Tonight, again, my family mourns.
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At about 9AM this morning, our doggie Curly, my sweet little boy and best four legged friend for the nearly five years since he joined our family, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He had been sick, lethargic and very weak for about the past ten days. He'd lost his appetite, lost control of his bladder and had nearly no bodily strength for the last 2 or 3 days.
We kept hoping against hope that he would rally, but this morning it became clear that he was ready to move on. My wife, son and I took him to the vet. I held my loyal little friend from the time I got up this morning until we got to the animal hospital. As his life was ending, the last thing that Curly knew in this world was being held, caressed kissed and being told how much he is loved by his family. I was rubbing the fur on his head when the doctor told us that his brave little heart had stopped, and the three of us went through a LOT of tissues.
While I'm not very religious, I am very grateful to Pope Francis for his statement about a year ago that he believed that God has a place for such loving creatures as our pets, and I think of Curly in Doggie Heaven running with his doggie and kitty brothers and sisters chasing bunnies and eating biscuits, or as he knew them to be called, cookies.
Good night and goodbye my sweet boy. We miss you, we'll ALWAYS love you, and rides in the car just won't be the same without you. Thank you so much for being a such an important and vital and loving part of our family. Thank you for five years of being my best friend. Now go find Spencer, Daisy, Gretchen, Frisky, Butch, Spirit and Moe. As eternity is measured, it won't be that long before we're all together again!
I love my little boy!
PEACE!
RESIST!
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Your tribute to Curly is beautiful. He was clearly very loved. This is all very resonant to me as I lost my best buddy, Roxie, just over a month ago. My broken heart goes out to you.
Rides in the car just won't be the same 
sweet little angel, sounds like he was the best.
so sorry, MarianJack.
R.I.P., sweet Curly.
for Curly
I rremember that pain. He knew he was loved.
Peace and heartfelt love to all of you tonight. I know exactly how heartbreaking this is on all the family.
Your love for him touches me. We, who've known the deep love of a wonderful pet, know how you're feeling now. Sending...
I believe we meet our fur family again....somewhere out there they wait for us. At least I hope so. I’m so sorry for your loss.
But those bundles of unconditional love are so worth the pain at the end for the love and support they give us every day of their lives. Blessing on you and your family as you released Curly to cross the Rainbow Bridge and end his suffering. He thanks you for your compassion.
Best wishes and warm vibes.... 
my dear cat Fiona is facing the end and it is like having your heart ripped out. Just so sad. You have been through a wrenching time so I offer my condolences. RIP Curly
I know how painful it is to lose a beloved pet. It is heartwrenching. My condolences to you and your family. 
