alex

[joycenalex]

the wonder dog, handsome prince of north columbus is and always was a good dog. it was my great privilege and blessing that he close me to be his humom. he had to leave today. dr mugge and dr steckert and the staff at the vet hospital are very kind and made it as easy as it could be. alex made me smile many times a day, in his honor please tell me something about your furries that makes you smile.

[Karen]

Oh, so sad to hear. But imagine how great the joy at The Rainbow Bridge.

Always the wonder dog of your heart he will be.

Play nice at the Bridge, Alex!


I always have to smile when telling people about my Sheba, the very first furry critter in my life. Sheba is the one who taught me to look both ways before crossing a street! I'm sure grown-ups, and my parents and siblings tried to teach me, but I remember Sheba when I got near to the edge of the road, blocking me with her body, looking at me, then very deliberately looking left, then right before we crossed together.

Hope that gave you a smile.

[jenluckenbach]

{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}} So sorry for your loss :( RIP Alex, the wonder dog.

[Donnaj4962]

Oh Joyce.... I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that Alex is playing hard and meeting allof our other PT babies at the RB. RIP sweet one, and please send a message to your mom that you are okay. (((Hugs))) to you from me and the girls in Indiana.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry about Alex. :( May he have fun at the Rainbow Bridge,until you meet again.
As for something my furkids do that makes me smile, first thing that comes to mind is Jake helping me vacuum today, keeping me safe from the evil vacuum.

[shais_mom]

oh Joyce I'm so sorry to hear this.
you are in my thoughts.
godspeed Alex



Keegan makes me smile when she attacks her tennis balls.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry to hear about Alex. :( Play hard at the bridge dear boy.

The first thing that came to mind was a few weeks ago I was grooming Zoee. This is something she is not fond of so she pouts. In the middle of the torture I said - That's my pretty girl! - and she gave me a closed mouth smile. I'd never seen that before and it just made me melt.

RIP Alex

[lizbud]

Joyce, I am so sorry it was his time to leave you. :( Maybe Alex will
meet up with that other Ohio boy Snoopy & he will welcome him to the
Rainbow Bridge.

Rest In Peace Alex. You were so loved on earth & will be missed.

[Cincy'sMom]

Joyce, I am so sorry to hear Alex has left for the bridge. He and Snoopy can play together, both happy to be free from the seizures that plagued them.

Thoughts coming your way.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

Hi Bowser, ole Pal ~~~

Have we mentioned how much we all *miss* ya?
We needs a favour ...

Did'ja rek-a-nize the guy ya picked up onna Silver Klowd wiff God this mornin?
That wuz Joyce's lil buddy ALEX, da Wonder Dawg ...
He's been havin thoze seizure things your pal Snoopy suffered frum ...

How's 'bout you gathurin up all the Pet Talk BridgeKids - even da KATz -
an throw ole Alex a Welcome to da Bridge partee tanite!

An you guys all make plans - clear 'em wiff God so's ya can borrow da Klowd -
to drop in onna Memorial Day Sunday Gathurin at Findlay ... poor Alex neber made it
yet - so be sure ya show him around at the Pik-Nik.

Oh, an ask Alex ta *blink* da Bridge Lites tanite - just ta tell his Mom he arrived OK.

Maybe ask God ta send her a {{{God'sHugg}}}, too.

DON't furget - PARTEE fur Alex!

Say HI ta God fur us, too!
See ya, Bowz!

/s/ the :( Prayer Pups

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GIANT {{{HUGS}}} to Alex's Momma Joyce at this time of great sadness. :(

Joyce ~

Maybe you should drop by at Findlay, too - *wave* at the Kids when they fly over,
and maybe place some ashes under one of the Memorial Trees.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a good a brave dog, he was lucky to have you, and I know you feel the same about him. {{{Hugs}}}

In honor of Alex: When Ginger sees one of her doggie friends coming up the street behind her she always wants to sit down and wait for them. No matter how far back or how big of a hurry I am in. I can sometimes get her to continue her walk instead of waiting by telling her she left her Sammy (or whomever) kisses at home, and she never wants to see her friend without having their kisses handy. Sometimes it doesn't work and she proves it by running to them and giving them a big kiss.

RIP Alex.

[4 Dog Mother]

Joyce, how strange that our two seizure boys went to the bridge so close together. I guess God thought they both needed some peace and healing. I am so sorry for your loss of your wonder dog. I know how painful this time is for you.

