My Badger

[lbaker]

My dear Badger died last night. I know all the good things I should be thinking about, my hubby Baker and our girl Cheeky Bitch, and buddy Steve and his Sugar are getting ready to go camping with Badger now up there across The Bridge. Badger loves camping. I wish I could say I felt numb but that would be a luxury right now. This hurts like Hell. Val, give Duke an extra hug from me.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry.. :( You have my deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Badger.

[slick]

My dear friend, I just got off the phone with you and now I've broken down completely. :( :( I know only too well the pain that comes with losing a furchild. Here's a picture that Laurie has given me permission to post.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pe7e54c1da2cca3e1075d1fd57d87e1dd/ef201409.jpg
Don't be put off by the teeth.

Laurie, I'm sending you big {{{hugs}}} and I sure wish I could be there to help you through this. I'm glad you have lots of family and friends around you at this difficult time.

RIP Badger. I'm saddened that I never got to meet you. Have fun camping and don't steal all the fire-roasted weiners.

[Christiansmommy]

I am so very sorry. I believe I met your Badger in PA a few years back. He was one sweet dog. I know the pain of losing a dog and I hope you are doing okay. (((HUGS))) Laurie. I am so sorry :(

[finn's mom]

:( Da**it, I never know what to say. I am just no good at this. I can empathize, and, I'm sorry that you're hurting and that your friend is not with you.

[gemini9961]

RIP Badger, say Hi to all of the other PT pups at the RB.

[Ginger's Mom]

Laurie, I am very sorry for your loss. He was obviously a very special boy. RIP Badger.
{{{HUGS}}}

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Laurie, I'm so sorry. As you know, I don't get to the dog side much so I never really "knew" Badger, but I know the pain you are experiencing right now and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

{{{hugs}}} to you and Godspeed to Badger. :(

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry about Badger, may he rest in peace. :(

[Karen]

Badger was a complete sweetheart of a dog, and a huge sucker for bellyrubs. At the slightest hint from a nearby human, he'd roll over and present a luxuriously furry tummy to be rubbed. He was a real gentleman when we met him in Pennsylvania, and had just even been to the groomer so we could see him at his prettiest.

Oh, Laurie, I know it hurts, and it will for a time. How about you take a while this weekend, get yourself a clean notebook (or open a new word document) and write down all the Badger stories you can think of. Your grandsons have grown to be young men in Badger's presense, and I am sure they would regard a book of Badger tales as a priceless treasure. And as you write them out, you can think of all the happy memories, and maybe feel a little better.

Oh, pretty blue Badger boy,
Nowhere as fierce as your namesake
Softest fur and silly tifted toes,
Guardian of Laurie's heart, home and family
Rest in peace, sugar boy,
Restored now to the vigor of your youth
And watch over you family, still,
From your spot at the Rainbow Bridge.
We love you.

[jenluckenbach]

Oh Laurie {{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}

My heart just sank when I saw this title. :(:(:(

I was one of the honored few pet talkers that got to meet this wonderful boy. And it was MY pleasure.

Laurie, I will pray that your pain can move on to fond memories because that is what Badger would want.

more {{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Alysser]

I'm so sorry... :( I don't have a clue what to say.((HUGS))

[Karen]

Two pictures that featured Badger from our Pet Talk PA gathering:

Me, Jenluchenbach and Charlie in the back, Badger and Laurie in front - notice only Badger was looking at the camera.
http://petoftheday.com/pettalk/PA/lbaker_dog.jpg


Same crowd plus Jenny (Laurie's daughter-in-law), as Badger displays his penchant for bellyrubs:
http://petoftheday.com/pettalk/PA/friendlys.jpg

[luvofallhorses]

oh no! :( I am so terribly sorry for your loss. :( He was beautiful. :( (((hugs))) please know that we are here for you. (((more hugs)))

[Cataholic]

I am so very sorry, Laurie. May your memories bring you comfort in time.

Johanna

[anna_66]

Oh Laurie, I'm so very sorry to hear this:(

As soon as I started reading this post it brought me back to the time when you all met (aka the pictures that Karen posted). How I wish I could have been there, that boy of yours sure looked happy.

