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Comment by Gail's Lil' Gizmo on September 29, 2008 at 8:48pm

My heart breaks for you.. how sad.. Our pets are the most innocent living things on earth.. We have some terrible thunderstorms here in Central Florida. This past August, (jennifer) my friend called me hysterical that her favorite horse (Sierra) had been struck by lightening and was killed instantly. It was terrible. she said she would never get another horse.. she could never replace her. Then one day about 3 weeks later, I got a call from another friend that she wanted me to come out and help her play with this young 3 year old gelding that her friend left at her house while she went on vacation. Her friend wanted to find him a good home. I went out and rode him.. there was something about him that all I could think of was my friend Jennifer. I called Jennifer and asked her to come out to see him.. She didn't want to because she was still so upset about Sierra and said no. But for some reason.. the day before the owner was to pick him up, she called and said she would go with me out there. She got up on him and rode him and began to cry.. she said that he had a dimple in his shoulder called a (cowboy's thumbprint) just like Sierra did, and standing still with her on his back, he would turn his head to her boot just like Sierra.. When he did that - she said it was like she was looking down at Sierra again. Anyway, she bought him home and has been in love ever since. It was really like Sierra found her replacement for Jennifer. I hope that your family will find another furry friend to fill that void.. That is a tribute to Riley for being the happy smart sweet loving and brave little fellow that he must have been. Take care.. and good luck.

Comment by Sir Riley of Pembroke on September 29, 2008 at 8:37pm

THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT WE NEED IT. IT IS REALLY HELPING THIS IS THE WORST THING I HAVE EXPERIENCED SO FAR IN MY LIFE. THERE ARE SOOO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES I AM TRYING TO FOCUS ON THEM. HOWEVER THEN I LONG TO PET HIM, TO HUG HIM ONCE MORE....I KNOW I WILL BE OK SOMETIME BUT FOR NOW THE TEARS JUST FALL..THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING

Comment by Stephen on September 29, 2008 at 1:17pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. In 2007 my wife and I had to do the same to our 17.5 year old cocker spaniel, MacGyver, who, like Riley, was the best dog in the world. Soon after we got our first Corgi, Tiki...Tiki has inherited that calm, gentle quality that MacGyver had...and now instead of thinking of sadness when we think of MacGyver, we only think of the happy moments he gave us for 17.5 years. Riley will continue to fill your heart with happiness once the pain of his loss subsides.

Comment by Chrissy on September 29, 2008 at 12:36pm

And here again I sit at work crying and trying not to be loud about it hoping that my boss or no one else sees me : ) I am so sorry and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. It was only 6 1/2 months ago that I too had to go through what you are going through. It was the hardest thing to hold my little guy put him to sleep. I didn't want to give back to the vet and when I came back the next day to get the paw print they had made me, I wanted to see him again, however they advised me not to as he would be frozen and ruin my last happy fluffy memory of him. I just couldn't let him go. Man I'm crying lol. I promise you though, it will get better. However, I disagree with your dad, and I think that getting another dog when the time is right for you, is a good idea. I don't know what I would do without Hunter. He never did replace Baxter as they are complete opposite dogs in personalities, but he has fulfilled that companionship that was now empty from losing Baxter. Plus, corgis are way better than cats : ) Hang in there and keep enjoying the good memories. Remember though, it is okay to cry. Okay I need to find some tissues lol

Comment by Nancy, Curtis and Triley on September 29, 2008 at 7:36am

Curtis, Triley and I are thinking of you today! I am so sorry for your loss and glad that you got to be with him right until the end. Whenever Triley gets scared he runs and sits in my lap - I am sure it was comforting for Riley to be in your arms. Riley certainly knew he was loved and cherished. I am sending you hugs to get through this difficult, difficult time.

Comment by Nicola Porter on September 28, 2008 at 10:07am

RIP Riley, you were loved and gave love. I am so sorry for your loss, I know your heart is breaking. Please take comfort in knowing that you gave Riley huge amounts of love and affection in his life and his life would not have been the same had you not shared it with him.

Comment by Alla on September 28, 2008 at 9:49am

I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs for you and family. Right now he is playing on the sky fields.

Comment by Sam Tsang on September 28, 2008 at 8:58am

I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

Comment by Lauren + Winston on September 28, 2008 at 3:47am

I, too, cry for your loss. I can only hope that you can come to peace with Riley's death. I cannot imagine what it is like to lose a dog as Winston is my first dog, but I don't want to imagine. I pray that God helps you through this rough time and know that Winston and I send our love!

Comment by Monique on September 28, 2008 at 1:44am

after sitting her writting and deleting my post over and over, just know that Riley will forever be in your heart and by loving him it made your heart so much bigger. I feel your pain and one day when the time is right your sole will be filled again by another cogi or a "out of the blue" dog that steals your heart. God Bless

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