At 2pm August 23, 2014, 6 years and 1 week after Buddy came into our lives, we made that last trip.
Buddy had always loved to ride in the back of our ute, so it was fitting that his last journey was from the back of our vehicle. The vet came out to the car and helped make Buddy comfortable from one of his favourite spots.
It wasn’t easy but it wasn’t meant to be.
We we’re all there to see him over the bridge, my wife and I, Honey, our now 3 year old son and our 10 month old daughter too. All of us better for having known Buddy.
They say that for every soul laid to rest, a new star lights up the night sky. We had the pleasure of knowing the brightest one while he lived his life, on “three legs and a spare”.
Run free my friend.
Time will never fade the pawprint he has on your heart…
Run free and fast big guy.. there are so many there to help you pass the time till you run to meet your best friends again…
Christine.. with Franklin waggin in her heart♥
Farewell sweet Buddy, and run fast and free over the Bridge…..Hoping you and my Polly meet up and have endless romps and wrestles……I remember seeing Buddy’s passing posted on facebook 2 months ago, he reminded me so much of my precious Polly, brought a lot of tears to my eyes……
Buddy will always be remembered here, and will have a very special place in my heart…..I know how hard it was to let him go, but you knew it was the best thing to do for him. It is one of the hardest decisions in life that we have to make for our much beloved pups.
May your pain of losing him ease over time, and all your happy memories of him take over your heart and remain there always….
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Oh guys, my heart aches for all of you, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Buddy was so brave, so true to his pack, and you were such great pawrents for being there for him 110% throughout this entire battle. The way you documented his journey just shows how much you truly loved him and cared for this precious soul. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking time to write everything, I know it’s not easy, especially when looking back, but I hope all of your hearts find comfort in sharing it with the community.
When it comes down to it, it’s not their final day on earth that defines how greatly a soul touches your life, but all those beautiful, unforgettable days and years leading up to it. Buddy and you had many of them, and I hope those good times are surrounding you all with love and comfort as you cope with his departure.
{{{{hugs}}}}
My heart goes out to you. My Sergeant passed at 6 years old from Osteosarcoma. The decision you and I had to make to let them run free is so difficult. I hope you find some peace.