lost one of my closest friends today
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lost one of my closest friends today
Today we lots our 10 1/2 year old Rottenweiler, Travis. He was a wonderful companion and will be missed.
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R.I.P. Pal, Reminds me of my old Rott, Skeeter.
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I don't want to give em a heart-attack. That is what would happen if I answered the door in the buff. Heck it almost scares me to death when I step out of the shower and look in the mirror.~Mancar1~
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Sorry about the loss. Amazing how a dog can become such a part of the family
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Wishing your day filled with happy memories to hold close to your heart.
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Sorry to hear that, I know it tears you up. I still miss my truck riding buddy, and Sailor has been gone around 3 years. 

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sorry for your loss.
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It's amazing how much a part of the family they really become. Lots of happy memories...Thanks.
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Sorry to hear you lost Travis. I'm sure that the memories you have of him will lighten your days for years to come.
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Also sorry to hear of your loss.
Most folks don't realize that to most of us who have dogs, they are much more than just a dog!
Way...too smart.
Companion is a much better word than "pet".
Most folks don't realize that to most of us who have dogs, they are much more than just a dog!
Way...too smart.

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I agree with Jeff, and I am sorry about your loss it is always a sad thing.
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Can appreciate your loss... Some of the "best people" I've know in my life were my dogs.
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Thorn1968, Travis would miss you the same as you miss him. My dad passed away in october and i adopted his shepard, Everytime i go to my dads house with the shepard he runs around everywhere and looks for my dad. After 30 minutes of looking and not being able to find him he sits at the door and starts howling. Dogs think the same of there best friend as there best friend think of them.
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Very sorry for your loss,your dog is one of your closest friends for sure.
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Rotties have such a deep devotion, drive and spirit. They are amazing pals. Boxers are about as close as I've seen to a Rottweiler, but Rotties are special because of their extensive capabilities.
They also take a special kind of owner, who is balanced, strong, determined and patient.
Sorry to read of your loss.
Hope you get another buddy real soon. Not as a replacement for Travis, but as a new friend.
Nothing can "replace" Travis.
A day without a dog, is like a day without sunshine. They really brighten our world.
BTW: there was a huge Rottweiler rescue down in Texas about a month ago (something to do with a puppy mill that was shut down IIRC). If you don't want to do the "puppy thing", and are interested in adopting, send me a PM. I may be able to get some details for you.
They also take a special kind of owner, who is balanced, strong, determined and patient.
Sorry to read of your loss.
Hope you get another buddy real soon. Not as a replacement for Travis, but as a new friend.
Nothing can "replace" Travis.
A day without a dog, is like a day without sunshine. They really brighten our world.

BTW: there was a huge Rottweiler rescue down in Texas about a month ago (something to do with a puppy mill that was shut down IIRC). If you don't want to do the "puppy thing", and are interested in adopting, send me a PM. I may be able to get some details for you.
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Sorry to hear this man. Always sucks to lose a good buddy. Regardless of species.
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