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February 26, 2010 - 9:10 am melanie - thinking of all of you, b. i can't imagine how hard this will be on everyone.

February 26, 2010 - 9:26 am Barb - My heart goes out to you. I lost a beloved pet this month, too. We'd had her for 12 years. Such a sad time. I'm sorry for your loss.

February 26, 2010 - 9:34 am paige - go to heaven? oh i believe they certainly do becky what a gorgeous doggy i am so sorry...i will be thinking of ya'll, especially payton so sorry... signed, a fellow huge dog lover too

February 26, 2010 - 9:37 am tara pollard pakosta - Dear Brooke & Josh, Payton, Griffin, Harper and Greyson, Dear Becky & Tom too! I am so so sorry for the loss of your beloved Morgan Sue. She is so beautiful and I really do believe that dogs go to Heaven, can you imagine a Heaven without them? Well, I just cannot! I am glad you have these photos to remember her and she will always be in your hearts! Lots of Love to you all. Love, Tara

February 26, 2010 - 9:49 am Angie Lucas - I'm so sorry to hear this, Becky. We lost our wonderful Ruby in October, and it still makes my heart hurt. I'm very sorry for your family's loss. If you don't have Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant, this children's book can be SUCH a comfort. It makes me cry every time I read it, but it is so sweet and tender, and it's helpful for children AND adults. http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Heaven-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0590417010/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267202858&sr=8-1

February 26, 2010 - 10:23 am Kim - Hi Becky, My heart and well wishes go out to you during this difficult time. I know how your family feels. I lost my beloved dog last April, two weeks after I lost my cat of 14 years. It was a very very difficult time for me and it has been a long year of grieving. Just tell your family to keep their favorite memories of her tucked close inside their hearts and she will never really be completely gone. We planted a tree in our yard for each of our pets last year, and this spring we told the kids that we will place their ashes under their trees. We are also going to raise painted monarch butterflies (from those kits you can order) and release them by their trees this spring when we bury their ashes. It somehow completes the circle for me and seems a fitting tribute to my fur babies. Time certainly does heal in its own way. I still miss them more than words can say, but we very recently adopted both a cat and a dog from the humane society and our house is once again full. It finally felt like the time was right to open our hearts again and I'm so glad that we did. Our new fur babies are simply wonderful and I think my dog would be happy that I have a new dog to love. I finally feel healed. Best of luck to your family. Your dog was lucky to have had them as her family for so many years, and I'm sure she continues to watch over them in her own way. Sincerely, Kim P.S. I love it when you show animal photos...it makes me so happy inside:)

February 26, 2010 - 10:34 am Annie Denison - I'm am so sorry for their loss. I have tears in my eyes just reading about this and looking at the pics. Me being the animal lover that I am....I just feel awful for all of you. I'm so sorry and I'm with you Becky... I hope all dogs do go to heaven. Take care.

February 26, 2010 - 11:54 am Meg - Aww - so sorry to hear this. I'm also a huge animal lover and have no idea what you're going through. Loved the photos! Very touching!

February 26, 2010 - 1:01 pm Jen Vogt - I'm so sorry for your loss, Becky. I'll pray for your family...such a hard thing to lose a member of the family, whether furry or not. I'm certain of few things in life, but I KNOW that all dogs go to Heaven.

February 26, 2010 - 1:31 pm paula - So sorry to hear of your loss. Pets are so much a part of our families and I know that y'all are devastated. It helps to remember the happier times. I too believe that pets go to heaven - what would we do without them? My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 26, 2010 - 1:58 pm Tara - Hi - we know the pain of loosing a beloved pet, who of course is a member of the family. We had to put our dog to sleep about a month ago... I am sure he will show Morgan the ropes in heaven. Hang in there!

February 26, 2010 - 2:50 pm Leonie - Australia - O course they go to heaven Becky, dogs are one of Gods best creations he would definitely want them back! So sad for your family, its so hard on us animal lovers when we loose or pets, I hope you will all have some peace in your memories of your beautiful dog.

February 26, 2010 - 3:26 pm Renae - So sorry to hear about your loss. What a sweet dog. She definitely had a sweet face that i'm sure gave away her true personality! I believe that all dogs do go to heaven.

February 26, 2010 - 4:49 pm Christine - I am so sorry. Dogs are the greatest buddies, and my sweet one is just like a fourth son. I am sure she is chasing squirrels in heaven right now!

February 26, 2010 - 6:43 pm Angela2932 - I'm really sorry to hear about this, and hope that soon, the wonderful memories you have Morgan, will give you pleasure and joy. Right now, I'm sure your heart is just aching when you think about her, but it sounds like she was well-loved by you, and you well-loved by her :(

February 26, 2010 - 8:49 pm Chelsea - I spoke with Brooke for a few moments today and she told me about Morgan. It's hard to believe that she's really gone. We'll all miss her so much :o(

February 26, 2010 - 9:17 pm Ann - Hello Becky, I was just checking my e-mails and thought to myself I have not looked at Becky's blog.......I am so sorry to hear about Morgan Sue...beautiful dog..and I am sure she has touched your lives....part of the family. We have a chocolate lab for 10 years and my parents lost their dog last year and my mom has always said she wants a dog like Cali and how much she loves her .....my parents have her now, just that was hard for me...(what you do for your parents or kids)...I know just like one of the other blogs it brought tears to my eyes....beautiful pictures of Morgan ....take care. Ann

February 27, 2010 - 6:18 am Traci - I am sure they do!! I am sorry for your loss. She is beautiful. We are dog lovers here too. They become a part of your family and the loss you feel when they are gone is huge. ((hugs to all))

February 27, 2010 - 7:10 am Suzelle - sweet doggie.....I am so sorry :(

February 27, 2010 - 7:49 am Ginny - I'm so sorry about your dog. I had never really been an animal lover until we bought my daughter a kitten 16 years ago. This little creature somehow wiggled it way into my heart. I inherited him when my daughter went to college & then into an apartment. He has very much become my cat. He is suffering from heart failure & fluid builds up in his lungs. The vet has drained the fluid twice. Patch is doing so much better & enjoys laying in the sun in front yard. I know his days are numbered & we will soon have to put him to sleep. But for now I just cherish him.

February 27, 2010 - 8:13 am Patti Mullican - i'm sure there's a special place in heaven for those animals we cherish. thinking of you all...

February 28, 2010 - 11:21 pm Vicki Chrisman - Sure have had you all on my mind. Wishing I could give you all a hug.

March 1, 2010 - 4:15 pm Jill - Oh.... we lost our sweet Chloe' this fall. It is heartbreaking. Our animals are such a part of the family, aren't they. They give us unconditional love and so much joy. My thoughts are with your family at this time. Words just can't say it.... they are sooo loved. xoxo Jill

March 1, 2010 - 5:59 pm Hollie - Very sorry to hear about your family pet. They do become so much a part of us. It so hard to have them go. :(

March 1, 2010 - 6:41 pm Angela - Oh I'm sorry to hear this - what a pretty dog she was. I certainly hope they go to heaven too! I have quite a few that I would love to hug and love on again.

March 2, 2010 - 12:43 pm maureen - omgosh...I am so sorry :( This made me cry. My heart goes out to the family....hugs! Pets are part of the family.