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Goodbye to Gunther

Handbagler — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:20:30 GMT

From your first kisses so wet

I knew my search was over.

You’d live with me; and be my pet

So off we drove in my Land Rover.

The first order of business

cringing at the thought of this

was to meet the princess

who greeted you with a hiss.

Training my new pup

seemed to take forever

but as you grew up

we understood one another.

Throughout the years

you’ve been a joy

even those with canine fears

fell in love with my boy.

What a clown you could be

when facing new tasks

on our trip to the sea

you stole a young boy’s mask.

I watched in horror

for the mother to react

she let out a laugh

and patted your back.

You ran toward a family at the bay

Headed straight for the mother

Who is this I heard her say

That’s our dog, we call him Gunther.

Now we must let you go

you will live on in our hearts

know that we love you so

I hate that we must part.

One last hug; and one last kiss

before you cross over rainbow bridge

your sweet face I’ll forever miss

for without you now we must manage.

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

TexasMom1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:34:18 GMT

What a wonderful tribute! I am so sorry for your loss.

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

LadyAmara — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 01:02:29 GMT

Absolutely beautiful and forever memorable.

Make-Up LVR, I, too, am sorry for your loss. Be this the first or one of many you've loved thru the years, may tomorrow find you stronger.

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Sheltie Mom — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 01:07:31 GMT

What a beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Gunther.

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beastielove — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 02:25:48 GMT

My heart and my sympathy goes out to you on the loss of your beloved Gunther. It was so clear from your poignant tribute that he had a most wonderful life and it's also evident that his presence in yours will be deeply missed.

Please find comfort in the fact that Gunther knew how much he was loved,that he was surround by that same love when you sent him to The Bridge with dignity and in peace and that he's now happily running like a puppy with all of his new friends thru the sunlit meadows of that most blessed place.

((((((((((((MAKE-UP & HER PRECIOUS GUNTHER))))))))))

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All of my children have paws =^..^=

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

Handbagler — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 02:43:33 GMT

Thank you for your kind words. So many say it's just a dog or just a cat... But they are family and he was with me for 14 years. It also doesn't matter whether it's your first or 100th pet, it's so hard to say good bye. I know he knew he was loved. My husband and I have been accused several times of spoiling him, which in my opinion is what we as humans should do for our pets. Gunther was my third dog and my second golden retriever.

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MarLoCat — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 07:01:56 GMT

Make-up LVR...Beautiful Memories in your poem...

Sorry for the Loss of your Fur Baby Gunther...Picture of Gunther so Adorable.

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shamalamadingdong4 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:26:34 GMT

What a beautiful tribute to Gunther. He was a lucky dog to be so loved.

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Canada61 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:36:10 GMT

Tears are streaming as I read your poem. I know the pain you are feeling, I let my Faith go 3 weeks ago.

I lit a candle for Gunther at Pet Loss.com on the QVC board.

The people here on this forum will help us with our healing.

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

doxie1 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:16:55 GMT

A lovely tribute to Gunther. I am so sorry for your loss.

doxie

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

Handbagler — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 01:40:20 GMT

On 10/31/2014 Canada61 said:
Tears are streaming as I read your poem. I know the pain you are feeling, I let my Faith go 3 weeks ago.

I lit a candle for Gunther at Pet Loss.com on the QVC board.

The people here on this forum will help us with our healing.

Hi Canada, I'm sorry you had to say goodbye to Faith. It's so hard to let them go, even though it's the best thing for them. I didn't know there was a pet loss forum on here. Thank you for lighting the candle for Gunther.

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

Canada61 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 02:05:14 GMT

Make-up LVR, the folks here told me about petloss.com website.

Halfway down page it says light a candle, if you search group QVC, initial Can, you will find Gunthers candle.

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

Sammycat1 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 02:05:57 GMT

Your touching tribute to Gunther brought tears to my eyes -- we had to let our wonderful collie boy Fergus ago several years back, and not a day goes by when we don't think about him and miss him so.

Our prayers are with you to find peace in knowing that you showed the greatest love a person can in caring and loving then setting Gunther free.

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AnikaBrodie — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:05:16 GMT

So sorry for your loss of Gunther. Your wonderful tribute reminds me of our loss of our beloved cairn, Brodie, in April. He was a therapy dog and an "angel on earth" to so many people. Now, he and Gunther can be together at The Bridge as "angels in heaven."

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

Handbagler — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:57:00 GMT

On 11/1/2014 AnikaBrodie said:
So sorry for your loss of Gunther. Your wonderful tribute reminds me of our loss of our beloved cairn, Brodie, in April. He was a therapy dog and an "angel on earth" to so many people. Now, he and Gunther can be together at The Bridge as "angels in heaven."

Aww, that's a sweet thought, "angels in heaven." Thank you for your post.

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

Handbagler — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:31:29 GMT

Had to post a picture of Gunther.

Re: Goodbye to Gunther

doxie1 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:58:28 GMT

He is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing his picture.

doxie

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Shop Till you Drop — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:26:38 GMT

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Gunther. I will light a candle for him tonight. I pray you will find comfort in knowing you were the best Mom a furbaby could wish for. (Hugs)