Farewell by Bill Miller

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241210_WMM8003	7th February

Farewell

Unfortunately I had to have Katie put to sleep today.
She has been suffering from a progressive loss of mobility in her hind legs, and this morning wasn't able to stand.
Katie lived with us for over 10 years since coming from a kennels, and I like to think we gave her a loving home.
This is how I will remember her: happy, full of energy and chasing around in the snow which she loved.

Nikon D300
1/1250s f/5.6 at 130.0mm iso400 hide exif

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Date/Time	24-Dec-2010 16:33:22
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Focal Length	130 mm
Exposure Time	1/1250 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	400
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Focus Distance	4.730 m

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Neil Marcus		07-Feb-2015 22:58
sorry for losing your dog. She looked like lots of un .

Gary Winters		15-Feb-2014 05:11
I'm sad to hear this. Always a very difficult decision. I know how much you loved your dog. :(

janescottcumming		13-Feb-2014 14:17
Bill, I am so sorry to learn of Katie's passing. I have always enjoyed seeing the photos of your dogs on pbase. You have had a very special way of photographing them that clearly shows how much you loved them. This photo is proof of that and is a wonderful way to remember Katie.

Brian Collins Art		12-Feb-2014 05:38
I get the sense that each of you improved each other lives. I hope I am remembered that way. Wonderful way to remember her. V

MarcViskens		09-Feb-2014 20:11
beautiful shot sad news, nice photo to remember

LynnH		09-Feb-2014 02:16
Sad times. It is so hard to lose them because they become a member of the family and share so much of our lives. You are doing the best thing... remembering the good times and being thankful for the time you had.

Range View		08-Feb-2014 22:39
A wonderful photo to remind you of a special friend Bill. We to have experienced this painful decision. and Katie was lucky to have you watching over her. David.

Will Hoskins		08-Feb-2014 21:43
I'm so sorry, Bill. This is the perfect way to remember Katie. V

Bryan Murahashi		08-Feb-2014 16:30
And my condolences for your loss. Such a nice picture to remember her by.

Tom LeRoy		08-Feb-2014 16:19
She's so wonderful in this shot, Bill. Hope you will always remember her like this. V

Ric Yates		08-Feb-2014 06:20
So sorry Bill, your pictures show that she had a wonderful life with you. Run free Katie.

woody34		08-Feb-2014 02:26
So sorry ,Bill...it's been a pretty rough time...that is a wonderful picture to remember her by...

Isabel Cutler		08-Feb-2014 00:39
This is how you should remember her. May you only remember the happy times. Never easy to part from our beloved family members. My condolences.

Don Mottershead		07-Feb-2014 22:21
Yes you did give her a lovely home, and your act today was also loving. My sincere sympathies.

Mairéad		07-Feb-2014 21:44
Sad news, it's aways hard to say goodbye to our pets but there comes at time when it's the kindest thing to do.

David Buzzeo		07-Feb-2014 21:41
We have been there and had to do the same. We felt terrible for along time and perhaps still even now. Wishing you all the best at this sad time. (Excellent Memory Image) V

laine		07-Feb-2014 21:33
I'm sorry to hear this Bill, but that you loved Katie well enough to do what was necessary and not allow her to suffer tells us a lot.

anuschka		07-Feb-2014 21:12
Ohh, I am so sorry for you. It's good though that with animals we have that choice not to let them suffer....

Jim Coffman		07-Feb-2014 21:01
Bill, I am so very sorry! I have had to do that and it is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. You gave her the best home and all the love you could and you did what was best for her in the end. Always remember the good times.

Derek Bews		07-Feb-2014 20:46
Terrible news. Poor Katie....

John Lamb		07-Feb-2014 18:48
Sad to hear Bill. This is a sparkling picture of Katie.

Helen Betts		07-Feb-2014 16:40
I'm so sorry, Bill. I know she was a wonderful companion for you for 10 years, and I'm sure you were the same for her. You did the right thing, as hard as it was. This is the perfect way to remember her.

Martin Lamoon		07-Feb-2014 16:06
Thats really sad to hear, but I am glad you did not let her suffer.

Gary Hebert		07-Feb-2014 15:59
sadness, tough decision and wonderful dedication Bill!

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