Saturday, 17 January 2009

Another Farewell

The spate of departures for the Bridge among our friends continues unabated, and today, we had to bid farewell to our dear friend MADRAC who lived next door but came visiting each and every day, in search of extra treats and cuddles.


Madrac quickly became Sen-Chan's friend when he came to live with us:


As for Tom, she was his nanny, auntie, playmate and role model:


She was a rescue dog, so her exact age was unknown, although it was estimated at 12 or 13. She was beaten as a puppy but was rescued and loved the rest of her life. She suddenly fell very ill on Thursday and had to be helped to the Bridge this morning. There, she is doubtless reunited with the cat, Nounouche. Goodbye, dear friend.


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21 comments:

  1. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs 17 January 2009 at 15:08

    We are very sorry to hear that Madrac has gone to the bridge.

    Purrs, Socks, Scylla & Charybdis

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  2. TabbyNormal17 January 2009 at 15:14

    We will miss the Madrac stories... we are sorry to hear of this crossing.

    Purrs,
    Abby & Stygia

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  3. Hero17 January 2009 at 15:30

    I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dear friend. Mandrac was a beautiful dog inside and out and she was blessed to have found a loving forever home and friends like you.

    much love,
    Hero

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  4. Raising Addie17 January 2009 at 15:37

    I didn't think that our hearts could break much more this week, but they just have.

    I am so sorry for the loss of your very dear friend. What is it about this week. I'm beginning to not understand it.

    I love the pictures that you have posted. She was a beautiful and well loved dog.

    You and your family will be in our thoughts as prayers.

    Lots of Luv and Kisses
    Addie, Lucie and Staci

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  5. Anonymous17 January 2009 at 16:37

    Run free Madrac and play to your hearts content.
    I am sorry for your and your neighbors loss :(

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  6. Unknown17 January 2009 at 17:15

    Very sad. You must all have heavy hearts ... we are so sorry.

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  7. Arran, Arthur and Mum17 January 2009 at 17:47

    I very sorry to hear that you has lost your good friend. :(
    Madrac looked a very special dog.
    ~lickies, Ludo

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  8. Poopsie aka Blue17 January 2009 at 17:51

    Yes, loosing our loved ones is sooooooooooooooo hard!

    TY for finding me...
    When I moved blogs, I lost lots of contacts but had to go because of 'Nasties'.

    Pats & pets
    Blue

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  9. quiltcat17 January 2009 at 18:33

    I'm so sorry to hear about Madrac's death...what a beautiful dog she was. I'm glad that she lived a long, loved life after her rough start. I hope that she and dear Sen-Chan are playing together again over the Rainbow Bridge.

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  10. Cat with a Garden17 January 2009 at 18:33

    We are so sad to hear this notice. Please let your neighbour know that we are purring for her and for sweet Madrac. Such sad times lately. At least Madrac didn't suffer for long. Her human helped her in the only way that was left for her to help...
    Sweet and gentle purrs,
    Siena & Chilli

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  11. Daisy17 January 2009 at 19:02

    I am so sorry to learn the sad news about your friend Madrac.

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  12. The Oceanside Animals17 January 2009 at 20:10

    Sorry to hear about your friend. I hope she's up there playing with her kittie friends again.

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  13. the many Bs17 January 2009 at 20:37

    we are sorry for the loss of your friend. there are a lot of wonderful creatures at the Bridge who will welcome her and play with her. Sen-Chan will be among the first to say hello. it's hard for us to say good-bye.

    sad woofs ... again.

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  14. meemsnyc17 January 2009 at 20:45

    We are so sorry to hear about your friend Madrac. He looks like a lovely labrador.

    Extra purrs and hugs to you all!

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  15. Goldie, Shade and Banshee17 January 2009 at 22:04

    We are so sorry to hear about Madrac. She was such a sweet dog. She had a rough go of it as a puppy but was rescued into a wonderful home and had such caring, fun neighbours!

    She will be in good company on the Bridge.

    Purrs and {{hugs}} to you all,

    the Sumac felines

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  16. Niamh17 January 2009 at 22:19

    Oh my! I am sorry to hear about your lovely friend Madrac. I'm glad that she was rescued and had a great home. You must be so sad.

    Your friend,
    Niamh

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  17. Life With Dogs17 January 2009 at 22:55

    Rest well beautiful girl.

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  18. AB clan18 January 2009 at 02:35

    Good bye dear Madrac

    ViVi & A

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  19. Southbaygirl18 January 2009 at 07:37

    We are so sorry to hear about madrac. It's so hard to lose a friend! May madrac rest in peace!

    velcro, kodak, 3 Perf, blossom, angel Winton and mom Penny

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  20. JB's Big and Small Worlds18 January 2009 at 17:41

    We are so sorry to hear about Madrac. It has truly been a sad time with so many furkids going to the Bridge. My mom's heart is hurting reading this, and just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    --JB, Misty, and Bear and mom

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  21. (angel) Grrreta and Fam20 January 2009 at 02:58

    We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Madrac. We're so glad he found the love he deserved in his life.

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