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Mary Delhagen's avatar

Dear Kate,

Hazel was a great pupper!!!

I know she was well loved! She made me like dogs and gave a wounded girl unconditional love, the first time we met! Here’s to the runs, walks and bike rides you n Denise had with her and her friends! 🌈 Hazel loved you both !

This is a beautiful tribute to your dear friend Hazel!

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Sandy Pressley's avatar

Oh my goodness. I am just getting through all my emails post the storm and I just read this. I have big tear in my eyes. I know how much Hazel was loved and I know how incredibly hard it is to do what you did, say good bye. I am hugging you from NC.

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Kate Delhagen's avatar

Thanks Sandy. Indeed you do know. It’s always a good deal - the many years of unconditional love far outweigh the last bit of sadness. ❤️

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Mark Hochgesang's avatar

Damn. So sorry. What a sweetie! And what a lovely tribute. Watched the whole thing with my pup laying on the floor next to me. May Hazel be chasing balls in Heaven now with her doggy kin.

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Kate Delhagen's avatar

Thank you Mark. She’s apparently already reincarnated as Swoopes!

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Gina Clementi, Goodstory's avatar

I am so sorry for your loss, Kate. She was very lucky to have you guys and to be so loved. Ellie turns 15 in November. Like Hazel, she has started to lose her hearing. Her eyes are milky. She sleeps much more, and some days, she's a bit more stiff than others. Having a dog as part of your family is like a contract for heartbreak but damn, those 15ish years are worth it.

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Kate Delhagen's avatar

Thank you Gina. Every day is worth it. Love to you and your super senior Ellie 🐶

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Hattie M's avatar

Good-bye so suddenly. How your hearts hurt. Bacchy and I will miss seeing Hazel. We were honored to be her friends ❤️

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Kate Delhagen's avatar

She’s here in spirit 🌈

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Bernadette Di Giulio's avatar

Your tribute to “Hazel” made me cry, she was so loved and had the best life. Sending big love to you and Denise 🙏🏼🪽🎾

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Kate Delhagen's avatar

And she loved you too Mimi ❤️

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Kristin Lamendola's avatar

Oh my. What a beautiful tribute to your sweet girl. We lost our almost 15 year old golden doodle this summer. I feel you !

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Kate Delhagen's avatar

Thank you sis 💔 and I’m sorry for your huge loss, too. If your pup also had a “ball problem” they have probably found each other and started competing 🌈💔🏀🥎🎾

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Shelly Gourlay's avatar

Oh Kate ... I am so sorry 😔

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