Guest CygnetC Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I just got off the phone with my mother. One of my aunt's German Shepherds passed away unexpectedly yesterday. She had let them out and only Buoy came back in. She walked the property looking for T-Bone. Had he left the yard (unheard of)? Gotten hit by a car? Ran off into the woods? She had no idea. They live on 10 acres in East Bumf*** VT with neighbors who all have 30 acres plus. She called my uncle who was in a meeting, he said he would be home as soon as the meeting was over. In the meantime she gathered up some of the neighbors and they scoured the dirt road, ditches, woods, etc. Well after about 4 hours of searching she was walking back up through the woods to her house and found him. He was lying in a ditch, still in her yard, at the edge of the woods. He had had a stroke. He was only 2.5!!! I do not know what caused it, I just know that he was one of the best dogs I have ever met has passed away. He was always making you laugh, he was always trying to snuggle, he was just the best boy. He grew from a teeny little pup to a 110 pound dog before our eyes. He was not a dog, he was a family member. And he wasn't just a family member to my aunt and uncle, he was to all of us, all 42 of us in the extended family on my mom's side. They were our furry cousins and I can't believe that T-Bone has left us at such an early age. Again I ask, no talk of the rainbow bridge, or of him waiting for us on the other side, as that is not part of my beliefs and does not comfort me in any way. I just wanted to share. For one reason or another. T-Bone (right) and Buoy (left), Thanksgiving '04 T-Bone and Wally, Thanksgiving '04 T-Bone, Thanksgiving '05 T-Bone (front) and Buoy (rear), checking out Wally's octopus, Thanksgiving '05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I am so sorry. Run free T-Bone! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I am so very sorry. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymouse Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I'm so sorry. May God bless you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest princessmommy Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemydogs Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 What a very handsome boy. How tragic to lose him at such an early age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 What a miserable shock, to lose him with no warning. Be a good boy over the Bridge, T-Bone, and make sure all the octopii are safe to play with. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Meredith Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 My heart goes out to you and your family. Sometimes there are no answers, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing that you were able to share your lives with such a special soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm sorry for your loss. Peace to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rayne Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 So sorry for your loss.... such a youngin' too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WileyandBadger Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CygnetC Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 My mother called and told me that my aunt and uncle will be coming to visit this weekend as they do not want to be alone in the house for the first full weekend without him. So Buoy (his brother) will most likely be spending a lot of time with me since there isn't anyone at my parent's house to keep him company when they go out to dinner and such . . . he's never been alone before. So heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valliejo2001 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 So very sorry. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KaseysMom Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I am so very sorry. So young. So very tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darlene Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 That is so sad!!!! Godspeed T-bone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBones Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 i am so sorry. hugs to you, your aunt and uncle at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bonscoby Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I'm so very sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Emma1 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 My sympathy is with you during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPDoggie Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I am so sorry for this loss at TOO young an age. And poor-poor Buoy.. that makes me sad thinking about his being alone. You and Wally heaps lots of love on him this weekend (and your aunt and uncle) Quote Amy and Tim in Beverly, MA, with Chase and Always missing Kingsley (Drama King) and Ruby (KB's Bee Bopper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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