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In Loving Memory "Bogie"
Bogie passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, just 2 months short of his 15th birthday. After having a 10-pound spleen tumor removed in December, he eventually tired of the complications of age and his declining spinal condition, but gave it a valiant effort until the very end. We will miss him terribly and will never forget him or his devotion and gentle personality. His ashes are buried behind his dog
house under our deck. "BOGIE" Yellow Lab (Click here to read about Bogie's tumor & surgery.) Your memory will go on "All About Bogie" Pages Pet Loss Website Tribute "Until one
has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." "In my
distress I called upon the Lord, and cried out to my God; GOD COMFORTS US TO MAKE US COMFORTERS The comfort God
has given us "Blessed be
the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, GOD'S HANDS CAN MEND YOUR BROKEN HEART The Lord is
drawn to broken hearts "With God all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26 - HAPPINESS DEPENDS ON HAPPENINGS, BUT JOY DEPENDS ON JESUS A smile can
conceal our pain "These things
we write to you that your joy may be full. - 1 John 1:4 -
My Journal entries about Bogie's illness. Dec. 10, 2001: Bogie collapsed in back yard onto his side. Labored breathing. Had to help him up and into the house. Dec. 12: Bogie still having trouble getting up and around. Vomited mostly bile and not wanting to eat much over the past few weeks. Have had to hand feed him what I can, sometimes mixed with water. Took him to the vet at 5:20pm. X-rays show a huge tumor filling up most of his abdomen. Lungs have spots that could be cancerous. Dec. 13: Vet radiology expert says lungs are normal looking for a dog his age (14). Blood work looks good. Will have surgery for tumor (probably spleen). Dec. 14: Bogie's surgery. Took him in at 8:40am. (Here is Bill's story about Bogie written to his parents): We found out this week that Bogie had a very large tumor growing within his spleen, which had expanded to fill his abdomen. The tumor had probably been growing for a long time, but of course we didn’t have any idea that it was happening. The poor guy has been struggling for months with weakness in his hind legs, problems with bowel control, and lately shortness of breath. We, and the vet, have attributed all of this to old age – Bogie is 14. Unfortunately, the problems had gradually been getting worse. On Monday afternoon, the 10th (the day I started this letter), Bogie suddenly fell over in the back yard and couldn’t get up or walk without help. For a couple of days we thought Bogie would improve on his own, but he didn’t get much better. We had to go outside with him to hold him up, every time he did his business. It was getting pretty scary. On Wednesday evening we took Bogie to the vet, and they did a blood test and took x-rays. The x-rays showed a large mass that was pressing most of Bogie’s abdominal organs into a very small space along his spine, as well as putting pressure on his diaphragm. A chest x-ray showed spots on Bogie’s lungs, and the vet said they were probably cancer. On Thursday afternoon, we got the results of the blood test. There was no sign of major organ dysfunction, meaning that Bogie would have a fighting chance to survive surgery, if we chose to have it done. We also learned that an oncologist had reviewed the x-ray films and concluded that the lung spots are not cancer. Bogie is in very good health overall, and we weren’t really ready to let him go, so we decided to have the tumor removed. The spleen would also be removed, but that organ isn’t essential. The vet urged us not to wait long, because if the tumor were to rupture at home, it would probably be fatal. This morning, Friday, we took Bogie in for surgery at 9 a.m. I had decided to stay home from work to keep Darlene company while we waited for a report. At 11 a.m., our vet opened Bogie, took a look around, and quickly decided that this surgery was too risky for her. She called us with options, one of which was to transfer Bogie to a clinic across town that has a “board-certified” surgeon who is thought to be the best-qualified in the Puget Sound region. So we drove Bogie – semi-anesthetized and temporarily sewn up – from our vet’s clinic to the surgeon’s clinic. (Bill’s Ambulance Service to the rescue.) The surgeon already had a full schedule, so he couldn’t tell us when he might be able to do Bogie’s surgery. We left his office around 2 p.m., and for the next five hours we sat at home and fretted. At 7 p.m., we finally got notified that the surgery had been successful and that Bogie was in recovery. The tumor (10 lbs.) was highly vascular, which meant it was full of blood. In fact, it contained approximately one-third of Bogie’s entire blood supply. Also, it had very thin and weak walls, and there was a real possibility that it could rupture during surgery, which could have caused uncontrollable bleeding. Apparently toward the end of the surgery, the tumor did burst, but fortunately the surgeon was able to control the bleeding. The surgeon said everything else inside Bogie’s abdominal cavity looked pretty good. There didn’t appear to be any signs of damage to other organs, except that the liver has a bit of discoloration. Because of that, the surgeon did a liver biopsy and will have it tested. Also, there is a high probability that the spleen tumor is malignant, so it will also be tested. We will hope for the best. (These tests turned out to be negative). Dec. 15: Took Bogie his dry lamb & rice food to eat PM. I didn't visit him because I didn't want him to get excited or upset and then have to leave him. Dec. 16: Bought canned lamb & rice food to mix with dry for Bogie. Took it to him and he gobbled it up. Dec. 17: Saw Bogie at noon & fed him. Dec. 18: Saw and fed Bogie 4:00 PM. Dec. 20: Picked up Bogie at pet hospital 4:00pm. He needs a lot of towel sling support, especially for the hind end. Dec. 25: Christmas Day. Brought Bogie upstairs to be with us while opening gifts. He's weak, but rolled up onto his tummy for awhile to watch us, with wide-eyed anticipation. Gave him a treat. Dec. 26: Vet 3:00 to check front leg that is weak and swinging out, and have abdominal stitches out. Dr. Stoll suspects slipped or swelled discs in spine causing pressure on nerves resulting in limb coordination problems. Back legs/feet especially are buckling. Neck seems stiff, too. Will try cortisone pills. Dec. 28: Bogie had a slight temp in the evening. Called Agape and they said to decrease cortisone dose and give more water. Cort can dehydrate, and cause increased urine, loose stools, internal bleeding. He does wet his bed and have loose stools often. We are doing our best to wean him off the canned lamb & rice food that we've been mixing with the dry. That was started at the hospital to get him to eat more for gaining strength. Dec. 31: Bogie got up on his own for the first time since coming home after surgery. We were eating baked salmon in the family room and he just had to get up and get closer to it/us. Gave him a bite of it as an incentive/reward.Jan. 3, 2002: Bogie stood at his station to drink water on his own. Jan. 11: Bogie went outside alone to potty 2 times. He also pooped outside. We have been towel sling walking him since he got home. It's hard on me to do it alone during the day, my back and arms hurt, but it's making me stronger and I'm losing weight. Jan. 12: Bogie barked at a possum on our fence tonight. The vet said he might have lost his bark due to age, but I guess not when it comes to yard intruders! Jan. 14: Got Bogie Nutra lamb & rice bones at Safeway because the Vitabones he was eating seemed to be causing very smelly urine & mushy stools. The biscuits smell like rotten fish and so does Bogie. They have fish meal in them, but I've never in all these years smelled it so strong. Jan. 16: Vet 3:00 for checkup. Jan. 24: Bogie barked at a possum on our fence again tonight. Jan. 30: 2-1/2 inches snow overnight. We now have about 6-7 inches of snow on the ground. Bogie has more trouble walking around in it, but does pretty well. He likes snow and laid in it this morning with his fleece coat on. I took a picture. Started Bogie this evening on Iams Eukanuba lamb & rice dry food, mixed with old L/R & the Natural Choice L/R/duck/potato food. He likes it and it has beet pulp for firmer stools. Barked at his "shadow" outside tonight. Feb. 3: Got Bogie Natural L/R biscuits at