In Remembrance of Alf (Layla's Alfonse)

Remember our beloved Chow Chows that have passed on.

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Run free Alf, run free........

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Layla I am so sorry, I wish you all peace, I am stunned. I wish you peace.

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Rest in peace, sweet Alfie... :cry:
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I am so sorry to hear this. I have loved Alf from when I first saw the video of his litter on you tube, not even knowing who he was. He was full of life from the very beginning and touched my heart. I have tears running down my face as I type, and I never even met the little sweetheart in person. How heartbreaking this must be for you Layla, Millie and Pete. You have my prayers and sympathy.

Run free sweet Alfonse and know that you are still loved and not forgotten.

I know I have offered these words often, but they have comforted me and I hope they can do the same for you:

Last Night

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peek.
I could see that you were crying; you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "It's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

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I am so very sorry to hear this terrible news, Go in peace Alf and Pekoe, and May you cross the Rainbow bridge together, My heart is breaking at this news. Rest in Peace little ones until we meet again.
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Sorry to hear the news . Tyton and Mia send their love and hugs along with their mom and dad's thoughts and prayers.
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Layla:
I am so sorry about Alfie
Natasha and Cue would like to give purple kisses to you and to Millie...
run free baby alfie!
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How sad I am to read of dear baby Alf....he was the most beautiful boy.
All our thoughts and prayers to you.
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I am so, so sad and sorry to hear this terrible news :cry: He was only a couple of months older than Lychee and I can't image the pain you're all going through right now :cry: He was such a beautiful boy...
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I'm so sorry keep your chin up, I wish you all the peace in the world.
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So sorry to hear this :( RIP Alf.
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Layla,

I am so very sorry for your families loss of Alf. We will keep you in our thought and prayers.

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Thank you all who posted about my baby boy. It brings me comfort that he was so widely loved & appreciated. Poor Millie is being smothered with affection at the moment, she's doing far better than us. For that, I am glad.
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He was definetly widely loved and very appreciated! You're all in our thoughts.
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i am so sorry for your loss.
(being new) i went back and searched and read all through what happened and what you did for him. somehow he knew you tried, and loved you even more (if that is possible) for caring that much for him. you are special people for doing what you did for him, and he knew it.
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I can't believe it.. :-( I have no words but will be thinking of you. RIP Alf. you will be missed.
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What a lovely tribute Lou!
Yes as Cindy said, I think we all felt like Alf was one of our own.
He was such a gorgeous creature and his soul shined through in his photos.
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Layla, I hope your heart can heal...Alf was such a sweetie and will be missed by all of us. Take care of yourself.
Run free sweet Alf.
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Layla...so sad to hear of Alf's passing. Will miss you at the Chowfest this year but I totally understand...take care of yourself. Troy sends his kisses...Sheena her hugs...May Alf caress your sadness with memories of joyful and funny times.
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layla, i am sooo sorry to hear about alf.. i cant believe it ,, he will always be in our prayers.
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My heart goes out to you. My Lexi is 14 years old and I know this is pretty old for a Chow Chow.
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I`m so sorry for your loss. Your Alf looks so much like my sweet 9yo Bear girl. I now have a 4mo cream boy, Bo, to keep her company. To me there are no chows as beautiful as the black ones, My sweet Honey Bear looks just like your Alf and I couldn't help but feel your pain looking at the pictures. I hate looking through the memorial section but I`m drawn to it at times and my heart really go`s out to the people who have lost their beloved babies.
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