We're sorry to hear of your troubles . . . . yes, Goldie will be a great soul right now.

Rick C
www.goldentales.ca

Cindy
So sorry to hear of your heartbreak. Goldie will always be there for you and lick away those tears.
Take care
Debbie, Toby and Chalky

Rick,

I remember you posted a poem when I wrote about a breakup I had....it was "A Woman Needs a Dog" by Samantha Dunaway. That poem, with Murphy's picture along side, has remained on my fridge ever since.

I'm running on about three hours of sleep right now, so I'm too tired to Google it, but if you have the time to post the poem...and I realize this is rather presumptuous of me....I can only hope it offers comfort to Cindy as it did me.

I'm running short on time after a heart wrenching weekend with Jane. I'll post later this week.

Sandara

A Woman Needs a Dog
by Samantha Dunaway

A woman needs a dog
at times like these,
when she has watched too many
sunsets alone
and, waking to an empty pillow
in the middle of the night,
cried.
Dogs understand
the desperation we all have
to be loved, how the need of love
can make you abase yourself
and be glad of the opportunity.
A dog knows how oppressive
it can be to be alone,
yet how important it is
to be independent and strong.
They appreciate that there is a time
to play in the sun,
a time to sing to the moon,
and a time to rest your paws
on silken pillows
and wait. They know
the beauty of indolence,
and the joy of comfort in their
own skins.
And a woman with a dog
is never alone and never unloved.

This is the poem Sandra mentioned.

Cindy, There is nothing like a golden to help get through the worst of times. I'm glad you have Goldie. I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I am so sorry to hear your news. Sending you a great big hug.

Whenever you feel like your at your end, just remember Goldie is there. Goldens love us unconditionally and forever. Take one day at a time. We are here to listen if you need us.

Lori

I'm so sorry. I'm glad you have Goldie to help you through this terrible time.

Ah yes, they are wonder workers aren't they? Miss Molly Maguire and Goldie saved me while I was going through my divorce. I am sorry that you will be going down the same path I have but I want to assure you that things improve and that those furry friends who soaked up the tears will also share in your joy and healing down the road.

Cindy (and Goldie)... I'm sending you a hug from all of us. Goldens are the absolute best for comfort in time of need.

Carol, Reggie, Emma

I am so sorry to hear this news but so glad you have Goldie by your side. When my husabnd and I split up, he took the dog even though she was MY birthday present! Please take care.

Susan Marie, for him to take your dog is SO wrong! Goldie and the cat were mine before we were married. Now I worry because they are old and I am so not ready to face that loss too.

Well Cindy, the story even gets better. In the beginning he would still let me see her and let her stay over sometimes. Then when he got a new girlfriend, she didn't like it that he would see me when he picked up Kay Cee, so he said I couldn't see her any more, EVER! Kay Cee and the girlfriend's dog would run away and come to my house, which was pretty funny cause I would have to call them in the middle of the night to come get their dogs~! I ended up getting a new puppy (Courtney) and then a year later after they got married, SHE decided she couldn't deal with her any more and I got a call saying I had to take her or she was going to the pound! Of couse we took her, even though she was a complete mess mentally and physically. But the bottom line was, if he hadn't taken her away in the first place, we wouldn't have gotten Courtney, who was truly the love of our lives. I think every thing happens for a reason , even the bad stuff can have a good ending! Hang in there. We are always here for you!!

Cindi:

I am so very sorry that you are going through this .. and YES, Goldie will be your greatest comfort.

To add so Susan's story ... I got Casey while living in California. My husband was AGAINST having a dog! But, when I came back to WV to take care of my Dad, then we got divorced ... to make along story short, he wouldn't let me have Casey back.

About 6 months later, he "ditched" Casey at my 80+ year old in-laws as he had gotten a new job that involved traveling. They couldn't handle Casey so called me to see if I still wanted her. Of course I did!

She flew from Los Angelos to Pittsburgh ... I hadn't seen her in 6 months and when she came off the plane, all my tears flowed onto her beautiful Golden Fur.

Hang in there strong ... times will be tough for a while but they WILL get better.

XXOO Peggy Sue and Zoo