At approximately 12:30pm PST today, I said goodbye to my companion, my furry child of 15 wonderful years.
From the moment I laid my eyes on him, thinking he was a beanie baby, into his terrible twos where he destroyed everything he could get his teeth into, his progression into old age, he was loved and loved me in return. He loved unconditionally as only pets can with their caregivers. I say caregiver instead of owner or master because I was neither of those. I did not "own" him, I was not "master" over him. I cared for him. I made his life the best that I could with the tools that the good Lord gave me.
Bud outlasted 3 relationships, survived many moves back and forth across the States and several strokes. Through it all his love and loyalty held true. That is why I post this today. To honor and remember him. The tears flow freely today, as I'm sure they will, for a long time to come but also a smile plays on these lips with the fondest of memories and the warmest of love.
May I meet you again at the Rainbow Bridge, Coocachoo. Mommy loves you always.
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Trinity Serpentine
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02-19-2005 13:54
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pandastrong Fairplay
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02-19-2005 13:56
So sorry to hear this, Trin.
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Ashlynne Poole
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*big hugs*
02-19-2005 13:57
*big hugs* I've lost many furry children and the pain is no less for any other life who has touched me. I'm sure your Bud is running and playing with all my furrkids and just waiting for the day when you two meet at the Rainbow Bridge.
*big smooshy hugs* Ash |
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Hobbes Abattoir
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02-19-2005 13:59
*hugs you tightly to him, offering any comfort he can* I'm so sorry for your loss honey. He was an adorable lil guy, friendly, playful, and the cutest stare he could put on you to get what he wanted hehe..
Bud was a wonderful companion and friend to you, and I'm glad I got to meet him. He will be missed but he is at peace now. |
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Kris Ritter
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02-19-2005 14:00
 *hugs u* |
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Torley Linden
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02-19-2005 14:06
Awww. That's so sad, yet sweet at the same time. I'm at a loss for emoticons. All I can say is that the Rainbow Bridge poem makes me cry. "Caregiver" -- that's a great word!
*huggerz* _____________________
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Kate Hanks
AFK Queen
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02-19-2005 14:24
Crap, you just made me cry.
I'm so sorry Trinny. Bud was a sweet and lovable dog and he will be missed greatly. *hugs* _____________________
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Urusula Zapata
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02-19-2005 14:36
Awww. I'm so sorry Trin. Our furry babies bring us so much joy and unconditional love, it's a shame that their time on Earth is so much shorter than ours.
*Big hugs, sweetie* _____________________
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Alan Palmerstone
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02-19-2005 14:36
For those of us with furry and/or winged children, this is the hardest thing in the world. So sorry for your loss.
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Cross Lament
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02-19-2005 15:45
*HUGS*
I'm sorry for your loss, Trinity. It's hard to lose one of our furry friends, but he'll always be with you, in heart and memory. *hugs again* _____________________
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Driftwood Nomad
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02-19-2005 15:53
So sorry for your loss. Please contact me in world and D&D Dogs will furnish you with a free virtual dog companion. I know it's not the same, but in some way it may help ease the pain.
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Willow Zander
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02-19-2005 16:11
*hugs you tight*
We talked about this yesterday trin, yet this still managed to bring a tear to my eye to day I hope you are getting through this ok, and you know I am here if you need me, I feel your pain, as you know from our chat.... My thoughts, love and prayers are with you, and Bud. Love as always Weeeeelow  _____________________
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Rose Karuna
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02-19-2005 16:50
I'm SO sorry Trin. I know what it's like to have a furr companion who has seen you through more in life than a human. Hugs sweetie.
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Ilianexsi Sojourner
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02-19-2005 16:59
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear it, Trinity... I know how much it hurts to have to let go. I know Bud is running and playing in the Summerlands now, happily waiting for you.
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Sarah Langdon
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02-19-2005 18:16
*big hug* You'll have years worth of memories to keep warm your heart
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Merwan Marker
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02-19-2005 18:32
Ah Trin - I'm so sorry for your loss...
I had to put my 13 year old gr. shepherd down several month back - i still miss her. Be good to yourself... *hugs* _____________________
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Camille Serpentine
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02-19-2005 19:34
oh Trinity,
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Paolo Portocarrero
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02-19-2005 21:06
Awwww Trin, so sorry. I know how hard it was when we put down our yellow lab a few years ago. Big hugs, Sal.
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02-19-2005 22:02
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Hobbes Abattoir
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02-19-2005 23:01
Knowing, as so many of us do, how painful this can be, I've created a memorial at my house for Bud.
If you wish, please stop by and see it, and maybe even leave a brief message or note, or even a flower or something (please, keep prims low). He was a wonderful pet and companion and will be missed. The Dawg House is in Dusun, in the North Eastern corner, at 196, 210. |
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Serena Fredericks
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02-19-2005 23:20
*Hugs tightly*
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02-19-2005 23:24
One of the greatest gifts God gave us was the unconditional love of a dog. They love is without question, good days and bad. They wait for us with bright eyes and wagging tails ready to brighten our day with a love and joy. They curl up in your lap on a rainy day and have eyes that touch a special happy place in our souls. Through those furry friends we can get a little taste for the love that God has for us.
Oh God, thank you for Bud, the loyal companion, the loving child, the cheerful playmate. May he bring a smile to many an Angel’s face until his caregiver comes for him. May he wait for her with a new body, free from pain wagging his tail in anticipation of covering her face with puppy kisses once again. *me hugs you tightly and wipes away your tears* _____________________
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Trinity Serpentine
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Thank you everyone.
02-20-2005 08:22
Thanks for all the warm thoughts, hugs and well wishes. Thank you for the prayers and flowers.
Thank you Hobbsie for the memorial. Thank you Billy for the prayer. *hugs, kisses and love to my friends* Trin _____________________
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Olympia Rebus
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02-20-2005 10:33
What a sweet looking dog. I'm very sorry to hear this.
I'm sure Bud appreciated the 15 years of love and care you gave him. _____________________
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Ashley Alexander
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02-21-2005 16:21
We hear about people dying in the news every day; murders, car accidents, war; yet somehow these stories don't touch our hearts in the same way a loyal pet passing away. Perhaps it's because just about everyone can relate to this story. I myself rarely cry, yet I also found tears flow after reading your beautiful tribute to him.
I pray the Goddess and Heroess keep his spirit well, and that someday you are united once again. |
