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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Shanah Tovah! Have a sweet New Year! 🐝🍯🐝🍯🐝🍯

A photo of a plate of Rosh Hashanah cookies that include the shape of a shofar, a honey pot, an apple, a pomegranate and several squares with messages like “Shanah Tova” in English and Hebrew.

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Ryan North @ryannorth.ca · 12/05/2026

INCREDIBLE AND PERFECT

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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Update: Violet is coming home after surgery and some iffy days. She will need intense care for the next few months, including physical therapy, vet visits, x-rays, and meds. If you can help or share the link, I’d greatly appreciate it! xoxoxo

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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Please help/share for my pup: gofund.me/f6478b7bf Haven’t been on social in AGES (been sick), but I have a time-sensitive ask re my dog Violet. Vi got hit by a car. She has internal bleeding, air around her lungs and a hurt leg. We miss her and want her home, but are struggling to pay the vet bill.

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Donate to Bring Violet Home to Her Family, organized by maggie chessman

Hi, I’m Violet! I am a five year old Lab-Retriever mix. On August 17th, I was hit by… maggie chessman needs your support for Bring Violet Home to Her Family

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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Good morning BlueSky friends! I have elbow surgery today so: Have a lovely next few days. Find beauty in small things. Be kind to each other. Compliment a stranger. Treat yourself like royalty. Most of all, keep putting one foot in front of the other. I will too.

Picture of a big heart surrounded by smaller hearts.

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Jerome Moore @robotnose.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

She surely will. This is Edie about middle age. I still miss her, but maybe less so her 5am alert howls that there was a rabbit in the yard the whole house needed to come see.

Tri-color beagle looking tired, on a couch, leaning against a pillow and under a blanket.

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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Thank you, Finch App. I do deserve to be happy. Somehow, having a goofy little bird tell me that helps. 😀

A bird stands next to a black cat. Under them are the words, “I deserve to be happy.”

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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Friday my kid’s kneecap popped out of place. Also, I got a bridge put in my mouth and ended up with a severe migraine. Monday my sweet pup died. Today I found out a high school friend died. Tomorrow I have elbow surgery. And of course there’s the national news. I need a vacation. From my life.

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Jerome Moore @robotnose.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Condolences to Holly 💔. Beagles are the best. We had a beautiful and joyous one for 14 years. When her time came, it was the most painful decision I'd ever made, but she was suffering and it would have been selfish to keep her going just to put off our grief. Hard to accept that at the time.

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mike g @pixelsand8.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Sorry to hear, my beagle Marker moved on last June after 12+ years with me, he was also about 3 when I got him. Our little hounds are free from the pain of this world but missed by so many.

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Suzy @suzypugs.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Betty was beautiful - that lovely, soft expression [sigh]. I’m so sorry for your loss. The time we have with them is never enough, no matter how much love we try to pack into the time we have. [hugs]

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tovahsummer.bsky.social @tovahsummer.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Sending comfort and care across the miles. When we have a loss of a great depth the angels will be close to comfort you. wish you lightness and comfort across the miles. Not know other post that this just happen. thought your post was it was a remember from long ago

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EvilBunny Pottymouth Resists The Cultists every day! @mrsquirrel.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

When your time comes, Betty will be waiting for you! 💔

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gettingouttadodge.bsky.social @gettingouttadodge.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I love this!❤️ It's not "goodbye"-- it's "Until we meet again".

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tovahsummer.bsky.social @tovahsummer.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Still miss my dog Bridge. Lost her to car hit in high school. The comfort dogs provide is profound.

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Listen To and Vote Like Black Women @bullet1982.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I dont know who said it but the lives of dogs are too short. This is their only fault.

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theDave @thedaveusa.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Awww. We lost our Zeus over the holidays. He was 14. Liver failure.

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A Dandelion @onedandelion.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

✨ 🕯️ Sorry for your loss 🤍

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masam125.bsky.social @masam125.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

So sad,,, we know they have to go but it’s so heartbreaking., Put my beautiful puppy down last month.,Had her for 13 and a half years,,, Miss her terribly… It’s a gift…

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Born to stay Canadian with a US citizenship. @catboomom.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

My brother died unexpectedly in September. We travelled to Canada and brought her home to be loved. She was loved especially by my adult son. She loved him to the moon and back. Today we learned her bladder cancer was eating her alive goodbye sweet Suzy. ❤️

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Buffy Rigoletto @buffyrigoletto.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

That’s so beautiful, thank you for sharing. We lost our sweet Lisa on Christmas Day. I bet our dogs are frolicking together right now. ❤️

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Pammie❌👑Pritchard @swtseastar.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

What a beautiful face. In October, I lost my 16 year old chihuahua mix called Abbey. I miss her so very much. She was my world and was perfect in every way. The hurt doesn't go away but I do know what you mean about being happy that they are no longer struggling.