My heart goes out to you. {{{HUGS}}}

RIP Badger

[Lori Jordan]

Oh im so sorry to hear about your dear Badger,May he rest in peace and have fun at the RB Im so sorry Badger say hi to my Dear Bandit im sure you too will be great friends.

[gini]

Oh Laurie, Laurie, Laurie. This is such horrible news and I am so sorry.

This made me think about "pain".........there is the certain type of pain that you have when you lose a human loved one and it hurts so deeply.

But the pain when you lose a furbaby, at least to me, comes from a whole different part of your heart. Your heart is heavy and it seems absolutely necessary to let out huge sobs of hurt and pain.

Badger dear pup, I know that you are with Baker and Steve and you are up to big plans.

Stop sometimes to give Laurie a silent kiss on her cheek to let her know that you are alright now and miss her as much as she misses you.

[Pam]

Laurie I am so sorry. :( I too remember Badger, as does Ripley, from when we all met in PA. Ripley and I, and all of your friends here, send you gentle (((hugs))) at this terrible time. I found a couple of pictures from that day. I am glad that I got to meet him.

K9Karen gives him a tummy rub.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/Belrip/DSCN3965.jpg

Laurie with her sweetie.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/Belrip/DSCN3966.jpg
Play carefree at the Bridge Badger. Give my love to my four poodles when you all meet up.

[Aspen and Misty]

Laurie,

I know that our words can't heal your pain but know that Badger is happy and playing at the rainbow bridge. Badger was a very handsom, sweet, loving dog, and he was obviously very well loved by his family. He was so blessed to find a mommy to care for him like you have a I'm sure you feel blessed to of had him in your life. May his sweet soul rest in peace and play happy at the rainbow bridge untill you return for him.

(((HUGS)))
Ashley

[zippy-kat]

Laurie,

Twice I've tried to respond to this thread but words seem to fail when a friend has lost her furkid. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family. {{hugs}}


Badger,

Play hard, sweet one. You'll be missed by many but there's comfort knowing you'll join friends at the bridge. Look for a small black bunster (check the parsley patch first). I'm sure she'd be more than happy to accompany you on an overnighter to comfort your mom.

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry for your loss dear Laurie.
Godspeed to the Bridge Badger. You have lots of friends waiting for you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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Rest In Eternal Peace, Dear Badger.

Dear Laurie ~

Do your best to remember the Wonderful Times you all shared with Badger.

I'm sending big warm {{{Hugs}}} your way.

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[cloverfdx]

Oh Laurie my heart breaks for you {{hugs}} :(. Rest easy Badger :(.

[K9karen]

oh Laurie..sorry i just heard about Badger, i'm grateful i had the opportunity to meet him and bestow loving belly rubs on him-thanks Pam. he was so sweet and lovely, a perfect gentleman. i know words are useless but please know i feel your pain and send you hugs and a shoulder, should you need extra comfort. safe trip to the bridge, dear Badger. you are sorely missed

[sandragonfly]

oh my, he was a very pretty boy. :(

may your fur breeze in air while you run freely at full speed. run, roll, eat, chase, play all you want, rest in peace dear beaubadger.

[lbaker]

Thank you my friends, this does help. Yesterday afternoon I was sitting in my back yard with eyes swollen shut so I couldn't even see my beautiful azaleas and flowering, blooming trees when Collar[flower] and Thunder - Badgers daughter and son - came up and shook me out of my stupor. Collar was shaking so hard I thought she was having a seizure and I realized they were grieving too. I don't think we wrongly give dogs "human emotions" I think instead we fail to appreciate and recognize the honest emotions that are our pets'. My Emmitt cat left home for several days after his twin sister Moon died. I now have to figure out how to un-swell my eyes so I can see daylight again. I have my others to care for and comfort. I guess that's what it's really about now. In those pictures of the PA meeting you posted Pam and Karen, notice what a "leaner" my Badger is! He would just lean and rest his lovely head on me and roll his eyes with love.

