Sad news from Glacier's blog

[cassiesmom]

I saw this on Glacier's blog and wanted to share with PT...

"Goodbye sweet Bandit. I hope you have all the bones and gloves you can chew and a papasan chair to lounge in all day. We'll miss you forever, our grumpy old man dog."

http://wanderingspiritskennels.blogspot.com/

HUGS ((((Glacier)))) and family
And a candle
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=12785770


Elyse

[Freedom]

I saw about Bandit's passing, on her FB post.

Hugs, Tamara, I know you've been through a lot lately. I am so sorry for your loss of Bandit.

Dear Bandit, you goofy boy, you, lots of folks -- and huskies! -- going to miss you. Have a good run at RB.

[Karen]

Rest in peace, old man. I hear there are no fences at the Rainbow Bridge, and when you're done after a good long run, there's always a soft bed a good bone waiting ...

[Grace]

It wasn't just Bandit, they also lost Mac and Ozzy on Sunday. Three in 3 days :(

Check out Teyha's blog - http://www.tehyathebabydog.blogspot.com/

They must be terribly sad right now.

[Cataholic]

I am so deeply sorry. RIP, sweet trio.

[Glacier]

Thanks everyone...I just noticed all the hits on my blog coming from PetTalk...took me a bit to remember my password here!

Mac & Ozzy killed Bandit on Friday night in an unprovoked, extremely violent predatory attack. Bandit never had a chance. He was dead before we could get across the yard. It was very, very different from a "regular" dog fight. We've had plenty of those over the years. Bandit was one of our original pack. It's very weird to not hear him wooing in the yard.

After consulting with our vet, we had Mac & Ozzy euthanized on Saturday afternoon. Psychologically they were not healthy dogs; we could never trust them again and we had to protect the remaining pack. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but we gave them the peaceful death they denied Bandit. Despite what they did, we loved Mac & Ozzy for 7 years. They were part of our family and we will miss them.

3 dogs gone in 19 hours....sad doesn't begin to cover it. We've lost six canine friends in the last five months. Sleet & Goldie in October, Founder in late January and now these three. We are shattered.

[captain]

Tamara,
I am so very very sorry to read this. What a hard choice you had to make, but you know you made the right one.
God Speed Bandit ....... you were such a beautiful boy - look down on your pack down here and keep you Mum's mind full of happy memories.

Mac and Ozzy - what a lovely pair you were, but deep down you know that your Mum only had one decision she could make, and I hope that you find Phred up at the RB, and he explains to you what you did, and helps you find Bandit to "make nice".

Love to all
Michelle

[Karen]

Oh, how sad. It's tragic that it happened, and we'll never know why. Don;t beat yourself up at all, okay? We hope Bandit didn't suffer long, and by now has forgotten that, and sure he most remembers the love you gave him.

Our hearts go out to you in this sad time for your family. We've missed you here on Pet Talk, and are sorry it is tragedy that brings you back.

[prechrswife]

I'm so sorry...:(

[Bengalz]

Tamara and Stuart - my heart goes out to you. It is so difficult to lose a cherished furkid in any circumstance :( this situation has to be numbing for you and for the rest of your babies. No matter what happens they are immensely sensitive to changes and even more so to the feelings of their humans.

My thoughts are with you and I sincerely hope life becomes more settled in the coming days. You all need a break with some level of normality.

Please take care of yourselves and thank you for keeping us up to date. I so enjoy Tehya's blog - please give that babydog a huge hug for me.

Rest in peace Bandit - I am so sorry your passing was so painful and you will be so missed:(.

Rest in peace Ozzy & Mac - your mom and dad loved you enough to give you peace.

Hugs, Betty

[kuhio98]

Tamara & Stuart ~ I am so, so sorry for your tragic losses.

I just don't have the words to express how sorry I am to hear this news.

[wolf_Q]

What an awful situation, so sad, I can't even imagine. :( I'm very sorry to hear this. Rest in peace sweet Bandit, Mac and Ozzy too, I know all three were very loved and you did what you had to do. :love:

[cyber-sibes]

Tamara, even though I've posted to fb & your blog, this thought is especially appropriate to pettalk:

I'm holding a vision that all your dogs are peacefully reunited, and there's Phred, standing in the middle of them, passing out treats. They're being watched over with love.

(((more hugs)))
Pat

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm very sorry for your losses.:( Rest in Peace dear pups.

[cloverfdx]

Oh Tamara my heart is breaking for you :(. Rest easy kids.

[K9karen]

I'm at a loss for words, except to tell you both how sorry I am. Losing one dog is horrendous enough. i can't imagine your pain. You've always been heroes to me, rescuing, taking care of so many personalities. Blessings on you both and lots of love.

[AdoreMyDogs]

How horrendous. Tamera, it's always heart-breaking to lose a dog, but what you had to go through wasn't just loss for you, it was torture. I'm so deeply sorry that you had to witness this. I absolutely sobbed, real, uncontrollable tears when I read what happened. I can't even imagine the pain you feel and I'm so very, very sorry from the bottom of my heart. You made the right decision, but you know that otherwise you wouldn't have done it. I just wish it were an easier one. I can't stop crying. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and your furry friends are in a beautiful, peaceful place.

