Goodbye, Mr. Whipple

[donali 57]

(((Whippledaddy)))

I'm sure my beloved Max welcomed him and helped him through the transition - he loved other dogs. I picture them frolicking together. *sniff*

He loved cats, too, so I'm sure kitty Milo got a grand welcome, as well.

Our beloved pets are the background music of our lives, and when they move to the next level the silence is deafening. I miss Max (10/01) and Sadie (2/02) everyday, and one day I will have another four legged companion to share my life with.

But for now I hold the memories close, and tell him daily what a great friend he was, and how much I continue to love him.

[molynn 0]

Whippledaddy,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved pet.

[Iluvharleys 15]

Whip - I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories!

[Jessiebear 2]

It's hard to lose a snuggle buddy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[kimalicious 5]

Ya had to go make me cry today. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I am new to the dog game and can't bear to think of being without mine now. They are better friends than humans and unconditional, we all need to remember what they teach us, so true so true. Cherish the memory all you can!

[aaamom 0]

He will live on forever in you.............so sorry for your loss

[whippledaddy 5]

Thank you so much for your kind words everyone. I know that as the days go by it will get easier.

The sadness will not lessen, but the memories will become less painful, and more pleasant. They will be warm and loving recollections of a beautiful spirit in a dog's body. There are many wonderful memories for us.

He was a Good Dog. I hope I can be a Good Dog as well.

[vinesqueen 2]

I'm so sorry Whip, I am anticipating this very thing. I know that when i get home for the holidays I'll have to put my own beloved Astro down. I cannot pretend to understand your pain, but I know what mine is like.

[I'llsucceed 1]

(((Whippledaddy)))

I am just reading this post today. As I cry over your beautiful words I am very sorry for your loss. I know your pain.

I hope time is kind to you & all the sweetest memories fill your thoughts & dreams.

God Bless

[NJChick 3]

I'm so sorry

***HUGS*** :thankyou:

[princess_n_thep 2]

Do you have a picture of Mr. Whipple?

[whippledaddy 5]

I've gotta resize a pic to post it. Thanks. It'll take a day or two, kinda busy getting ready for yet another surger for Patty, 300 miles away.

[divaliciousdee 0]

Whippledaddy...What can I say? Beautifully written. I miss my dear Max( 3/01) and I know he is playing with Mr. WHipple he loved other dogs. I too agree with your sentiment..I want to be a good dog too. Amazing the love they give to you unconditionally. I need another kleenex. Thank you for sharing your loss. My prayers are with you and your wife as she faces another surgery. Take care

[gentlespirit 1]

I'm so sorry for your loss, and your beautiful words of remembrance and good bye made me cry. How beautiful to have been loved so much...he was a blessed dog. The memories are precious and will become more so as the sadness lets up a little. Keep him close in your heart and he's never really gone.

Emily

[whippledaddy 5]

We'll try this pic, see if I downsized it enough.

Looking through his pics was both a thing of sadness and a thing of joy. I had the priviledge of smiling through my tears.

Time goes by. Life goes on. The sun rises and sets. Still my thoughts turn to my wordless friend and the volumes he spoke to me. I miss him, but the pain is the dull ache of loss, not the sharp pang it once was.

Still I think sometimes I see him out of the corner of my eye. And when we mention his name to our other dog, Abby the Half Pug/Half Terrier, she looks up at a corner of our living room ceiling. I find this disquieting, and somehow comforting. I know it is but my grief working its way through me.

And so the days continue. Life has many tasks that must be met. And through the sun of each new day we keep close our departed friend with the shadow of a memory.

So here is his picture. He was just a dog to anyone but us. And that's exactly how it should be. His life changed ours forever, and that, too, is exactly as it should be.