Stephanie Miller's St. Bernard Chester died

[melissinha]

Just heard it on her show, as she is not here today. From what I heard, he had just developed congestive heart failure, he was 6 years old.

I am so sorry, Mama, as a dog lover and owner I know how hard it is to lose one's best friend. My condolensces to Stephanie and her remaining dogs. :cry:

The guest host just announced that well-wishers visit and if you wanted to donate to: http://www.saintrescue.org/ to honor Chester.



Rest in Peace, Chester.

[goclark]

1. So sorry Stephanie!

Can someone send her this thread so she will know how deeply we feel for her loss?

[ronnykmarshall]

21. I just sent it.

I sent it to Harrison and to Chris.

[meegbear]

2. Why am I being prompted to log into http://idisk.mac.com?

whenever I go into this post?

[Rose Siding]

5. Glad it wasn't just me

:hi:

Maybe it was to view the photo? -but I've never seen it here before.

[melissinha]

9. fixed, I hope

sorry

[Rose Siding]

10. Thanks

No worries, just minor pre-caffeine confusion here :hi:

[ShortnFiery]

6. I noticed that too ...

I'm so sorry for her :(

I love my pups! They never totally grow up or leave home. :-)

The bigger and more high maintenance (I lost my beloved OES in 2001 and still get watery eyes when I think of dear Benjamin), the more I have grieved.

My heart goes out to Stephanie for the loss of her beloved Chester. :cry: :hug:

If anyone knows her personally, ask her to visit the site ... it touches my heart and gives me peace when I'm missing my "Big Boy" Ben-Ben.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

[melissinha]

7. sorry used wrong link

from my site to host photo... hopefully it is corrected now.

[wtbymark]

3. my condolences

I had to put my friend of 12 and a half years to sleep tuesday - cancer

it sux

[marbuc]

15. I had to do this to my sixteen year old buddy a few years back

It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. As bad as I imagined this experience to be, it was worse.

[ronnykmarshall]

25. Lost my cat 3 years ago in November.

It's the hardest thing.

[marbuc]

30. I had to put my cat to sleep several years ago

and for a long time regreted not being there with him when it happened. After witnessing the euthanasia of my dog, I'm not sure I didn't make the right choice the first time.

[ronnykmarshall]

32. I couldn't be in the room when Mickey died.

He was in the hospital for about a week and was fighting, but one night when we went to visit he started to fail. My partner was with him when they put him to sleep. I couldn't watch my baby go. This is how I want to remember him.

[mntleo2]

4. I Wondered Which One It was...

I am so sad for her as she obviously loved him a lot from the way she affectionately joked about him. Sounded like Chester was a funny, gentle, loving companion.

Cat In Seattle

[benburch]

8. That is SAD.

Big dogs always live less long than small dogs.

This is one reason we got ourselves a miniature dachshund.

[Skarbrowe]

11. Oh, that is so sad. Isn't it true that very large dogs have shorter lives?

I think I remember hearing that, but I'm not sure. I see the pic now and he was a beauty. I take care of 6 pets in this household and I think I'm gonna move somewhere sans pets because I simply can't take losing another little friend.

My sincere condolences to Stephanie.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

12. Better to have loved and lost...

The time I've spent with every dog I've known and loved more than made it worth the ultimate heartache.

[melissinha]

17. Absolutely

I know its hard to see it this way but, the more it hurts is truly a testament to the love you had for your loved one.

I am dreading the day when my 6 year old Wrigley passes away, but enjoy my time with her.

[Skarbrowe]

53. Yes, all the animals we have are rescued "last chance" animals. The

last one, Dee, we found in the middle of the road staggering around. She had to be just a few hours from death. You should see her now! As big as a female German Shepard and a little bit too heavy. heh We also have a 3 legged cute as hell mid size terrier with big ears (kinda looks like that Blue Dog painting), two cats and 2 Indian Ringneck birds. We had two more birds, but bwaaaa! We lost them. One from a possum attack and one that we thought was a male but after 8 years turned out to be a female and died slowly after becoming egg bound. I lost my best friend ever, my SallyCat, in 1998 after almost 18 years of companionship. That's the one that broke my heart. I'm am way too emotional when it comes to animals. I've lost everyone in my family and it still seems like the lost pets are what haunt me.

We have tried to give help to the little ones that no one else would take. It's just that my old heart is getting really tired of breaking. I haven't given up yet. :)

[driver8]

26. Please...don't live without pets.

There are so many dogs and cats that need good homes. I know it's hard to lose them, but think of the joy and happiness you give each other while they are with you.

We had to put our sweet Border Collie, Cody, to sleep last June and it was the hardest thing I've ever done. Two weeks later we brought Buddy home -- a two year old shepard mix that we got from our local shelter. I told my wife, "The house seems so empty without a dog...something is missing."

I know it's hard to lose them but for me, the pluses far outweigh the minuses.

[girl gone mad]

42. Sadly, it's true,

and not just in dogs. Larger members of pretty much any species tend to die younger, mostly because the heart has to work harder to pump blood.

