss of your pretty Penny. I'm hopeful for you that things are going to start looking up real soon. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. 
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Fifthelement said:
    Dinner tonight was leftover steak . . . Someone was keeping a very close eye on it just in case


    Oh my! That looks delicious. I'd probably be waiting for a piece to hit the floor as well!
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    Who Princess said:


    I've put off posting this because there's always so much happiness in this thread.

    On Friday we said goodbye to our little girl Penny.  She was born with a heart murmur but it never slowed her down until the past year.  The last 2 weeks were horrible as we watched her decline.  She is at peace now and no longer suffering.

    Penny was adopted from Sheltie Rescue.  She had a story, and I will tell it later.  For now, this is how we'll remember her--grinning up at us, dancing her little Penny dance.
    Ohhhh, Who Princess, I'm so sorry for your loss of Penny. All good vibes and thoughts to you and your family... 
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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Thanks, everybody.  It means a lot.  We are trying to adjust to the changes.  Scout is a little confused without Penny to boss him around. 

    As Rob said, even though we've been through this several times, it never gets easier.  Neither does watching your fur-kids and suddenly realizing how old they are, waiting and wondering what will happen, when will it happen.  But it gives me a lot of comfort that we were with her when she passed and she was surrounded by those who loved her.  My vet as well has been through this with us each time during the last 30 or so years.  He always does so much to guide us and make the decision a little easier.  He told me once that he needs the chance to say goodbye too, to a dog that he's cared for since they were a pup. 

    Now, Rob, we want to hear how Piper did at the Rally trial on Sunday.  :dog:
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    This thread is a microcosm of life - joy and pain and love and loss. Hugs to you, WhoP, as you deal with losing Penny. I still miss my little pup, more than three years on. 
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  • wasa1971
    wasa1971 Calgary, Canada Posts: 2,144
    So very sorry to hear about Penny. 
  • Aafke
    Aafke Posts: 1,219
    edited June 2017




    Sammie and Timmie did bumb into anything we past, also other dogs did act more agressively towards them... time to take the sissors at hand... and look at them now... they DO have eyes...
    Post edited by Aafke on
    Waves_zps6b028461.jpg
    "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed".- Carl Jung.
    "Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see."- Paul Klee
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Who Princess said:
    Thanks, everybody.  It means a lot.  We are trying to adjust to the changes.  Scout is a little confused without Penny to boss him around. 

    As Rob said, even though we've been through this several times, it never gets easier.  Neither does watching your fur-kids and suddenly realizing how old they are, waiting and wondering what will happen, when will it happen.  But it gives me a lot of comfort that we were with her when she passed and she was surrounded by those who loved her.  My vet as well has been through this with us each time during the last 30 or so years.  He always does so much to guide us and make the decision a little easier.  He told me once that he needs the chance to say goodbye too, to a dog that he's cared for since they were a pup. 

    Now, Rob, we want to hear how Piper did at the Rally trial on Sunday.  :dog:
    Poor Scout.  It's so confusing for the ones left behind.  Nikita was devastated and depressed for months when our cat Stella died.  She'd wander around the house and yard looking for her.  Your vet sounds amazing.  It's so hard for them too no matter how long they know an animal.  The price of being a compassionate human being I would say.   ((((Hugs))))Aafke said:




    Sammie and Timmie did bumb into anything we past, also other dogs did act more agressively towards them... time to take the sissors at hand... and look at them now... they DO have eyes...
    Them is some mighty fine peepers  ;)=)
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,238
    well, who princess.....since you asked.....Piper picked up a blue ribbon on sunday to go with saturday's 2nd place :triumph:

    "working" australian shepherd club :lol:


    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Yay Piper!  Congrats =)
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  • PJ_ROCKS
    PJ_ROCKS THE 406 Posts: 6,736
    Wobbie said:
    well, who princess.....since you asked.....Piper picked up a blue ribbon on sunday to go with saturday's 2nd place :triumph:

    "working" australian shepherd club :lol:



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    1995 San Francisco
              San Jose

              San Diego 2 shows 

           
    2003 Missoula

    2005 Missoula

    2006 Denver 2 shows with Tom Petty 

             Gorge 2 shows

    2009 Utah

              LA1

              LA2

    2012 Missoula : Meet and Greet : "Instant Classic show"

    2013 Portland

             Spokane


    2018 Missoula



  • PJ_ROCKS
    PJ_ROCKS THE 406 Posts: 6,736
    edited June 2017
    Just hanging out on a road trip...



    Post edited by PJ_ROCKS on

    1995 San Francisco
              San Jose

              San Diego 2 shows 

           
    2003 Missoula

    2005 Missoula

    2006 Denver 2 shows with Tom Petty 

             Gorge 2 shows

    2009 Utah

              LA1

              LA2

    2012 Missoula : Meet and Greet : "Instant Classic show"

    2013 Portland

             Spokane


    2018 Missoula



  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    She's  home! And worn out already!

  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    What a cutiepie!  Guessing she'll grow well into her bed.
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    hedonist said:
    What a cutiepie!  Guessing she'll grow well into her bed.
    Yes. Plenty of room for her and Seamus, who seems to love her already. Which is a huge plus!

  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,238
    yep....at that age, they're either sleeping, pottying or destroying something.

    she's a cutie! what's her name?
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Wobbie said:
    yep....at that age, they're either sleeping, pottying or destroying something.

    she's a cutie! what's her name?
    We haven't completely settled, but leaning towards Roxy. We wanted to make sure it fit. Looks like that's most likely going to be it.
  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:
    Wobbie said:
    yep....at that age, they're either sleeping, pottying or destroying something.

    she's a cutie! what's her name?
    We haven't completely settled, but leaning towards Roxy. We wanted to make sure it fit. Looks like that's most likely going to be it.
    Cute puppy and name!  We can call her Foxy Roxy. 
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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    Wobbie said:
    well, who princess.....since you asked.....Piper picked up a blue ribbon on sunday to go with saturday's 2nd place :triumph:

    "working" australian shepherd club :lol:


    WTG Piper!
    I really enjoyed showing in Obedience but I'm not very competitive so my dogs hardly ever placed.  Like placing 3rd when there were only 4 dogs in the class.  :lol:
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