juliepoudrier Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm sorry Robin. I'm sure she'll live on in that special place in your heart, and you know she'll be waiting therefor you with a big grin of welcome on her face. You gave her the most important thing she needed in the twilight of her life: love. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack & Co. Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm so sorry, Robin. Losing our old cocker was one of the worst days of my life and I feel for you in your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney's Girl Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Robin, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. The time passes too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Our condolences. Nessie, Run & Squeek free at the bridge with Nell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura (Cady and Koda's mom) Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 So sorry for your loss. I'm glad she's in peace now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthBelle Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 (((((Hugs to you)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 So sorry for your loss, Robin. And that was a very moving piece you wrote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceredwyn Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Another sweet girl gone. Your love for Nessie shines through your tears. Our prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 No more pain, a soft place to sleep, never hungry again, seeing all of your old friends, all the toys you want -- it's Heaven indeed -- except that it won't be complete until she's with you again. Rest gently, Nessie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Grief does indeed seem to be a small price to pay for the love and companionship that come in return. It's also comforting to know that there are many people who've walked this path before and have words of solace. This was the first time that Grenzehund and I made this particular journey. Of the many things we gained from having Ness, showing us how to navigate this part of a dog's life might be the most enduring. We miss her terribly, so we have been remembering what her life was in the year between being barely alive due to malnutrition, parasites and anemia to having a tumor take control. She was the least complicated, happiest dog in the pack. She had a sharp crook at the end of her tail and could produce a wide-range of wags--from just a shiver at the tip to a raucous all out broom-fest. She loved to eat poop and consistently outsmarted our attempts to keep her out of the kitty box area--she could get through a space that the cats themselves had to squeeze through. We became commandos armed with scoopers in the backyard. She, however, was a ninja and beat us almost every time. She had a hoarse bark that she liked to direct toward anything passing the house on wheels. She liked to grab a squeaky toy on her way outside, on her way inside and just about anytime fancy struck. She was especially skilled at squeaking while destuffing. She woke us up in the morning squeaking a toy. She ripped up paper products like a whirlwind. Early on, we found her, feet on the counter, eating rising bread dough (that required a trip to the emergency vet...). She loved going on walks. We walk our dogs one by one each morning. Grenzehund typically walked Ness and when they came across me walking with Hamish, Ness lit up like a candle, picked up her step and made sure she was just ahead, leading the way. We set up ways to have "surprise" meetings and her expression never changed when she "chanced" upon us. She wasn't much one for riding in the car, but we took her once to where we work the younger dogs; her deformed little nose quivered and she crouched just a little bit staring at the sheep in the round pen. She could be very shy around people, but she was happy to be snuggled by all the folks there. I'm sure she is having a wild time with those Bridge chickens. Until the last few weeks, she took no crap from any dog in the house and even the day before she died, she told young Kyzer that he needed to learn some manners around an older lady. She wasn't the dog I would have ever imagined being our "foster failure". I can't believe how little time we had with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Peep Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear companion. Run free Nessie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 What a beautiful tribute, Robin. My eyes are tearing up now, which doesn't happen very often... Again, I think about how lucky you guys were to have found each other. I know you miss her, but she is in a good place, and you will see her again one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordercentrics Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 We are so sorry. Your eloquence in writing about Nessie is the greatest tribute to her. Having her, even for so short a time, is a treasure you will always cherish. Kathy and Steward Robbins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Recounting your memories is wonderful way to share her with us. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat W. Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Wind to your wings sweet Neesie, may you be greeted by all those that went before with joy, watch over those that miss you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. That was a beautiful and moving tribute to sweet Nessie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.L. Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am also very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Nessie was lucky to have you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phej Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am so sorry. Sending lots of healing thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchersMomma Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 So sorry for your loss. Always reminds me of losing my Kodi in May and breaks my heart all over again. Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinah_kay Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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