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<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">This evening we helped our precious boy Ben to
the bridge. He had been fine all day. After supper he took his business trip to
the back yard. When he didn't come back to the door we went looking for him. He
was laying down and didn't want to get up. We got him into the house and saw
that his poor tummy was very hard and large. I called to vet and we took him
right in. The vet confirmed my thoughts. The vet thought his chances for
surviving surgery were very slim due to his age. So, with a very broken heart we
helped him to the bridge. I know Maggie was there to welcome him and show him
around. But, we are devastated. He was our rescue and so appreciated
everything we did for him. The love he returned was never ending.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Precious boy have a safe trip. Until we met
again, your memory is safe in our hearts,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face="Arial Narrow">Mama and Daddy</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>