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Kay Stratton's avatar

I knew I'd have a cry reading this, Harriet -- you captured the way our lives are woven around them, enveloping them as they do us, with their love. Beautiful Bella. I lost Skye and Ralph both suddenly, taking them to the vet and coming home alone. It still breaks my heart to think of them, but these days I can think of the fun times more. Sending love xxx

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Harriet Mason's avatar

Thanks Kay, it's been an odd, melancholy week. The tears have stopped (mostly) but the house just feels wrong without her here. Thanks for reading and all the love, Hx

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Kay Stratton's avatar

I hated that quiet. When I lost Skye I still had Ralph, but when Ralph died I couldn’t bear it. I don’t know why (I swore I wouldn’t) but then 10 days later Maeve arrived 😳

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Harriet Mason's avatar

It's been so quiet, especially with Andy away as well. Monday afternoon when I was completely on my own was yuck even music didn't feel right, and I always have music playing. We had a quick chat before he went away about the next dog (obviously out of Bella's earshot) and we will, I'm just not sure when. I mean, I *might* have already done a little online searching so I'll see how Andy reacts to the quiet when he gets home tomorrrow.

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Kay Stratton's avatar

I think it’s so hard for us to not have a dog when they’ve been such huge parts of our lives. And where you live is perfect for one. Don’t feel bad for thinking of another — I did for ages. Xxx

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Sarah Raad's avatar

Felt every word of this love x

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Andrea Mann's avatar

A beautiful piece about a beautiful doggo. I’m so glad she helped you in the way she did - and you will have helped her too. RIP lovely Bella xx

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Harriet Mason's avatar

Thanks Andrea, she was a great family dog. Hx

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Jayne Marshall's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss, Harriet. Our animals are special and loved and they are family. This is a beautiful and heartrending homage. I feel I got to know her a little through your words and can say Bella truly was bella inside and out ❤️

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Harriet Mason's avatar

Thanks Jayne, she was a fabulous family dog. Hx

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Helen Farrar's avatar

Bella seemed like an amazing dog. Sending love in your loss. I’m sure she’ll still be with you during your new creative writing endeavours 🤗

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Harriet Mason's avatar

Thanks Helen, I really appreciate you reading this and your kind comment. Hx

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