Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:17 PM
dbackjon (3,501 posts)
Rest in Peace, Scrappy: 2000-2012
Alex and I had to send our beautiful dog Scrappy to his next life Thursday.
Scrappy had been suffering from cancer, and for the last few days had been getting progressively worse - not eating much, little control of bowels, and very tired. I took Scrappy for his last walk, and we spent time with him before taking him to see the Vet. Scrappy has been in my life for four years, since I started dating Alex. He quickly won his way into my heart, and would spend hours at my side having me scratch his ears. Alex is particularly devestated. He has had Scrappy for 12 years, since he was a puppy. There were many times in Alex's life when Scrappy was all he had. &feature=youtube_gdata_player Link is to short video I took of our boy getting a treat. At the end, he had problems walking on the wood floors, so I had put down non-stick runners throughout the house so he could get around. Been tough first thing in the morning. As soon as Scrappy heard me in the kitchen, he was there, wanting breakfast.
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| dbackjon | Jul 2012 | OP | |
| montanacowboy | Jul 2012 | #1 | |
| aquamarina | Jul 2012 | #2 | |
| sharp_stick | Jul 2012 | #3 | |
| catbyte | Jul 2012 | #4 | |
| cindyperry2010 | Jul 2012 | #5 | |
| WillParkinson | Jul 2012 | #6 | |
| William769 | Jul 2012 | #7 | |
| catbyte | Jul 2012 | #14 | |
| virgdem | Jul 2012 | #8 | |
| Daemonaquila | Jul 2012 | #9 | |
| barbtries | Jul 2012 | #10 | |
| closeupready | Jul 2012 | #11 | |
| HillWilliam | Jul 2012 | #12 | |
| joeybee12 | Jul 2012 | #13 | |
| KurtNYC | Jul 2012 | #15 | |
| rurallib | Jul 2012 | #16 | |
| mitchtv | Jul 2012 | #17 | |
| Rowdyboy | Jul 2012 | #18 | |
| Mnemosyne | Jul 2012 | #19 | |
| dbackjon | Aug 2012 | #20 | |
| MNBrewer | Aug 2012 | #21 | |
| dickthegrouch | Aug 2012 | #22 |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:21 PM
montanacowboy (3,379 posts)
1. So sorry for your loss
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Yesterday my sister lost her dog of 12 years and best friends lost their golden
It has been a sad weekend here too |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:21 PM
aquamarina (847 posts)
2. Run free Scrappy.
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:23 PM
sharp_stick (9,152 posts)
3. I am so sorry
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I hate that trip to the vet, it brings tears to my eyes whenever somebody tells their story of having to do it.
Every time I've done it I've sworn off of pets for good. That usually lasts a few months and then away I go again when someone shows me a sad little victim of neglect. |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:27 PM
catbyte (3,945 posts)
4. I'm so sorry, dbackjon. I'm sitting at my desk at work in tears
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I lost 2 feline members of my family to old age (1 was 19, the other 20) within 3 weeks of each other in May. They snuggle their way into your heart and soul, and will remain there forever. My heart breaks for you and your family.
Diane Anishinaabe in MI & mom to Taz, Nigel, and new baby brother Sammy, members of Dogs Against Romney, Cat Division "Dogs Aren’t Luggage--HISS!” |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:27 PM
cindyperry2010 (792 posts)
5. oh i am so very sorry
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for the loss of a family member and loved one. my deepest condolences
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:33 PM
WillParkinson (16,117 posts)
6. My sympathies to your family...
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:36 PM
William769 (30,430 posts)
7. I am sorry for your loss.
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This isn't much, but may it bring you solace.
Rainbow Bridge There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, valleys with lush green grass When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this special place There is always food and water and warm spring weather The old and frail are young again Those who are maimed are made whole again They play all day with each other There is only one thing missing They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up ! The nose twitches ! The ears are up ! The eyes are staring ! And this one suddenly runs from the group ! You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her into your arms and embrace your face is kissed again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated Author Unknown
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Response to William769 (Reply #7)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 01:29 PM
catbyte (3,945 posts)
14. I don't even believe in heaven but that poem & pic still makes me tear up every darn time
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I guess it's just the thought of seeing all my beloved kitties again that gets to me...
We need a pet smilie! Diane Anishinaabe in MI & mom to Taz, Nigel, and new baby brother Sammy, members of Dogs Against Romney, Cat Division "Dogs Aren’t Luggage--HISS!” |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:44 PM
virgdem (1,485 posts)
8. I am so sorry for your loss...
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Scrappy had a very good life and was very much loved. He is now at peace at the Rainbow Bridge.
RIP Scrappy |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:45 PM
Daemonaquila (791 posts)
9. Poor wee baby.
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I'm so sorry for all 3 of you.
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:46 PM
barbtries (15,011 posts)
10. i'm so sorry.
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i can't even watch the video (at work) and i'm crying. hugs to you both.
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:55 PM
closeupready (19,462 posts)
11. My condolences, dbackjon.
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 12:57 PM
HillWilliam (3,159 posts)
12. So sorry to hear
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To us LGBT people, our furkids are our kids. Losing one is devastating. HillbillyBob and I grieve with you.
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 01:20 PM
joeybee12 (41,670 posts)
13. Aw, it's so tough to say good-bye...
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But he had a good life and he probably knew it was time.
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 02:22 PM
KurtNYC (12,058 posts)
15. What a sweet and beautiful creature
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Seeing the hardwood floors covered up brings back some tough memories for me. |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 02:26 PM
rurallib (31,133 posts)
16. the worst thing about pets is that they die. The best is the memories they leave
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We have wonderful memories of the cats and dogs that have called our house their home
Our sincere sympathies. Here is hoping you can open your home to another companion. |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 04:50 PM
mitchtv (17,361 posts)
17. my condolences,
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i know it's tough
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 10:58 PM
Rowdyboy (20,668 posts)
18. Looks like a sweet spirit....but then most of them are...My thoughts are with you tonight....
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And in the future.
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Mon Jul 30, 2012, 11:50 PM
Mnemosyne (16,180 posts)
19. I am so sorry. What a sweet puppy! And they are all puppies...
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Thu Aug 2, 2012, 01:40 PM
dbackjon (3,501 posts)
20. It's been a week...
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Thanks everyone for your kind words of sympathy and hope.
House still feels really empty |
Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Thu Aug 2, 2012, 11:55 PM
MNBrewer (5,642 posts)
21. condolences
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it's hard to lose a member of the family, human and non-human. (hugs)
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Response to dbackjon (Original post)
Sun Aug 5, 2012, 09:55 PM
dickthegrouch (1,229 posts)
22. Condolences, dbackjon
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I'm still hurting from Nikko's passing 11 days ago, even though his "brother/lover" Charlie is still with us.
Charlie's having to adjust to being on his own during the day. Nikko shared everything, Charlie was always jealous when Nikko got attention. Now Charlie has no-one to be jealous of and isn't sure how to react. |

