StridersSis Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) BeBe was one of those special dogs.... She was one of the ones you only manage to find once in a lifetime if you're lucky, and she almost wasn't ours. BeBe had been on hold down at the kennel for a few months when we absolutely fell in love, it was hard to stop yourself from falling in love with this dog. It was Christmas time 2008 and we told our adoption rep what we wanted for Christmas, and then we found out she was on someone else's Christmas list. However, she had already been on hold for them and they hadn't taken her home yet, they got one option, take her or she's going to one of the best homes ever just in time for Christmas.... Needless to say BeBe was under our Christmas tree on Dec. 20, 2008, just in time for her first Christmas with a family. We quickly learned BeBe was a creature like we'd never seen before... She was a fierce smiler and better yet she'd jump up on your shoulders and give you the biggest bear hug you'd ever received. Special... it's the only word that even begins to describe the most amazing dog that ever walked into our lives, she would collect all the toys in the house (no small feat) and put them on her blanket, and lay down in the middle of them and seemingly say "Hey mom look at me! I got them all!!!", her face lit up like her first Christmas tree. She was attached at hip, she followed us everywhere, had to know what we were doing at all times, once she was satisfied, she'd lay down, if she wasn't satisfied you got a bear hug... The love of her life however was Dallas. Dallas was 10 years old when she came home, she was 3, but age aint nothing but a number they say. She followed him EVERYWHERE, whatever he did, she did, she'd follow him to get a drink of water and she'd follow him sniffing around the house... She'd lay with him (anyone who knows Dallas knows he's gotten a bit grumpy in his old age!) We often wondered if BeBe would be ok when Dallas passed away, what we thought was a growing reality in the coming years, he's going to be 12 this year, and we knew he wouldn't live forever, even if he is Dally Wally King of the Pally (yea don't ask). Our lives were rocked last month, Osteosarcoma reared it's ugly head, but it wasn't our king, our even princess Lizzie the house elders; it was the baby, it wasn't fair, she wasn't even 5 yet... We came to realize that all the knights in King Dallas' army couldn't fight this enemy.... The enemy won yesterday.... She followed him everywhere even until her last day on earth, she was by his side, went with him just to sniff in the yard, and came in to enjoy their last ice cream treat together (Lizzie thinks it's vile, health nut!), until it was time. All of her knights in shinning armor were there, my mom, dad, me and our adoption rep. The vet and tech (two good friends I worked for in highschool) came to her castle, to free her of this enemy. She was loved by all of us, everyone of us was crying, looking at the other and crying some more as we freed her from her pain, she was so brave. By her side you ask? Her King... What we thought was a one sided obsession was a mutual love. He didn't leave, he stood, so she could see him because she was on the bed, he didn't lay down, he stayed, seemingly snout to snout, he loved her... So now we ask the question, how will he live without his princess? One day at a time, just like the rest of us.... This story doesn't have a happily ever after.... But we had the most amazing, special princess that ever walked this earth for a year and 5 months, We lost her at 5 years and 16 days old.... Now she will wait for her King and the rest of her royal court, somewhere over the rainbow..... We love you BeBe, more than you could ever know..... Edited April 23, 2010 by StridersSis Quote Kim, mom to Reno (Slatex Reno), sister to Daffy (Bally's Flack), Ashley and Sue (racing names unknown), and Bridge kids Strider (7/28/94-4/16/05), RW's Dallas (12/17/98- 06/26/2010), Odd Taylor (aka Lizzie), JC's Curfew (4/6/2005- 4/22/2010), Winnie(Pooh Bear)my heart dog, and Rocky the beagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Kim, my heart goes out to you and your family. Much too young, gone much too soon. Godspeed, sweet lovely girl. 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...
dante2zoe Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 It sounds inadequate, but I am so very sorry for your loss. Your tribute was as beautiful as your princess. Has me in tears. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so sorry! Run free BeBe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Oh Kim, no !!! I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Much too young. Rest well and wait for your King Bebe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaliforniaGreys Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I am so sorry she had to leave. God speed to you special girl, knowing how very much you are loved Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyksam Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Oh, Kim My heart breaks for you and your family. You've written one of the most moving tributes I've ever read. I know you're hurting and missing her so much, but it's no mistake that she ended up with you guys. Bebe's such a special hound, and she was in the most amazing home she could have hoped to ever have completely surrounded by endless love. Please give Dallas some extra special and tender hugs from me and the girls. :f_pink Quote Mom to Daisy (1999-2012), LB (aka Little Bit), and Sammy James (aka Sammy or Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I am so very sorry. Your extraordinary princess left much too young and much too soon. Godspeed BeBe. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 OH I am so very sorry. That is one of the most beautiful tributes I have ever read. Words cannot do justice. Such LOVE. Such love. My deepest sympathy to her King and the rest of her court. Run free sweet baby. YOU and your love win-you will always be loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so sorry the monster won. DD Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so very sorry for your loss. What an incredible girl she was! I wish you all peace & strength - Bebe will watch over you forever. Godspeed Bebe! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBooMama Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Oh Kim! Since BooBoo passed this week all I could think was how we didn't have enough time together- but she was 9. To lose a baby at 5 is beyond my scope of reasoning. Please know that you are in my heart. BooBoo was such a friendly little girl and loved other dogs. I am sure she met Bebe at the gate and they are both running free of pain now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so sorry! What a beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so sorry, she was a beautiful princess. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Kim, I understand how it seems so unfair when it's the 'baby' of the family...your tribute was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Run free, Bebe, you are well loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Oh Kim I'm so very sorry :grouphug Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Kim I am so sorry. Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so very very sorry. What a terrible, unfair early loss. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so sorry. Run with the wind, BeBe You're among the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Sorry for your loss, only 5 years just isnt fair Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I am so sorry... I miss Nike so much.. Godspeed BeBe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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