-Leslie

[jennielynn1970]

How awful to have to experience. Poor Bandit, but sad for Mac and Ozzy too. Makes you wonder what was going through their minds to harm one of their own.

Play hard at the Bridge, sweet doggies. You will be missed.

[CountryWolf07]

Tamara, I am so sorry to hear about the dogs. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[dab_20]

I am so sorry to hear about this. Sorry doesn't even describe it, Tamara.

My heart breaks for you, I can't imagine how hard it was to see this happen to Bandit, and then make an even harder decision for Ozzy and Mac.

((((HUGS)))) You are these dogs' angel. They know how loved they were.

[pomtzu]

My heart was breaking when reading this. What a sad, sad, sad course of events. I pray that there is now peace between the 3 of them, now that they are at Rainbow Bridge.

RIP Bandit -:love:- Mac -:love:- Ozzy -:love:

And peace to your family and those that loved you.........

[lizbud]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news.:(


(((Hugs))) and prayers for you both.

[Alysser]

Wow, Tamara I am so so sorry about Bandit, Mac, and Ozzy. What a sad weekend for you. Please accept my deepest condolences. :love::( I'll be thinking of you.

As for Mac and Ozzy, they are now free of their demons. May all 3 RIP and play hard at the RB. May your 3 other babies rest easy to. My heart is breaking for you. :(

[cassiesmom]

Tamara, even though I've posted to fb & your blog, this thought is especially appropriate to pettalk:

I'm holding a vision that all your dogs are peacefully reunited, and there's Phred, standing in the middle of them, passing out treats. They're being watched over with love.

(((more hugs)))
Pat

This is a very comforting thought and I hope and pray that this happens on a regular basis.

((((HUGS)))--
elyse

[Glacier]

I sure hope they've found Phred at the Bridge, especially Bandit. Bandit and Phred would enjoy each other's company immensely...both sweet souls who tried to pretend they were grumpy old men.

Thank you for your support everyone. It is very much appreciated.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm so sorry :(. I can't imagine how hard it was to lose three dogs in such a short span of time. May all 3 play hard at the bridge. My deepest condolences, you're in my thoughts.

[ramanth]

Tamara and Stuart, I am so very very sorry for your losses. :( :( :( So tragic. :(

[slick]

Oh gosh, I'm crying buckets over here and struggling with words....

This kind of news rips everyone's hearts out but the pain can't compare to what you two are going through. I'm so sorry.....

Yes, I'm sure Phred had a huge welcome party for your gang...

Big {{{hugs}}} :love::love::love:

[Randi]

Tamara, I'm so sorry for your loss, it's tragic. Poor Bandit didn't have a chance. :( It was a hard decision you had to make, but the right one.

You're in my thoughts. :love:

(((hugs)))

[kaycountrygal]

I am so sorry for your losses. Just terrible what happened to Bandit. I understand why you had to take action with the other two. Sorry. Kay in NC

[Daisy and Delilah]

Oh My Goodness. I'm so sorry, Tamara and Stuart. How awful this must have been at the time and still to this minute. May God give you the strength you need to get through this.

Rest In Peace Bandit :(

Rest In Peace Mac :(

Rest In Peace Ozzy :(

I know Phred is at the bridge with all of them now and all are in harmony.

[gini]

My heart just aches for you for your losses. I cannot even imagine how you can keep on going - but you must.

Funny how all of us seem confident that Phred is right there, treats in hand making everyone welcome and showing them around.

I too, will light a candle for you in hopes that if offers you some peace of mind.

[robinh]

I've read the posts and gone to your blog, Glacier. I haven't been able to post until now because every time I try, I start crying. My heart breaks for you and your pack. Your decision had to have been the bravest ever.

RIP Bandit, Mac & Ozzy.

[Freedom]

I've just returned to this thread, as I hadn't heard how Bandit came to leave you until just moments back. I am in tears, and can't imagine how you must feel, what you are going through. It breaks my heart, and I only knew these 3 via cyber space. To have them actually be my dogs that this happened with is just - gasp - I am at a loss for words. Hugs to you and to Stuart.

[anna_66]

Tamara I had read on Facebook that you had lost the three of them, but I didn't know the circumstances.

I'm so very, very sorry to hear what's happened. I can imagine heartbroken can't begin to explain the way you feel. It hurts my heart just to hear it:(

Much love to you, Stewart and the rest of your pack.

[Ginger's Mom]

Tamara, I am so very sorry. I honestly don't know what to say so I shall just leave you some heartfelt {{{hugs}}}.

And I'm sorry, Phred is gone? I... I didn't know. :'''(

[MoonandBean]

I haven't posted but have been thinking of you all and believe you did the right thing for all involved. They are all at peace now and I am hoping that your days are getting easier as time passes and of course, Tehya can heal any heart.

[Grace]

. . . and of course, Tehya can heal any heart.

Beautiful - and so very true :love:

[dukedogsmom]

So very sorry :( Warm hugs from Florida sent your way. You have one of the biggest hearts I know so I can only imagine the pain.