Godspeed, Rosie.

[Twisterdog]

Rosie, our English bulldog, died the night before last.

She would have been two years old on Thanksgiving.

She was running around in the park, where we take the dogs to play. Nothing unusual, until she couldn't catch her breath, more so than usual. We got her in the van, and went immediately to the vet. My husband started CPR on the way, but to no avail.

The vet said perhaps a heart attack, or a congenital lung problem. We opted not to have a post-mortem done. To what end?

Godspeed, Rosie. By far the happiest, friendliest, sweetest dog I've ever known. She never met a stranger, never went anywhere, ate anything, slept anywhere or played with anything that she didn't absolutely love and jump in 110%. My son's three pound puppy could literally crawl inside her mouth, and did so, and Rosie just wagged her tail. A gentle lamb in a linebacker's body. The perpetual puppy, the 70 pound lap dog.

The house just is not the same. Rosie was the cult of personality in our pack, always the one underfoot, in your face, in the way. Always the curious, happy, friendly one saying, "Whatcha doing? Want some help? Let me see!" It's just unbelievable how much we miss that dog.

[dionne]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know there's not a whole lot to say in this kind of situation, except that Rosie is now in a place where she is healthy and whole and I'm sure she had a fantastic life during her time with you.

Take care, and continue to remember the happy times with Rosie. She was a very beautiful girl.

[Catty1]

{{{hugs}}}

I hope there is some comfort in that she was such a happy dog because she was in a wonderful home with people that loved her and that she loved.

And she was playing until the end...one of the best ways to go, if she had to.

My condolences...may memories of this character bring you comfort now and in the future.

What a CUTIE! :)

[caseysmom]

I am so sorry, she was beautiful.

[jenluckenbach]

Oh gosh, I am so sorry. :( RIP Rosie.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry. :( It seems Rosie was a very happy dog in her short time here on earth. I'm sure she is spreading that happiness at the Rainbow Bridge. The dogs there will just love her. {hugs}

[Pam]

:( :( I am so sorry. She was so young to leave you. She passed away doing what she loved, being with her family and enjoying herself. You can be grateful for that. I know exactly how it feels to lose a dog in the blink of an eye, and one that you felt was completely healthy. It happened to me 11 years ago with one of my dogs. One minute she was healthy and the next she was gone. I know the shock and heaviness you feel. Your pictures and tribute are very touching. I feel like I knew her from them. ((((Hugs)))) to you and your family.

[Freedom]

I am so sad reading this. Our pets lives are just as fragile as our human families' lives. All the harder to cope with when it is sudden like this, with no warning.

She looks so sweet in those photos you posted, and she had a wonderful life of love and caring wtih your family. RIP Rosie. Have even more fun at the bridge!

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm so sorry to hear this. :( Rosie was a beautiful little pup.

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

[lizbud]

I am so very sorry. :( Rosie's light was all too brief, but so very bright.
Rest In Peace Rosie knowing you were much loved.

[k9krazee]

I am so sorry. :( She sounded like a joy to be around. ((hugs)))

[Ginger's Mom]

I am honestly crying here. I am so sorry for your loss. God must have needed a very special dog in a hurry. {{{hugs}}} to you for raising that very special girl. I am sure she is making everyone at the bridge smile.

[Logan]

Rosie and Mack were not far apart in age. I can't imagine something happening to Baby Mack, right now. :( :(

Twisterdog, I'm so sorry for this horrible loss for you and your whole family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I'll hug Baby Mack a little tighter tonight.

Logan

[Cinder & Smoke]

How very tragic! ~ Sympathies offered to You and the entire Family! :(

May Rosie Rest In Eternal Peace.

Hey Rosie ~

Look up our RB Brudder - Bowser - He gotz a job in God's Placement Office ...
he can pull sum strings a help you find a Fill-In to send down to the Family ...
to fill that Big Empty Spot they've got.

Tell him we said "HI, Bowz -- *MISS* ya, Bud!" :(

/s/ Cinder & Smokey, and Dad, too.

:(

[K9soul]

I am so very sorry for your sudden and tragic loss of such a joyous and beautiful girl :(. Godspeed, sweet Rosie. You are so very loved, and deeply missed :(

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about Rosie's passing. You'll be in my thoughts.

[dukedogsmom]

Rosie, what a pretty girl you were. I'm so sad you had to leave this world so soon :( But, you lived life to it's fullest. I'm so glad that you found so much joy in such a short time. Your family loves and misses you, as you brought them joy, as well. Now you can run and play all you want. Watch over your family from the RB, until you meet again.

[Rachel]

What an awful thing to have happen. You must be simply devastated. I hope that your other fur kids will be able to help ease your pain.

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear about Rosie. :( It sounds like she was so full of personality and life, I wish she could have been here with you longer. Rest in peace, Rosie.

[shais_mom]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[tikeyas_mom]

I am sooo sorry to hear about Rosie passing! :(:(. Rip Rosie :(:(
You were such a cutie pie.. We'll miss you baby girl. :(

[loveallfurryfriends]

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Rosie! She is now healthy and playing @ the RB.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Rosie. Her photos are beautiful and it sounds like she had a personality to match. She was way too young for this. :(

Rest in peace sweet girl.

[jazzcat]

I am so very sorry.

Rest in Peace sweet Rosie.

[cyber-sibes]

:( May Rosie forever be in a place full of sunshine & happiness. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. Two is way too young. perhaps she'll meet up with our Rosie, who was 3 when she went to the bridge, she's a very fun girl too, and would love to play with another Rosie.

[zekthezookeeper]

I am so sorry for your loss. A lot of people don't understand how hard it is to lose an animal that has been a family pet. I hope that you remember that Rosie is in better hands now and will be free of pain.

Cheryl, Rozy, Bobo, Junior and Tator

[K9karen]

I'm stunned and so very sorry for your loss. I can't think of enough words to comfort you. Please know that my RB Cody is designated "Watcher Over The Bridge" and will keep Rosie safe and happy. Hugs to you and your family.

[RobiLee]

I am so very sorry. You have my deepest sympathies.

I love the way you described your sweet girl's personality. She sounds wonderful. I'm sure she is going to make lots of new friends at Rainbow Bridge.

{{{HUGS}}}

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

{{hugs}}

Play hard at the bridge Rosie!
You were taken from this earth too soon.
:(

[Cataholic]

How heartbreaking. So very young. RIP, sweet one. You were taken from us way too soon.

{{hugs}}

[Twisterdog]

Thank you very much, everyone, for your kind thoughts. We still just can't quite believe she's gone. Every time I walk in the house, there's the instant where I wonder what's wrong. Then I remember ... Oh. No Rosie jumping on my legs, practically knocking me over because she is just sooooooooo happy to see me, even if I was out of the house for three minutes.


God must have needed a very special dog in a hurry.

That's very sweet. I keep thinking of that every time I think of her. I know someone, somewhere needed her more than we did, for some reason. And only a dog with a heart that big could do the job.

:(

[Sudilar]

Oh, I am so very sorry to hear this. Life just isn't fair. She was taken way too soon. My heart goes out to you. RIP, Rosie.

[ChrisH]

I am so sorry. :( {{hugs}}

Rest in peace beautiful girl.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh no Twisterdog... I am so terribly sorry... :( I can only imagine what you are feeling right now. Rosie girl was very beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss.

[captain]

I am so sorry that I only saw this now.
You are in my thoughts, and I know that all the RB pups were waiting at the gate to welcome Rosie ...

{{{hugs}}} across the miles
Michelle