Our little Charlie passed away tonight.

Perth, Australia
March 29, 2022 10:42am CST
Some of you may remember from some of my previous Discussions that I haven't been talking with my brother. I was recently very hurt over something that involved his crappy friends. But, tonight I put all that aside. My brother's little doggy, Charlie, hasn't been well lately. And past 3 - 4 days Charlie has been having seizures. To which I am thankful I didn't witness. My brother was told by a vet that Charlie's heart wasn't doing good (he said it more technical than I just did) and that Charlie would be on tablets that may keep him with us for a couple more months. I couldn't even fathom that. Just a couple more months with our little cute furry big eared family member? I wasn't able to process that. But tonight, while dad and I were out somewhere, my brother texted my dad. "Charlie passed away." My dad pulled the car over and we just started crying and started heading back home. Though I'm still annoyed and hurt by recent events regarding my brother, I wrapped my arms around him as he cried. Then I saw little Charlie on my brother's bed. I was in such denial. Feeling around his body hoping to feel a pulse. My heart knew the truth but my head wouldn't allow me to comprehend it. We were all sitting on my brother's bed crying and patting Charlie. My brother told us what happened. He said he was walking out of his room to get a drink, he looked around and saw Charlie sitting on the bed looking up at him smiling. But when my brother returned, Charlie was laying down and not moving. And from there, he texted my dad once he knew. We are completely shocked and devastated. We really thought there was more time. I have more to say to get off my chest but for now, I want to say: Charlie is and always will be part of our family. Rest in peace my little button. I love you so so much and as I said to you many times as I rubbed your adorable belly, "You're the greatest doggy in the world. Yes you are." 29th June 2010 - 29th March 2022
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Mar 22
So very sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a pet. They get so close to our heart. Remember the good times.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@CarolDM Thank you so very kindly. They really really do and he was such an amazing little doggy who is and always will be our family member. I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
10 Jun 22
@CarolDM Thank you kindly and all the same to you.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
27 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 You are very welcome. Always good to see you when you are able to be here. I understand.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
29 Mar 22
That's heartbreaking. . We too recently lost our 7 year old Boogie. And it came as a shock. One minute she was all healthy and happy. And then she vomited twice and by the time we took her in the car to meet the vet, she passed away. It's been more than a month and we still feel choked when we remember her
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@arunima25 Oh man. This has been so hard reading all the comments from this Discussion. It's hard personally due to what it's about but I'm feeling so heart broken reading some MyLotter's comments about losing their furry loved ones. I'm so sorry about Boogie. I'm crying because it's so sad. Some people don't understand that pets become more than just pets. Pets are family. They become part of our everyday lives and it's so hard when they leave. Sending you such big hugs! I'm so sorry about Boogie. I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
28 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 I can fully understand your emotions. I have been through this and I know that it's tough to get over it. In fact we never get over the sorrow but learn to live and move on, just like we will do it for any loved ones. Take care
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
10 Jun 22
@arunima25 That is very true really. It's more like we just adapt to the new without fully getting over that sorrow as you said. Hope you're doing well!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
29 Mar 22
I’m so sorry. I don’t know which is worse, having them take their last breath at home, or having to make the appointment to take them to the vet to ease their suffering. Either way, it’s torture on us.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (68084)
• United States
27 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 — anyone who’s been in that sad point in life understands exactly what you mean.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
10 Jun 22
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@FourWalls Thank you so much. I agree with you. I don't know how to feel and not sure if I'm thinking this way to make is easier on us (my dad, brother and myself) but I feel it would have been harder taking him to the vet to....you know. Can't even type it but you know. I feel more better? I don't know the right word, Charlie being here when it happened. But still torture and I feel that's a right word to explain the pain. I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340200)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 22
I'm so, so sorry that you've lost little Charlie. He does look a sweet little dog. However I hope your brother doesn't get another dog.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340200)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 Don't worry about the copy and paste. You take care of you, won't you?
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@JudyEv Thank you kindly. My dad said many years ago that Andrew should never have had a dog. Not saying we never loved Charlie. Just mean my brother isn't good with doing the right thing. He will not be getting another dog while he lives here. Even if he had a place of his own I hope he never gets another pet. I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
10 Jun 22
@JudyEv Definitely been doing my best. Thank you kindly and same to you!
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Christie
@jainaproudmoore (457)
•
30 Mar 22
I'm sorry about your loss. I know words will never be enough to comfort you because losing a furry family member is such a devastating event. I also lost my four-month-old puppy a couple of months back and I can only imagine the pain that you're going through.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@jainaproudmoore Thank you so very kindly. And I'm so sorry to read about your little puppy. Like you said, no words can take away the pain but I still appreciate you and the very best I can do is send you so many virtual hugs! I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
Eva Russilahiba
@thehazelsister (417)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
30 Mar 22
Oh, no. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Losing your pet must have felt like losing a member of your family. Sending lots of love during this difficult time.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@thehazelsister Thank you so very much. It has been really tough and sad when thinking he is still around. We have all accidentally had thought patterns as if he was still here. Like opening the back door for him to run inside for example. Hard habit to change now. You said it right, he was our family member. I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
aubrey
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
27 Apr 22
He is so cute in the picture. I wonder we will feel the same way when our dogs die. Their life is short. I'm also sad for this news
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aubrey
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
27 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 Is it right he live for 12 years?
