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This is none of my business to post, but Pat, Ruthie's mom has apparently lost her horse today....I just received an email from her and I know she had the vet out yesterday, but this morning everything was much much improved. He has been her trail companion for 24 years....how her heart must ache tonight. I had OJ for a long 17 years and we have our dogs for around 14, can you imagine 24 years with a loving companion and suddenly he is gone.
Rest in Peace Dunc
9:48 pm
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25 September 2009
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Ohhh, that is so sad. Poor Pat and Dunc.
Run free Dunc, run free sweet boy. You will be missed.
xoxo
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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10:11 pm
I brought Dunc home when he was just 4...he lived here the next 24 years although we did quite a bit of traveling to different places to ride. Like the time in the Sierras when we all got terribly lost and a 3 hour ride turned into a 9 hour ride in a bone chilling rain. When all the other horses crawled into camp..Dunc did a full out trot! I was never so proud of him. He wasn't big but had a big big heart and we had a lot of fun.
I sat with Ruthie afterwards and she gave me lots of kisses. I was so glad she was with me. She loved to lick Dunc's nose for some strange reason. I'll see you at the Bridge big guy! 
We're so sorry, Pat, to hear about Dunc. We'll keep you and Ruthie in our hearts.
Sending lots of hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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6:34 am
28 November 2008
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Pat, I am very sorry for your loss. 24 years with a great fiend is very difficult to see end. Run Free Dunc until Pat & Ruthie meet you again.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
10:47 am
12 January 2010
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That's too sad. So sorry, Pat, about Dunc.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
11:50 am
24 January 2009
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I'm so sorry about Dunc. I think dogs and horses are in a separate animal category for their willingness to accept a human as a friend. It sounds like the two of you had a lot of great adventures. May the good memories help ease the pain.
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
12:10 pm
14 August 2009
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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Dunc. It's heart warming to know how loved he was for 24 years. I know this will leave a big hole in your heart. May the sky be bluer and pastures seem greener for him as he romps around waiting to see you again.
Comet - 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.
12:12 pm
28 October 2009
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My sincere condolences Pat. I too lost a special horse, Jericho, at 28 years old. I found this poem: