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IN MEMORIAM~Shaine (for maureen)

Early this morning,one of my best friends lost her beloved friend, companion,protector...Shaine. A beautiful, sweet, gentle Doberman.

He was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy a little over 4 years ago...

When I was in Colorado in February to visit,she had been given the news he may only have weeks to live.

 Due to Maureen's love, attention, and the outstanding medical care she gave him, he had another 4 months of quality life.

He will be terribly missed. We love you Shaine...

Good dogs DO go to heaven.   :)

You think dogs will not be in heaven?  I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.  ~Robert Louis Stevenson

 

(rest in peace Shaine...go play with Mink, Shannon, Beau, and Harley)

 

COMMENTS
Debdog said at 6:54 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.”

(Prayer for animals....Saint Francis of Assisi)
My heart goes to you Maureen my dear friend...I know all too well the pain of losing a beloved pet... :)xxoo <hugs> Deb
Tishfish said at 7:04 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Tears for Shaine. I know the feeling of loss over a beloved pet. My heart goes out to Maureen.
Little_italy4_me said at 7:15 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Deb: Beautiful words ~ Beautiful photos ~ Beautiful friend you are ~ sorry for your loss :(
Bethe27 said at 7:17 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Oh Debra, this is such a wonderful and touching tribute. Your prayer is so beautiful, I agree with every word!!! Many thoughts for your friend Maureen....and you!!
Maureen6 said at 7:29 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Oh Deb what a beautiful memorium to a beautiful animal, loyal and so loving. He was a beloved member of our family. There are no words for the outstanding Photography and Prayer you have given to my daughter. You are a special friend and loved by all of us. I know you are very sad also. Many thanks for your kindness.
Debdog said at 7:41 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
you are welcome Maureen... She knows I loved him too... I remember Shaine and Harley playing together...their lives pass all too fast....i feel her pain too. I am SOOO glad I got to see him and spoil him a little when I was out there skiing. :)
EMA said at 7:47 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
A Beautiful tribute to a very good friend! I understand what you feel because I lost my beautiful and dear cat Tommy a few months ago. Tears for them!
Debdog said at 7:48 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
thanks Ema...i love my animals as my kids(since i have none!) they are FAMILY they never desert you!
Debdog said at 7:49 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
my vet told me, they are here for thier lifetime, not ours...we can't be selfish and let them suffer
Jantass said at 7:52 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Debra ,Very beautiful, I remember for so special someone .. I believe that the animals also take place in sky .ellos they have a great heart and give us a real love .. I lost many friends or pets and suffered very much for each of them, I have photos in all the places of my office from which they departed and left me .. but the recollection of the love them never forgets, I hope that they are in the sky........................( Muy hermoso recuerdo para alguien tan especial ..yo creo que los animales también tienen un lugar en cielo .ellos tienen un gran corazón y nos dan un verdadero amor ..yo perdí muchos amigos o mascotas y sufrí mucho por cada uno de ellos ,tengo fotos en todos los lugares de mi escritorio de los que partieron y me dejaron ..pero el recuerdo del amor de ellos no se olvida nunca ,espero que estén en el cielo ..)
21-gramm said at 7:52 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
So sad story, Deb, but I think Shaine is in heaven now!
I'm so sorry!
...........
Candlepower said at 8:35 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Its really hard when you loose a good friend. I'm very sorry!
ConnieL said at 8:40 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Oh, Deb, this just shows again the wonderful heart you have! Such a wonderful tribute to your friend's beloved pet. My heart goes out to your friend, Maureen.
Snooway said at 8:41 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
beautiful dog, very sad...
Hollyridger said at 8:50 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Very touching ..... I have been there many times and it never gets any easier. You will have wonderful memories, Maureen, eventually. What an amazing friend you have in Deb.
SterlingGray said at 9:01 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
I am so very sorry for her loss. Very nice prayer and tribute of a beautiful animal.
Debdog said at 9:11 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
hi....my MANY thanks to all my friends here on tabblo, to take the time to to help my friend through her grief... some people think"OH IT"S JUST A DOG"..but to people like me, and Maureen..animals are a GIFT...:) their LOVE and the joy they bring us. :) I wish all animals had safe homes where they are loved and cared for, and not treated as diposable objects. Shaine was lucky to have Maureen, and she him. :)
Debdog said at 9:13 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
thanks Doreen, Laurie,Bethe,Mo,Ema,Jeanine,Den, Pat, Connie,Sue,Holly,Sterling :)
Pattymaryclare said at 9:13 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Oh my poor heart the sweet baby! I'm so sorry Maureen. I'm in tears here. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL BOY and those eyes of love. Reallly! can't say more but that I wish I had known him...I love all dogs , cats, critters. My heart hurt for you.. (yes he's in doggie heaven) sniff sniff luv and rest well Shaine...lots down here luv u! xox pmc
