My Heart will alway contain paw prints from my Dog

[OldCarGuy]

After fourteen wonderful years with my Dog. I was left with grief saying my goodbyes… Baxter has traveled extensively with me. To the office, visiting friends, nearly everywhere. He traveled to 42 states and two proveniences of Canada. Riding many countless hours in my antique cars.. Except over seas. We look after each others dogs when either travels overseas.

I’m in England this week and received that dreaded call. Baxter collapsed, lost consciousness, messed and stopped breathing. He was rushed to the pet hospital and Put on oxygen and IV.. tests indicated he had issues with growths on his heart and liver. Most likely cancer. And was bleeding out.

It didn’t leave me enough time to return home. The hospital made it possible for a live video call. For the next three hours I could hear his breathing, see my daughter & husband along with a technician physically comforting my boy while the doctor worked her magic in hopes to fix his ills.. Followed by closing his eyes and falling into a peaceful sleep.

All the Love and Joy of living with a Dog,,, is offset somewhat by the grief I’m feeling today from loosing Baxter Boy…
Resting at home.

Many miles in his trailer


Hours on the water. Just look how happy he is looking..


Traveling thousands of miles in the motor home his place favorite.. 45’ of rig and always up front!

 

[C-Bag]

My condolences.

I love my dogs and my motto with them is love them while they are here.

 

[mmcmdl]

One of my worst nights of my life was when my Roxy got hit by a car on our little street . She was the " Princess " as well as the camp dog and went thru Hell with me over the years . A true Trooper as I called her . I ended up with 2 of her relatives in the next 2 months , and another that I drove 1450 miles to get . But Roxy was the queen . I'm sure Baxter will live forever in your heart , and he lead a great life and won't be forgotten . Roxy is my avatar .

 

[woodchucker]

so sorry for your loss. Our pets provide unconditional love to us, and we to them.

 

[brino]

I am very sorry for your loss.

I still remember the song on the radio and tears in my eyes when I drove to the vet for the final time with Jake.

Brian

 

[ltlvt]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I had my 2 little babies cremated and their ashes are to be mixed with mine and then sprinkled behind my shop. One of them i had for 11 years and the other for 12 years. The little male went everywhere I went. No exceptions. Coyotes got both of them. I went 2 years without a dog because I felt like I would be betraying their loyalty. almost 2 years ago my best friend was terminal with cancer. Every day I took him for his chemo and radiation treatments. We saw 2 little dogs that had mated. I told him I would love to have one of their puppies. A month before he died he knocked on the door of the ladies house that had the female and asked her if she had any puppies. And you guessed it she only had one left and he brought it to me. A 3 pound Chihuahua mix. She immediately put a smile on my face and when He asked me what I was going to name her I said "Snuggles" . She lives up to her name. She loves being in my lap and I love having her. I truly am sorry for your loss. Only those of us who have really bonded with our pets can really understand. Rest In Peace Baxter.

Here she is taking Racky her toy Raccoon out to the shop with us. Not only does she take him out to the shop but when we go in for the night she gets him and takes him back inside the house. They Steal Our Hearts. Nuff Said.

 

[mmcmdl]

The Rainbow Bridge Poem for Dogs and Cats

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[Just for fun]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Nutfarmer]

Sorry about the loss. They become part of the family.

 

[OldCarGuy]

I appreciate all the positive messages. It reinforces that I’m not alone grieving the loss of a pet. Here’s a few more pictures of Baxter.

Five years ago I had a street artist in Jackson Square New Orleans paint a portrait of my boy he had to sit still for three hours with a few breaks for water.

The artist captured that my boy’s eyebrows

A club magazine snap a picture of Baxter in the passengers seat with his snout resting on the window sill.


Riding in the back seat of my 1932 Buick

Riding on the floor of my 1914 Cadillac in North Carolina


Relaxing on a beach in South Carolina