Well, the first fully thing that comes to mind is Christy's big great dane Dakota. She had surgery 10 days ago on some lumps on her leg. She won't leave them and although hasn't pulled the stitches out has gotten them bleeding. The e-collar wouldn't work because she wouldn't relax and put her head down. She was in a crate holding her head up and shaking like a leaf. So that had to come off. Last night we tried putting a t-shirt over her with a bandage over the bleeding one. This morning when I let her out, she just stood there. She was too embarassed to be in that shirt to let anyone see her outside. When Carl finally got it off her, she ran out and did her business - what a crazy dog. This afternoon I put it back on her because she had it bleeding again and when it came time to eat, I couldn't find her - she usually is one of the first to appear when she hears someone in the dog food - she was hiding behind a chair - well trying to hide behind a chair and wouldn't eat until the t-shirt came off!

[robinh]

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Alex. Play free and well at the Bridge.

In honor of Alex, I tried to come up with one thing about my furkids that makes me smile and couldn't. Just about everything they do makes me smile. Sometimes it's just stheir itting on the floor looking at me with those soft, loving eyes is all I need.

Robin

[ramanth]

Oh Joyce. :( I'm so sorry to hear about Alex's passing. :( :(

[RobiLee]

Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about Alex. I'm at a loss for words. Just know that I am thinking of you. I was lucky to meet Alex and I remember thinking that he was so sweet and so well behaved.


In honor of Alex:

Everytime I come home or someone comes to visit Katie always has to grab a toy or somthing close by to have in her mouth as she wiggles and woos away. Just today a friend came to visit and smiled as she said she thinks its so funny how Katie has to always have something in her mouth when she greets her. Of course that made me smile too.


REST IN PEACE, ALEX.

[Cincy'sMom]

Somehow when I first posted, I missed the request for things about our dogs that make us smile...

Cincy loves to bark, often before she knows why. She follows that with a grumble that isn't quite describable, but always makes you laugh. Spot sings a greeting whether we have been gone five minutes or five days. And Sadie, she, like Kaite, has to run and grab a toy to greet anyone.

[cyber-sibes]

I'm so sorry to hear about Alex passing, play happily at the RB, wonder dog!

I always get a chuckle out of the way Star sleeps - she'll bunch up her bed & use it for a pillow, and snuggle up with a toy or two tucked under her chin. She looks like a little kid, so cute. And Jack always makes me smile when he stands up on his hind legs to give me husky hugs. :)

[anna_66]

Joyce I am so very sorry to hear that it was Alex time to go to the Bridge. It sounds like it was a very peaceful crossing.

Although Alex won't be here personally to make you smile, all the wonderful memories you hold close to your heart will.

(((HUGS))) to you.

In Memory of Alex:

One of the things that make me smile the most is when I come home from work and they are all so truly happy to see me. It makes a bad day good:)

[pitc9]

Oh Joyce..... I'm so sorry. :(
{{{HUGS}}}
He fought long and hard that's for sure!

Sierra makes me smile when she talks and sings to me when I get home from work. I don't know if she's telling me she's happy to see me or if she's telling me off for being gone so long!
Buddy makes me smile when I see him making snow angels.

Many {{hugs}} to you all!
Alex will be missed by many that never met him.
I'll always think of you and Alex when I look at Buddy's OSU collar! ;)

[Freedom]

I am sorry to read of Alex the Wonder Dog's passing. Hugs to you.

In memory of The Wonder Dog:
Ozzy only barks if I have been out of the house and return. He doesn't bark when the others sound an 'intruder alert' for the door bell. We call it his happy bark: "mommy's back! mommy's home!" He bounces backwards with each bark!

[Cataholic]

Joyce,
I am so sorry to hear that it was Alex's time to go. May the memories bring you some comfort.

Johanna

[kittycats_delight]

Joyce I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Alex. May he be happy and healthy while awaiting you at Rainbow Bridge.

Run free and play hard at Rainbow Bridge Alex. You will always be our wonder dog. You will be missed and always remembered.


In Memory of Alex:
Artica does a silly dolphin dance whenever hubby comes home. She gets up on her back legs and shakes her tail and butt while she takes a few steps toward him and she repeats this several times until she is petted. She looks like a dolphin when they do that backward 'dance' in the water on their tailfin.

