Blackie arrived in my life back in dec of 99 as a four week old pup who has been discarded as part of a pair. Our vet told us that the dogs would not make it through the night. Silly Vet.

1/2 sharpai 1/2 pit bull and all heart.
She protected our home, helped raise our children, our other dogs and cats. She learned to paint, not well having such short bristles but she tried.
She saw me through my divorce, and curled up with me at night. Until last night.
This morning she died.

We has a hell of a run.
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I am very sorry for your loss. I am glad you both had the helluva run you did. You you both deserved it.
Dogs are truely man’s(and woman’s) best friend. I can’t imagine life without them. Hope you heal quickly and then save another mutt.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thanks for rescuing a dog I’m sure Blackie knew what you had done for her. You and your family will be in my thoughts a prayers.
I’m very sorry for your loss
Her heart is clear in that first picture and the last. Looks like she was a helluva dog.
It’s heartbreaking to lose a dog you have raised from a pup. That last picture reveals her essential doggy nature, her face is so expressively “dog.” I’ll just echo Karen’s sentiments and say that I hope when the pain has passed that you will take in another pup to raise and love.
Thank You All
I am SO sorry. As one who has lived such a story — and dreads the inevitable end someday — my heart truly goes out to you.
Blackie was a beautiful dog.
I lost my dog to a truck 8 months ago it’s tough. They become part of the family.
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