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A Poem For Valentina
8 February 2012
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                        VALENTINA

 

There You were, The perfect spotted puppy

You stole my heart and I took You home

I never thought I'd be so lucky

With You by my side I was never alone

You romped and played and squirmed and squiggled

Bit my sleeves and Oh how I giggled

You grew and grew and became so BIG

And my what big holes you could dig

You chewed and chewed and chewed things up

But boy you were one smart pup

You learned obedience and some tricks

And also gave me loving licks

We went for walks and had many talks

In the kitchen You would lay at my feet

There is no better company that I could keep

You fetched your toy and You were such a joy

You were the Dog of my Dreams

And you gave me "Dane Leans"

You were the most beautiful Dog, the prettiest I've ever seen

A bond like this I could have never forseen

You were the light of my life and completed my soul

But before I knew it I realized You were getting old

You comforted me when I was sick and Wow the time went by really quick

Then one day I discovered that you were sick

I tried to help You stay but it didn't turn out that way

My heart began to ache and I knew the step I had to take

You gave me all your Love but now You are up above

My world feels lonely now

I wish I could hug you again somehow

The Love that we shared is something that will last forever

I won't forget You, never ever

At Rainbow Bridge You will be restored

Back to the strong and healthy Dog that I adored

VALENTINA was your name

And without You my world will never be the same

 

I Love You My Sweet Valentina

Written with Immense Love from your Mommy

Valentina Angel Dane diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in front left leg May 21st 2011. Amputation July 5th 2011. DOB:11/3/03 DOD:2/3/12 . Valentina was the Love of my Life!!! There is nothing like a Dane!!!
8 February 2012
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beautiful.  she was such a loving girl, and she was loved completely.

 

charon & spirit gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure. Love Never Ends http://etgayle
8 February 2012
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Wow I got tears in my eyes after reading that - such a heartfelt beautiful poem, thank you so much for sharing it.

big hugs

Sarah, Kayla and Sarge

8 February 2012
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Thank You! I am not a poet and my poem is a bit too rhymey but the poem says everything I wanted to say about Valentina. I miss her so much!

Valentina Angel Dane diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in front left leg May 21st 2011. Amputation July 5th 2011. DOB:11/3/03 DOD:2/3/12 . Valentina was the Love of my Life!!! There is nothing like a Dane!!!
8 February 2012
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WOW. We could just feel so much love in that beautiful and heartfelt poem!!!

Smile down on your Mommy every Day, Sweet Valentina !<Tears>

8 February 2012
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Wow– that was beautiful; it's left me in tears and loving your Valentina even more.  She was a lucky girl to have you.

Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011 Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011.  Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs.  If love alone could have saved you…
8 February 2012
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I have tears too…..what a beautiful poem……..

8 February 2012
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What a sweet poem for your girl.

8 February 2012
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A beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl. May your lovely memories help fill the hole in your heart.

Judy and Baby

8 February 2012
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A perfect poem for a stunning Girl. So completely loved!

Hugs to you Angel

Joanne & Lylee

8 February 2012
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Beautiful poem.  It says so many wonderful things.  I know you are heart is breaking.  But she was such a gift.

Her Retired AvatarComet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly  January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
8 February 2012
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A beautiful poem. The emotions just threaten to swamp you, don't they? Writing is cathartic and a good way to let some of your feelings out and share your love for your baby with others. Well done.

Beth and Spirit Smilin' Sammy

Smilin' Sammy, March 16, 2004 – Dec. 5, 2011 Golden retriever, diagnosed with osteosarcoma in September 2010 — right front leg amputated November 2010. He fought valiantly to stay with us; but a second diagnosis of osteosarcoma, this time in his left front leg, was more than our golden warrior could overcome. He loved his pack — and everyone else he met.
We loved him even more. Thanks for the pennies, Sammy. They helped.

9 February 2012
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They definitely leave a bottomless hole in your heart. But she would want you to look to the future and find a way to get your smile back. Of that I'm certain. I don't know about your Valentina, but Rio was all about finding a way to make me smile. Even now, missing her as I do, with that ache that seem infinite, I only need to think of her to find another smile.

the Woo

~ ~ Rio ~ ~
Forever in my heart...

April 2000 – January 20, 2012
Diagnosed with Mast Cell Cancer in June 2007. Left rear leg amputated Feb. 8, 2011.
Mets discovered Aug. 31, 2011. Read more of Rio's story here.

9 February 2012
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It is a beautiful poem. 

Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10, leg fractured 8/27/10, leg amputated 8/30/10 http://sammyand.....pawds.com/   I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us.  Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
9 February 2012
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Beautiful……………………..

Pam……proud mom to Shelby (7 year golden retriever….dx STS 4/5/10 on right elbow) Officially a Tripawd as of 7/2/10 "When you start missing what isn't gone….you lose what's left." "Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one's life and one's outlook is never quite the same again." —–Betty White
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