Godspeed, Queenie Beanie.

[Twisterdog]

Today we had Queenie euthanized. She was in kidney failure. The vet estimated her to be 17 to 18 years old. Not bad for a three-legged sheep dog.

She spent her days protecting my son ... from low flying geese, airplanes, his friends, and the shadows of clouds. She herded everything, including my son and his friends. She would chase a ball with the fastest of the four-legged pack anyday.

My son picked her out at death row at animal control when he was three years old. He passed up all the pretty dogs and chose the old, fat, three-legged one. He looked up at me with those big brown eyes full of tears and whispered, "But Mommy ... no one else will love a doggie with only three legs." She came home. And she never, ever forgot the debt she owed him.

Godspeed, Queenie of the Green Beanie Weanies. We will never forget the debt we owe you, old girl.

[Cinder & Smoke]

My son picked her out at death row at animal control when he was three years old.
He passed up all the pretty dogs and chose the old, fat, three-legged one.
He looked up at me with those big brown eyes full of tears and whispered,
"But Mommy ... no one else will love a doggie with only three legs."

She came home. And she never, ever forgot the debt she owned him.

Godspeed, Queenie of the Green Beanie Weanies.

<tears falling>

What a lovely Tribute to a Beloved Friend.

Rest In Eternal Peace, Queenie ... you're gone, but Never to be Forgotten.
Save Your Kid a spot on the Bridge.

/s/ :( Phred

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear about Queenie. :( I'm glad she had a wonderful life and your son was there that day to pick her as his friend and protector. Rest in peace pretty girl.

[dukedogsmom]

T
My son picked her out at death row at animal control when he was three years old. He passed up all the pretty dogs and chose the old, fat, three-legged one. He looked up at me with those big brown eyes full of tears and whispered, "But Mommy ... no one else will love a doggie with only three legs." She came home. And she never, ever forgot the debt she owned him.

Godspeed, Queenie of the Green Beanie Weanies. We will never forget the debt we owe you, old girl.
This got to me, too. Bless your son and you for letting him have her. He feels the way I do about different or older dogs. I'm so glad that Queenie had a full, loving life. Now she's herding all the RB dogs, having a grand time.

[cloverfdx]

What a beautiful touching tribute, to a wonderful old lady :(. Reast easy Queenie, you are sure going to be missed.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry about Queenie. :( May she Rest in Peace.

[sabies]

What a sweet story, what a sweet son! I hope he is handling the loss well. Queenie obviously lived a very long life and, in the end, a good life.

[Pam]

T He looked up at me with those big brown eyes full of tears and whispered, "But Mommy ... no one else will love a doggie with only three legs."

Bless your son for that and bless you for raising him to see things that way. Queenie Beanie was one special girl and I believe she is now running at RB on all fours legs again. (((hugs)))

[Zippy]

I am so sorry about Queenie.She had a wonderful life with you and your son.Rest In Peace Queenie. :(
(((HUGS)))

[anna_66]

I'd never heard that story before, so touching.

(((HUGS))) to your family

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

I'm so sorry about Queenie, rest in peace sweet girl. :(

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a wonderful story. Your son obviously shares your love for animals. Thanks to all of you for giving her a good life.

Rest in Peace Queenie :( Play hard at the bridge sweetheart :(

[pitc9]

You've obviously raised your son with the perfect open mind towards animals. I pray that this world is full of children like you and your son.

Tears were streaming down my face when I read what your son said to you at the shelter.

It's not too often that a child can hand pick their very own guardian angel!

Rest Easy Queenie.
Your time here on earth by be over for now, but you will forever be "on watch" for your special boy here on earth.

[Logan]

Twisterdog, I am so sorry that your Queenie Beanie has left you. What happy day, though, when your son picked her out and you guys brought her home. Your story is so inspiring. Our kids do learn from us, and will grow up to be terrific animal lovers, just like us, because they learned from the best, US!!!

You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

Logan

[Karen]

Awww, what a nice tribute!

Rest in peace, and play hard at the Rainbow Bridge. Hey, Beanie girl, I hear there are lots of sheep up there at the bridge to herd! You have a good time up there, okay?

[caseysmom]

Oh that is such a touching story, bless your son. Play hard Queenie.

[Ginger's Mom]

What a wonderful and touching tribute to a special and very lucky little girl. I am having a very hard time controllilng my tears (and I am at work), but they are worth it in this case. {{{Huge Hugs}}} to you and your son. Run free, sweet Queenie.

[Glacier]

Godspeed Queenie.

What a beautiful tribute to her and the bond she shared with your son.

[elizabethann]

I'm so sorry to hear about Queenie. It sounds like she had a wonderful family and had a great life. RIP sweet Queenie.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry for your loss. :( Rest In Peace Queenie. You were dearly
loved and will be missed sweetheart.

[DrKym]

How beautiful, what a tribute to both your son and yourself, and without question what an amazing dog.

Godspeed Queenie.

[Twisterdog]

Thank you, everyone.

Very strange morning this was. Queenie has always slept right by my side of the bed, and every morning when I reach over to turn the alarm clock off, she sits up and sticks her nose up by the clock to be petted. This morning I turned the alarm off and went to pet her ... first time in twelve years, no cold nose waiting.

We buried her last night under the lilac bush, with a tennis ball.

[Cincy'sMom]

RIP Queenie. What a special tribute to a wonderful girl!

[cyber-sibes]

What a beautiful tribute, your son sounds amazingly perceptive & compassionate! Run free & whole at the RB, Queenie Beanie!

[Sudilar]

What a beautiful tribute (tears flowing freely)!! Your son is an angel!!! How sweet of him to choose Queenie. RIP, Queenie and watch over your boy from RB. Queenie sounds like she was the perfect dog!!!! Hugs.

[ChrisH]

That brought me to tears. {{big hugs}} to you & your son.

Queenie, you are so loved and will be very much missed. Rest in peace now sweet girl.

[dukedogsmom]

Stopping by again to tell you I'm thinking of you. I know how much the absence hurts. Please pm me if you ever want to talk.

[KYS]

Beautiful tribute to a wonderful dog!!
RIP sweet Queenie Beanie.

[captain]

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful old girl.

(((hugs))) to you and your family.

[Alysser]

She was beautiful, I'm so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful soul. Special needs pets always seem the most grateful. ((hugs)) I'm sorry once again.

Rest easy, Queenie. :(

[AquaGurl]

Ur son made a great choice and so all u pt know Queenie may have die in vain but not y th e heart. :) / :(

[Aspen and Misty]

What a wonderful tribute to such a wonderful dog. It sounds like she was an amazing friend, protector and family member.

May she rest in peace and keep watch over you and your son.

Ashley

[Sevaede]

*tears* :( :(

R.I.P. Queenie. *hugs*

[Cataholic]

How very touching to know you and your son did right by those dependent on us. RIP, sweet Queenie. You were much loved.