Saturday, 18 June 2011

Saying Farewell to a Friend


Sei-Chan: I had a post all thought out for today and then we heard last night that our dear friend, Ms. A, had had to help her beloved dog, YOU, to the Bridge, so we decided that today's post should be in honour of him. You see, his #1 is actually a writer but she doesn't have a blog, so we will do the honours instead.

YOU was an 8-year old French bulldog and his life was a mixture of both bad luck and great good luck. He initially belonged to some people who were frightened of him and so not very nice to him but, when he was one and a half years old, Ms. A and her partner adopted him. It's likely that he was bred by someone with little concern for animal health because he had problems for most of his life, starting with respiratory issues and ending with epilepsy and various other ailments. But oh was he loved after that initial blip! He was the apple of Ms. A's eye and he knew it!


In Ms. A's words, YOU was "the most tender, funny, brave and feisty French Bulldog in the world and we will cherish his memory." He was certainly unforgettable. He had a thing about plastic carrots and he always had to have one around wherever he was. And, small as he was, he was of truly giant stature, a huge heart in a small body. We feel for his family and know how much they will miss him.

Run Free, Buddy! YOU were the best!


YOU
Sep. 19, 2003 - June 17, 2011

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22 comments:

  1. dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur18 June 2011 at 10:30

    RIP sweet YOU. I know there are so many (far too many) of our loved ones there to meet you at the bridge.

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  2. Amber-Mae18 June 2011 at 10:58

    What a handsome hunk he was. He was so lucky to be adopted by your friend. RIP YOU. Run free! You will be missed.

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  3. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!18 June 2011 at 12:11

    What a handsome Frenchie!

    I khan see why MsA fell fur him -

    I'm sure he and Hamlet make khwite the pair touring The RB -

    Please pass along our sympathies and remind her

    It's not furever...it's just...fur now -

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra

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  4. Teddy Westlife18 June 2011 at 12:59

    What a sweet tribute to YOU. He sounded like a nice boy.

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  5. Yas18 June 2011 at 14:54

    I'm so sorry to hear about You but what a
    beautiful tribute!! He's so handsome and regal! ;)

    Maxx

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  6. Hannah and Lucy18 June 2011 at 15:04

    We were sorry to hear that your friend YOU has gone to the Bridge.
    He looks to be a lovely dog and we had to smile at his love for plastic carrots. We are sorry he had health problems but we can see that he was well loved and cared for.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  7. san18 June 2011 at 15:20

    We are all very sorry about YOU. We can see that he was a dog with weighty matters in his mind and the plastic carrot made him all the more endearing.

    the amigos

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  8. Raymond and Busby18 June 2011 at 16:12

    Somewhere in heaven a plastic carrot awaits...

    Rest in Peace, You. Purrs to You's family.

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  9. Cory18 June 2011 at 18:40

    What a special woofie. Purrs to his family. Our woofie guardian angels will be happy to welcome him to The Bridge.

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  10. Gemini and Ichiro18 June 2011 at 19:13

    We are so sorry to hear about You. Purrs.

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  11. Sparkle18 June 2011 at 19:38

    My purrs of sympathy go to You's human.

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  12. Katnip Lounge18 June 2011 at 19:54

    Such a sweet face You had...we expect he'll be getting many angel kisses now. Purrs to his family.

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  13. the many Bs18 June 2011 at 20:14

    so sorry to hear about You. he sounds like he was a great friend.

    woofs

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  14. Cat with a Garden18 June 2011 at 23:33

    Many purrs to You's family on this sad occasion. We can tell very well from his pictures that he was a dog of great personality.

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  15. Tamago19 June 2011 at 01:02

    We are so sorry to hear about You... This is such a beautiful tribute.
    You were such a lucky dog to be adopted by wonderful people and spend happy life. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.

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  16. Clive19 June 2011 at 01:32

    What a wonderful tribute to You!

    Our thoughts are with his family tonight.

    take care
    Clive & Murray

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  17. Just Ducky19 June 2011 at 03:28

    Sending purrs to your friend.

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  18. Chrissie19 June 2011 at 15:36

    It is always very hard to say good-bye to a beloved furriend. It is especially so when it's one we never knew but already love. Farewell, Greatheart! There are many stalwart furriends to greet you at the Bridge. We will comfort your #1 (Ms. A) as best we can.

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  19. Sagira19 June 2011 at 18:07

    Aww...I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of YOU. :(

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  20. Forever Foster20 June 2011 at 15:23

    Dear Ms A,
    We are very sorry that your beautiful boy was called to the Bridge. We know that he is healthy and whole up there, waiting for the day he is reunited with you.
    With soft purrs and gentle head rubs,
    Fui, Suey and Lishy.

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  21. Anonymous21 June 2011 at 02:56

    Thanks Poupounette gang for sharing YOU... Such an expressive face. What a lovely boy! We're so sorry he had to leave too soon but truly happy he was cherished after a bumpy start. Hope you've got lots of plastic carrots, buddy.

    Lizzie & 3 kitties

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  22. WCTs1 July 2011 at 03:31

    A truly blessed pup & Ms A. So glad they found each other. Amazing how our furry friends touch our lives & how much they make our hearts so much bigger, no matter how long we have them.

    Hugs all around.
    The Whippy Curly Tail clan
    =^..^=

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