when I call
you’re always there
charlie girl
Yesterday on February 28th our beautiful Afghan Hound Charlie Girl who has inspired my haiku and this blog finally succumbed to the serious illness’s she has bravely been struggling with since mid last year. Today Jill and I have deep feelings of sadness. Charlie was an exceptional dog who shared our lives and travelled widely with us as I wrote and imaged on many posts. Lots of my wonderful readers have expressed lovely responses to Charlie’s stories and images. She will live forever in our hearts and also on Haikuhound.
Haiku hound 
I am so sorry ro hear of this Denis. It is very sad when beloved pets die.
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Thanks Suzanne, this is our saddest time from all our pets passing, she was so close to us
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I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
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So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you x
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Thanks Al I appreciate your kindness
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Oh Denis, I am so very sorry.
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Thanks for your your thoughts Sue, this is a very difficult time for us.
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I can only imagine, Denis. My heart goes out to you both.
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Ah so sad, sending you all my sympathy. Hope you have moments to relive all the good times and memories of sharing your lives with a beautiful hound. Agnes.
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Thank you Agnes. We do have many wonderful memories and I am going to create a permanent reminder of Charlie.
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I’m sure that will be beneficial and beautiful too.
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Oh I’m so sorry, Denis. May you find solace that she is finally at peace and out of pain. Take care, my friend. Sending hugs overseas to you and yours. 💛
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Thank you Laura. She was suffering so much more in her last week form a number of illnesses. Her bravery and trust was so powerful, if only humans generally could follow her example.
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Amen, Denis. Amen. 💜
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Oh dear Denis, I am so sad to hear this, I loved Charlie, even we haven’t met, but she was an adorable lovely friend. My thoughts with you both, I know how your feelings, makes me cry, she is an angel now. Love, nia
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Thanks for your compassion Nia. I am so glad you made such a strong connection to her on my posts, she is always there. Charlie now lies buried in one of her favourite places in our garden. It was an easy choice to make but a very heart wrenching time for us to bury her.
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Thanks for your lovely message Annette.
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I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My profound condolences to you and Jill.
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Thanks for your kind thoughts Janice. This was a very difficult post to make but my blogging friends who knew Charlie had to know of her passing.
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I understand.
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I’m so sad to see this about Charlie and from reading your blog I know how much you loved her. You shared some wonderful times together and those memories will hopefully help.
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Thanks for your thoughts Carol. You are right, the memories stay and this blog keeps them in the moment.
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The pain of losing a favored pet is so intense. She will remain in your memory bank long. Mine left me via being run over by vehicle about 15 years ago. Still remember his dear personality and wit. How can a dog be witty? I don’t know but that didn’t keep me from enjoying it.
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Thanks for sharing your kindest feelings Oneta. The individuality of each dog is what keeps them in your memory as fresh as the time of each shared experience. Yes they are witty, it can make for an extra special dog, after 15 years this is still so close for you.
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So sorry for your loss Denis.
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Thanks Pat, You and other fellow bloggers have helped me along these past 2 weeks.
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