A pretty good boy (Nov. 20, 1995--July 29, 2009)

[roxy]

Wednesday morning, around six, Mr R woke me up, told me something was wrong with Noel, or as I call him here, Elderly Puppy. He was on his side, panting horribly, unable to move. He looked so scared, poor thing. We made arrangements at an emergency clinic, and BG and Mr. R raced off with him.

Not long after, BG called me, crying hysterically, afraid for her dog. She didn't want to lose her baby. She'd had Noel since she was eight years old. She'd asked for a dog for Christmas that year, (hence Noel) but she didn't actually get him until two months later. Took me another two months before I realized why she called him Noel, heh. (i can be slow sometimes)

She loved him like crazy the moment she saw him,and she was the best puppy mom ever. I never had to take care of him, neither did Mr. R. She took his care so seriously. She got up early every morning before school to walk him, she fed him every day, she bathed him and brushed him. All that stuff kids swear they're going to do, she actually did. In return she got love, lots of love from him. My and the beloved got a crazy ass, pee on everything, sneaky, garbage eating, poop in the corners and bark like crazy at everything, hair shedding, sneak out the door when your back was turned, not answer to his name unless he was on a leash, lurk on the stairs in the dark, pain in the fucking ass dog.

Anyway, it wasn't long after talking to her, Mr. R called back and began to cry, so I did too, knowing bad news was coming. Noel's heart was failing, he was in a lot of pain, and BG made the choice to spare him that.

Noel might have been BG's baby, but I really, really, liked that dog. So did Mr. R. You kind of had to admire his sneaky ass thugishness. Such a little dog, such a big attitude. He could be sweet when he wanted to, he loved his treats, he loved getting groomed because that meant he could sleep on the TV room couch. He loved getting his belly rubbed. He'd jump in your lap if you sat on the floor, and flop to his back. He'd try to get people new to the house to invite him into rooms he wasn't allowed in...heh. Sneaky. And smart, he knew who the marks were.

Noel, you were a pretty good dog. We really loved you. I'll miss BG coming home and calling for you, "Noel, who's a good dog? Noel's a good dog! Yes he is! Yes he is!"

Eventually she'd notice us. You always came first. *G*



Noel after a haircut. He really loved getting groomed, and loved getting haircuts because every one made such a fuss over him.



My favorite picture of Elderly Puppy

Comments

[rednihilist.livejournal.com]

Rest In Peace, Beloved Noel. Your family loved you, especially your girl.

In Doggie Heaven, every corner needs marking and all the doors are left open.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I thought I could handle it, but I cried a lot today.

*HUUUG* Thank you, love.

[ferdalump.livejournal.com]

Awww, what a beautiful baby. Thank you for telling us about what a wonderful dog Noel was. :( I'm so very sorry for your loss. *hugs you tight*

This little poem is called 'Rainbow Bridge' and it has helped me when I have had to say goodbye to my beloved furry friends.

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

(sorry about the edits, I can't seem to code in the middle of the night...)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

This is just another reason why you're one of my favorite people here, Ferd. You have such a loving heart. *HUGS*

Thank you, I'll share this with BG too.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

We cried rivers today, but it really was the right thing to do. We're going to miss that crazy dog.

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

Aww...I wish I could do something to make this better for all of you. I had an experience like that with the dog I had from when I was a little girl. It broke all our hearts when he passed away.

*HUGS you like crazy but not in scary ways*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

oh my, I *love* your icon!

we all got together tonight and talked about the dog, and looked at pics, and felt sad, and it was a good thing to do. We're going to be weepy on and off for a while, but it always gets better.

*leans into you*

[digitalwave]

Sweetie,

I know how much it hurts. We were lucky enough to have Tigger with us for eighteen years and I wouldn't have traded a minute of it.

They give us love and make us laugh. They somehow know when we're the one needing cuddles instead of them and they're there, no questions asked.

It'll get better, sweetie, I promise. Just know that in the meantime, we're here. No matter what.

*hugs you hard*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

Thanks a million times.

[fleegull.livejournal.com]

I'mvery sorry for you and your family's loss. He sounded like a wonderful dog.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. He was definitely one of us.

[suzvoy.livejournal.com]

*cuddles close*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*clings*

[matryoshkarose.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry! *hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

[macbyrne.livejournal.com]

I'm so so sooo sorry, sweetie. I know there aren't any words at a time like this, but just know I'm thinking of you, and please offer my sincerest condolences to BG and Mr. R.

*hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*
Thank you so much, that's so kind of you.

[elsmoka.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry to hear that! He was a cute thing!! It's always so wonderful when they have a great personality!!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

He was cute--and evil, and he had the bladder of a gnat, but we loved him. :)

[myownghost.livejournal.com]

my heart goes out to BG and to you all. i know how deeply a pet becomes part of the family. i hope BG takes some comfort in knowing she spared noel more suffering.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I was so proud of her--she was really brave and handled it so well.

[clarkscherry.livejournal.com]

RIP Elderly Puppy, know you were loved. Group hug to you and the family.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, love!

[danceswithgary]

*hug*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*clinghugcling*

[lapetite-kiki.livejournal.com]

*big hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*clings* thank you lovey!

[rhiannonhero.livejournal.com]

Ack! Tears!!!! I'm glad BG had him as long as she did.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I've been crying on and off all day, and BG looks shell-shocked, but she's hanging in there, poor kid.

[twinsarein.livejournal.com]

I feel your family's pain. It is always hard to lose a beloved pet, and Noel sounds like his personality filled a room. That's a terrible emptiness to fill. Someone told me recently that the emptiness does get filled eventually with the feeling of being watched over by the one you lost. Hugs to you and your family.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

thank you--that's a lovely thought! *hug*

[carolandtom.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Roxy. I'm sure Elderly Puppy had a wonderful life and knew how much you all loved him. He'll never die as long as you remember him. *Hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUGHUG* Thank you, my dear.

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

*huggles* Kinda reminds me of my dad's dog, Bailey. He annoyed me so much most of the time, but he was generally a good pup. It hurt so much when he died. It's good Noel was able to go relatively peacefully though, especially since he was in pain.

I know there's nothing that can be said to make you feel better, but I'm always here if you want to e-mail me and talk more. *huggles* ♥

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, lovey, I really appreciate it. *HUUUUUUG*

[ctbn60.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss. What an adorable picture. It sounds like your daughter and Noel had a loving and happy relationship. That is all anyone can ask for. He was a lucky pup.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

They really did. He was her little baby. Her cranky little baby. *smile*

[silsbee329.livejournal.com]

Poor BG. :(
I'm sorry to hear this. *hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* She's hanging in there. I'm proud of her.

[garryowen.livejournal.com]

Aw. Pets. We love them even when they wreak havoc. I'm sorry he's gone. *hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

We love them even when they wreak havoc

Oh that's so true! *HUGHUG*

[ender24]

*dips you some*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*wibble* your chocolate truffle thanks you.

[helioshyperion.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, honey. *hugsyoutight* It's so unbelievably painful to lose a pet, because you don't expect it to hurt so much. He was a beautiful, clever, ederly puppy.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I know! It's so true, so true! *clingssohard* He was a character--sneaky old puppy.

[dawnybee.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry. He was so precious. You all made the right decision. I know it was harder than hard, but you loved him enough to make it.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*clings* BG is stronger than I imagined--she's a real brave kid.

[beeej.livejournal.com]

Awww, I'm so sorry, Roxy. I hope he's romping up in doggy heaven today. *hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*nods* I know he has to be. *HUGHARD*