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14-MAR-2006

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BEN
February 21st 1995 - March 14th 2006

In the end I couldn't have scripted a better or more humane death.
As the vets predicted, his leg broke today from the bone cancer.
There was no choice but to put him to sleep as the pain would have been intolerable for him.
I had pain meds on hand to keep him comfortable and so he lay on the floor wagging his tail
and licking my face until Amy the vet arrived.
I feel so lucky that he was able to get the lethal injection at home.
He died peacefully and quietly.
This photo was taken just a few minutes before he died.
I will miss him terribly.

I cannot thank Pat and Amy enough for all that they did for Ben today.

I also want to thank all of you who wrote such nice comments on the last photo I posted of Ben.
It has been pretty stressful here since then and I haven't had a chance to thank all of you individually.

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Karen Leaf		28-Apr-2006 03:52
Me too, Pete.

Guest		14-Apr-2006 04:18
Liza...I'm so sorry. It's just so hard to let go. Ben was lucky to have you and to have a loving end.

Guest		24-Mar-2006 03:58
I cried when I saw. I am so sorry about your suffering. I know the feeling of losing something so close to you, I lost my River Belle and I will always have her in my heart just like you will with Ben! Keep your head up!!

virginiacoastline		21-Mar-2006 01:49
I cry every time I come back here

Sondra Newman		18-Mar-2006 22:39
How incredibly sad!!! I'm so glad that he was home with you at the end. He's now free of pain and running like a crazy lab should be! Rest in Peace, Ben. My thoughts are with you! Sondra

De'Carr Studio		18-Mar-2006 03:51
Liza, I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are feeling, I too have been down that lonely path.

len cohen		17-Mar-2006 16:53
Its been a long time since I saw Ben,so I'm glad you sent this picture to remind me of what a great and special dog he was. One of the hardest facts of life to accept is that some things, people , animals simply cannot be replaced. You did a wonderful job with Ben and he had a full life,which is no small achievement. He gave his humorous, open personality to everyone around him and made a lot of people feel better about themselves and life. His spirit is still hovering around Kitchewan, I'm sure.

Guest		16-Mar-2006 12:19
so sorry for your loss,i can imagine how hard it is for you,i wish you find someone like him who cud bring again the joy he gave you .thanks for sharing

Karen Leaf		16-Mar-2006 03:45
I'm still welling up. I hope you can find the peace that Ben has. xxooxx

Guest		16-Mar-2006 00:12
Very sorry -

SRW		15-Mar-2006 20:03
God bless you both...

Sharon Rogers		15-Mar-2006 15:28
(((LIZA)))

Guest		15-Mar-2006 15:10
I am so sorry for your loss, I know you are going to miss him so much, and this last photo is so touching. ....my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

joshishots		15-Mar-2006 08:28
I'm so sorry the time had to come so soon, he seemed such a loving happy dog, and I will miss seeing your lovely images of him.

Greg Harp		15-Mar-2006 05:27
Beautiful shot. My condolences for your loss, and for Ben.

Gary Winters		15-Mar-2006 04:27
Yes, the rainbow bridge; awaiting you. These transitions are terribly hard. He was clearly a well loved, wonderful dog who loved you and was loved by you in equal proportion.

petesie		15-Mar-2006 04:06
Tears in my eyes, I am so sorry for your loss, but what a wonderful life you had together.

purpod		15-Mar-2006 03:56
{{{{LIZA}}}} I can not tell you just how much my heart bleeds for your loss, even tho it was as "easy" as could be for you both, I can only imagine the depth of your loss!! Know that Ben will be waiting for you in Heaven & that he has no pains now; he is romping around as he loved to do & will wait patiently for you to join him. Another wonderful shot of your bestest bud ~ I love ya, Girl!! Be strong & blessed. ANYthing at all, you know how to reach me!!

Cindy Flood		15-Mar-2006 02:56
Liza, I am so sorry for you. I am glad that you could be with your friend at the end in his own home.

Pic Chick		15-Mar-2006 02:54
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." ~Anonymous Rest in Peace Ben. Big Hug Liza.

joanteno		15-Mar-2006 02:03
I am so sorry for you loss of trusted companion..

Guest		15-Mar-2006 02:00
He will be at the rainbow bridge, waiting for you, my friend. You are in my thoughts.

Dave Wixx		15-Mar-2006 01:56
A beautiful shot of an obviously very loved friend. Sorry for your loss.

Robin Reid		15-Mar-2006 01:49
I have tears in my eyes for you and for Ben. What heartbreak! Huge hugs out to you dear Liza. And what a touching final photograph.

June Marie Sobrito		15-Mar-2006 01:40
My heart just broke. I am so sorry!

Kimberley Hannaman Taylor		15-Mar-2006 01:34
"Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring -- it was peace. " -- Milan Kundera Bye Ben....I hope the rabbits are playful and plentiful.... Kimberley

Gayle P. Clement		15-Mar-2006 01:10
I am so sorry about your loss.

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