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Carl H @carlslexicon.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

It’s OK me and Bailey have got her now 🥲🌈🌁

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tommycanyouhearme.bsky.social @tommycanyouhearme.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Very sorry to hear Dogs really are special They truly are our best friends

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mrskay104.bsky.social @mrskay104.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I am feeling your sorrow and hoping that soon happy memories will replace your tears with smiles of gratitude at having had Betty steal your heart. She will be patiently waiting to greet you in the next chapter of your lives.

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Leftbobgolfer🇨🇦 @leftbobgolfer.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I'm sorry Holly, few things hurt more.

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💙💙💙Wife of ex-navy, mom of 2 humans and 3 cats💙💙💙 @champsgirl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Pets make our lives better, but it's always so incredibly hard to lose them. I'm glad she got to spend her life knowing love. Every animal deserves that. Animals are way better than most people.

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mizteo.bsky.social @mizteo.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I'm sorry for your loss. My Max had a tough life, born in a rescue and adopted and returned 3x before I adopted him at age 3-1/2. He passed away just before his 9th from stomach cancer. I bet max and Betty are having a great time

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Diana Weynand @dianaweynand.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

So sweet. I lost my Sadie a few months ago at 18. It’s so hard. Just feel for Betty in quiet moments. She’ll be there.

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Helena Handbasket🙄 #BlueCrew @shar76.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Oh Holly, my heart breaks with yours. I'm looking at her sweet face and those eyes that say, "I love you" so beautifully. I'm so very sorry, but she was loved and so were you. 😢

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KSC animal mom; all blue Democrat🐶🐱💙 @kimaresister.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl....may she frolick in green, grassy meadows with the sun shining on her path while she follows butterflies😪💔🐾🌈✨️

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makreljohnson.bsky.social @makreljohnson.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

My mom said she would treat our passed pets when she died, and I'd bet she's making a little extra for yours right now. She used to make over 1500 cookies each year at Christmas for the grandkids and friends. She would also constantly sneak our dogs cheese. 🙂 She knows how to treat...

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Elaine Partnow @epartnow.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Betty was ready— and we’ll always be remembered.

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jmmex.bsky.social @jmmex.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I have had quite a few pets as an adult. When they pass away it’s such a bittersweet emotion: the sorrow of not having them with you, but also the joy of memories and unconditional love! That (and markings on furniture) make it so worthwhile. Sending prayers of comfort for Betty’s life well loved.

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Chanak @chana1.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Holly, I am so sorry for your loss of Betty. She was a beautiful girl who enjoyed a loving family so she was a lucky girl.

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gettingouttadodge.bsky.social @gettingouttadodge.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I like to think that all the dogs I've ever had who have passed over to the next world will be there waiting for my current dogs when they cross over, excited to show them how amazing the place is and hear updates of what their humans are doing down here.

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Ciara Christine @ciarachristine.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

*heavenly boops*

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Pacific Blues @better-2b-blue.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

My God that is a beautiful face. You are blessed to have known her.

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The Cassandra Files (I told you so) @triedtowarnyou.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Awwwww. I’m so sorry you lost your fur child! I can see the sweetness in her eyes. It hurts so bad to let them go, but the way I think of it is that we take the pain of that so they can be at peace and out of pain. It’s the final act of love for our babies.

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Karen @elsa-meowse.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I am so deeply sorry for your loss and the pain you are experiencing. I truly believe every dog we share part of our life with teaches us lessons about love, life and loss indeed about humanity itself. This deep bond leaves paw prints in our soul that cannot be forgotten even into the next life 💔🕊️🤍

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Nanip @nanip.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I’m so sorry. Betty looks like a sweetie in her photo. 12 years is a long time. I lost my greyhound, Panther, in early November, and am just now climbing out of the depths of that loss & grief. Be compassionate with yourself!

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hokusai 🌊🌊🌊 @thebluenami.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

i miss my golden retriever each and every day i hope they meet in dog heaven and they are making fun of their “hoomans” “mine always made stupid noises all the time” 🤣

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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Loving deeply is worth the cost of a broken heart For what is life, if not to experience the rainbow of feelings? And though you have broken me into a million shards, Each reflects a story more colorful than a painting. Someday I’ll glue them together In a mosaic that shines with a lifetime of love.

My beagle Betty is pictured here about three years ago, when her fur was beautifully brown and white and she still was in good shape. She is walking in the green grass of my backyard.

The poem in this post is written by me, Holly Chessman, for Betty.

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Shelby Kent-Stewart @shelbykstewart.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

So very sorry for your loss. May precious Betty find peace at Rainbow Bridge.

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