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09 Jan 04 - 03:31 PM (#1089629) Subject: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: Rapparee I went up to the house this afternoon to meet my wife for lunch and unloading. When she got out of the car she was in tears: her friend, Mary, had just had her dachshund Cornelius (Corny) put to sleep. Corny had been diagnosed with prostate cancer back in August and was taking part in a cancer therapy study at Purdue's veterinary school -- a half a cup of beads of some sort, impregnated with some sort of medicine was put into his stomach. Last week, he was found to be cancer-free. This morning, at Purdue, some fluid was drained from his stomach and cancer cells were found. He looked at Mary, she said, with a look that said "It's okay and for the best." Mary gave permission. He was a great little dachshund who knew that people existing to open doors, provide food, and throw the ball. I probably threw the ball fifteen thousand time. Mary's driving back from Purdue to the Chicago area. Slowly and carefully. |
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09 Jan 04 - 03:38 PM (#1089637) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: jeffp Sorry to hear about this. Corny sounds like a wonderful companion. And he did his bit to advance medical science. A life well lived, in my book. RIP Cornelius, and condolences to Mary. |
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09 Jan 04 - 03:43 PM (#1089643) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: GUEST,MMario aw crap! and from the sounds of it prognosis was great last week. |
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09 Jan 04 - 03:54 PM (#1089653) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: Peace Ah, Rap, I'm very sorry for you and Mary. It is never easy to lose a pet. I wish I could say more, buddy. Bruce M. |
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09 Jan 04 - 03:58 PM (#1089657) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: LilyFestre In my book, pets are indeed part of the family and just as hard to say goodbye to. Peace to Corny and all who loved him. Michelle |
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09 Jan 04 - 07:25 PM (#1089756) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: Sorcha G'night, Corny....you will be missed. |
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10 Jan 04 - 06:05 AM (#1089874) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: kendall Somewhere on another lost pet thread I posted a poem by my friend, Bill Levenworth. It's titled, "Yellow Dog". If you can find it, it's worth the read. |
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10 Jan 04 - 06:38 AM (#1089888) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: Little Robyn I followed the Tom Lehrer link this morning and found an animated memorial to a beloved pussy cat named Mopsey. Have a look at www.privatehand.com/flash/mopsey.html Robyn |
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10 Jan 04 - 01:46 PM (#1090026) Subject: RE: BS: Cornelius Has Passed From: Walking Eagle Sorry to hear about your dog. Every animal that I've had to put down has taken a little piece of my heart with them. I have a young cat now and I'm praying that I go before he does. A little advice here. Give yourselves plenty of time to mourn Corney's passing before you get another animal. Easy to say, I know but I did much better and felt more accepting of the next critter when I did that. Of course if the conditions are right and just the right one shows up......! W.E. |