[joycenalex]

my vets sent me flowers today. i'd like to thank each one of you who shared with me one of the many many things that make you smile about your well loved furry ones. alex could always always make me smile. thank you for your support, it helps.

[Alysser]

I am so sorry for your loss. I had no idea anything was wrong with Alex. RIP wonder dog. :(

[Daisy and Delilah]

Rest In Peace Alex :( Play hard at the bridge sweetheart :(

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Alex will be sadly missed.

In Alex's honor:

The biggest smiles I get is when Daisy and Delilah have one of their "Mexican Standoffs". Most of the time(sometimes it could mean a not so pleasant moment), it's a rare occasion when both of them want to play with each other. The do alot of low growling and jumping around and charging at each other. I love it when they start chasing each other around. These two dogs almost never play at the same time. It is hilarious. I hope you are smiling when you imagine it.

[dukedogsmom]

I am so sorry I'm just now seeing this :( I hope Alex had a peaceful passing. He will be in your heart and memories always. Our RB dogs gave him a grand welcome, I'm sure. Please pm me if you ever want to talk. Have fun at the RB, Alex. Be sure and check in on your mom once in a while, to let her know you're ok.

Dasher brings a smile to my face by his cute grunts he does to communicate. Especially when sleeping. And when he's sleeping, it's usually upside down on his back, paws (and sometimes tail) twitching from dreams.

[K9karen]

I'm sorry I just saw this, Joyce.

Alex will be terribly missed. Godspeed, Wonder Dog. There is only good times at the Bridge.

[dukedogsmom]

Joyce, I just saw this story tonight and thought you'd enjoy seeing it and the pics, as well.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=551330&in_page_id=1811

[joycenalex]

....I LOST a world the other day. Has anybody found? You ’ll know it by the row of stars Around its forehead bound. ... emily dickinson
the rhythms of the house are different. i need an alarm clock, there is no soft bark to wake me, no morning company as i drink coffee and read the paper. this morning as i got ready for work, i sat down in the recliner and purposely watched the am news with marshall and mindy as we did so many saturday ams before i went to work and he went back to bed. this afternoon, it's sunny and cool, and eileen, peanut and i will go to the park, then for a coffee and i'll carry kleenex and dark glasses. my heart hurts, and i miss alex.

[Cinder & Smoke]

... I LOST a world the other day.
Has anybody found?

... there is no soft bark to wake me,
no morning company as i drink coffee ...
My heart hurts, and I miss Alex.

I share your pain and loss ... :(

Bowser left a big hole in the Herd and my heart ...
My heart still skips a beat when I look down by the pond
and swear I see the White Tip of his Fluffie Tail *waving*
as he'd make his way around the pond ... "Just *Froggin*, Dad ~ Be rite back!"

*Miss* ya, Bub!
:(

[anna_66]

I share your pain and loss ... :(


As do I Joyce.

Angus was my heart. Just writing about missing him brings tears to my eyes.

I hate that the hurt never goes away. It does get easier though.


(((HUGS)))

[dukedogsmom]

Add me to the bunch. I'm like Anna. The mere mention of Duke can bring tears to my eyes. It does get easier but it never goes away. Your post gave me LES. I hope you can find comfort that a lot of us know what you're going through. Life will never be the same but you can still find joy. And that makes you forget, if only for a few minutes.

[Glacier]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Alex.

[lizbud]

....I LOST a world the other day. Has anybody found? You ’ll know it by the row of stars Around its forehead bound. ... emily dickinson
the rhythms of the house are different. i need an alarm clock, there is no soft bark to wake me, no morning company as i drink coffee and read the paper. this morning as i got ready for work, i sat down in the recliner and purposely watched the am news with marshall and mindy as we did so many saturday ams before i went to work and he went back to bed. this afternoon, it's sunny and cool, and eileen, peanut and i will go to the park, then for a coffee and i'll carry kleenex and dark glasses. my heart hurts, and i miss alex.


:( :( (((Hugs))) It is a real hurt ,felt in the deepest part of the heart.
We know & understand it. As others have said, it never goes away, but it
does ease with time. I still don't speak much of my Buddy, I just cannot do
it without tears. Prayers for comfort in your time of sadness & loss.

[cyber-sibes]

....felt in the deepest part of the heart.
We know & understand it.Same here, Joyce. In a few days it will be 9 months since we lost Sherman, and my heart aches every time I think about him being gone. The "surreal" edge wears off, but missing them never goes away. That's because love never ends.

