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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Veloce Performance Loses a Team Member...

Last June we had one of our Newfies, who was a great help around the office, die. She was 12 1/2.

We just lost her brother, Smooch. He was 15 years old. A great friend and a great help. He will be sorely missed....

This picture was taken during one of his favorite tasks.... life guarding at the beach. Here's to best friends!

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
Last June we had one of our Newfies, who was a great help around the office, die. She was 12 1/2.

We just lost her brother, Smooch. He was 15 years old. A great friend and a great help. He will be sorely missed....

This picture was taken during one of his favorite tasks.... life guarding at the beach. Here's to best friends!

Sorry to hear that you lost your best friend! Best wishes...
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Sorry to hear that- the attachment between a man and his dog is like no other.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Sorry to hear that- the attachment between a man and his dog is like no other.
There is a reason that they are called man's best friend.

Smooch and I had gone through a search and rescue training course a while back. I didn't think that he would jump out of a helicopter into a lake, but he went right after me, and did his job. He was very special.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Losing our beautiful German Shepherds was one of the most painful losses we've been through. I just smile when I think we got to share that time together.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Sorry to hear about Smooch man.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Sincere condolences

Dino: It's never a pleasant day when you lose a most faithful friend. We realize when our friends get to be this age that some day we will have to face a lost love. BE it a Great Dane, or a Heinz 57, to a Yorkie ,you develop that special bond. I am sure that special bond ran deep between you and Smooch the Newfie and his sister. I am sorry for your loss.

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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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I had to put down my 12 year old baby pit ..... one of the hardest things to do .... i feel ur pain .....
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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Thanks for your thoughts. It seems that most everyone has a story of a lost canine friend. I have a couple of human friends who say that they won't get another dog because of the pain from losing their dog, which I can't quite understand. As bad as it hurts now, it can't outdo all the good times and fun, as well as help that they give us. We still have 3 little dogs in our home, but for me there always has to be a big 'ol Newfie around.

Here he is from a cross country trip.... doing what Newfies do best!
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sikhkd
Sorry to hear that- the attachment between a man and his dog is like no other.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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very sorry to hear, my condolences. I have 2 newfies and had one pass away last year. I hope mine live as long as yours.
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my sincere condolences. I think I bond better with canines than I do people and always take the loss of a cherished hound terribly bad.
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They never have a bad day and take it out on you, they never ask for anything more than food, water and some attention, they never seek revenge and forgive you if you lose your temper every single time.

Just will never understand why they were not made to live as long as us. It's just about the only negative the things have.

So sorry for your loss man.
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very sorry for your loss...........the thought of losing one mine is awful..........best wishes and regards
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