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It seems so wrong to "heart" this post, but with tears streaming down my face, I do love it. I love that you gave her a home, and that she made you a family. She was the bestest goodest dog.

I'm sorry for your grief. She was loved by us all ❤️ arohanui

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Bawling my eyes out and ugly crying. I am so sorry this happened to you. We had to say goodbye to our girl Saffy in April. The grief was immense. our girls had never known life without her, she had been our loyal companion for 14.5 years and she made everything in our lives better. We had a beautiful memorial for her and over 40 people came, many with their dogs, this was so special to feel the love from our community, our 10 yo organised the whole thing including a video of good times of Saffy which we watched at the memorial. We recently adopted another dog. We didn't think we were ready but she was, she needed a loving home, we say she is slowly wiggling her wiggle-bottom into the Saffy-shaped hole in our hearts. We think Saffy would approve. Saffy had the best life and knew she was loved, Twinkle had the best life and knew she was loved, so loved.

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Ka aroha Emily, sending aroha from our whānau to yours. This type of grief is so often unrecognised so I thank you, that despite your pain, you chose to write it and share. It will help others, but isn't that what you always try and do?

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Bawling. I'm so sorry for your loss of your beautiful girl. "self care icon" what a loss. I'm so sorry.

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This is so unbearably sad. Rest in peace Twinkle and I hope the pain eases eventually 💜

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This is so beautiful Emily. You gave Twinkle the best part of her life, she was so loved and adored by your whānau. You have really captured the heartbreak of losing a pet, it is so, so, painful.

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My heart breaks for you and your family. 🥹💔🐾🐾🌈🌉

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I'm so, so sorry. It's the hardest thing. I'm so sorry. Sending you love and strength. You will never forget her <3

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Oh my, this is heartbreaking. I'm sitting at my desk in bits. I'm so sorry for your loss. She was such a good girl and so loved by not only her Whanau but her online community too. Sending you the strength you need right now to get through this hard time. Good girl Twinkle, good girl.

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This made me cry - I'm so sorry. Dogs are so much more than just pets ❤️

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Thank you Emily. I weep for you and your wee family..

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She absolutely knew how loved she was, never doubt that. Such a beautiful and incredibly heartbreaking piece.

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I can't see what I'm writing, the tears are bubbling out of my eyes. I comfort myself by imagining all my lost pets will be waiting for me when I get to wherever I'm going. Twinkle will be waiting for you

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Hello Emily like so many other people, I am sure, I am not able to find the right words to send to you and your boys. During her time on earth with you she was so loved. What an amazing dog sister she has been. Sending you heaps and heaps of love.

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Oh I'm sure she must have known how loved she was. I'm so sad for you all and wish there was a way of bundling you all up in ngā awhi nui until the pain eases ❤️

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Savoured each loving word, darling twinkle. ✨ Life won’t ever be the same but the love goes on and never ends. Xxx what a good girl

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