the Petfood Depot. They also have beet pulp and no gross smell. The Nutro L/R biscuits might have been causing some stomach upset. Feb. 5: Bogie fell several times outside late this evening before bed. As he lay on his side, he bared his teeth at me when I tried to grab his neck and get him up in frustration. I won't do that again! Mar. ?: Bogie fell against timber by patio step then fell again on patio. He had a lot of purple bruising on his side which spread to his chest, a few days later. Was sore and having trouble getting around for about 2 weeks. Bruising was gone about 3 weeks after it showed up. He needs to be helped up the hill and onto the patio so he won't fall and get hurt anymore. Apr. ?: Bogie walked through the garage by himself and stood at the door for me to raise it. Went out onto the driveway then fell. He wanted to be outside with me on a nice day while I picked weeds. He laid on the grass and enjoyed watching people, etc. Apr. 29-30: Bogie doing better these past 2 days after a rough week. Was having more trouble walking, even with help, and fell several times. The tumor on his back has gotten larger than a softball. This could be causing pressure on his spine. I've cried a lot this past week and broke down at church to Rona. May 12: Mother's Day. Bogie made a big mess on downstairs carpet while we were at church. Bill cleaned carpet and I washed Bogie outside. He walked some out there alone. Doing a little better on 1/2 Dex pill per day and only 1/2 Rimdayl since Thursday. May 24: Bogie walked through the garage without help to go outside on the lawn while I picked weeds. He enjoyed being out there and having a change of scenery. May 26: Bogie not getting up alone. July 2: Called vet about Bogie's swollen back leg. He's on 2 halves Rimadyl and 1/2 Dex. July 6: Bogie not peeing much. Has bruising and fluid/swelling on his back & side. July 8: Called vet. Lowered Rimadyl to 1/2 per day. July 9: Vet 5:20. Had Bogie's back lump aspirated and a blood test done to check for cancer. July 10: Bogie's tests showed no cancer, but a blood infection and low protein & red cell counts. Started Cephalexin for infection. July 11: Andrew home from 16-day Spain missions trip. Andrew said later that he was afraid to ask about Bogie or if we still had a dog. July 12: Vet 9:00am for bone marrow test on Bogie. They had to sedate him. Marrow looked healthy & cancer free. Started him on Soloxine for possible bleeding stomach ulcers. July 13: Using a turkey baster to make Bogie drink more. Dr. Jones said to do everything we could to get him to eat & drink. Also using mostly canned food & some baby food, but he's not really wanting it. He's been on Cephalexin since the blood test on 7/10 for a supposed infection. Not tolerating it well, so we were told to stop. July 15: Vet internal specialist looked at Bogie's chart/case this morning. She said there might still be cancer somewhere. Doesn't really know why the red cells are not regenerating. We can probably only try to make him comfortable. July 16: Bogie died in his sleep early this morning, 2 months short of his 15th birthday. (We'd been having trouble getting him to eat or drink since his bone marrow test on the 12th. He was getting weaker for about 2 weeks.) Bill discovered Bogie dead downstairs on his bed where he had gone to sleep last night, and told me. He stayed home from work & Andrew was not working today (or yesterday). Bill took Bogie to Silver Lake Vet for the cremation arrangements. It was our only viable choice, but not one that I wanted to make. God answered our prayers about not having to decide to put Bogie to sleep. I just couldn't face that and God knew it. (Bill brought back a lock of Bogie's neck hair for me to keep. I wanted something, but couldn't think straight. Bill thought of this at the vet's, and I'm very grateful. We also kept Bogie's collar & tags.) Aug. 1: Bill picked up Bogie's ashes at the vet's. He buried the wooden box and all (we wrapped it in plastic wrap & a white plastic bag) under the deck behind his dog house. Put a stepping stone on top (under the dirt) with Sharpie lettering that said "BOGIE" Yellow Lab, Born 9-16-87 Died 7-16-02 Beloved friend, Loved by all. Mom, Bill, Andrew. It was all very emotional & hard for me.