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@averygirl72 Thank you kindly. Yes he is so so adorable in this photo, though, I'm struggling to look at it properly right now. I have so many photos and videos of him as well as my cat and I want them all on a hard drive or a few hard drives to keep them safe.
****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
10 Jun 22
@averygirl72 Sorry for my late reply. I haven't been on much. Charlie would have been 12 this year. So he was alive for a bit over 11 years.
Anna
@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
30 Mar 22
I have just read the news on FB. I am so sorry about your loss Danielle. I know that you loved Charlie, he was a good dog. I remember you were angry with your brother because he did not take good care of him. It's better that your brother does not take another dog.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
27 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 - When one kitten of my neighbor was killed by a car I cried for two days. He was not my cat, but I loved him, he visited us every day, he was so cute. Andrew is a selfish young man, he loved Charlie but he did nothing for Charlie. Dogs are not stuffed toys, they need cares, they need love, I hope he will never get a dog again. You are right Dani, the animals deserve much better. Do not torment yourself more now, you did a lot for Charlie. Do not worry for a late reply, I know you are living busy difficult moments.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@LadyDuck Thank you so much Anna. Whew this is so tough answering everyone back. I appreciate it so much but boy this is difficult. I have been crying my eyes out answering but also when I read about other MyLotter's losing their furry loved ones. It's so heart breaking. My dad made it clear even years ago that Andrew was not allowed to get another dog. We still loved Charlie very much but my dad and I both knew that having a dog was a bad idea (for the dog's sake). Andrew was very distressed and crying his eyes out that night. I know Andrew loved Charlie and cared ABOUT Charlie but he didn't do his best caring FOR Charlie and there is a difference. Andrew is not allowed another dog and I hope with all my might, that if Andrew ever got a place of his own, that he doesn't get any other pet. The animal/s deserve much better. Andrew has been paying way more attention to Leilah (my cat) now which both pleases me and annoys me. 1: because he hardly cared about her before and 2: all this attention now should have been given to Charlie while he was alive. I will leave it there, it's making me so upset and angry. Thank you for being there Anna. I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 22
@LadyDuck Hi Anna. Hope you're well. I'm so sorry for the poor little cat. I can understand you feeling emotional even if he wasn't yours as he did visit you every day. I'm sorry for his passing. We are missing Charlie every day. My dad recently said he was thinking about getting a dog as he is missing the company of Charlie. I personally do not want another dog right now. I have my cat Leilah which is very stressful. I worry every time she goes outside. I think even after....Leilah, which I don't want to think about, I'd still prefer not to have a pet for awhile. Not until things are more stable financial wise and I'm more mentally up for it. Thank you Anna for the nice and encouraging things you said. Very much appreciated!
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Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
27 Jun 22
I am sorry pets are like family.
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Jellybelly
@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
31 Jul 22
@VivaLaDani13 I'm still sorry. I am alright.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
1 Aug 22
@CookieMonster46 Thank you kindly. I also wanted to say I was sorry that I lost touch a bit. We were sending messages for quite some time. I often go into complete anti-social phases and just wanted to say I am so sorry, I do this a lot with every person. Even family. But it's not my intention to make anyone feel like I don't care. I just go through many phases here and there where I disappear.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jul 22
@CookieMonster46 Thank you very kindly. He is missed every day. I really hope you're doing well.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (121604)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Mar 22
Oh Dani, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you are devastated at losing Charlie. You loved him so much. My heart goes out to you. Charlie was definitely a beloved member of your family. Sending lots of little be your way right now.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (121604)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 Dani, please don’t ever feel obligated to have to respond to any of my comments if you’re in a position where you can’t or don’t want to. You and I go back a long ways, and I know we’ll be around long into the future together in one way or another. Whether I hear from you or not, you are always in my heart.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
6 May 22
@moffittjc Best thing I've read in awhile. Thank you so much. I adore you. My OCD just won't allow me to not answer but also, I like to answer people back because it's just in my nature but I thank you so so so so much for saying all that.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@moffittjc Thank you so very kindly for your beautiful, caring, understanding and supportive comment. So very much appreciated! I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Mar 22
Sorry for your loss. There's no Forever.
