I put to rest my beloved 15 1/2 year old "Puppy" yesterday.

[ShortnFiery]

Our whole family was with "Miss Taro" when she passed from this world. She's now with her big brother "Ben-Ben." They are waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. My heart aches but I'm keeping strong for the rest of the family.

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TARO was found abandoned with her dead newly birthed brother on the side of a road in Okinawa, Japan on 23 Aug 93. Vet guessed, due to spots, that she might have "some Pointer" mixed with "something really small" mixed - 29 to 32 lbs.
http://www.wisdompanel.com/photos/profile.aspx?pid=1265

Taro was a treasured member of the family. Additionally, in her youth, Taro was Therapy Dog Certified and visited Mary Washington Hospital and our local Elder-Care C enter where she provided comfort to many strangers.

Rest In Peace my beautiful GIRL. :cry:

[hobbit709]

1. R.I.P. Miss Taro

I'm so sorry to hear this. Losing a furkid is never easy.

[Bertha Venation]

2. I'm sorry, ShortnFiery

RIP Taro.

[Richardo]

3. Sweet looking girl - so sorry, SnF...

:hug:

[mnhtnbb]

4. Tears for you and Miss Taro--we had to do the same for Tanya last summer.

The fur babies are part of our families and losing them creates such heartache.

RIP, Miss Taro.

:hug:

[schmuls]

5. So sorry to hear it...looks like she was a sweet and pretty girl

[DeepBlueC]

6. I'm so sorry for your loss

I looked into her eyes and started crying myself. What a beautiful girl ...after all those years you forget that it isn't forever. This life and death thing is NOT a good model, not for me. And the old age thing sucks too, I can tell you. :cry: :hug:

[ShortnFiery]

7. Thank you.

I'm keeping strong for my teenage daughter who grew up with Taro. She's understandably taking this very hard. I'm doing my best to highlight the point that she was in great distress over the last 48 hours and now she's "at peace" with her doggie brother.

But it's NOT EVER easy. Time is the only element that helps make the pain bearable. Although he passed in 2001, sometimes I think I can hear our Sheepdog Ben-Ben barking in the back yard. Silly, I know but you do get attached and they are a part of your everyday life - a very good part. :-)

[Roon]

13. My Grandparents had a schnauzer that would bark

anytime anyone entered the room. She died about 6 years ago and I still her her barking everytime i open up my Grandparents' front door.

[DeepBlueC]

31. what beautiful family pictures

Your lovely daughter in her beautiful fancy dress and Miss Taro..just so sweet. And Ben-Ben and Miss Taro...gulp..that wrenches the heart. I still remember how I hated to come through my own front door when I thought about how quiet and empty it had become without a pet. Now I have plenty ... I never want to be left behind alone again.

:hug:

[wartrace]

38. Ben & Taro look like best buddies.

It must be hard for your daughter but she will have the memories of her dog for the rest of her life.

[undeterred]

8. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[ShortnFiery]

9. Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts.

I'm going out to do some yard work and other chores. Distraction is part of the healing process.

If anyone is caring for a ailing or elderly pet, I'm with you in spirit and know how difficult it is to know when to "let go."

God Bless. :grouphug:

[mix]

26. What beautiful wise eyes!

A very hard thing to do, condolences...

[Haole Girl]

10. Aww

Sounds like she was a wonderful dog.

It must be very difficult for you and your family.
:grouphug:

[Call Me Wesley]

11. Safe passage, Miss Taro.

Might your suffering be over. Peace and comfort to you and yours, ShortnFiery.

[driver8]

12. RIP, sweet Taro...

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Tikki]

14. Sweet ole girl.....

Forever in your heart....


Tikki

[bigwillq]

15. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[LeftyFingerPop]

16. I'm so sorry...

:hug:

[Kajsa]

17. I am so sorry, ShortnFiery!

Taro was a wonderful dog and was blessed with a
great, loving family.

RIP dear Taro,you are loved and missed.

:cry:

Take care of yourself,SNF!

I know from recently losing one of our kitties,
just how damn excruciating the pain can be.
i still hear him banging on the screen door
to come in the front door.

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

:hug: :grouphug:

[tigereye]

18. I'm sorry SNF

:hug:

[Vidar]

19. A lovely companion. Sorry for your loss.

[GreenPartyVoter]

20. I am so sorry *hugs*

[fizzgig]

21. rest well, miss taro

what a beautiful girl. peace to you and yours, snf :hug:

[MissMillie]

22. good bye beautiful girl!

:loveya:

You'll be missed

[Skittles]

23. so sorry Tara

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.....
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you."

--by Ilsa Paschal Richardson

[demmiblue]

24. RIP, Miss Taro!

What a lovely dog, what a lovely friend. Take care, Short (and family).

:cry:

:hug:

[Inchworm]

25. What a sweet looking lady

You gave her a wonderful life.

:hug::hug::hug:

[ShortnFiery]

27. I just returned home after running a few errands.

Thank-you all so much! :-)

With such nice people here, I'll be sure to work harder to "smooth my rough edges" when we spar in GD-P.

:hi: :grouphug:

[livetohike]

28. I'm so sorry for your loss

:hug: What a beautiful girl Miss Taro was. Such a cute face. I'm sure she brought lots of joy to you and your family. I hope all the good memories of times you all had with her will help ease the sadness.

[Dr Fate]

29. The great news is that Doggie Heaven is pretty cool. They have GIANT steak bones...

...loose trash cans, cats made of bacon, long walks- and much, much more.

Don't worry: She will meet you again someday with tail wagging...

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

30. She looks so sweet and intelligent.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[applegrove]

32. So sorry.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

33. Aww SNF

:hug: :loveya: :cry:

Hopefully she's playing with my 3 babies on the other side of the bridge.

[Lil Missy]

34. Beautiful pup. May she RIP.

[latebloomer]

35. I'm so sorry, ShortnFiery!

She looks like a sweet and beautiful doggie.

We lost our beloved kitty a week and a half ago. It really hurts to lose a beloved pet.

Peace and Light to you and the family.

[wartrace]

36. Rest peacefully Miss Taro, good girl.

I am sorry for your loss, she looks like she was a real sweet dog.

[MajorChode]

37. She looked almost exactly like one of my dogs in the face

Except Princess is mostly black with white spots on her body. She is 16 yrs old this year and still hanging in there. Her "sister" Jiffy is 17 and still hanging in there also, but a bit worse for wear. Both were pound puppies we got when they were almost a year old.

[MrScorpio]

39. What a sweet looking pup

May she rest in peace

:hug:

[foxfeet]

40. Safe journey to the Otherworld, Taro.

And peace and healing to you and yours.