One year today since my beloved boy left us.
What a face, I say. Oh, what a face.
One year
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Oh Jenn…what a lovely looking face. I am crying here. Really
You caught me at a particularly bad time as I just finished reading Anna Quindlen’s book “Good dog. Stay.” It is wonderful and joyous and heartbreaking and had me bawling after the very first paragraph.
I wouldn’t recommend it right now as the loss is still so fresh but sometime….when you are ready. Read it and remember you’re wonderful furry friend.
He’ll live in your heart, while he waits for you at the rainbow bridge.
“Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….”
Author unknown…
My thoughts are with you today.
so sorry, jenn. what a guy.
He was and always will be “the best boy dog in all the world”. I miss him too. A prince of a dog..
That is a wonderful face. I know you miss him, but I am happy you had the experience of him in your life.
I bet wherever your sweet heart dog is, he’s getting lots of treats and belly rubs. Whatta handsome fella.
Jenn, I’m so sorry that you had to say goodbye to this prince. You have him a great life and he and you were both better off for having known each other. You will be in my thoughts today.
Meg
My heart breaks for you. Weird, but my dog who was IDENTICAL to yours died last Christmas at age 16. Was yours a coyote mix? Ours was shepherd/coyote and wonderful. I still cry…
Did get a new puppy last month. HUGE and a dough-head. V different, never the same. Good humor, though, and sometimes that is a great distraction.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I couldn’t bear losing my Nixon.
Take heart in knowing there is an angel boy up there who loves dogs…I’ll send him over and have him play with your pooch.
I remember reading your post; I cannot believe it’s been a year.
As certain as the sun rises, each time I recall pets that touched me in the way that he graced you, I weep.
For I don’t think that part of our hearts ever heals, does it?
I just came off a pretty big scare with my pup. I think I cried every night he was in the hospital, and the poor thing did eventually pull through. Cheers in remembrance of your old pal.
Jenn: He loved you too. I’m sure he’s smiling down on you and barking up your praises in doggie heaven.
Those people who say that dogs don’t have souls? They don’t really know any dogs.
Good boy.
I can’t believe it’s been a year. He was such a great doggie. I’ll always remember how good he was to my kitties when we all shared that studio in Manhattan. He was truly a gentleman.
oh god. now i’m even sadder.
sorry lady. so sorry.
So sorry Jenn. I remember too, and I know how hard it is to lose a special pet. May he always live on in your heart and mind.
Jenn,
I am sorry you have to miss your baby, and that he could not stay forever and ever.
Nono,
Oh, that Rainbow Bridge poem. It touches me so every time, and now my nose is running and my eyes have tears. But I love it every time too.
I’m not sure all people go to heaven, but I’m absolutely totally positive that dogs do.
Jenn, our thoughts are with you. After reading your post today, I gave our boxer (Maker’s Mark) an extra hug and belly rub. With a new baby and a 20 month old (and complete insanity in our house right now), our sweet, loyal Maker’s makes an extra effort to lay low but supports us every step of the way. You reminded me that these lovely creatures capture a huge part of our heart and for many of us, are our first babies.
It is hard to believe it has been a year, and Nono’s Rainbow Bridge is beautiful, thanks for posting that Nono. I’m with pogonip, and hopefully someday we will meet up with our beloved pets in heaven.
We also remember him, and your goodbyes. Thanks for sharing him again. xo
The snow on his nose makes my heart skip a little. What a cutie. So sorry for this sad anniversary.
Oh you’re so sweet to remember. My cat Desdemona died last summer and for some odd reason, just this morning, Thalia grabbed a black cat doll-like xmas thingie (lying around because..why?) and danced around with it shouting “Desi Ornament! Desi Orrnament!” And it all came back.
I feel you.
It’s amazing how once they’re gone you can’t think of a single thing they did wrong. I was constantly yelling at my Marley to stop barking and that first day without him in the house was the most silent, sad day I’ve ever experienced.I know how you feel, it’s not easy to explain to people who don’t own a dog, they can never be replaced.
It’s been a little over a month since we said goodbye to our six year old Rottie Koukla. She fought lymphoma for almost two years. What an incredible dog! Before that we lost our Dalmatian Spec. Before her, we lost two other beauties…
It is never easy to say farewell. You say that you will never allow yourself to fall in love again, and then you do it again and again. I cannot resist, the unconditional love from a pet is something so wonderful and if it only lasts for five minutes, I will take it instead of a lifetime of nothing special!