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83495)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Apr 22
@VivaLaDani13 I hope you have moved on.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
10 Jun 22
@cacay1 Not "moved on" in the way like I've just forgotten about him. "Moved on" in accepting his passing though, not really. It's still very hard.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Apr 22
@cacay1 Thank you so very kindly. I appreciate it. I'm copying and pasting this comment to everyone but sorry for late reply. I know I haven't been on like normal but this Discussion was really hard to get back to.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
29 Jul 22
@VivaLaDani13 I hope it was ok to like this post because it was so sad. I know how much you valued and loved Charlie and I am so sad too that he passed away. His last memory for your brother was the smile on his face letting your brother know it was time and he is ok and loves him. I know Charlie knew how much you loved him and I want to cry that he is not with you anymore. I am so so sorry for your loss and still glad you have your cat. Our pets are so important to us that when they leave us it is so hard to say goodbye. I am sure Charlie appreciated all you did for him. I hope you have your cat for a long time with you. I know your brother has given you lots of grief in your life and I understand that. Mine was not nice either and he passed away last year before his 75th birthday. I took away the like because it is such a sad post and my heart goes out to you and your Dad because I know you both truly loved Charlie. Not everyone understands that our pets are a part of our family like you do. I keep telling Sophie she is my family which she is. I remember when my dog got sick and no matter what I tried with the vets help to save her she still did not make it and it was the hardest thing to put her down. I had two dreams. One she was ok and the other she was angry and after that never dreamt about her but I will always remember her. She was so special and I loved her so much. Our pets know when we love them and when we are not happy with them. In the beginning with Sophie it was very hard and we still have moments where we are not so happy with each other. I will go and read your e-mail. That is fine you did not put a subject. I just wanted to know it was from you is all.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
5 Aug 22
@Hannihar That is ok to Like it. No worries at all. Thank you kindly for reading and commenting on this post. And thank you very kindly for your sweet and supportive words. I really appreciate that a lot. I am sorry to hear about your brother. I am not sure how you felt about his passing but I am sorry (something we can talk privately about in email if you wish to). I agree with everything you said about our pets. I will make this short and sweet because it's making me cry (not because of you, this subject is still very hard to think about) but I wanted to thank you so much for giving a beautiful and honest comment. *hugs to you and Sophie* I am not sure if I've got an email back from you, I will check during weekend and get back to you.
****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
14 Aug 22
@Hannihar Thank you for opening up and telling me that. I can understand your feelings about it all if you weren't close to him. I wish I could give you a real hug. 1: Because you are such a sweetheart. And 2: Because I feel awful when you express things that were difficult in your life. Whether it was from the past or what you are going through now. You did write me back. I am sorry I haven't logged back in to read it yet. I will read and reply back soon as possible. Thank you kindly for explaining what was going on.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
15 Aug 22
@VivaLaDani13 You are welcome. I feel very comfortable sharing with you. I wish I could give you a real hug too. Thank you for the nice compliment. You are very sweet too. You are so kind to worry about me. Whenever you can write me because you have so much to deal with too. You are so welcome that I explained what was going on.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7358)
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17 Aug 22
This was a very sad time for you and family. I love the part when Charlie was smiling at your brother sort of saying, "Goodbye now, everything is going to be good with you and Dannielle. Please send my love to her."
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
17 Aug 22
@everwonderwhy I had to step away from the loungeroom for a bit because that made me cry. (didn't want my dad to see me crying). Thank you so much for a beautiful comment.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
17 Aug 22
@everwonderwhy No need to be sorry at all. I knew completely you meant well. I just meant I cried in a nice way because what you said was so beautiful. And something I truly appreciate reading right now. Made me smile too.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7358)
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17 Aug 22
@VivaLaDani13 So sorry I made you cry and feel sad. I didn't mean to. I just went ahead of my imagination. But I meant to inspire you.
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Trebor Ika
@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
30 Jan 23
I think you healed of from the loss of Charlie. So did he get another one he no longer pets?
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jan 23
@Treborika Why do you think I have healed from a loved one dying? No he didn't get another.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
5 Feb 23
@Treborika You are very welcome.
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Trebor Ika
@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 Thank you for the explanation my friend
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Trebor Ika
@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
23 Jan 23
Sorry for the loss
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika Thank you kindly..
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Trebor Ika
@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Welcome my friend
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Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (8959)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
7 Apr
My heart is with you, I'm so sorry he passed away I know how it feels to lose a family pet, as you remember I lost Charmon my boarder collie a few yrs ago & it still hurts me to know she's no longer with us, I'm glad I have some photos of her that I keep on my wall to remember her.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
7 Apr
@2ndchances24 Thank you very much. Yes it's very hard. They are beloved family members. Not just animals.
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****DANIELLE****
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
8 Apr
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Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (8959)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
7 Apr
@VivaLaDani13 I totally agree this is why I have the dogs I do & after their gone that's it no more we're done cause I don't want to have something happen to us & their left behind for something to happen.
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