Debdog said at 9:38 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
thanks Pmc....I love them all too...:) i cried when one of the monarchs i tried to rescue died...he sipped sugar water right off my finger...:(
Noe said at 9:55 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Lovely tabblo Deb... you did a beautiful work. =)
Sirnicolay said at 10:06 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
What a lovely tribute, Deb :) Very touching. ANd the pictures are splendid!
Cowgirl said at 10:29 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
Very lovely he is a beautiful dog. Thanks for sharing
Jamesbrian200257 said at 10:34 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
So beautiful. Great portrait. My condolences.
Debdog said at 11:42 p.m. on May 20, 2008:
thanks Noe, James, Bobbie, James :)
Umauma said at 12:06 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
My prayers are for Maureen..Such a beautiful gesture Deb..When the animals are gone from the Planet we humans are lost!
A beautiful creature was Shaine..Thank you so much for sharing this Deb.
Debdog said at 12:13 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
you are welcome Uma
Shector said at 2:40 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
mi spiace...bellissimo doberman..un viso davvero amorevole.ciao
mikemacneil1978@***.com said at 3:53 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
Maureen. You were the greatest mother to him. He knows that you loved him till the very end. Even after. God bless Deb for making this for him. I am always here for you. He was an amazing friend and child.
Wildthing said at 5:09 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
So many of us have suffered the loss of a beloved pet. Our German shepherd, Kim, was with us for thirteen years. She died in 2002, & we still miss her terribly. You know when you start the journey with a pet, that, all being equal, you will survive it and have to come to terms with its passing. If you gave them a good home and love, then you can rejoice in the quality of life they enjoyed. So many animals suffer cruelty and misery at the hands of worthless or inept owners. Great tribute to shaine, Deb.
DocEna said at 7:27 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
Debra, truly a great homage to a beloved friend and companion...sometimes I think to myself: if only we had the same love and care for our fellow humanas ...it would all be different..
Appropos said at 8:05 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
i remember seeing shaine's tabblo a while ago ... and i remembered saying he has a very expressive eyes.. i share you and your friends grieve ..
YorkJodi said at 9:28 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
Beautiful tribute... what a beautiful, sweet faced, sad eyed dog... just lovely Deb!!
Swedfinn said at 10:08 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
It is a suffer and pain to loose a beloved one. My regrets : (
Siagian said at 10:15 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
Debbie these are wonderful dog portraits. i love the quote by RLS too (i may have to borrow it in the future!)
Ira said at 10:46 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
I heard such words: " Than more I shall learn the people, the more I begin to like animals " .Животные kind and correct. Never will betray. In them there is no cruelty as in the people. Perfect tabblo. Very wise and kind eyes.
Ira said at 10:50 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
I very much understand as hardly to lose the best friends. What is the large pain.
Debdog said at 11:18 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
thanks mike and Mike...yes,we love our pets, mourn the losses, but always find room in your heart for another. It does not replace, we can love each one fully :)
Thanks to youall , Maureen appreciates all the kind words.:) Ira, it is SO true...people inflict the most terrible things on their fellow man, and the animals in this world.
THanks Appropos,Jodi,(Shaine was ill when these shots were taken....but did OK till yesterday...I saw the sadness too...but he had HAPPY HAPPY days....:) I think he was thinking....:)
Catmagneto0257 said at 11:27 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
Deb,my heart goes out to Maureen, I also know the pain of losing an animal, you know how many cats we have had through the years.Timmy, my present cat is 20 years old and I know how much I will miss his companionship.
Catmagneto0257 said at 11:34 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
Maureen,I wish I was closer so I could give you a hug, I know what the loss of Shaine means to you, pets give you their love and only ask love in return. Love, Jerry.xxx
Debdog said at 11:55 a.m. on May 21, 2008:
AWWW thanks DAd...she will apppreciate it...
Cathaden said at 12:18 p.m. on May 21, 2008:
Maureen...I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful boy. I know it is so hard to lose yur baby.
Love your way-Carol
Chiloedream said at 5:24 p.m. on May 21, 2008:
Un bel hommage à un tendre compagnon, et une jolie phrase de Stevenson. Merci Debbie.
Maurmoe1 said at 10:29 p.m. on May 21, 2008:
Deb, It is with tear stained cheeks that I write this. I want to thank you so much for the beautiful photos of Shaine and the beautiful words. I also want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to all the wonderful people that have left such kind comments. I have lost pets before, never has it been as difficult as loosing Shaine...He was intelligent and special, beyond that which I can put into words. I wrote something one time called Friendship...it just came back to mind as I was writing this comment.


