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• JenniDi

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:04pm

  Glenn,

  From one dog lover to another, I’m so sorry for what you and your family are going through. You’re doing the right thing by Victor. You all will be in my thoughts today.

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  • Joss

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:26pm

    My pup died December 17th, 2012. I am just now getting to the point that I can put the happy memories ahead of the grief. I loved that guy so much.

    You’ll see him again, Beck Family. It will be as if no time passed.

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  • spirited

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 9:06pm

    @JOSS

    Sorry…. yes, mournig is a (slow) process.

    >Let it flow.

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• AKHDPETE

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:04pm

  Hey, A-HOLE your comments are not welcome here! You piece of crap! Go back to the HUFF-PO PUNK!

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• AmericaMustBeFree

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:03pm

  It must please you to be a jerk! God forgive you for your thoughtless remark!

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• Eastinfection

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:03pm

  My 16yr old Springer Spaniel is getting there, too.

  The last time i lost an old dog, a friend sent me this song….
  If you’ve got a sense of humor, it’ll make you laugh…
  If you don’t… well you’re probably not a dog lover anyway.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDcZZnEfJuY

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  • AquamanSucks

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:24pm

    East

    Right there with ya my friend.
    Got 2 our oldest is a 13 yr Akita.
    His hips are shot but is not suffering to much pain from what we can tell.

    Very noble animal.
    He refuses to give up and still tries to play with our younger dog. He even tries to run the raccoons when he goes out, dragging his hinds along.
    I knew he was a fighter when he learnd how to get up the stairs using his front legs.

    I see the day is coming but as long as he keeps going I’m willing to keep trying.

    Hope I can have as much dignity and bravery as he does when my time comes.

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  • Eastinfection

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:34pm

    I know, AQUA….

    The worst ever for me was having to put down a 7 yr-old Coon dog that quickly developed a HUGE tumor in his stomach.
    Couldn’t eat, etc.
    In-operable.
    Healthy one day… two weeks later.. sigh.

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• Bonnieblue2A

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:59am

  Why would any responsible dog owner allow their dog to suffer like this at the end stages? This is horrible, just horrible. We have a responsibility to not allow our animals to suffer needlessly. It is selfish.

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  • annie-oakley

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:24pm

    Judge not lest ye be judged.

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  • AquamanSucks

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:27pm

    Bonnie

    I mean no disrespect but putting down a friend that wants to live is not that easy.
    I have nursed many pets to their end and glad that I did.

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  • Eastinfection

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:28pm

    Yeah! Same goes for people!

    Granny’s arthritis is UNBEARABLE i tell you! UNBEARABLE!…. despite her love of life and pleasant disposition!
    I agree with BONNIEBLUE2A! pull the cord on old people, already!

    Right, BONNIEBLUE2A?

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  • Bonnieblue2A

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:36pm

    @ Annie-Oakley. I can guarantee you that none of my dogs who were ill with terminal diseases were allowed to suffer with the pain that Glenn has described this dog suffered for MONTHS now on his show. I am all too familiar with the personal strength it has when you love a dog this much to put it out of its suffering. Been there, done that, cried my heart out.

    I will not condone anyone who allows their animals to suffer because they are too weak and to selfish to do the right thing in allowing them to go instead of putting them through months and months of misery to keep them alive for selfish reasons because they lack the moral fortitude to do the right thing.

     

  • DontStopBelieving

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:40pm

    Good grief Bonnie, really? Really? You have no clue and obviously are not a dog lover.

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  • pantokrator

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:02pm

    Give it a rest, Bonnie. This is not the time to judge people, especially those who have just lost a great companion. You’ve no place to judge how someone handles a loss (regardless of whether or not you yourself have gone through it; people’s experiences of the same trial are different).

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  • country_hick

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:04pm

    I have a 14 yo Shepard mix that is getting closer and closer to the Bridge. We know when she needs pain pills and when she doesn’t. Some day the pills won’t help but until then they keep her free enough from pain to allow her to keep the Rotti in his place. When that day comes we will do what we must. But I am hoping she will be out on her hill surveying her realm when Goddess comes for her. I am not being selfish but I am also not going to rush her from this plane either!

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  • The Giver

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:06pm

    I am sure that this dear dog has had the very best of care, including pain management. When you are providing pain meds you need to evaluate their efficacy. Reaching optimal pain management sometimes takes a little longer. Maybe sufficient relief was not possible while still maintaining an alert dog. It was a matter of it being the right time for Victor and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with Victor, Glenn, and his family…especially the children. God bless you all.

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  • wvgirl

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:08pm

    Shut up, Bonnie. Just shut the hell up, you know-it-all harpy. Just like an ill-mannered putz to criticize someone who is suffering. You are what my grandmother would call a “know-it-all briggidy-britches. Your mother should have taught you some manners. But for now, just leave this page and take your hate and spite with you. Good riddance.

