Monday, April 23, 2012

Goodbye Good Old Dog

Willie Ray, A Good Old Dog September 1996 - April 23, 2012 Willie spent his last day in a favorite spot, lying on his ortho bed with the front door open so he could survey the world. No need for the baby gate any more as he has been too woobley to stand but for a minute. Just before we loaded up for that last drive to the vet, his nemisis, the neighbor cat, stalked by the door. Before I could reach him, he gave a weak "Woof!" and was down the steps and to the sidewalk after the cat. Then he collapsed, satisfied that his job was done. Ah me, a house without Willie is too silent.
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16 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 23, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    i'm so sorry, faye. i know that pain all too well. the house is too empty; too quiet. that's why i've vowed to always have multiple pets from now on. so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy.

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  2. LindaApril 23, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I am so sorry, Faye. It is such a difficult day - I know it well. I pray you are soon able to think about him with a smile, remembering him. Sweet-looking dog.

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  3. SayreApril 23, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    That's a beautiful picture of Willie - I know you loved him well, and he you.

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  4. Jan n JerApril 23, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Tears are streaming down my face reading this post! I had a feeling this day was very close. Willie lived a good long life and he was a wonderful companion for you Faye! We are never ready for this even though we know it will happen. So so sorry!

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  5. Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 23, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    So sorry for the lose of your wonderful dog.

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  6. Brian KingApril 24, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    My condolences, Faye! It's so hard to lose a great four-legged family member. Willie looked like a sweet dog. I know you'll miss him dearly.

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  7. loonyhikerApril 24, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful friend! I hope good memories comfort you when you are missing him!

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  8. FayeApril 24, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Al-thanks for your comforting messages. Lots of pet lovers here, I feel. About this time of the morning Willie and I would be heading out to the newspaper box to see what's happening in the world along with our coffee and milkbone. He will be greatly missed.

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  9. Living LifeApril 24, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Oh Faye.....I'm sooo sorry to hear about Willie boy! He was such a good companion to you. (((Hugs))) to you and may you cherish the many good memories you had with him.

    I'm glad he went this way and did not suffer long. Sending sympathy, comfort and prayers your way my dear friend.

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  10. joanygeeApril 25, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    He was such a treasured companion and had a lovely life with you. Thank you for sharing him with us. Good dog, Willie may you rest in peace.

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  11. laurieApril 25, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    ah, with coffee and milkbone.... ah, faye.

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  12. Deborah Carr (Debs)April 26, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Bless him. I hope you're okay.

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  13. ari_1965April 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Best wishes, Faye.

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  14. A Colorful WorldMay 2, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    How sad. We lost our sweet dog to cancer four years ago. She was only 9 years old, and it was so hard to say goodbye to her. I know you miss him!

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  15. RoseMay 3, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I am late seeing this--did not get to finish all the fence links last week...so sorry. I always think it is too bad they can't live as long as us.

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