Our beloved William is with God

hoosier1 · Post by **hoosier1** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:17 am

My dear friends:

I am saddened to tell you that we gave our beautiful German Shepherd, William, back to the Lord on Friday. He was almost 12. He majestically battled GSDM (like multiple sclerosis) for 3 years, and was helped for a long period of time by Dr. Clemmons, of Gainesville, FL therapy.

We will always miss and love our dear boy but we know that he is in a place where he can run and play without pain, limitation, or dysfunction... as he deserves. God bless his little heart. St. Francis, please hold him in the palm of your hand. Lord, please glorify his soul.

Polly, I recall when you lost your dog. I completely understand the effect on the GI when this happens. What a train wreck.

Rich and Melodee
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Gabby · Post by **Gabby** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:16 pm

So sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a dear friend. Take extra good care of yourself during this difficult time.

Gabby

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:32 pm

I'm sorry that you had to let William go. It's a difficult decision, one that we don't want to make. I hope you will feel better soon. It takes time, but it does get better.

Gloria

sarkin · Post by **sarkin** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 5:47 pm

Rich,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept the heartfelt condolences of our whole family, and may you be comforted as you mourn by loving memories.

Our hearts and wishes of sympathy are with you at this sad time,

Sara

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:02 pm

Aww Rih, I'm sorry to hear about William. He was such a spirited dog. Losing a beloved pet is one of the hardest things - my thoughts are with you.

Mary Beth

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 6:59 pm

Hi rich, I am so sorry for your loss. A wonderful pet is a true member of the family and his passing I know is hard to take, I'm sure he absolutely appreciated every moment with you and your wife.

My thoughts and prayers are with you

Take care Rich

Joe

KYKatie · Post by **KYKatie** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 7:52 pm

Rich,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved dog. May the heaviness of your hearts be lightened by the wonderful memories you have of him. Blessings to your family in this time of grief. And may your gut feel better soon.

Katie

Post by **tex** » Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:44 pm

Rich and Melodee,

I realize how much William meant to you, and how much you meant to him, and so I'm very sorry to hear that he's gone. At least you were able to share almost 12 wonderful years - that's a many a happy tail wag.

Tex

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:53 am

Really sorry about losing your friend/family member.

for you and Melodee
Love, Shirley

Post by **tex** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:12 am

Rich and Melodee,

Joan asked me to post this for her:

Tex

hoosier1 · Post by **hoosier1** » Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:12 pm

Thanks everyone. Your thoughts and prayers mean a lot. Tex, I love the Rainbow Bridge. I do believe in this. If this is not true, I want no part of what awaits us. Such pure souls deserve so much. And we deserve to be reunited with them.

William battled a chronic and debilitating illness, as do we all. And he did so valiantly, as is built into his noble breed. But he finally let us know that enough was enough. And it was our responsibility to let him go, as hard as it was.

A German Shepherd puppy will be in our future. I will let you all know when. Not a replacement for sweet William, just an addition to the family.

For me, I think I may have to take some Entocort. I was doing so well too. Ugly disease this is. But I'd take the all the Entocort in the world if it meant having William at my side again.

Bless you all,

Rich

GF-aka Oma · Post by **GF-aka Oma** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:28 pm

I am so sorry, I had to put my favorite Little min-pin to sleep a week before xms.as~Please know that while it is a hard loss, It got easier to talk about him and I still now and then look for him. ((((HUGS))))

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:41 am

So sorry, Oma. BIG HUG.

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:01 pm

Oh, Oma, you have been through a lot these past several months. I'm sorry you had to lose your little min-pin.

Gloria

hoosier1 · Post by **hoosier1** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:28 am

Hi Oma,

I am sorry for the loss of your pet. I can tell you that the pain you are feeling now does subside with time. In our case, we now have a shepherd pup and a 6 year old golden doodle... Long story on that one.

They help fill the void.

Thinking about you.

Rich