Guest badderh Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Last night my childhood dog suffered a stroke from a brain tumor, and it was decided this morning that he be put to sleep at the age of 13. He was a good friend who was there for me when I cried, when I squealed with joy, and everything in between. I'm happy that as a determined 10 year old I was an annoying persistent little pain in my father butt who just wanted an adorable puppy from the shelter. In a last attempt to pursued my father to get me that puppy from the shelter, I left him notes on 3 flights of stairs on how much I would love and care for a dog if I got one. As a extra measure, I then switch his bookmark with the newspaper ad with a picture of the shelter puppy into the book he took to work every night. That night he happened to be working with a good friend whose daughter had to give up her 11month old puppy due to her living situation and the next day I was taken to their house and introduced to my best friend. I didn't get that shelter puppy, but I still got the most loving friend I could have ever imagined. He gave me my love for animals, and was a trusted guardian for me and my other siblings. More than once he saved us kids from the grips of danger and always slept at the top of the stairs between our bedroom and the door, keeping an ever watchful eye to ensure we were safe. Even in his old age, when he could no longer climbed the stairs by himself, he would sleep directly in front of the door, so that he knew when a person was entering the house and would bark to let us know someone was there. I'm going to miss my buddy, and wish I could have been there one last time to say goodbye. None the less I'm thankful I could call him my best friend, and that through the good times and the bad he watched over me and stayed by my side. <3 I'm going to miss you Shep and I'm glad you were able to live and long and happy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 :f_pink Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueCrab Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So sorry to hear of Shep's passing. He sounded like a sweet pup indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katherineaz Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 RIP sweet Shep. Hugs to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 My sympathies for the loss of your Shep. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 So sorry for the loss of your Shep. What a handsome fellow! Remember the good times..... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Shep. 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Very sorry for your loss. It's so hard to say goodbye to the pets who helped raise us. Rest well, Shep. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 A lovely tribute. Shep sounds like he was a fantastic friend. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 What a beautiful tribute to a well loved friend. Godspeed, Shep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
Time4ANap Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Run free Shep. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 He sounds like such a good boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I am very sorry. Shep sounds like a perfect pup, a friend and guardian. Run free Shep, run free sweetie... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fsugrad Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm so sorry. What a beautiful tribute for a beautiful boy. Rest well, Shep. You were loved. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 What a wonderful friend you had in Shep. I'm sorry he had to leave. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Those first childhood friends help shape us into the adults we become. Rest well, Shep.......you were much loved. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'm so, so sorry. What a fortunate fellow to have you as his BFF. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Shep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Shep. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Through so many changes......I can't imagine how much you will miss him. I'm so sorry you lost our precious Shep. 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...
Cully Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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