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20. It is hard to say goodbye to a family member

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 11:53 AM

Aug 28

My older two children had to say goodbye to their bearded collies last year who were 14+ years old.

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I think we're going to lose Peanut. [View all] MissMillie Aug 28 OP

Sorry to hear this orangecrush Aug 28 #1

❤️ littlemissmartypants Aug 28 #2

Im so sorry. Its hard to lose them... Karadeniz Aug 28 #3

Healing vibes on the way to you & Peanut, Millie SheltieLover Aug 28 #5

Oh, I Am So Very Sorry DarthDem Aug 28 #6

I hope your sweet Peanut doesn't suffer. He is such a handsome boy. Diamond_Dog Aug 28 #7

im so sorry. I lost my little grand dog 2 weeks ago.. samnsara Aug 28 #8

I feel your distress mdbl Aug 28 #9

I'm so sorry. It is heartbreaking to see them decline brer cat Aug 28 #10

Give Peanut all the love and comfort you can. MissMillie ❤️ Clouds Passing Aug 28 #11

He's so beautiful. StarryNite Aug 28 #12

There's always one SuzyandPuffpuff Aug 28 #13

♥️ for you in this difficult time. bronxiteforever Aug 28 #15

Holding you and your beloveds in my heart. n/t TygrBright Aug 28 #16

""" AllaN01Bear Aug 28 #17

Gosh, it's just a rip to your soul when you lose one that you love. hamsterjill Aug 28 #18

I'm so sorry that the source of so much joy in your life, Peanut, JMCKUSICK Aug 28 #19

It is hard to say goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Aug 28 #20

So sorry to hear that Peanut is not doing well virgdem Aug 28 #21

I am so sorry. MIButterfly Aug 28 #22