A year...

Hoodoo left this world a year ago today. Actually a year ago on February 29.

You probably think that's pretty funny, don't you, Hoodoo? Only a creature with your sense of humor would have left on a day I can only truly mark once every four years. I imagine if you had your way I would only be sad once every four years, but it doesn't work that way. I miss you every day. I miss listening to your pretty howl. I miss watching you run and play. I miss cuddling with you on the couch while we watched tv.

The overwhelming pain that followed your death has subsided and left in it's wake a dull ache that somedays is almost gone. Other days my brain still screams that this isn't happening and you're still here somewhere.
You're just faking! Remember how you faked that limp when you wanted extra attention? How I wish you had been faking this time. I'd give you more attention than one dog could handle if I had the chance the again.

Four year old dogs don't have strokes and die suddenly. You were supposed to grow old here. I was supposed to be able to watch you grow from a goofy youngster to a dignified old man. It's not fair that I never got that chance. It's just not fair!!

When you left I could find no comfort in anything. Slowly I have been able to remember and smile at your silly memories. This weekend we told the story of how you, Howlin' Hoodoo, refused to howl in the dog howling contest and actually laughed without tears.

At first I was so angry that you had seemed fine two days before you died. It didn't seem right that we could have had such a fun day together on Friday and that you were dead on Sunday. Now I am grateful for that day. I'm so glad that you had one last fun day, that you got to romp and play, even that you ran off into the forest for awhile--any good husky should go dig if he gets the chance! I remember your happy, dirty face when you came back from digging that last hole. I'm sorry there weren't a thousand more holes.

I'm eternally grateful to Dr. Rick for his compassion that day. I'm glad your crossing was gentle, peaceful and that the two people who continue to love you most were able to hold your paw while you took your last breath. I could not have handled knowing you suffered and am deeply thankful to not have that burden on top of your loss.

You will never be forgotten, dear Hoodoo. You were our very first rescue dog. The 19 who have followed in your pawprints are a constant reminder that you were here and that you opened our hearts to the joys of second-hand dogs. Your presence still lingers in this yard.

I will love and miss you forever my bi-eyed beauty. Be a good boy at the bridge. I'll see you when I get there.

Love,
Mom

::HUGS::

I'm so sorry about Hoodoo. He was such a kind and gentle soul. I can't beleave it has been a year. :(

I know that he is looking down on you and sending tail wags and kisses. ::hugs::

Ashley

It doesn't seen like a year . Play hard at the bridge Hoodo

Wow, what a nice write up. You must have some wonderful memories of the short time that you had Hoodoo. I'm sure he's dug a ton of holes across the bridge already and will one day greet you with that sweet, dirty face. You were blessed to have him for the time that you did.

Wow, I can't believe Hoodoo has been gone a year already. That was a beautiful tribute.

It doesn't seem like a year...........I know you miss him. :(

A year? Already? I'm sure it doesn't seem like it to you though.

Such a beautiful tribute to a truly wonderful dog.

{{{HUGS}}} to you.

What a touching tribute. The day you can tell a story and 'laugh without the tears' is truly a gift. The memories are just as beautiful and special without the tears.
RIP always, Hoodoo.
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

Glacier, I'm just catching up on important threads and have to apologize for not seeing this sooner. I can't believe it's been a year already. Seems like just yesterday you posted of his passing. What a beautiful tribute to a precious furbaby.

Hoodoo, I just know that you having the time of your life up there and I can hardly wait to meet you someday. I sure hope they had an anniversary partee for you with lots of treats. :)

*HUGS*

I can't believe it has been a whole year. What a beautiful tribute. Hugs.

I too can't believe it's been one year already:( HooDoo was loved by so many here as well and all of our hearts broke that tragic day. My heart goes out to you Glacier. It took three reads and a lot of tissues to get through your beautiful tribute to your special boy. What a legacy of love he blazed in his four short years. He was your lead dog and all others follow in his pawprints. I'll bet he's digging up a storm, there at the Rainbow Bridge...and saving his best howl for you:) {{{HUGS}}} Sandra

I can't believe its been a year. I cried when I read your tribute. The day we lost HooDoo was indeed a truly sad day.

Great big hugs for you, Glacier.

Robin

Lots of Hugs to you Glacier!