CONDOLENCES (feel free to write a note in our Guestbook here) The following 4 writings were in a card from our vet clinic that we received July 23rd. Bogie went to this clinic his whole life: (all are women) Bogie was a highly loveable and dearly loved old fellow and we too
will miss his warm presence. Your amazing kindness and compassionate
care helped him to remain happy and comfortable over his last several
months. We'll always remember him with great warmth and hope he'll stay
close in your hearts for many years. Dear Heth Family, Although I only met Bogie once, I knew how much you loved him. He was
a sweet dog. Our thoughts are with you. Dear Heth Family, To the Heth Family, Thank you for the note informing us about Bogie. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you for your loss. He was such a sweet dog. We wish you all the best in the future. Sincerely,
Dear Bill, Darlene & Andrew, Jeri told us about Bogie and I've been meaning to write to you to tell you how sorry we are. I know how close you were to him and how much it hurts to lose a dog you love. How well I know how it feels! I felt the same when Cleo, the Beagle, died of distemper due to our stupidity in not knowing that she should have had shots. I cried for a week, hiding from you kids when I did. Since then I have not allowed myself to get close to any dog. I hope Bogie's death doesn't affect you in that way. All our love,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your canine friend, Bogie. When a pet dies, that special place in our hearts feels so empty...But we realize, as time passes, that animals have a way of teaching us about loving, about loyalty, joy, and friendship...And whatever we've shared in their presence can never really be lost. Your mom has been sharing with me the problems you had been having with Bogie. She knows what an animal lover I am and knew that I would understand what you have been going through. I've been praying for you all. I talked with your mom yesterday and she did tell me Bogie had passed away in his sleep. My heart goes out to you. I do know what it is like to lose a beloved friend. I have had 5 dogs and numerous cats that I have actually put to sleep. The only thing that keeps me from falling apart every day is that I know I gave every one of them a wonderful life, I loved them and I know they loved me. They are forever in my mind and I have wonderful (sometimes not so wonderful when they were naughty) memories of them. I would not trade any one of those memories for something else. It is OK to take as much time as you need to heal your sorrow. God will always be with you through the tears. I have had many in my time and I still have them. I miss them every day, but life should go on. I have gotten myself another companion, a Chinese Shar-Pei that I adopted from a Shar-Pei rescue here. Darlene there are many sites on the internet where you can read poems by others who have lost their canine friends. They may make you cry, but I do every time I go into them. So you can feel very normal if you cry. In fact I sometimes worry about myself because I cry so easily when I read some of the poems. Animal lovers are a special group of people. We all understand the feelings. Here are a few of them, www.InMemoryofPets.com, www.PrayerforPets.com, www.almost-heaven.com. If you want to look for more just put in a search for rainbow bridge or pet prayers and see what you get. Time will heal all of you. I just wanted you to know that someone understands your loss. Thinking of you at this time, Dear Darlene, I am very saddened to hear that Bogie died. I cannot imagine what a pain in your heart you must be having. There will be a void in your lives that only he could and did fill. He was a part of your family for such a long time. I liked him very much and always felt important when he recognized me right off the bat even if I'd not seen him for several years. You all will miss him a lot, but I will too when I come there to visit. We did pray for you during your struggles with his poor health. On the other hand, it's good to hear that you now can have some rest from the ardors of his care over the last months. Thanks for writing about this to us. Even that must not have been easy. Love, Larry I am so sorry for you. It is just so hard to lose a pet you love but you know that he is free from all his pain. You can not say you didn't do everything possible to help him and give him all the love and care possible. I will pray for you. Larry is not home as he is at tennis but I will tell him about your e-mail when he returns. All of you take care now. Again we are sad as he was a wonderful dog but also relieved that you will not have such a struggle to care for him anymore and he will not be miserable. Love, Linda Bill, Darlene, and Andrew, Julie and I are deeply saddened by your loss. We can't imagine what a hard trial this has been for you. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Darlene, Sorry to hear about your dog. They can really be part of the family. When we lost Megan a few years ago, it hurt very deeply for a long time. I hope you are coping well. Try to enjoy the rest of the Summer.Bob Bill, Darlene, and Andrew, I'm so sorry to hear about Bogie. I know exactly how you must be feeling right now. I lost Brandy two years and two weeks ago. It's very sad and hard to deal with, but it is also a relief (for all of you and for him). I'm crying right now just thinking about it. When the sorrow becomes unbearable, try to think of the good memories that make you smile. They will always be there for you. I love you all and wish you well. Bill, Darlene and Andrew: I was in Santa Rosa, California this past week doing management training, so I didn't open your e-mail until just now. Please know how sorry I am for your loss. I know from recent experience that losing a good friend (and family member) like Bogie is difficult, and I'll keep you in my prayers. I know he was a wonderful pal and I'm sure you will miss him terribly -- for good reason. I'm glad you were blessed with his companionship for so many years. Love, Greg I'm sorry to hear about Bogie's passing, but know it was time. We lost our Golden Retriever Flicka this year so know what you're feeling. She also was 15. These dogs give so much to the family & are like members. Our prayers are with you. Dori I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that I can say to ease the pain and emptiness... but I wish I could. I think Bogie's final gift to you was sparing you the final decision... he left on his own terms. He must have been one of the most loyal, valiant dogs... to live so long, defying the normal age limits of a lab, to remain at your side.Remember that he will live forever in your heart and your memory.... and he will be waiting at Rainbow Bridge with tail a'wagging. Until you get there, I'm sure Meatloaf will keep him company.... Your Friend, P.S. Just a little something that made me smile. After Meatloaf passed away, my husband mentioned that he would be waiting for me. I said that there would be an awful lot of my wonderful animals waiting with him. Then I got a stricken look on my face and said... "I'm going to be cleaning stalls, cleaning cages, and scooping doggie poop forever in the afterlife!!" Randy calmly replied...."I don't think there is any poop in heaven." Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear about Bogie's passing. This really hasn't been a very good last few months. But, like everyone else told me, we must remember all the good times we had with our dogs. The computer keyboard is getting wet again with my tears. Hugs to you, Bill & Andrew. Jamie & Herschel Darlene, I am so sorry to hear of your news, and Mike and I send our condolences. At least he is out of pain and is watching you from heaven. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I saw you Saturday and don't forget, if you need anything at all...any time of day, just call. **hugs** "Companions for a while.....remembered for a lifetime." I am so sorry to hear about Bogie. I know he'll always be in your memories - you are so fortunate to have shared so much time with him, but I know that doesn't make letting go any easier. I'll be thinking of you! **lots of hugs** Darlene, You know how sorry I am about Bogie. Last night Herschel went to the door to let Cody in before we went to bed. It is hard getting used to him not being here. I know you must be doing the same types of things. I'm not going to "sit" here and say it will get better but I do think as time passes it gets a little easier. Hugs, Hi Darlene, Sorry about the sad news of your dog. I know he was a very big part of your life. I will pray that the hole he leaves in your heart may soon be filled (not replaced) with something that will bring joy to your life and that your relationship with the Lord will be strengthened through this time. Songs-n-Smiles, My sincere condolences. I was not aware of your saga. But I know how much a family can love a dog and even though it hurts so much to see Bogie go, I know you wouldn't have missed it for the world! By the looks of your website, he was a big part of your family. So sorry. Any thoughts yet about what kind of dog you will get to love next time? "When I get to heaven, Terry Hi Bill, Darlene and Andrew, We are so sorry to here about your dog Bogie passing away. We have felt your concern for your dear dog ever since the time you shared about his problems and operation(s). Our dog Muffin is almost 13 years old and we are all attached to her. She has had some problems also and we know the day is coming when we will have to say goodbye to her. You have really treated your dog well. We appreciated seeing your web pages too.Blessing to you and comfort too, Heths...so sorry about your sweet woofer...He has joined our dear "Barbie" (also a yellow Lab) in dog heaven...Barbie was put down about 3 years ago at about 11-3/4 years of age...I still have lovely pictures of her gracing my office. You did all you could for Bogie..more than most people would for their pets...it was "just his time." You gave him a good and loving life....You have a place in your heart that only he can fill.. I know your house is empty right now...time will heal, but not completely...Even three years after Barbie is gone, I scarce can go by Vets for Less in Lynnwood without looking at the room where I was with her when she died....They are dear friends, these pups. Hugs to you all, Hi Darlene, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss of Bogie. It has taken me a couple of days to be able to write to you. You see, I just lost my old