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Hello,

We are hoping that you are all well. Through all the times of heartbreak, heartache, joy, silliness, contentment, and just plain old wonderful boredom we hope the best for you and your family. Please keep us posted... even though we don't know you personally, we look forward to reading about you and your pack....so, take care and enjoy each wonderful day you can spend together!

Patty, Beni, and Kari

I ditto that! I don't post much, but I enjoy reading about others!

I'm not sure what happened Patty but I suppose people move on to other things. This forum was so active at one time that if you missed coming here for only 1 day you could never hope to catch up with the posts. I do agree that those few of us here keep plugging along and hopefully attract some new Shiba owners and if they are out there lurking maybe it will entice them to start posting.

Things are sort of returning back to normal around here. I really miss Keiko and often still look for him in his favorite spots if I'm in those rooms. He was so laid back and unassuming for a Shiba. I still go back forth in my mind on whether I did the right thing in trying to treat the cancer knowing he had the kidney problem. I know I probably did but still...

This past weekend was the weekend for the big dog show. I had emailed Teri telling her what had happened. I didn't want to wait to tell her at the shows because she would be trying to prepare her own dogs to be shown. When I did see her on Thursday we both got a little teary eyed anyway as we thought back 8 years ago and how I had struck up that conversation with her husband Steve and then the stunner when it turned out that it was Teri who had pulled Keiko from the Brooklyn CACC. It was a good weekened for me to go to the show and see them again not to mention all of the other dogs that were there. I did have to miss Saturday's show though because my niece had picked that date to get married. I tried talking her out of it.... the date... not the marriage a year ago because I knew it would conflict with the show!
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

I recall when I joined the group, 4 years ago, this month, it was really active. As one who knew nothing at all about Shiba's, I sure had lots of questions and really appreciated all the input and encouragement I got. Murphy's Gotcha Day was last week........September 28th. He's grown up to be such a sweet boy and has taught us a lot!

Bob, you did do the right thing.....don't look back and relive it. You are an inspiration to all of us because you are such a great dad to your Shiba's!

I hope the wedding was beautiful, and am sure you were a very proud uncle!
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Anne, Bill, and Murphy

Dear Murphy,

Happy belated Gotcha Day!....May all of your "Gotcha Wishes" come true!

Patty, Beni, and Queen Kari

P.S. We love your additions to your mom's posts!

Hi Patti and Beni and Kari--

Thanks so much for your nice note. I did have a happy Gotcha Day with my mom and dad. And I sure like it when mom lets me send notes here!
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Anne, Bill, and Murphy

Toshi and Beni send their best and a late happy gotcha day your way.

Anne the wedding was very nice but... it started the same time as the dog show! I wasn't thinking of brides and grooms... my thoughts were on Shibas and more Shibas! lol
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Now that we have some cooler weather here in northwest Florida, Casey & Ellie are loving it. I can’t believe they are 5 years old now. Where does the time go? The first time I posted on here was to get advice on how to get the two of them to get along, because they were fighting all the time. Everyone on her (especially Bob)gave me the information I needed to help them. Now they are the best of friends.

Bob, I would have done the same thing in your place, these are our babies and we do everything possible for them. I agree with Kiricki, you are an inspiration to all of us.

One night, when I was on vacation, I decided to see if there was any other Shibas named Beni out there in Web land - I was sure I was the only one - Much to my surprise, and excitement, there was another Beni on DogHobbyist! Well, I spent the next few days backtracking the forum, reading all I could on this fabulous site that was filled with so much great advice, good ol' day to day activities, and the most loving/heartbreaking stories. Well, I was hooked. I say we get this site going strong again....for people like me that need your advice, and for all the old and new shiba lovers out there!!!

*Bob, how are You, your family, andToshi and Beni doing? I agree with the previous writers - Keiko had a great life with you, and you had a great life with him....now you have those wonderful memories to keep you warm. You have been a great source of information and advice to me, and I truly appreciate it!

Patty

I would love to see the forum pick up again. I miss hearing about all the kids.......both human and shiba!
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Anne, Bill, and Murphy

Patty things are slowly returning back to normal I suppose. It's still hard because there are so many reminders around not to mention Keiko is right here on the computer desk with me. It'll still take some time... sometimes I still tear up when I let my thoughts run away. He was always so laid back and unassuming for a Shiba plus he was the first. I don't know that Beni and Toshi even know he is gone. They do perk their ears if I call out Keiko's name. It took some time but I had moved Toshi's food spot to where Keiko's was and I had to keep telling her it was okay that this was her food.
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If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.

Bob.
Although time heals all wounds, it sure seems that time stops when we grieve. I think its because she wants us to cement those precious memories in our hearts and minds while feeling the full emotion of our love and loss.
Truthfully, I can't imagine not having Beni or Kari with me. I know it is inevitable, but this is why this post is so important... we know we are not alone when the unthinkable happens. There are others to help us through and those that will need us during our time of need. As hard as it is, I hope you continue to smile and share those special stories of the cleverly unassuming shiba named Keiko.
Patty