Overboard by Chip Dunham for August 14, 2017

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    Leroy  about 7 years ago

    Not the real-life Louie I hope!

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    Rodeo Boy  about 7 years ago

    How many of us have gone through the heartache of losing a beloved pet—too many of us. Rest in peace Sammy Good Boy. Those who loved you are hurting so much right now…

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    ozzyozbrn74  about 7 years ago

    throws ball one thousand and two…………rip

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    Leonie Burke Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Rest in peace Sammy Good Boy.

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    Ratbrat  about 7 years ago

    We who will always mourn our beloved furbuddies grieve with you.

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    Lyons Group, Inc.  about 7 years ago

    And like in the movie and it’s sequel, they all go to heaven. R.I.P., Sammy Good Boy.

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    rebeccaofficer Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss.

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    Barbara A Hart Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I am sorry you lost your good dog and close friend. A good dog makes one a better human. :(

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    smorbie the great and beautiful  about 7 years ago

    I’m so sorry about your beloved friend. Nothing can make it better. But he is waiting for you in Heaven. And he’s holding the ball, ready to chase it again when you’re ready to throw it.

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    jpayne4040  about 7 years ago

    The feels! This one hits home! Remembering my little Oliver. Still miss you, little buddy.

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    archipelago Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Sorry for your loss of Sammy Good Boy. Wishing you many happy memories.

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    uncleskull  about 7 years ago

    Sorry for your loss of Sammy Good Boy. Keep him in your heart and in your memories. For all of us who have suffered such loss, I truly hope there is a Rainbow Bridge.

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    whiteheron  about 7 years ago

    I am sorry for your loss, Chip.

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    PaulBrown2  about 7 years ago

    Understood. My dog Doofus departed two weeks ago…2002-2017. Very painful.

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    khmo  about 7 years ago

    So sorry for your loss Chip and what a wonderful memorial strip. It’s been years but we still miss our Yellow Lab Dakota.

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    Schmee76  about 7 years ago

    Chip, Sorry for your loss. Sammy Good Boy and Basil are romping together, chasing tennis balls and squirrels. .

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    graystripemouse Premium Member about 7 years ago

    He’s at the Rainbow Bridge waiting.

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    Plods with ...™  about 7 years ago

    Condolences

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    GROG Premium Member about 7 years ago

    How sad. R.I.P. Sammy Good Boy.

    Good morning, Crew!

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    coasterbear Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Sorry for the loss of one of your 4 legged kids.

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    whashburn Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Hi Chip, We are very sorry for your loss. Our four-legged friends become an integral part of our family unit and it is very had to lose them. Hope his passing was peaceful.

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    Rick Parkhurst Premium Member about 7 years ago

    It has been 2 1/2 years since we lost our 17 yo Cat and 12 yo Rot/Lab pound puppy, within 3 days of each other. Just yesterday we decided to adopt 2 kittens, and will be getting another dog soon. I believe in the rainbow bridge and that Sammy good boy is there along with all the pets who have enriched our lives so very much.

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    ladykat  about 7 years ago

    Sorry for your loss, Chip. R.I.P. Sammy Good Boy.

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    patrickab7  about 7 years ago

    Sorry for your loss.

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    arturogranados  about 7 years ago

    Sorry for your loss beautiful way to honor him

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    capkidd  about 7 years ago

    And, did not Chip lose Borris earlier?

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    julie  about 7 years ago

    I’m very sorry for your loss.

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    kimodb Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Writing this through tears. So sorry for your loss, Chip. When any of us loses a beloved furry family member, we all grieve together. Thank you for the beautiful strip.

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    TheWizardTim Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Tomorrow will be 11 years since our Lab, Brady died in my arms. I still miss her greatly even though the three amigos, Miu, Puma and Tuna keep me busy now a days. Sorry for your loss, Chip.

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    jteisener  about 7 years ago

    Our golden retriever passed on last Wednesday, surrounded by his two-legged family, including my 16 year old son who slept on the hard floor beside him the night before he died. We believe he had a stroke and became paralyzed. Even with that he was still so happy with his people beside him. My condolences to you Chip.

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    MR P  about 7 years ago

    A faithful friend is never forgotten…sorry for your loss.

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    roderickspode  about 7 years ago

    Sorry for your loss of Sammy Good Boy, Chip. Rest in peace Sammy Good Boy.

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    Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Oh, my.

    But, it sounds like he was loved.