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  • oldironsides

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:10pm

    If pain were a reason to be put down I should have been looking up at the grass long ago – my old dog and me just keep on keepin’ on… the pain just reminds us we’re alive and willing.

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  • MAX0O1

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:11pm

    DO NOT CONDEMN OTHERS. WE have been there many times.SOME
    WERE SO HARD as to be UNBEARABLE. ALL were terribly painful.
    EACH of us can only do what we can do.

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  • IndyNWguy

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:26pm

    I don’t beleive you Bonnie. You claim to be a decent, compasionate human being, and yet your actions say otherwise. In a time of such pain for Glenn and his family do you really think publicly questioning his (and his wife’s) decision making process regarding the health and wellbeing of their dog is appropriate?

    Whether any of us agrees or disagrees with how the family handled the last year of this dog’s life, decency requires us to respect those who were most pained by the loss. I assure you that your righteous indignation regarding the treatment of this dog is incomparable to the pain the Beck family is dealing with.

    Your comments are disgusting. I wish the Blaze would get rid of them. (Don’t attempt to make the “free speech” argument – I’ll shred you in debate.) Go on sniffing your own farts now. Leave the comments section for big boys and girls to empathize and sympathize with the Beck’s.

    Just to be clear, I’m happy to bash Glenn on things I disagree with him about, however, decent human beings understand that there are certain aspects of life that are off limits. Sharing this kind of pain with the world takes immense courage. Show some respect.

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  • Newtowns-Third-Law

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 2:02pm

    I agree, how brave Glenn is to share his private feelings, feelings we can relate to; only his hurt is stronger than any hurt we could ever have ourselves. He is like the bravest person out there, celebrity or not.

    I hope he talks more about Victor on his show in the coming days, and on the Radio, and more tweets, and I will continue wait patiently for more details, maybe a book? What say you, The Blaze?

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  • Paladin45ACP

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 3:00pm

    Hey Bonnie, STFU!

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  • Libertarian B 4 Libertarians Were Cool

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 3:19pm

    BonnieBlue2A

    How did you come about this omniscient “I’m always right stance?” I have a 15-year old Golden Retriever who had such neurological issues she couldn’t keep her head upright and was unable to stand. I thought that this might be the time.

    Took her to the vet, we discussed options, I rejected the Vet’s advice and did a little research of my own. Ended up giving the dog B complex vitamins w/ a heavy does of B-12 and my dog is now completely fine. You tell me, when my dog was completely unable to support itself should I have put it down as it was clearly suffering, or was it laudable that I fought to give my dog, Zoe, every chance possible?

    You seem to have all the answers.

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  • Desertcatn

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 5:35pm

    Bonnie, Dogs want to spend as much time as they can with their humans, even if there is a certain level of pain. Humans know when it’s time to let their friend go, it’s not an exact science you know. There are many humans who live in pain, but cherish every minute being alive, dogs are like that but even they let you know when they are ready.

    My dog, Skippy, died of a hemangiosarcoma, we were told that he would last 3-4 days, but he lasted a week; he dug for critters on his good days and stayed in bed when he was feeling bad. The last day, he was waiting for me on the end of the bed when I woke up and then he went to lay behind the couch to die; I stayed with him and told him it was okay, sure do miss that guy! Dogs are so awesome, they teach us how to love!

    RIP Victor

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  • ENIGMA28724

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 5:37pm

    Rather tacky comment to make about a man who has had to make the choice to put down a close member of his family. I guess trolls are just incapable of compassion toward other humans. You obviously have not had to euthanize a beloved pet or you would have had more empathy for Mr Beck.

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  • sum1has2

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 7:18pm

    Bonnie- You seem to have yourself pegged as the supreme judge of other people’s “selfishness” as compared to your “moral fortitude”. When you get to the lesson on the empathy, compassion, and kindness you espouse for your poor dogs, let us all know. I wouldn’t want you as a nurse, doctor, judge, jurist or cold-hearted friend.

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  • circleDwagons

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 7:58pm

    Bonnie. Sometimes it is selfish, but every situation is different and individuals handle this difficult time / decision in their own way. There are times when it is OK to be selfish. We have all lost a close friend. I’m sorry for your loss.

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  • hannah

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 8:03pm

    Glenn did not LET his dog suffer and do nothing. Victor lived with Glenn for 13 years so I think he would know if the dog was suffering. Victor was in pain this weekend so that is when they, the family had him put to sleep.

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  • spirited

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 9:12pm

    BONNIEMISERABLE
    “I will not condone anyone”
    ““““““““““““““““““`

    >There you go again……..riding that horse.

