kolarik1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 My big brindle goofball is now at Rainbow Bridge...it is so weird to come home and not have 2 pups looking at me. When the adoption group brought 3 pups to the house for the home visit, the brindle boy was a little standoffish...and I was warned that he got car sick. Well, he worked out of the carsickness..that was nerves about being left behind...once he bonded to me he was fine. Heck, he even made the trip from Lansing to Pensacola 3 times! Pop (and his sister Zelda) were initially adopted with my ex b/f...when I moved to Lansing the pups came with...he wasn't a fan of apartment living with all the hardwood floors, but we made it work for a couple of years until the pups got their house in June 2011. I love him to pieces and I know that he'll watch over us...and he'll be able to visit his Dad (Navy Guy) on the ship. I was able to squeeze in an appointment with a pet psychic this morning and Pop truly loves his Dad...and Pop said that he was ready to go. And true to Pop's personality, he had 'a talk' with his Dad before he shipped out... Pop the same week that he was adopted with his old Christmas stocking Pop & Zelda 5 years ago shortly after Zelda was adopted...he was being the good big brother and protecting her at the grandparents house. Proud of himself for de-stuffing a toy Pop as a reindeer a couple of Christmases ago A pic of Pop and his Dad a couple years ago...one of my favorites of them And a picture from this Sunday...he's on my right Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Oh no no no, I'm so sorry, I had hoped you would have much more time with him. Godspeed Pop Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry Pop had to go... 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...
kolarik1 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks...he told the pet psychic he was trying to go while his Dad was still here (before he shipped out)...and I did think this past Sunday that it was his time, but then he rallied. He took a turn for the worse yesterday and the vet even said he was ready to go. Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry he couldn't stay longer. Godspeed, sweet boy. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Pop. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. {{{hugs for you and Zelda}}} Quote Lexi (mom to Nok, the former feral black kitty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Oh, I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Pop. I know you've had lots of emotions swirling around, with your guy shipping out, and knowing that you might not have much longer with Popcorn. Thinking of you, and sending much sympathy. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was hoping you'd have more time with him. Very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry he had to leave you. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so very sorry that Pop had to go. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I am so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Godpseed to Pop and SUPER SIZED HUGS to you. He will always be with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolarik1 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 It's weird, looking at the bed he always laid on and just seeing an indent and no Pop. Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. They do leave huge holes in our lives when they go, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 My heart is breaking for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I am so sorry! Each one is such a huge presence..........................the lack of their presence almost seems to suck the life out of a room. I hope Pop visits you soon to let you know that he's ok. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 There are going to be so many triggers that you'll need to get past now. The indent, empty bowl, leash, toys................ Godspeed, Popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry Pop couldn't stay longer. He is pain free and running on the wind now. Hugs to you. Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Perhaps he knew you'd be ok now that Navy guy is back. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolarik1 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Perhaps he knew you'd be ok now that Navy guy is back. Funny you say that...during the reading, I mentioned how I had focused more on Navy guy leaving rather than Pop passing as I knew it'd make it easier. Pop said that's what he wanted, was for me to focus on Navy guy and not so much on him and then he goes 'but you guys didn't leave me out, you made sure to include me.' And we did...lots of time spent cuddling and kissing the pups...and they got lots of yummy treats and beer. One morning after I left for work Navy guy gave them each a rawhide...later he said 'is that ok?' and I said 'yeah, as long as they were finished with them before you left.' Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy & I'm sorry he couldn't stay longer. Godspeed Pop! 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...
Burpdog Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sending my sympathy What a handsome angel.... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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