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    mcbridges_2000 Premium Member about 7 years ago

    RIP Sammy Good Boy

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    mourdac Premium Member about 7 years ago

    May all your memories of Sammy be glad ones, Chip

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    vickij  about 7 years ago

    So very sorry for your loss. I know he will be waiting for you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge

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    Queen of America  about 7 years ago

    I’m sorry for your loss of Sammy Good Boy. He sounds like a great dog.

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    newyorkslim  about 7 years ago

    A lovely tribute.

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    Coopergirl Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss of Sammy. We’ve all been there and know the grief but wouldn’t have missed a minute with my pups.

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    Coopergirl Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss of Sammy. We’ve all been there and know the grief but wouldn’t have missed a minute with my pups.

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    Arlene Falge Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Very sorry for your loss, Chip.

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    Jon Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Been there too many times. Our sympathy!

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    Questy  about 7 years ago

    Enjoy the infinite ball chasing until the day you meet your people again, Sammy. So sorry for your loss, Chip.

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    tcar-1  about 7 years ago

    Dogs are the best creatures on this earth and we are blessed to have them in our lives. No matter how long we have one it’s never long enough either.

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    RSHAFFE1  about 7 years ago

    Wow – Just gave “Jack” and “Calvin” a few strokes while remembering my departed "Garfield, “Scarlet”, “Tigger”, “Bandi”,and “Jett”. Keeping cats is rewarding, but, they often leave us quickly. Sorry for you loss Chip.

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    ron  about 7 years ago

    My dog died while I was away in the Army. Somehow that made it easier. There was a lot to distract me. He had been my buddy throughout my teenage years.

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    dogday Premium Member about 7 years ago

    We lost Gray Dog Border Collie in March. Too soon gone, he was our smiling, tail-wagging buddy up to the end. So sorry, Chip. Tears still flow…

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    Philip Stubblefield Premium Member about 7 years ago

    You always write so warmly about animals in your strip, so we know how much you must love your own. Condolences!

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    jamesterry  about 7 years ago

    Sorry for your loss, I lost my fur buddy a few months ago and still miss him dearly

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    mggreen  about 7 years ago

    I have puppy paw prints all over my heart, too! We all grieve with you, Chip!

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    pchemcat  about 7 years ago

    I am so sorry for your loss. Losing one of our fur children is heartbreaking. Sammy Good Boy had a wonderful life with you and will always be with you in your heart.

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    Poukah Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Condolences from a loyal, animal-loving reader.

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    Strob Premium Member about 7 years ago

    “But if dogs have a heaven, there’s one thing I know;

    (Sammy) has a wonderful home" (Old Shep)
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    SapphireSkies Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Like so many others here, Chip, I know how you feel and offer all my sympathy. You will never forget him. May you go on to rescue those who need a home and will give you love and joy in return.

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    The Moose Group  about 7 years ago

    We lost our beloved 13 year old Yellow Lab this past February, she was 2003-2017 as well. One of the reasons I love this strip so much is Louis displays many of the traits (to the extreme of course) as our dog did.

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    car2ner  about 7 years ago

    Have the tissues handy for all the tears that water the good memories

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    ktinlin Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Warmest hugs to you and yours.

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    mfc1948  about 7 years ago

    It is always hard to lose a loved one.

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    Dawn Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I am so sorry! But I am also glad you had the life together you had. In time your memories of those times will be filled with joy instead of pain. I lost my beloved dog in February and it’s only just now that I can start really smiling when I think of her or see her pictures. Hang in there! And be glad that you and Sammy Good Boy had such a wonderful life. The blessings outweigh the pain, even now.

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    Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 7 years ago

    If there’s no Rainbow Bridge, I’m not going! To my beloved dogs, Yellow Lab Susie, who too, died in my arms, our beloved mutts Teddy, Gallagher and Charlie Girl, and our cats, Puss-Puss, Sunshine and Hannah Bee. Hannah Bee looked me in the eyes as I was holding her in my arms, and purred at me, as if to say “I love you, goodbye, Mom.” Our youngest son, who was 26, had to make his first real difficult decision as a grown man, to have his sweet little Calico, Ursula, put to sleep this past Sunday, 2 days before his 27th birthday. It never gets easy, and we still put ourselves through this by welcoming these sweet four-legged critters with open arms and open hearts into our lives for however long we are blessed to have them.

    So sorry for your loss, Chip!

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    katzenbooks45  about 7 years ago

    So sorry, Chip. Enjoy playing on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, Sammy Good Boy!

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    lin4869  about 7 years ago

    Heartbreaking… So sorry for your loss.

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    xlr8rdoug Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Just lost my old dog Hank. I know what you are going through. When I would play frisbee with him and my other dog Charlie would chase the frisbee and Hank would bite me on the leg (play bite). Man I miss him.