Though time may change so many things the happiness that friendship brings will still remain.
The winds may blow, the seasons change, the sun shines bright until it rains, but friendship still remains.
With tear stained cheeks the memories start for treasured deep with in my heart are those of which you've been a part and friendship still remains. Always your friend.


Thank you again too you all.
Maureen
Debdog said at 10:35 p.m. on May 21, 2008:
ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND TOO MAUREEN! <HUGS> Deb :)
thanks THierry :)
Tractorbabe said at 8:28 a.m. on May 22, 2008:
He was a beautiful dog and it shows that he had a wonderful life. I also know how terrible a loss it is to lose a pet. Be glad that you were able to share your life with him. It is always too short a time.
Maz2001 said at 9:06 a.m. on May 22, 2008:
Wonderful tribute. It is hard to loose a cherished pet.
Memotions said at 9:10 a.m. on May 22, 2008:
Oh Deb....this makes me cry. A heartfelt and emotional memorial to Maureen's beloved doggie.
JuDeck said at 10:38 a.m. on May 22, 2008:
Deb, what a wonderful tribute to your friends dog. In Shaine's eyes I can see that Maureen gave him a good life. My heart goes out to Maureen.
Debdog said at 10:41 a.m. on May 22, 2008:
HI CATHY...thanks Maz ,Patty,
Debdog said at 10:42 a.m. on May 22, 2008:
thanks Jude
Marcif said at 11:49 p.m. on May 22, 2008:
This is a beautiful tribute Deb. I am so sorry for Maureen's loss. :(
Chilla said at 11:00 a.m. on May 23, 2008:
What a beautiful face. Beautiful tabblo Debbie
Debdog said at 1:27 p.m. on May 23, 2008:
thanks Deb
Waywardson said at 1:44 p.m. on May 23, 2008:
Great tribute! Dogs are indeed very special. I lost my yellow lab Topanga last July.
My heart goes out to Maureen.
Loes said at 6:06 p.m. on May 23, 2008:
What a lovely tribute Deb!
Debdog said at 6:09 p.m. on May 23, 2008:
thanks LOes, it was the least i could do for my friend :)
Jigs said at 9:18 p.m. on May 23, 2008:
It is always difficult to lose a loved one, human or otherwise, even though we know deep in our hearts that sweet loving creatures like Maureen are all happily whole and well in heaven, watching over us.
Hhwind said at 5:14 a.m. on May 24, 2008:
it's so sad, a great tribute
Debdog said at 12:38 p.m. on May 24, 2008:
thanks Jigs and Teo :)
Welshchick said at 4:39 a.m. on May 25, 2008:
Ooooooh it's Lucy's big cousin! What a noble head and those precious eyes just melt my heart! I must say that you have touched me to the heart...Dear Maureen it is a fact that Dogs go to Heaven...they are furry adorable messengers of LOVE and God knows how we are comforted by them... I know you're hurting now...I can feel it...Prayers and hugs of comfort Maureen and Deb
Krisu said at 1:18 p.m. on May 26, 2008:
Beautiful tabblo you've made to your friend.
Debdog said at 11:35 p.m. on May 28, 2008:
thanks Rhonda and Kris :)
Gerardfotografeert said at 5:52 p.m. on May 31, 2008:
A sad story but a great tribute to a great friend, awesome tabblo Debra.
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