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• Puggielover

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:59am

  In order to love someone,we must give up a piece of our heart. Thus,when that person leaves, the piece goes with them but we have a piece of them to cherish always…..Though it may hurt,never ever give up the chance to love, for it is the greatest feeling of all. Peace to you and your family.

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  • Gorp

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 2:12pm

    Got that right. That’s the thing about Love. You can give it all away to those you love and still have it too. To not love someone or some animal just because you might have to go through the pain of either giving them up or putting them in God’s hands is something we all must do at one time or another. The joy of the love you shared, the pain that love will bring and the joy of the memories is the greatest part of being human and having emotions. To share the love and joy, the pain and sorrow are the best things in this life to strive for. Life is not complete without them.

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• 4everJoy

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:58am

  My deepest sympathies Beck family…anyone who has ever loved and lost a pet can sympathize with you today. God’s peace.

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• artimusprim

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:54am

  God Bless you Victor God Bless the Beck Family

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  • ChildOfTheKing

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:22pm

    Read the book, “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn, Chapter 40. (IN WHICH IT SAYS, AS BELOW)

    “Christ proclaims from his throne on the New Earth, “Behold, I am making all things new” (Rev 21:5, ESV). It’s just not people who will be renewed but also the earth and “all things: in it. Do “all things” include animals? YES. Horses, cats, dogs, deer, dolphins, and squirrels – as well as the inanimate creation – will be beneficiaries of Christ’s death and resurrection.”

    “Christ’s emphasis isn’t on making new things but on making old things new. It’s not about inventing the unfamiliar but about restoring and enhancing the familiar. Jesus seems to be saying, “I’ll take all I made the first time, including people and nature and animals and the earth itself, and bring it back as new, fresh, and indestructible.”

    Read further and you will find that Christ died for animals indirectly because his death for humanity purchased redemption for what was brought down by humanity’s sin, including animals. Refer to Romans 8.
    A poem by John Piper:
    “And as I knelt beside the brook
    To drink eternal life, I took
    A glance across the golden grass,
    And saw my dog, old Blackie, fast
    As she could come. She leaped the stream–
    Almost–and what a happy gleam
    Was in her eye, I knelt to drink,
    And knew that I was on the brink
    Of endless joy, and everywhere
    I turned I saw a wonder there.”

    GLENN & HIS FAMILY WILL SEE VICTOR AGAIN, as all of us who live in Christ, will se

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  • ChildOfTheKing

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:27pm

    Glenn & HIS FAMILY WILL SEE VICTOR AGAIN, AS WE ALL, WHO LIVE IN CHRIST, WILL SEE OUR DEARLY DEPARTED PETS AND FAMILY/FRIENDS.

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  • missdagnytaggart

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:58pm

    Didn’t think pets went to heaven. Except in “All Dogs go to Heaven”. That was one of my favorite movies as a kid.

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• Conservative New Yorker

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:53am

  Oh my heart aches for you and your family Glenn. It is the hardest thing we will ever do as guardians of our pets at the sometime it is the most loving and unselfish thing we do as well. You are a good man.

  Victor is now healthy, young and happy running around and playing with other beloved pets at the Bridge. And when you two meet again in the future- oh, what a joyous and happy reunion.

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  • truthtex

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:24pm

    Well said! He IS a good man, and I also extend my support to Pat and Stu, both of whom have aging pets in failing health.

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• moonopals

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:53am

  It’s been 3 years and I still tear up every now and then. It doesn’t take much to get unconditional love from a dog. It’s so hard to say goodby. It’s still very vivid that I walked into the vet clinic with Maggie and walked out without her. She was dying of lymphoma, I just saved her the pain of going to the end. Rest in peace, Victor. I see Daddy holding you and your family in his arms until you are better. .

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  • lbesq

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 2:50pm

    I can understand your pain, and the Beck Families. I had to put my Daisy down in Dec, she also had Lymphoma, She was only 8 years old. I miss her greatly.

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• Winedude

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:47am

  While I disagree with much of what Glenn has to say, I would have to say that the poem did bring a tear to my eyes and he certainly deserves some sympathy. Eight years ago I had to put down a 15+ year old Golden Retriever and it was incredibly painful. I have another one that is almost 11 and I worry that she won’t make it as she as a growth in her belly that cannot be biopsied to determine if it’s malignant or not. Exploratory surgery is an option but in researching her issues online, there are no positive outcomes. We have decided to keep her comfortable and make sure she enjoys each and every day. So far, so good….

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• TheTweetest

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:47am

  There is an unlimited supply of t-bone steaks to eat and cats to chase in doggy heaven

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  • glassaudioguy

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 8:18pm

    In kitty heaven do they get to return the favor? :)

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• daveposh

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:47am

  God Bless Glenn, his family, and Victor.

