Buddy has gone to the Rainbow Bridge

[retiredhappy]

Today is a very sad day for me. I had to send Buddy to the Rainbow bridge. He was, as close as I can figure, about 13. He's been having breathing problems in addition to his arthritis in his front shoulder and rear hip. Today he was really struggling for breath. I've known it was coming for some time but that never makes it any easier. Now its just Sophie and me. I won't know what to do not having to pick up tons of Buddy's hair and only having a sliver of the bed because he's all stretched out across the entire bed. Thank God I have little Sophie to snuggle with. She will miss her "Buddy" too.

Maybe someday I will be able to change my signature picture of the three dogs with me. They're still with me in my heart.

His last camping trip with me to visit Sharon in Bandera.

[Paulette]

So sorry for your loss karen. I know how it hurts...but he will be waiting at the rainbow bridge for you...

[mtngal]

Aw, so sorry to hear this Karen, hugs.

[BirdbyBird]

You know he is up telling stories to Sassy.....and worrying that you will be okay...I am sure that he has been filling Sophie with last minute information to be sure that you have the support you need.

They will always be a part of our hearts and the fabric of our lives.... After all the "love affairs" through the years our hearts still break anew with each love one lost..... I have always just felt blessed to have had such a friend walk next to me as long as he/she could.... (((hugs))))

[Liz]

Aw, so sorry to hear that, Karen. Glad you have Sophie there so you can comfort each other. Leave the photo...they are all part of who you are. (((hugs)))

[carold]

So sorry, Karen. Know you loved him and did what was best for Buddy. carold

[rvgrammy1953]

We're so sorry to hear about Buddy....I still have to laugh at the photo of him & Ernie in their "Sultan" shirts.... Spinner sends his doggy kisses to you and Sophie....

Hugs,
Lori and the guys

[Sandersmr]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Hugs to you and Sophie!

[pattyk]

So sorry to hear about Buddy. Just glad you have Sophie with you. Hugs to both of you.

[Gentleladybear]

So sorry to hear about Buddy.

[longdog2]

Karen, I am so very sorry to hear about Buddy. It never gets easier when that time comes but he had a lot of good years with you. You and Sophie will have to give each other extra hugs for a while. Any you will always have your wonderful memories of Buddy.

[sharon]

Aww, Karen, so sorry to hear of this. What a guy he was, I really enjoyed meeting him and spending time with him and Sophie last year in Kerrville. It's like that song "The Dance", you wouldn't want to give up the joy of having him to not have the pain of losing him. Big hugs to you and Sophie.

[Rufflesgurl]

Karen - so sorry to hear about Buddy. Nice that you have Sophie still.

[grammynmaggie]

So very sorry to hear about your "Buddy"

[mitch5252]

Oh, Karen - I'm so sorry about Buddy.
That just sucks.
{{ hugs }}

He had a great life with a great mom and siblings.