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Date Posted: 16:44:25 06/26/11 Sun
Author: Araninda
Subject: Goodbye to our canine friend "Rabb"

Chris K's beloved and beautiful German Shepherd dog, "Rabb", passed away this weekend. Rabb was a sweetie with big paws and an even bigger heart. Loving and affectionate, he was the mascot for the Texas Tarts and the annual Texas Jagfest. He will be greatly missed.

Our deepest sympathy to Chris and her family.

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[> Oh No- I'm so sorry to hear of this. God Bless his little heart. I know the agony of losing a pet-many times over. My sincere condolences chris k, I could tell by your posts how much you loved him. Bless you and your family as you try to get through the days ahead without your beloved pet. Take care. -- Matou/Carol, 17:33:29 06/26/11 Sun [1]


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[> Gosh, I remember when he was named as a puppy. Has it been that long? I'm sorry to hear about your loss, ChrisK. -- The Chief, 17:46:20 06/26/11 Sun [1]


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[> ChrisK, so sorry to hear that you've lost your furry child. I know how hard that is. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 19:55:57 06/26/11 Sun [1]


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[> I'm so sorry to hear about your much loved Rabb. It is heartbreaking to lose a pet. I'm sure he meant the world to you and your family. -- Cece, 23:58:25 06/26/11 Sun [1]


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[> ChrisK, I'm so sorry to hear this. But I'm sure than from where he is now he still is keeping an eye on you .Warmest hugs. -- Laurence, 03:11:23 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved 'Rabb'. What fun and joy he must have given you -- especially with his JAG connection. -- mj, 03:57:15 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> I am so sorryto hear of your loss, Chris. Furry pets are so much a part of the family and it's hard to lose them. Hugs and prayers to you. -- Martian Barb, 06:38:53 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> So sorry to hear that! That's never easy! Fair winds and Following Seas Rabb! -- Theresa, 08:29:25 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> Rabb was a good doggie. He will be missed! -- hugs-manette, 11:06:00 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> Aw so sorry to hear of your loss Chris K prayers and hugs to you -- Bev uk, 11:39:10 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> :( Sorry for your loss. -- Maja, 13:48:39 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> Oh I'm so sorry to hear this, ChrisK. It seems like just a short time ago you were telling us about your new pup. My heart goes out to you. I know how hard it is to lose one of your kids. -- doc (Lizzie & Frances, too), 15:17:45 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> Chris and family, you have my deepest sympathy and I know your pain. It's like losing a member of the family and hurts like hell. Try to remember all the good times, fun and laughter he brought you and be sure to read the Rainbow Bridge. -- jenks, 15:34:07 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> So sorry to hear your loss. He was special! -- Sunset, 16:28:17 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with your whole family -- Hope, 16:58:12 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> My sincerest prayers go out to you and your family Chris. I cant even think of Rabb wiothout remembering him getting up and walking out of the room as we were singing. LOL He even moaned loudly. What a special boy he was and he will be missed. I wish we could have seen him this time around. -- TF, 17:17:54 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> thanks everyone - it's been hard as hell - We adopted Rabb six years ago at the age of 2. he was large for a german shepherd and the first time my mother said he was tall, dark and handsome, we knew we had to name him Rabb. While German Shepherds in general are a great breed, our Rabb lived up to his name, very sweet and special and loyal and smart. Unfortunately we didn't know he had a heart problem so though he appeared perfectly healthy friday night - saturday morning his heart simply couldn't pump any more. -- chris K, 17:28:17 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> [> a recommondat on for large breed owners inside -- chris k, 17:35:55 06/27/11 Mon [1]

the larger the breed the shorter the expected lifespan, the more tendency to hip displacia and the younger the vet considers your dog geriatric.

For years we've mistaken Rabbs slowing down climbing stairs as hip trouble - we now know it was his heart that made climbing stairs so hard for him.

If anyone has a large breed who seems to slow down a little younger than you'd expect - our Rabb started slowing about two years ago- don't assume it's old age arthritis - take the extra time and money and have full blown physical that includes exrays.


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[> [> [> Our German Shepherd lived to be 10 yrs. old and the hip displacia resulted in his loss. We also had a wolf shepherd mix and the same thing happened, but neither one had heart problems. I think it just depends on the history of the animal and many times the inbreeding. -- jenks-still sending her I'm sorries..., 16:58:48 06/28/11 Tue [1]


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[> ChrisK, my heart goes out to you. Take to heart all the sentiments above and know we all feel the pain you and your family are experiencing. Prayers and hugs to you. -- carramor, 18:25:41 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I kow he was a member of your family. -- jan, 20:43:45 06/27/11 Mon [1]


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[> I'm sorry for your loss, Chris K, I know this must be a pianful time for you. -- mkim, 10:22:59 06/28/11 Tue [1]


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[> Just saw this...so sorry, Chris! I, too, remember when you first got him, and the stories you'd tell, and your training adventures! -- Pretz--who can finally look at pics of our Guinness without getting teary a year after he died. He's in a box on a shelf in the living room now., 20:33:52 06/28/11 Tue [1]


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[> [> just last night we were laughing about the first time we left him home alone and when my daughter and I came home there was Rabb standing on the formal dining room table eating the buter. - I was convinced he knew the dining and living room wre off limits- never mind the table!!! lol. He looked so guilty too - lol -- chris k, 08:02:33 06/29/11 Wed [1]


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