Boozer 8-29-89 to 9-21-03

[amyk]

I'm so sorry to hear about Boozer's passing, I am sure that she lived a wonderful life with you and your son and she is now at peace.

 

[Khiori]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Boozer. She sounds like a lovely girl. And I believe she will be waiting for you - when your own time comes. When my Khiori died someone recommended I read "Dog Heaven". It's a children's book. I did and it really is a sweet picture book and puts into images the things that helped me. I read it to my two (fur) boys now on the anniversary of Khiori's passing. (((hugs))) to you.

 

[IrishMist428]

I'm so sorry to hear about your baby Boozer. She will always be in your heart. My deepest condolences.

 

[jkp2117]

Thank you again, everyone. My dad wrote a poem about Boozer and sent it to me... he's so upset. And tonight as I cleaned out the fridge I found her special made food, to be heated and added to dry along with vitamins and wheat germ to help her liver clean itself. I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Boozer, I miss you grand old lady...

The Eagles have a new song out now, "There's a hole in the world tonight..." Hmmm, think I'll have to pass on that one for a bit.

Thank you again to everyone - kind words help soften the blow.

 

[Giddyuppy]

I still cry everyday over my lab/golden mix that was 16 1/2 yrs. old when I had to have him PTS. It's been since July 8, 2003, but it seems like forever!

 

[pawsx12]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I know only too well the hole you are feeling in your heart. Know that she is at peace and still loving you and your son. She will be waiting to kiss your face again. She will never be far from you, and always within your heart. All your memories are like presents, just waiting for you to unwrap them when you need to. Unwrap a few for yourself each and everyday, it will help!! Take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Cissy Sullivan
Oji walking with angels
Rekcut the black shepherd girl
Rainbo the new addition.

 

[jkp2117]

Boozer's ashes are ready to be picked up. Feels very strange to think of her that way - my beloved friend is really gone - sort of brings the whole thing back again.

Gosh she was a grand lady!

Not sure what to do with her either... if I bury her in garden in front, do I dig her up again when I move? The thought of just leaving her behind would kill me.

What have other people done?

 

[Giddyuppy]

I've had all of my dogs cremated and have taken their ashes with me when I moved, but...now that I've got my prairie grass well established, I will put them all in there. I have no intentions of moving, but...if I ever would, I'll know they are where they knew I WAS! We can only do our best, within the present circumstances.

I've got an Uncle's ashes under my willow tree, and it won't be long and my Aunt's will be there, too.

 

[NewfLove]

I ordered two urns. One is square, opaque/swirled glass (I chose purple) and it is on the mantel. The other is a silver heart necklace that is also an urn, but that is not noticeable. Both are personalized.

I waited until I received both of them and I took them to the vet and had HIM put the ashes in each so I wouldn't have to do that. I was (and am not) nowhere ready to deal with that.

I'm sorry for your loss.

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[ 09-30-2003, 01:52 PM: Message edited by: NewfLove ]

 

[R Taft]

So sorry to hear about your sad loss. That was such a touching poem you put in. I shed a few tears, take care Ronnie

 

[jkp2117]

Thanks, Ronnie - she's been gone for 2 weeks and it seems so surreal... Her ashes came home on Tuesday night - and for a few hours, it just didn't seem real.

This beloved friend is no longer by my side, just wanting once more to come into the house and sit by my side.

Boozer dog, I miss you old girl!

 

[Mizpah]

It took a little while, after the dogs' ashes came home, but both my husband I came to take comfort in having them still with us. We lived in Kansas at the time and did not enjoy being there. We knew that we would never leave our babies there, so we chose cremation. We had the intention of spreading their ashes in Newfoundland, where both my husband I will be put to rest when our time comes, but we both find so much comfort in having them in our bedroom, that they will stay with us always.
I hope that you will soon find the peace that I feel when I glance upon my dresser and know they are there. The emptiness never goes away, even after bringing two puppies into the family, but I find I think about the pain of them leaving less, and when I think of them, it is to remember something nice, or funny.

May Peace be with you,
Rose in Alberta

 

[pawsx12]

As I read the newest posts to BOOZER, I can tell you that loosing my boy just one week before BOOZER I knew exactly how you felt. I was so depressed, and had prayed that a NEWF would come into my life. On the morning of my birthday, GOD sent me OJIS ashes. He came home for my birthday, never to leave me again. It was the most bitter sweet thing that has ever happened to me. I sobbed and opened many photo albums to relive and revisit the many happy memories. That night my parents from out of state arrived, and we waited for my sweetheart Tom to get to my house. He was VERY late, and I was worried that something happened. He walked in carrying a NEW ADDITION and proclaiming that OJI would have wanted it that way! I received TWO NEWFS that day, and I cannot tell you the immense joy. I have made a special necklace that before it was cast shut some of Ojis ashes were placed within it. I also am designing a celtic cross for my sweetheart that some ashes will be placed in it as well. The rest are in an antique tin with two Newfs and shamrocks on it. Ojis name was Ojibwa Shamrock Darlin. The best to you, I know you will find that special place for BOOZER.
Cissy

 

[jkp2117]

Thank you for your support...

Boozer's urn is beautiful! She sits on a bookcase shelf behind the desk in my office along with her paw imprint done and the cards I received after her passing. Cannot, and probably never will be able to, open her urn to silicone seal the top. Seeing the ashes will probably put me over the top.

That said, I'm doing pretty good - will always miss my grand lady meeting me at the driveway, wagging her tail, perking her ears up - but in a way, she really is still with me, forever in my heart.

As I set out next weekend to do a large rescue of several dogs in WV, I realize how truly loved Boozer was. I may not have always had time for her at the end of long day, but she always had time for me. These animals that are coming west have probably never known love and affection that is unending. There is some small comfort in knowing Boozer had both of those and more.

She sits on the other side of the bridge with Gretchen and Duchess and Stasha... waiting for our reunion. Fare thee well old girl, fare thee well.

 

[Khiori]

It's just a month and a day since your girl left you. I wanted you to know I was thinking of you :hug:

 

[jkp2117]

Thank you - I still miss her but am moving on. She was such a grand lady and so miss her waggy tail, perky ears... ahhh, yes, the trail of doggy guardianship is never void of pain and worry. That's why I focus on the good and the wonderful - all that she was!

thanks again for remembering...

 

[Newfs Forever]

PJ2117,

Check your pm, please.

Thanks,

Sue