chocolate Lab Danny two weeks ago tomorrow. The pain of his loss is still fresh. I looked at Bogie's pictures. You could see that he was very loved and well cared for. You had many wonderful years with him. In time those memories will bring you joy and happiness. I prayed that Danny would pass in his sleep too. He didn't though and I had to make the awful decision on when to let him go. Danny was just too tired to fight anymore too. He passed away peacefully in my arms on a beautiful summer's day. I miss him so much. He would have been 14 years old in October. You can see Danny at: http://www.geocities.com/cstormyknight_2000/dan.html Please take care and let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Doreen and the Copperquest Chocolates Hi Darlene, So sorry to read your sad news. Losing old friends always hurts so much. Bogie was very lucky to have you in his life, as you were to have him in yours. Best, Betty He had the kindest puppy eyes I've ever seen! Sniff sniff. I hate it when furry members of the family pass on. Carolynne Very sorry to hear of it, Darlene. I've visited Bogie's pages before. He looked like a wonderful dog and was fortunate to have a long life with a loving family. Maria *big hugs* He lived a good long life and I'm sure he loved you for everything that you did for him. Andrea Such a good puppy! OK maybe that's a little odd to be calling him a puppy, but aren't Labs just eternally puppies? He looks so loved in all his pictures. So sorry he is gone, but man did it look like he had FUN in his life. Rachel It looks like he was a well-loved boy and never lacked for anything in his long life. He runs now like he did in his dreams, free and fast, maybe jumping into one of those glacier lakes. If the souls we loved best come to meet us at our demise, he will be there for you. If only our dogs could live longer lives..... Our dog passed away last Nov., and we had raised him from birth. A very hard time. Rhua Darlene, I am so sorry to hear about Bogie. I enjoyed your web pages about him - he looks like he had a wonderful life! We have two Lab mixes (Jackson may be all Lab, but he's a pound puppy and leggier than the typical show Labs, so I dunno) and they are wonderful dogs. My best to your family at this sad time. Hope you find another wonderful canine companion - there are so many in need of a good home. Laura Hi Darlene, You're in my thoughts and prayers, So very sorry for your loss Darlene. But he'll be running and playing and waiting for you. Robin My condolences - I have a Chocolate Lab at home, whom I love dearly. They are GREAT dogs! Lucy Hugs to you from another lover of dogs, the unrelated *members* of
our family. I share your sad news with you. I have tears rolling down my
face after visiting your touching web site. Hi Darlene, So sorry to hear about your loss. I've been through that so many times but I've never grown used to it. My last guys were 16 1/2 and went within 10 days of each other. Keep remembering the good times. Wendie Hi Darlene, I saw your email and wanted to let you know I know how you feel. In 93 I was fresh out of High School and flying high, until we had to put my 14 year old best friend to sleep. My dog was with us from my first day of kindergarten to my last day of high school. It was SO HARD because she went through SO much with me, including my parents divorce. I still can't think of her without tearing up....if you need to "talk" let me know. I have been told I'm a good listener, and I love to share puppy stories. Diane I'm so sorry, Darlene. They can be so much a part of our lives, and we miss them like they were people. But you had him for a good, long time by doggie standards, and you did your best by him. So be kind to yourself for awhile, as kind as you would be to a good friend who was grieving a loss like this. Lynda Hi Darlene: My extreme sympathies to you & your family in this time of crisis. We also lost a beloved horse this week, suddenly, and the strength that we get from the support of our friends helps pull us through. It's so very hard to cope with these things, I know. I am praying for you, and hope that you can find strength from those who love you, as I have recently. Julie Darlene, Please keep your chin up and realize that you gave your sweet furbaby the most wonderful life that he could have. He was a family member and there are so many dogs that are much less fortunate. You did a wonderful job. Be proud that you gave him the love he deserved. I had a scare with my 12 year old Basset today. Sydnee began hacking and I took her to the vet. He was really concerned since she had doggy breast cancer two years ago. It turned out that she has a mild case of Kennel Cough that we think she got from the new pup the neighbors rescued. The pup, a lab mix, was found lonely in a ditch on the side of the highway at five weeks old. She is fine now, and she and Sydnee are fence buddies. So far my other two Bassets are fine, but Syd is older so more capable of catching it. WHEW!I believe that animals, just as people, have similar personality types. My Holly (monster) is very much like my Lucy that I lost to cancer four years ago. I can't say that I believe in the reincarnation of pets or anything, but I do believe that God will make it to where we can see them again when we get to Heaven. I know