[gemini9961]

I am so sorry to hear about Alex. RIP Alex and play hard at the bridge. :(

I smile at my pups when they are so contently asleep on the couch or big bed - safe, happy and warm.

[K9soul]

Dear Joyce, I am so profoundly sorry for the loss of your beloved Alex. :( :( Oh how deep the void is, and nothing makes the hurt ebb away. It cuts so deep, and I can feel the depth of it in your words. I am holding you close in my thoughts and prayers.

Bless you dear Alex, for being the companion of a lifetime. Watch over your mom and siblings. Let them know you are close by and always will be.

[sabies]

I'm so sorry to hear of our loss. RIP Alex, you were and always will be loved.

Sadie always makes me smile when she does her wanna play pose - front paws stretched out with her butt up in the air and tail wagging. She'll do it at the times I most need it and I'm reminded that a bad mood is a waste of time.

[lizbud]

(((Hugs))) Thinking of you today Joyce.

[pitc9]

Just wanted to stop by and send some {{{HUGS}}} to you Joyce!

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so very sorry for your loss and not seeing the thread sooner. I don't visit PT much these days. Alex was such a special, dear soul and I do know how bad it hurts. My heart is with you during this difficult time. I hope you can start to smile at the memories and replace the tears of sadness with giggles from memories. I know you miss him, and you will always miss him, but the pain will slowly lift.

Rest in peace, Alex, and please say hi to my angel boy, Graham.

[joycenalex]

...and what else can i say? he's home for good

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so sorry :( I remember the feeling of receiving Duke's ashes and how I cried. In time, the hurt lessens. I hope the happy memories will be of comfort in the difficult days ahead.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Alex will be happy at the Bridge and will make lots of new friends. He also knows that his Mom has lots of people here who will take care of her at this sad time...........

[Sudilar]

I am so very, very sorry for your great loss of Alex. My heart goes out to you. Hugs.

[joycenalex]

jayla sent me a black feather, she said it was yours. i miss you handsome prince, play hard

[joycenalex]

i smile, mostly, when i speak of you. eileen tells me she has dreamed of you; you're running fast and happy in fields with purple and golden flowers at the edge of the meadow, i never told a human about that day, that perfect fall day so long ago, did you have that day again as you slipped away? i took peanut for a walk today, she dances when i pick up the leash. you and duke don't need a leash. i miss you and how can it already be six months? love your humom

[joycenalex]

we renewed peanuts' dog tags on line, she has another franklin county dog tag on her collar, more bling for the spokesdog for the cat pack. your collar and leash hang by the side door, your tags are in the computer room , near you and duke. i cannot bear to check the box that says no longer have dog.
maybe i'll get another set of tags, and lay them near you. i miss you alex

[cyber-sibes]

(((hugs))) I know how you feel, I hated having to check that box when Rosie, and then Sherman, were gone. Getting a new set of tags sounds like a great idea, just because!

[Sudilar]

Hugs.
About a year or so after Shiloh died, I got a notice to renew her license. Needless to say, I was devastated.

[joycenalex]

happy bark day handsome prince. the wheel of the year keeps turning and turning doesn't it. you are so loved and so missed

[pitc9]

{{{{HUGS}}}} Joyce!

[joycenalex]

Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared beneath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I the king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance
Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance
you made me a better human by being a wonder dog. i would not have missed anything but the last two hours. i miss you

[Cataholic]

Thinking of you. :love:

[finn's mom]

I don't think I ever saw this thread. Joyce, your comments about Alex bring peace into my heart, simply because of the love that is so apparent. Thank you for sharing your heart with us the way you have. I still miss my boy, Bruno, lost to the physical world in the summer of 2003. He made me smile constantly. Still does, although sometimes it is through tears.

[joycenalex]

i was looking out into the yard, and i knew you'd love this snow. just 2 weeks before you left we'd had a blizzard and you were a reverse dalmation, i loved the picture i posted of you on PT, chest deep in the center of the yard...you loved the snow, there must have been a northern breed in your family tree, anytime i was out shoveling, you were ready to go out with me. i miss you.

[Karen]

Aww, isn't it funny what little things remind us of the ones we have lost?

I am sure there are large snow fields up at the Rainbow Bridge, I bet a certain Saint Bernard is happily perched on a snowbank at this moment - maybe she's supervising Alex as he plays!