MaggieDog Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 (((hugs))) at this tough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordercentrics Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 More hugs to you, Becca. Our hearts go out to you and yours. We have lost two that way, and it really knocks you for a loop. Kathy and Steward Robbins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a handsome boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Condolences to you and your family from this end of the world too, Becca. As others have said, although we don't know you in person, we feel as though we do, and we know how you have helped Ben so much over the years - as indeed you have helped him now. Too many good dogs have gone lately - but we've been fortunate to have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Goodbye Ben and RIP. Keep those sheep in order at the Rainbow Bridge. I hate cancer. I especially hate hemangiosarcoma. I lost my heart BC to right atrial hemangio 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllieMackie Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Late as always, but I extend my condolences. From what you described, it sounds like he was ready. It never makes it easier for us, though. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about Ben. He looked like a wonderful fellow who was blessed to be part of your family. I found this in a book I'm reading called "Bones would Rain from the sky" She says "There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who chose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turnings or walked its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge that they will be broken seems incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive; our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given." I have no doubt that Ben gave you much joy. Ben is in the company of many good dogs who have gone before him. RIP . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillalove Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Oh no, I just saw this. I'm very, very sorry about Ben. He was a very lucky boy to have be loved by you. With all these wonderful dogs passing lately, I'm sure he'll have other sweet souls to romp with. Run free, sweet Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Im really sorry to hear that. I know much he meant to you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Becca, I'm so sorry. Ben was such a wonderful gentleman at our NC BC picnics. Fergie will miss him. No wonder she was subdued yesterday. But now he's a youngster again - and with all the sheep he ever wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm so sorry (((hugs))) Run free, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painted_ponies Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Oh, Becca, I am so sorry. I agree with Darci - I'd love to read a good Ben story or two when you feel up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phej Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 So sorry to hear this. Sending lots of healing thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpups Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm so sorry Becca, my thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinKate Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Many well wishes to you and your family, both two legged and four. What a beautiful dog. I am sure he had a great life with you, and you with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Hugs and sympathy from Canada. Run free Ben. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm so sorry... You've got a wonderful picture of him with the lambs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mya & Me Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 That's a good boy Ben, you go lie down now, good job, good job. Craig & Mya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Billadeau Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Sorry Becca. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Crowder-BaaramuLuke Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Sincerely, my heart goes out to you for his loss, you all gave him a wonderful life. God Bless you in this sad time. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Like so many others have posted, I felt like I knew Ben from all your wonderful postings about him. He will be missed, not only by you and your family, but also by the members on the Board. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Ben was the first dog I'd ever seen work sheep. He was also the first dog to ever keep bringing me a ball, knowing full well he'd found himself a sucker. I'll miss him. Becca, my thoughts will be with all of you in this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks to you all. I'd forgotten about that Laura! I have a picture somewhere of you holding a lamb, rather bemused, with Ben looking up at you. Not THE lamb you'd hold later that day (ack). Okay, Ben story. So it's the big parting moment, and I'm too choked up to say anything. The vet tech is talking to Ben, so he's paying attention to her, like a good dog as usual. I'm thinking, "He's going to be gone without my getting a chance to share parting looks or anything!" Ben was always the Wal-Mart greeter after we worked him through his rough beginning. I'd never know for whether I'd send him to an agility obstacle, a flyball box, or a group of sheep at a trial - would he actually do what he was going to do, or would he decide that I'd sent him up to make the steward/box judge/setout person, a little happier that day? On Friday, though, I'd forgotten what he always did ultimately - came back to get my thanks for doing his job. When the sedative went in and the pain went away, I realized he'd been uncomfortable for a while, because he got a really happy look in his eye - and surprised - and turned to me and clear as day said, "Wow, that feels great! Thanks! Whoopsie, coming down!" and it was my lap he came to - Happy Puppy at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss, Becca. I'm glad Ben was able to show you in the end you did the right thing. Run pain free, Ben, and be happy once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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