[Sudilar]

Laurie, my heart goes out to you. I know all too well the pain you are going through. Badger was beautiful! I hope Badger met up with Killian and Shiloh at Rainbow Bridge. They'll show him around.
Hugs.

[Randi]

Laurie, I'm so sorry for your loss, I know what it feels like. :(

Badger looked so happy in these pictures posted, and I know he has enjoyed life with you and getting tons of tummy rubs. :) Try to remember the good times and keep him in your heart.

(((((hugs)))))

[Randi]

Laurie, I'm so sorry for your loss, I know what it feels like. :(

Badger looked so happy in these pictures posted, and I know he has enjoyed life with you and getting tons of tummy rubs. :) Try to remember the good times and keep him in your heart.

Rest in peace, Badger.

(((((hugs)))))

[lbaker]

Laurie, I'm so sorry for your loss, I know what it feels like. :(

Badger looked so happy in these pictures posted, and I know he has enjoyed life with you and getting tons of tummy rubs. :) Try to remember the good times and keep him in your heart.

Rest in peace, Badger.

(((((hugs)))))

Randi, part of my heart went with him. But his heart is now part of mine so maybe I have a bigger heart. Right? "If not for you.." all. Again, thank you. I will now go sit again in the back yard with my other babies, and rub rub rub..

[RedHedd]

Laurie - gentle {{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} and condolences on your loss :(

[Lady's Human]

Laurie, My condolences.

((((((Hugs))))))

and kisses from Lady. I'm sure Badger is playing hard at the RB.

[lbaker]

I just received a call from Cheryl [EmilyTheSpoiled]] a bit of a while ago. In the course of the conversation I asked what to do about my swollen eyes, I could hardly see. She said "ice cold compress" then started to explain about broken eye vessels. YUK!! I said "ice cubes?" She said "no, that's toooo cold, do you have any frozen peas in the fridge?". "Well, we have some frozen spinach, I could moosh it up and put it on my eyes". No, says she, that's tooo mooshie. Anything else?" I HAVE FROZEN CORN NIBBLETS!! Says I. Purrfect. So there you go. PetT'ers to the rescue, a conversation about frozen vegetables in the depth of my dispare. What on earth would I do, without you. Thanks my friends.

[captain]

Laurie,
{{{gentle hugs}}} come your way from down under ...... RIP sweet Badger. There are plenty of belly rubs up at the bridge for you .....

BUT, don't be scared when you look down at Mummy and see her with "corn" on her eyes ........ she needs it to see the beauty all around her again.

Laurie, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Logan]

Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost your darling boy. These pictures have made me wish, even more, that I could have met him. I hold out hope that one day I will meet you and you can tell me wonderful stories about him.

Rest in peace, Badger. You were certainly loved.

Logan :(

[Pawsitive Thinking]

so sorry for your loss - RIP Badger :(

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Aw Laurie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I've never met Badger, but I can see on those pics that he was a very sweet and easygoing dog :)

Godspeed to the rainbow bridge Badger, and run free with all our lost pets!
http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/smilies%20633%20rainbowbridge.GIF

[My Peanuts]

I'm so sorry :(

RIP Badger :(

[Miss Meow]

Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear about Badger's passing. Safe trip to the Rainbow Bridge, Badger, where all your aches and pains disappear and you can look over your Mum. {{{hugs}}}

[wolf_Q]

Oh Laurie I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Badger. :( I know he meant a lot to you, by the pictures and stories he sure seems like a sweetheart of a dog. Losing a member of your family is never easy. {{Hugs}}

[RobiLee]

Laurie, I am so very very sorry to hear about Badger. I hope you are coping a bit better today. My thoughts are with you.

Rest In Peace, Badger.

[LoudLou]

Laurie, I am so sorry. http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/6.gif

[mruffruff]

Laurie, I'm so sorry.

Lots of hugs to you and your family. Badger was a beautiful dog.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry. Badger was gorgeous. I am so very sorry for your loss :(

[Daisy and Delilah]

Rest in Peace beautiful, gentle, boy. Play hard at the bridge sweetheart and watch over Mom. She misses you terribly. What a wonderful boy he was :(
(((((HUGS)))))