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    Old Man River  about 7 years ago

    I’m sorry for your loss. Take solace that when your time comes, he will be waiting at the gate to greet you.

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    craigwestlake  about 7 years ago

    My heart feels your grief Chip. I just lost Paco my 17yo pit bull; he was gentle beyond belief. Sammy is waiting for you when you come home…

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    Randall Uhrich  about 7 years ago

    Dogs just don’t live long enough, even at 14 years. Sorry for your loss. i’m sure he’ll be in your heart forever. All a dog ever wants is to make his owner happy!

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    Dewitt Morgan  about 7 years ago

    MY HEART GRIEVES FOR YOU! I AM 82 YEARS OLD, AND I HAVE A BUNCH WAITING JUST THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAINBOW BRIDGE. REST IN PEACE, SAMMY GOOD BOY!!!

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    22Wu33/es Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I’ve lost two four footed friends this year alone. But I know just like Sammy Good Boy, they’ll be there waiting. Heartfelt condolences and sympathy, chip.

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    Skeptical Meg  about 7 years ago

    I’m sorry to hear about Sammy. And now you’ll have to make up dog stories instead of using his real-life experiences.:(

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    whisplicka Premium Member about 7 years ago

    What a beautiful memorial tribute to Sammy. I’m sure he is proudly showing it off to all his old and new buddies at the Rainbow Bridge. My thoughts are with you in the loss of your furry, hairy four footed pal. It is always hard to lose our “four footed kids”.

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    rgcviper  about 7 years ago

    My sympathies, Chip. May you forever keep what sound like wonderful memories of Sammy Good Boy …

    Good Evening, Crew.

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    tonynow Premium Member about 7 years ago

    So very sorry for your loss, Chip.

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    Michie Z Premium Member about 7 years ago

    <3

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    noreenklose  about 7 years ago

    So sorry for your loss, Chip.

    We ALL know how hard it is to lose a beloved fur baby.

    RIP Sammy Good Boy.

    Wait at the rainbow bridge for Chip.

    Dagnabbit! I’m crying!

    ;….(

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    FatherRalph Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I am so very sorry for your loss, Chip. When I lost my Wiley, a friend of mine recommended a website that helped me a great deal: http://www.pet-loss-matters.com You and Sammy Good Boy will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Ronald Warren Premium Member about 7 years ago

    My condolences. I have been dealing with this for two months.

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    BWR  about 7 years ago

    So sorry for your loss. They’re a part of us, and losing them hurts.

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    angryparsnip Premium Member about 7 years ago

    We lost Watson 2 years ago and Hamish 2 weeks ago they are now playing with Sammy and chasing all the tennis balls.So many tears right now.

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    lindz.coop Premium Member about 7 years ago

    Sorry for the loss of your Sammy Good Boy. I’m sure you gave him a very good home!!

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    bdorf1 Premium Member about 7 years ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Chip.

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    whiteheron  about 7 years ago

    I have had several dogs in my life and loved all of them. But my first, always my favorite. I had to have him put down due to lymphoma 30 years ago. I grieve for him to this day.

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    sable_fert  about 7 years ago

    my deepest sympathies…

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    Dr. Dirt  about 7 years ago

    — they have to leave us and we miss them severe much. Our Thor, 13.5 yrs left us two weeks back and our memories will last as long as we do.

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    davidmeroney  about 7 years ago

    From one dog lover to another, my sincere sympathies.

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    amaryllis2 Premium Member about 7 years ago

    He was a lucky dog. He had you.

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    nisedc  about 7 years ago

    For Chip and every single commenter, I am sending a message to my late Buddy, who I believe now to be a pet greeter in heaven. These will keep him busy for a while, but Buddy, my rescue hound that I had for only four years because he had been allowed to drink antifreeze while being neglected, can do it. He snuggled me through cancer after I nursed him through heartworm. He was always at my side; on walks, he would kind of casually inject himself between me and anyone who approached. I like to think that our four years together were the best of his short life; I still laugh remembering all the nights he crawled cautiously up on the bed, a little at a time, thinking that I wouldn’t notice the addition of 60 pounds of dog to the mattress, and then he would snuggle under my chin while I watched the Cavs. So get busy, Bud, finding clouds and treats for all the pets mentioned above, and especially for Sammy Good Boy. Now I will go find me a Kleenex.

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    byamrcn  about 7 years ago

    Condolences on your loss. Great to hear he had such a long and happy life; can’t ask for more than that.

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