Anita's Photoblog
Charcoal
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 23 November 2009 in Animal & Insect.
This is in memory of our dog Charcoal. He brightened our lives for 12 years. We made the difficult decision to end his life today, due to bone cancer. We buried him above the pond he liked to get in on our daily walks.
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Arnd from Basel, Switzerland
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Charcoal. I hope that you can take comfort in that you gave him a great life.
23 Nov 2009 8:53am
Sue from Paducah, United States
Beautiful portrait of your cherished companion. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
23 Nov 2009 10:42am
Ed Vatza from Lehigh Valley, PA, United States
The death of a beloved pet always brings tears to me eyes. My sincerest condolences, Anita. He looks like a handsome companion.
23 Nov 2009 11:23am
Tomas Turecek from Czech Republic
My sympathy on your loss, Anita. 12 years... that must've been really tough decision. My thoughts are with you.
23 Nov 2009 11:44am
Marleen from Doesburg, Netherlands
Oh- this must be so very hard to loose your faithful friend this way.....
Wish you lots of strength with your loss...
23 Nov 2009 12:39pm
Mary from Exton, United States
Thinking of you and your family Anita.. My heart goes out to you all.
Lovely portrait of your wonderful Charcoal.
23 Nov 2009 1:04pm
Trina from Pennsylvania, United States
Beautiful image Anita! I'm so sorry for all that you had to go through. I hope you can find some comfort knowing he has crossed the rainbow bridge and is running free once again. Thinking of you and your family.
23 Nov 2009 1:08pm
Ross from Philadelphia, United States
Wonderful picture, it captures his personality perfectly. Burying him above the pond was a wonderful idea, it is the perfect spot for him.
23 Nov 2009 2:11pm
Bigezbear from New Orleans, United States
I'm sorry to hear the sad news. He was obviously a faithful friend and an admirable creature. You must have made his life a great joy.
23 Nov 2009 2:45pm
Marilla from Turku, Finland
Oh, how sad for you! It's hard to lose such a close friend.
23 Nov 2009 5:50pm
Don from spokane, United States
How sad. I feel with you the pain and loss of a loved one. This is a fine portrait of a noble friend.
23 Nov 2009 5:53pm
manel from Girona, Spain
Precioso retrato. Solo los que hemos pasado por un caso similar, podemos entender vuestros sentimientos.
Cordiales saludos.
23 Nov 2009 6:15pm
Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
Goodbye Charcoal...so sorry for you to have to lose your precious friend, Anita.
That is a tender portrait of him.
23 Nov 2009 8:35pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Oh Anita, I was afraid when I saw the shot, of what you were going to tell us.......so sorry for your loss, but so glad you had so many years of enjoyment with him!!!!
23 Nov 2009 9:17pm