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"Everything Else" at Low Carb Diet Support: "Hi everyone I need some advice, especially from animal lovers. I have been fortunate enough not to lose any beloved animals as mine are quite young. However, I run into my neighbour the other day ...."

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Old 01-05-2007, 02:35 PM
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Hi everyone

I need some advice, especially from animal lovers. I have been fortunate enough not to lose any beloved animals as mine are quite young. However, I run into my neighbour the other day to discover that she had to have her 14 year old dog put down. I don't really speak to many of my neighbours except for this couple and another next door, and even then just to say hello and exchange Christmas cards.

I was very sad to hear about her dog and I know she is very upset. I was wondering what I could do for her. I thought maybe a card?

What can I do? I wish to be a good neighbour but I do not wish to intrude or upset her.
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A simple card, acknowledging her loss, would be a sweet gesture. Especially if she was especially fond of the pet. Just a nice "I'm thinking about you. I know you'll miss ___."

I know I'd appreciate a card if I lost a pet.
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Would it be really tacky if my pets said they missed the little dog and knew he had been very happy with his owners?
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No, that's not tacky, not to a pet lover, anyway. It shows your love for pets, and your concern for the loss. You are sweet to think of your neighbor.
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I have to agree, I don't think it's tacky, either. It probably seems silly to someone who doesn't have pets, but not to those of us who do. I think letting her know you realize she's suffered a loss in her "family" is a very thoughtful thing to do.

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Old 01-05-2007, 06:18 PM
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Thanks everyone. My little ones will send my neighbour a card tomorrow when I go buy one!
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Your cats are adorable

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Old 01-05-2007, 08:16 PM
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They are my pride and joy, I could post photos of them all day! They are Indie, Dexter and Lexie.
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Your kitties look like sweet things!

I agree that it would not be inappropriate for you to mention their sentiments in you condolences. As a mother of various furkids, I would certainly be comforted by the thoughts.
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I agree with the advice above. You might check a local pet shop. The one I shop at has condolence cards for pets. Cute cute cats!
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Old 01-06-2007, 10:56 AM
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Ohh that's a great idea, I will go to Pets at Home when I come back from the footie, we are playing in the FA cup today.
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Footie? Is that soccer? Soccer is becoming big in our little town..my 5 yr. old grandson played in the Fall...so much fun to watch..took me a little while to catch on..but the excitement..even watching 5 yr. olds was great!!
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Old 01-06-2007, 11:48 AM
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It's not soccer! It's FOOTBALL! ha ha We call what the Americans play "American Football".

I support my local team, they are called Preston North End.
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