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[Margaret CPA in OH]

Joan, I am so sorry for your loss. It hurts at any time, it hurts now. Hug Tasha extra. She misses her buddy, too.

[Janitor Bob]

I am sooo sorry Joanmcq......remember the good times and take solice in knowing that the little kitty has no more pain or problems....he will always hold a happy place in your heart.

[Kea]

My dog once chewed up a client check and signed 8879. I was able to salvage enough of the 8879 for my files. But the bank wouldn't accept the check - even though all the pieces were there.

[RitaB]

For a minute there, I thought your dog signed the 8879. Wow, I am losing it...

Joan, I am so sorry about Fob, that's so sad.

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

I am so sorry, Joan. That is a horrible loss. You have lost a great friend.

[Kea]

Somehow I missed a whole page of posts before I added mine. I am so sorry for your loss, Joan. Tasha will help you get through this.

Rita- you are right and I did write that post badly. However I wouldn't put it past Lizzy to sign a form for me. Probably in the wrong place...

[Tax Prep by Deb]

I'm sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved pet. We think we are pet owner's but the truth is our pets own us and we love them for it.

Deb!

[Bart]

Fob died this afternoon. He was my baby, my constant companion. Damn.

I am sorry for your loss. But after a long cry over your loss and pain I am much more relaxed and centered.

[mcb39]

And yes, he told me when it was time to quit work. Tasha, on the other hand, hides in my office so when I leave she can liberate all my pens.

You know how I feel. Have a good cry. Double D!!!!

[jklcpa]

Joan, I'm so very sorry for your loss. With time I hope you'll think only of the happier times with Fob that will help to heal your heart. He will always be with you in spirit.

[joanmcq]

Next to my heart. Where he loved to spend his time, curled up on my chest.

[frazzled]

Sorry for your loss, Joan.

[Lion EA]

I'm very sorry, Joan. Our animals are family, and their loss leaves a hole.

[gfizer]

Sorry for your loss, Joan. It's never easy to lose a pet.

[kcjenkins]

Joan, I'm so sorry for you. It's always so hard to lose a beloved friend/family member. But Fob is still in your heart, always.

[SFA]

My dog rolled in sh*t this morning. Had to give him a bath. Without my pets, I would need serious therapy. Looks like I am in good company with others on this forum.

[SFA]

Joan I am sorry for loss. I should have posted my condolence first and not my dog story. I am new to this forum. I can be a real clod sometimes.

[Gail in Virginia]

My heart goes out to you Joan. Never an easy time to lose a friend, but a stressful tax season has to be about the worst time possible.

[kcjenkins]

I am new to this forum. I can be a real clod sometimes.

Hey, don't beat yourself up over this. We all occasionally lose track of one point while thinking of another. And many of us have pets who are an important part of our practice. My dogs have been part of my professional life for years, and many of my clients would greet my 'Little Bit' [see my picture] before they spoke to me. She, of course, thought they came to see her!

But the value she had to me was unmeasurable. From her forcing me to take the occasional break to let her have a walk, to her uncanny ability to know when I was feeling stressed, and coming over and insisting on cuddling against me until I stopped to pet her. Which always helped reduce my stress. And her ability to distract a fussy child was extremely valuable to me. I love the dogs I have now, but I will always miss Little Bit.