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• datsanono

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:47am

  Most dogs have more loyalty, dignity and common sense than at least half the people on this earth. I’ve never been without a dog in my life and I know what it’s like to lose them. They are as precious as any family member. I know your family will never forget you. RIP Victor.

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  • bgp

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:10pm

    That’s because dogs are wired that way by our Creator & don’t have man’s free will, also a gift. Probably not the best time or place to tell the kids, but this is also why animals don’t go to heaven. Sorry.

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  • jpsays

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:23pm

    I also have never been without a dog in my life. I don’t know if you ever read the book about Heaven in for Real, but he describes many animals when he meets Jesus. I keep that picture in my heart.

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  • 59 Fender Pro

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:32pm

    I agree with part of your statement BGP, but if you think dogs lack freewill, you’ve obviously never owned a Siberian Husky.

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  • Jenny Lind

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 1:37pm

    59-or a schnauser!

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  • Gorp

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 2:25pm

    @BGP: Do you have any proof that they don’t go to Heaven? I have no proof that they do or don’t. I’m just wondering where you got your proof so I can see it for myself.

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• kickagrandma

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:46am

  Ah, Guys, how our hearts break for you. Victor, safe journey HOME, Boy. Enjoy the forever-HOME. Say “Hey” to our beloved gone-on-HOME-four-legged-best friends for us, please. Enjoy running without pain. Jump `til your heart is content. Wait patiently for us. We will see you HOME.

  To Glenn and family, and others who’ve had to do the same, GOD BLESS each of you as you release the gift of Victor back into HIS waiting arms. May HE hold you, comfort you, as HE collects each tear into HIS bottle. HE knows the pain of letting go. HE did that for us when HE let JESUS come here from THEIR HOME, HE knows the ache, the anguish, the sorrow. HE also knows something we have yet to experience, and that is the incredible, heels in the air, face-splitting smiles, and whoops of joy when we are reunited in our FOREVER HOME.

  Lots of tears for Victor, the Beck family and our own families this day.
  A HOLY approach to HOLY WEEK, don’t you think?
  Amen in JESUS’ name.

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  • Conservative New Yorker

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:56am

    Love your post Kickagrandma.

    Amen!

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  • HumbleMan

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:18pm

    Me too

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  • CatB

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:19pm

    Amen .. R.I.P. Victor …

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• wilbstal

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:45am

  I cant have cats or Dogs anymore its to Heart Breaking when they leave you. Im sorry Obama dont have a Dogs life span America would free as we converse here.

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  • Kisses6350

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 4:17pm

    My god! You are one insensitive cad! This is about Victor! Pay your respect, and sthu!

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• dfhall

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:44am

  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We lost our King Charles to cancer and I can honestly say it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever delt with we will always miss him but I do believe we will see our pets again. Take heart you had time to say goodbye and you were there with him and somehow he knew how much he was loved.

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  • Xanderson

    Mar. 24, 2013 at 1:21am

    So sorry for your loss! Sweetest dogs ever!! I have two jockeying for lap time every time I sit down and I adore their constantly wagging tails!

    I’ve been reading all the beautiful loving comments and crying the whole time. God bless everyone who shares their lives with pets (any kind!) God bless you Glenn–have loved hearing about Victor for years.

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• taxpro4u03

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:43am

  A prayer for peace — for all — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVA1hbF-pz4

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• dissentnow

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:40am

  I understand the sentiment. I have been in the exact same situation. My condolences, Glenn.

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• IMCHRISTIAN

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:39am

  My thoughts and prayers are for the Beck family today as they start the mourning and remembrance time they spent with Victor. God’s creation whether man, dogs, cats, and all, each are a blessing that have not only comforted the Beck family for a long time but a lot of people will remember their own losses this day. Now is the beginning of the healing process……. God Bless the Beck family.

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• RestoreCapitalism

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:39am

  Good job Victor, good boy, rest now.

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• Uncurable wound

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:38am

  But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter. 2nd Samuel 12.
  God understands how much we Love our FRIENDS!

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  • john vincent

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:49am

    -uncurable

    nice

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  • galicant wiseword

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 12:40pm

    well done, made me think of Matthew 10:29.

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• thegreatcarnac

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:36am

  Sorry for Victor’s demise. I have a dog too. He is young now and full of p*ss and vinegar. I can’t imagine his death in the future. He is my good friend and my family loves him too.

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• Sharon Rose

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:35am

  I share you and your family’s sorrow. God be with you all in this sad time.

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• Seagal45

  Mar. 23, 2013 at 11:34am

  Praying for your whole family, such a hard thing to do! Thank you Victor.

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