another sad goodbye......
gus passed away last night. here are some of my favorite pics of old guster........
hiding in his "nest" behind the bushes (when he didn't want to come back inside)
super handsome!
modeling the latest in patriotic fashion....
being sweet and jumping around like a pup
more handsome posing and playing wild with griffin
i liked to dress gus up wheneve he came down to hang out with me, dixie and griffin. (dixie had a huge crush on him...)
the dogs after their baths (which gus did not appreciate!)
gus liked to hang with the humans (i wish i had a photo of him and zak watching soccer together!)
big-headed handsome fella...(it seems like we've lost so many beloved pets in the last year or so. i guess all we can do is remember how much we loved them and the good times. then we can go give the pets still with us a little extra affection.
and since everyone has been asking: gus died from bloat, the same thing that took my mother's dog maggie. you can read more about it at this link.)
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i was laughing (and crying) all morning going through my photos. seeing gus looking sleek, spazzing out, playing with dixie and griffin, was a great way to spend the morning. of course i should be working, instead of sobbing into my coffee.
"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…"
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I didn't get to spend alot of time with Mr. Gus, but the time I did spend, he was a wonderful animal. Be comforted that he is at peace now.
And I'm crying my eyes out. Damnit, dog stories always get me like no sad baby story ever could.
My thoughts are with you Jennette and Mike.
nomy- oh, you would have loved gus. and i am the same as you about dog stories. i had to stop watching "animal planet" because i'd weep openly at the rescue shows. they have a series of shows in different cities showing animal cops and how they rescue abused and neglected animals. it was the most agonizing thing i've ever watched.
but again, i have to say that the pain we feel over the loss of our dogs and cats, is totally worth it. gus had a blast with jennette and mike these last few years. he got to go for rides in the car, walks, playtime with griffin and dixie, and he got spoiled.
oh gosh, i am just remembering how he loved the car so much, that one time he jumped into the trunk of jennette's car. what a spaz!!! LOL!
thanks to everyone for the nice words.
and on a side note-
i have to say that nomy might be my new favorite blog poster, she said nice things (she even posted a comment on mike's blog!), she picks on jennifer, and she even spelled my name right!!! plus, i hear she looks good in a turtleneck! :)
thanks to everyone for the nice words.
and on a side note-
i have to say that nomy might be my new favorite blog poster, she said nice things (she even posted a comment on mike's blog!), she picks on jennifer, and she even spelled my name right!!! plus, i hear she looks good in a turtleneck! :)