My condolences to Stephanie. St. Bernards are lovely, affectionate giants. It is a breed worth loving, despite their shorter lifespan.

[NickB79]

44. Oddly though, elephants can live into their 60's

And only die when their last teeth fall out and they starve :-(

[gizmonic]

13. How Sad...

:cry:

[tandot]

14. I emailed her this morning This is really, really sad.

I would be utterly devastated if something would happen to my dog or cat. They are my children.

May wonderful memories of her time with Chester soothe her spirit! :hug:

[Deb]

16. Oh no, poor Stephanie!

It's so difficult to lose a big working dog when they spend life loving us. My sympathies to Stephanie.

[Quiet_Dem_Mom]

18. Oh, how sad. We had a St.B when I was a little kid. Sweetest thing.

Rest in peace, Chester.

My condolences to Stephanie.

[ronnykmarshall]

19. Poor Momma!

I love when Jim Ward does Chester's bark.

This was kinda sudden. Steph didn't mention that Chester was ill.

:cry:

RIP Chester!

We love you, Momma!

[rniel]

20. That's horrible

I feel very sad for her.

[myrna minx]

22. I'm so sorry Steph.

:cry: You take care of yourself Momma. My Chester rest in peace. :hug:

[ronnykmarshall]

23. Momma's boys

"Momma, don't hog all the wine box!"

[ronnykmarshall]

24. Momma w/ Chester and Puff.

Anyone that's good at photoshop, can you make something sweet of Chester for Steph?


http://www.stephaniemiller.com/wrapper/Itemid,88/

This is a link to Momma's website with lotsa picks of the pooches.

[driver8]

27. Stephanie's pooches are gorgeous.

Thanks for the pic and the link!

[driver8]

28. Stephanie, so sorry for your loss.

[spuddonna]

29. Our condolences, Stephanie!

My heart goes out to her... You could tell how much Stepanie loved Chester. She was always talking about him. :cry:

[Beaverhausen]

31. That's so sad

He was only 6! Losing our pets/family members is so hard.

:hug:

[Shredr]

33. So sorry, Mama!

It's so hard to lose one of your babies. He had a great life.

[ralps]

34. Rest in peace Chester & Hugs to Stephanie

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :cry: :hug: :grouphug: :hug:

[PleadTheFirst]

35. Damn, I'm getting choked up here.

As I look at the pictures of Chester, all I can think of is the many times I laughed to the stories Mama would spin about her beloved gentle giant (and all the while Jim's Chester bark boomed in the background). I know what it's like to lose a four-legged family member, and my heart goes out to Steph.

[ronnykmarshall]

36. woof! woof! woof! woof!

Jim's barking cracks me up.

Momma's gonna be at Woodland Hills (LA Area) doing a promo. I can't wait to meet her.

[mirandapriestly]

37. I felt so bad when I heard that, I'm sure she must be devastated.

She is so talented and funny!

[ronnykmarshall]

38. Someone on Randi's board ...

reminded me that Steph mentioned the other day that she was having and bad week and didn't want to talk about.

I guess Chester wasn't doing well this week. :cry:

When ever I read about people losing pets, it takes me back to Mickey dying.

:grouphug: For Momma and all pet lovers.

[mirandapriestly]

39. I made a small donation to Saintrescue to help another

animal, hopefully. Your Mickey was a real cutie. I am hysterical when I lose a pet and it stays with me for years.

[Akoto]

40. Very sad. Saint Bernards are such gentle giants.

My condolences to Stephanie.

[Zomby Woof]

41. Awwwww

My heart goes out to Stephanie.

Nini and I wake up laughing with her every weekday morning. So sad to learn the news on this morning's program.

:cry:

[babsbunny]

43. Steph will need time to grieve!

Can we send flowers?

[tishaLA]

45. We send all our love to you, Steph

[roguevalley]

46. my baby, Tippy, died last year. crushed my heart. I feel for her so

much right now. Bless her and her baby.

[glitch]

47. I have had a lot of dogs in my life, this is what I picture when one dies

I picture all the other dogs I've had (and my friends and families dogs too) meeting them when they get to heaven, and then they all run together joyously through a beautiful grassy field.

Picturing their passing like this helps me through the pain of my loss.

[omega minimo]

48. Sweet Dogbone Dreams and Big Sloppy Kisses to Chester & Steph

Stephanie and Crew,

You make us LAUGH OUT LOUD every damned (Bushco) mornin and we LOVE you.

God Bless Chester and his Momma.

:loveya:

[mod mom]

49. My first two dog's ashes were spread around a dogwood tree in my garden.

It is so difficult at first, but eventually the memories will always bring smiles instead of tears. My husband used to change lyrics of songs to place our dogs names in them. We still sing those songs.

Rest in Peace Chester, you were loved.

[samhsarah]

50. All my love, Momma. I'm so sorry.

Rest in Peace, Chester.

[SethInUpstateNY]

51. I'm so sorry for your loss, Stephanie.

Rest in Peace, Chester.

[omega minimo]

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