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Tothill, I am so sorry to hear how poorly your dog is doing. Unconditional love is hard to come by and it what dogs do best.

I would say that your dad's issues go beyond narcissism. That sounds like some heavy duty poor reality testing to "throw away" a child on the basis of hair color and temperament.

(((((Hugs)))))
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I don't think you have to reconcile anything, frankly. Like GSA said, we grieve the loss of those who give us love, not those who think we're damaged goods. Dogs love us unconditionally, and that's the amazing gift they give us and part of why it's so hard to lose them.

It seems to me that a parent is someone who cares for us and about us, from birth through adulthood; not someone who is a sperm donor, Tothill. It's sad that your father has been unable to recognize your unique & unduplicated redhaired & feisty beauty; that is his loss, truly.

Wishing you all the best at this difficult time in your life.
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We grieve the loss of those who love us in return.
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Labs4me Mar 2022
You said it all in those few words.
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