Chase September 9,2003-February 8,2010

It has taken mommy a very long time to be able to do this for you. It is still so hard for me to admit you are gone from our lives forever.My sweet beautiful boy,you are the best thing that ever came into my life. You came to me at a time when I would not let anyone close to me, but you changed all that. You stole my heart the moment I saw you. At 8 weeks old, you were so silly looking, giant feet, nub for a tail, and you came right up to me and started playing with me. Oh my gosh you were just adorable, I knew you were my special baby then.You soon opened my heart to trust and love again. You brought laughter and love to our home daily. Your special trick was throwing your 5 gallon bucket in the air, jumping up mid air and catching it on your head. You always made me laugh. You were the apple of my eye and you Daddy only saw beauty in you, no matter what you did, to your dad your were always Innocent and to your mom. I saw no flaw in you,your looks “perfect”,you heart so full of love for us and such a very smart boy.

You taught me about a one of a kind breed the “boxer’. It is because of you that I fell in love with this special breed. I will try and help all “boxers” to find loving forever homes like you had.Our love for you is eternal. I will someday meet you at the bridge. You and I will always be together. One heart, one spirit, one soul. I LOVE YOU FOR ALWAYS.

MOMMY

Chase Thank you for being Castle’s guardian angel and leading
him to his forever home,your home to give us love and comfort.

Gunner 7/15/96 – 6/16/09

He was 1 month shy of 13, he’s lived a long happy healthy life, most of it with us. I wanted him to leave us with some dignity. He walked between Ron and I in the exam room and kept giving us kissies. I really believe he was letting us know he was ok. We are using a funeral home called Routsong to have him cremated. His remains will be returned to us in a cherry wood urn and a brass name plate with his name on it. They will also be getting his pawprint for us. He should be back home with us by Thursday or Friday. I’m really not one for words.. so I am going to keep this short, sweet and simple. Gunner, as I told you this morning.. Momma loves you!

Some pictures over the years..

Sunday morning..

This morning in the car with Lori

Avery

My girl is gone and I miss her so much already. Avery passed away very peacefully, with love and dignity. I held her in my arms as she passed and it was so quick. She was ready to say goodbye. She has no more pain. I’m sure Jack was waiting for her when she arrived.

Blu 7-01-2004–4-25-2009

It happened so fast, 7 short weeks, my boy went from being a strong, happy, muscular goofball to being gone…

Blu was born in july 1, 2004, and only lived 4 short years…. What a beautiful boy, show quality except way too goofy and too much of a chicken to ever be shown. He had a droopy eye, a crooked nose, a tooth that always stuck out, and a tongue that seemed about an inch too long.. but all that just added character. He was strong, proud and ran around our yard like he was king… no one could get near the house without blu sounding like a killer..

He was just a big chicken, the term his bark was worse than his bite fit him perfectly… Ive had dogs before, and all have been great, but all bluzy really ever wanted, was to please us… any time he thought he was doing something wrong, he’d just stop in place and sit up so proud, and look at us as if to say, ima sitting pretty, ima good boy… He loved to swim and was fearless out in the boat, no matter the weather or the conditions, he loved being on the water… He was such a sweet pup…

Godspeed bluzy Godspeed pretty boy….

Owen 01/15/05 – 03/26/09

I don’t know what to say except its killing me to write this and I can hardly type because I haven’t stopped crying..

We got to the vet office and the lady came out, checked for a heart rate, but we knew he was already gone.. my baby boy left us There is no way to desribe this unbearable pain I have. I am still in shock.. I keep thinking this is all a really horrible nightmare. And the worst part is not that he died, but that I couldn’t save him when he was dying… I just sat beside him on my knees checking his gums that were turning white and sobbing my eyes out, praying for someone to help him, for me to help him!

Our home is so empty now and I keep thinking about him walking down here to greet me, to look up at me with his soulful soft eyes.. I’d give anything to bring him back.. anything. He was my life, and my heart dog.

I feel like a zombie in a daze.. nothing matters right now.. CP went home at 9, and a couple friends came over to comfort me.. but this all just seems so fake..

I love you Boo Boo Bear… I wish I could of saved you.. that is what is going to kill me the most, that I watched you die and I couldn’t do anything, nothing but wait for help, and that help was too late.. I want to scream.. I feel to lost now..what will I do without him?

Chloe

She went to the Bridge today, cradled in my arms. We decided that today was the day, based on her physical deterioration and (lack of) quality of life and dignity issues caused by DM.

She *loved* food, especially dog cookies. Please give your pooch a smooch and a cookie in her memory. She was the most loving, gentle and tolerant dog ever.

We will miss her dearly.

Tie

Well, I am no longer the mom of a boxer.
RIP Tie

We put Tie down tonight. He was in pain, the meds did nothing. He looked so sad just laying there and the vet even tried to put a towel under his back end to help me up but it didn’t work. That is no life even for a dog and I just couldn’t bare seeing him that way.

He is now running pain free in doggy heaven.

Koda Marie

Koda Marie was my previous boxer. SHe passed away last April, she was only 5 years old. Koda wasn’t my pet she was my best friend. My husband and I found her at a local shelter. She was about 4 months old at the time

My husband and I decided to take a weekend trip to Chicago. My father in law said he would watch Koda for us. One evening he took Koda and his dog, Sparty, to my brother in laws house for a play date with his dogs. My father in law decided to have “a few beers” while he was there. On his way home that night he fell asleep at the wheel. He rolled his truck 7 times. Koda was asleep in the passenger seat. My baby died at the scene, alone in the middle of the highway.

My heart still aches for her.

You earned those wings! I love you Koda baby. I know little Gracie Mae has a wonderful guardian angel watching over her.

Austin December 24, 2007 – May 6, 2008

I am so sorry my little monkey, I loved you more than life itself. You were the best little happy puppy anyone could have asked for. You brought so much joy and love to everyone who was lucky enough to have you in their life.

RIP Austin, you are free now to run, play and frolic without having to suffer.

I love you SO much and miss you to pieces already baby boy

Jack is running like the wind

My heart is breaking. I thought we would have more time. We helped Jack to the bridge this morning. I miss him so much already. It was becoming clear that he was tired of having accidents and humiliating himself. This morning it happened 3 times and the look said it all the last time. It was a look he had given me several times this week. I couldn’t stand to watch him loose his dignity that way. Though he was mostly happy, the accidents were robbing him of grace and dignity and he deserved more than that.

It was a difficult decision and I think that Jack and I came to it at the same moment. He knew. After the decision was made he refused to walk in his harness. He insisted on dragging himself around. He played with Avery for the first time in months. They boxed a little bit and he was so happy. Then he played tug with Indy. Then we sat under his tree and snuggled until Dr. Emily arrived. Every time Indy or Avery would try to get my attention he would give his “get away” growl. He wanted me all to himself. As he was sedated his dad gave him his last treat. He went so peacefully. I told him how much I loved him and how his big sister Ally would be waiting for him. I told him to kiss Chelsea and Frazier for me. He showered with me kisses. He has gone with dignity and his pride intact.

I know he’s running like the wind.