Cookie 12/02/2002-03/31/2009

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panthernewf

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Hi NNers:

My heart is so heavy today....
I had posted in the General Discussion forum recently about my reunion with my Newf, Cookie. I gave her up for adoption in January 2005 due to divorce, and she was placed through SENC into a loving home. She spent four wonderful years with this family, and I was able to see her on March 21. It was as if no time had elapsed at all between us.
I knew she was sick with bone cancer in her right front leg...her family had said her time remaining was indefinite.
At work this morning, I got an email. Cookie passed away around 2:30 Tuesday morning, surrounded by her loving family. Four pairs of hands were stroking her fur as she left them.
I'm just not ready to handle this. I am so grateful for having seen her. God knew I wanted to see her, and His timing was perfect. I feel she needed to see me just as much.
The reality of loving her so much is making my pain that much deeper. For a day or so after seeing her I was thinking I should never have another Newf or pet period, simply because of getting so attached. But I couldn't imagine my life wihout her or another one.
Please keep her family and their two young daughters in your thoughts and prayers.
I miss her so much....
 
Tricia2

Tricia2

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I'm so sorry for your loss. It was very courageous of you to place her welfare above your own in deciding to rehome her. It must give you great comfort to know that she had two loving familes to share her and that they included you in the journey to end of her life on the earthly plane. Godspeed, sweet spirit, Cookie.
 
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panthernewf

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Cookie's mom emailed me just now...
Cookie had a great day on Sunday, swimming and chasing ducks at the lake, enjoying a family picnic and being outdoors. I am so thankful she was able to enjoy life to the fullest, as she deserved.
 
CMDRTED

CMDRTED

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What a wonderful memory getting to see her again. We are sorry for your and her new families loss. Remember, she will always live in your heart and mind.
 
Erika

Erika

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Oh so sorry for the loss of cookie, she passed knowing you still loved her and that brought her comfort. Godspeed your precious LUV.............special hugs from here.
 
Lori

Lori

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I'm so sorry to hear that sweet Cookie has gone on to the Bridge. It was wonderful though that her new family was with her and that you were able to reunite with her again. You did a very hard, but good thing by letting Cookie go to another family. And don't think you should never get another newf or pet. Those of us on NN know how attached we can get to our furbabies. I just lost my Chance this past December 20th after 12 wonderful years. It felt (and still does) like I lost a piece of me. I still cry now for my other newf I lost 7 years ago also. It never gets easier, but think of all the good times you would miss and how much love you wouldn't be able to share if you never got another. And if you rescue one, you could be saving a life also.

The next time you speak or email Cookie's family, please let them know we send our thoughts and prayers to them at this time (and to you also). Take care,
 
Ginny

Ginny

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I'm glad you were able to see her before she left for The Bridge. Godspeed sweet Cookie.
 
R Taft

R Taft

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I am so very sorry for your loss. There will be another newf Angel at the Rainbow Bridge called Cookie. To play with all our other friends.

As to never having another pet...........I have sadly lost quite a lot of dogs and horses in my lifetime, but each and everyone has given me something special and a very special love. I lost Zacky only last May, but I was given Annabelle. She has given us so much joy with Tessa. It is better to have loved and lost, then never to have been loved. they all take a piece of our hearts, but they all make a special new bit. It is a very lonely life without the unconditional love of a dog.
 
BoundlessNewfs

BoundlessNewfs

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I am so sorry for your loss. How wonderful that you had a chance to reunite with Cookie before her passing...that may be what she was waiting for. Godspeed, Cookie girl!
 
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blackberry6

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I'm sorry for there loss.
I'm glad you got to spend time with her.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest Well Sweet Cookie.
 
newfam

newfam

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So sorry for your loss. Thankfully you were able to see her one last time. Her memories will keep your joy. :icon_knuddel:
 
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panthernewf

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Thank you so much dear NN family...

I don't know any of you but I know that you share my grief, having loved these beautiful Newfs.
I tried for months to see Cookie, but it wasn't meant to be until the day we were together. My favorite picture from that day is of me sitting next to her on the ground, hugging her. She overshadowed me with her black silhouette!!!! But her face...the expression....she looks so youthful...so alive....and I adore it. As I adore her.
Until I see her again...I have those memories. And the unconditional love of a Newf...I know my life wouldn't be the same without another.
((((())))) to you all...I know you understand.
 
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