we will always be happy there and have everything that we want, and we will be surrounded by our loved ones that have gone on before us, so why not the furry ones, too? I am a firm believer in this, and that God gave us our dogs as a wonderful gift for mankind. Kim I feel for you Darlene. I read about your dog on the Haynet about an hour ago (went to your page and all). It's hard. I lost my Lab mix dog about 4 years ago. She was 10 years old. It's hard, they are like a child. They are a family member! We have since gotten another dog. Just about 2 months ago we went looking for a small dog, what did we end up getting.... another Lab mix pup! He's a black Lab/German shepherd mix, has huge paws, was told that he's gonna be a big dog. But he's a clumsy loving pup. We love our Duke. That's what he was named so we kept it. AppyLady38 Hi Darlene, So sorry about Bogie leaving you. I looked at Bogie's pages and he was a great looking dog! And the Dog's Creed is a hoot. Cynthia My Deepest sympathies for you and your family. Bogie is in a better place now and is out of pain. He is probably enjoying a huge plate doggie bones in Heaven. I will keep you all in my prayers and perhaps Bogie is making friends with my kitten Motu who passed away on my mother's birthday. Again my deepest sympathies. Love, I know what you're going through. I lost my beloved ferret, Chandler, almost two years ago. He was my pet, my baby, and my best friend. I could tell him anything and he would never judge or talk back, like my human friends, though he seemed more human to me than they at times. He would come when I called and would go for walks around the park on his little ferret harness. I had him for 4 great years and would give anything to have him back again, even for only a day. He got sick on a Tuesday and we had to bring him to the vet hospital in NYC because our vet couldn't perform the operation Chandler needed. But even the surgery couldn't help him and we had to put him down on that Saturday. It was so fast that I still feel I didn't have enough time to really tell him how much he meant to me. If you need anyone to talk to I'm here. I'm so sorry for your loss. Cassie Darlene, So sorry to hear of Bogie's passing. You have my deepest condolences. Marie I was so sorry to hear about your dog Bogie. I looked at his web page
and really liked the Dog's Creed. Shellie I am so sorry to hear that. You have mine and my family's condolences. Your web page for him is just beautiful and had me in tears. My cats got a hug in Bogie's name. Suzanne Dear Darlene, I'm so sorry for your loss of Bogie. I know how you feel. At the 17th of August it's 4 years since my beloved Vennie died after 10 days of many, many epilepsy attacks . Until then she had a happy life and, except from surgery (one big tomor) in January that year she had been very healthy. She would have been 15 years in December that year. For a long, long time after she had died I sensed that she was by my side although invisible. I buried her at a beautiful place just behind the pasture were she had played so many times. I went to the grave every night for 3 weeks, just to be close to her. Later on I brought Flisa, my new dog, to be with me at the grave. Then one Saturday evening I sort of "knew" that Vennie wasn't around anymore. Ever since I haven't had any "need" to go to the grave, well I have moved away as well, but when I visit it's still just a nice place, nothing more. I still miss her though. My new dog is closely related to Vennie as I wanted "a new Vennie".. Well of course Flisa is not Vennie, she's just Flisa, now deeply loved for being just that. Roger Caras wrote: "Dogs are not our whole life, but they makes our lives whole" - and I second that. Think of the good part - he had a long, very healthy life and didn't suffer very long. I'm sure he's watching you from the edge of the rainbow and that he still will be with you for many, many years. He might even have met my Vennie. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts. Best regards, Darlene, I'm so sorry about the loss of your dog; sounds like the best thing, but how incredibly hard to do, lose a family member. I went to your web site and looked at all the photos. Bogie reminds me so much of our Molly. I can't get over how much Bogie had to deal with in his life, medically and surgically. I'm sure he will never be forgotten! Terry in Southern Oregon So sorry to hear about your beloved Bogie. It is sad when we lose a pet, it's like losing one of our own. I for one am one of those people who thinks of my animals as one of the family too.My sister lost her golden retriever Diamond in January. She ate some of my moms poinsettia plant and it was too much for her body to handle. Vital organs shut down and in two days time she was gone. I know Bogie is in a better place and will be waiting for you all over the rainbow bridge................... My deepest sympathies go out to you all. Darlene, I am sooooo very sorry. You are in my thoughts!!!! Autumn I am sorry to hear that. We lost our Rascal last year which we've had since before I was born and I am now 15. He could protect anybody and even smiled at you. He had a stroke and his back legs were useless. He has his own grave site in our backyard and will always be remembered. Keep him in your heart. Emily |
