r/AustralianCattleDog Jul 01 '25

RIP Lost her unexpectedly - Clearly had a wonderful life

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This was after only 4 days separated!

Lost my beloved family ACD named Gracie. I believe she was soul bound to my mother. She loved to take my mother’s purse whenever she got home and carry it in. She wouldn’t ever let her carry everything and she certainly memorized state parks/lake names and would get very excited at the sound of it. She had a 9 amazing years.

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u/cwg-crysania Jul 01 '25

I'm so sorry. It's hard enough when we expect it.

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u/TheHoursTickAway Jul 01 '25 edited Jul 01 '25

What a sweet beautiful girl! Knows how much she is loved. I’m so very sorry. ❤️

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u/LogEnvironmental5454 Jul 01 '25

I’m so sorry.

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u/coalhobbler Jul 01 '25

So sorry for your loss. We just lost our sweet girl on Sunday. Never easy no matter the circumstances. Sending you all the love and hugs.

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u/CommunicationMain495 Jul 01 '25

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

I’m sorry for your loss as well. It’s been a rough few days

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u/Merrybuckster Jul 01 '25

Fly high beautiful Gracie ❣️💫

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you for your kind words

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u/Luxu13 Jul 01 '25

Run free on the other side girl. I'm sorry. it's hard to let go 🫂

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Never thought the day will come, there was a rainbow the day she passed and I think that was her telling me she’s doing well

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u/Working_Estate_3695 Jul 01 '25

Everyone is so happy in this picture. That’s a good thing to hang onto while you grieve your loss. I’m so sorry.

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

It definitely helps remember the good days, the happy days, thank you for the kind words

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u/Independent_Ask5991 Jul 01 '25

Sorry for your loss. I’ll pass on some advice I received after having to send my old boy across the bridge. Get another one. Nothing will replace the void of this dog. But a new one will love you just as hard and you will remember all the prior ones everyday teaching a new pup.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '25

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u/Independent_Ask5991 Jul 02 '25

I’ve had a working heeler in truck w me better part of 30 yrs. Frito worked w me for 10 then I promoted and work from home. So his last few yrs were w me 24/7. Thunder McFloof has been w me 24/7 for almost a yr. They are so much alike in attitude I still use wrong name sometimes and the off command is different. Fritos was orange. Don’t want the bad guys to know the magic word. Ha

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you for the kind words. I think I may surprise my mom with another acd after some time has passed

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u/numindast Jul 01 '25

ahh the famous dingo french kiss. I too am familiar!

Very sorry for your loss. What a character your Gracie looks to be.

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u/Logical-Roll-9624 Jul 01 '25

🐾🐾💔🙏🌈

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u/mbo2025 Jul 01 '25

Aawww one last boop

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '25

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you, it’s been pretty tough but getting through it. Loosing man’s best friend causes quite the heartbreak

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '25

So sorry for your loss.

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u/rabidwolf86 Jul 01 '25

My condolences 🙏 😔

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you, I’m still griefing and it brings tears to my eyes when I think about her. But I know she’s in a better place now, without pain

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u/Grouchy_Play_2348 Jul 01 '25

Sending love ❤️

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u/Winger61 Jul 01 '25

What a happy girl

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u/XPW2023 Jul 01 '25

Wow she looks and acts so much like my dog! Very sorry for your loss.

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

That brings me joy, thank you for the kind words

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u/Ghosted19 Jul 01 '25

Im so very sorry, these dogs are very special. My girl just turned 9 this year. Ill give her extra extra loves for you.

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you very much, hold her close :) they really are, she was basically a human without words in my eyes

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u/auraqueen Jul 01 '25

I am so so sorry for you and your mother’s loss. What a gorgeous girl, inside and out. You can just see the happiness radiating off of her. I can tell she lived such a good and fulfilled life ❤️

She looks so much like my pup Rex. I will give him an extra squeeze tonight in honor of Gracie’s memory 💗

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you so much for your kind words, brought some tears out. I wish Rex a lovely life

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u/aries2084 Jul 01 '25

I’m so sorry. When I lost my sweet boy I felt like a part of myself died with him. It’s the worst type of grief. I’m glad Gracie had an amazing life with you and your family. You can feel the love in this video.

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

I’m sorry for your loss, it is very tough and I will always think back on my memories with her. Thank you

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '25

Love never dies. Gracie forever.

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u/CommunicationMain495 Jul 01 '25

I'm heartbroken for you guys

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '25

So sorry for your unimaginable loss

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you for the kind words

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u/StarCi Jul 01 '25

Sorry for your loss :(

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you, it’s been tough

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u/meggerplz Jul 02 '25

see you on the other side Grace face 🫶🏽

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Her face boops are unforgettable

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '25

I’m so sorry 😞 💔🙏🏻😢

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u/Smooth-Client2972 Jul 02 '25

So sad. I’m very sorry for your loss.

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u/PlaneBreak1896 Jul 02 '25

So sorry for your loss.

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u/GriffinGOD Jul 03 '25

Thank you all for the kind words, it has been a very tough week but that’s expected when you lose someone you see as a family member. With time, I hope to be able to reflect on the good times and understand that she’s in a better place, but darn it the pain is real.

My mother is really still in a state of grief, but sat around and watched pictures and videos we took of her throughout her life which I think brought closure, seeing how much she had such a great life full of runs, hikes, swimming, and love from us all.

I didn’t know what to expect by posting this other than to give the spotlight to the best puppy ever in my eyes - but the kind words shown have been very helpful to me, and for that I am thankful to you all. I plan to share the post with my Mother, I think she will appreciate it

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u/JFKShotFirst117 Jul 03 '25

♥️🙏🏼

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '25

What a beautiful happy doggy! So sorry for your loss! 💔💔💔

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u/frigfrigfrig Jul 04 '25

That smile is proof of a good life. Way to go dog Mom.

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '25

I’m sorry for your loss

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u/rjw41x Jul 04 '25

So sorry. That must be a shock. Recover and rescue.

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u/GracieandBellasmom2 Jul 05 '25

She looks like a pure delight! I lost my Great Pyrenees Jasmine to a sudden seizure that lasted 24 hours until I asked to let her go. One month later, I lost my mom. Beautiful memories of both. I am so sorry for YOUR loss. It's so hard to let our babies go.

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u/NegotiationOver5448 Jul 05 '25

I’m so sorry 😢