Rest in Peace My Sweet Dale

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Oh no, I can't believe it. I am so sorry.
Dale was such a wonderful big boy. It's just not fair.

[Christiansmommy]

Hello my beautiful Swissie boy~

Where do I even start big guy. We waited a long 2-3 months to even get to see what you looked like. After I found out that you were born, each day just had me more anxious to meet you. Then July finally came and we made the 8 hour trip to North Carolina to finally meet you. We had gone with the intent of adopting a little girl puppy, but your adorable personality won us over, and we could never have left North Carolina w/o you. You were the one. You slept the whole ride home. Went potty on a leash at rest stops, just like a big boy. Mommy carried you, though, b/c I didn’t want you to get any germs from other doggies that had been there. You were just beautiful. Such a gorgeous dog that stopped all passers bye. You grew like a weed, around 4 lbs. a week…and soon my little puppy was my big grown up boy. Where did the time go? In the short 2 years we had together.. We grew together. I know that you loved playing with other dogs, but if mommy was around…you preferred me, and that is what hurts so bad. I hope that you have made many friends up at Rainbow Bridge, and I hope that you aren’t worried about me. I will see you again. I know it. Those eyes, those gorgeous brown eyes, had such love in them. When I would call you from across the room, you would kinda lower your head, and make a bee line for me…tail a waggin (unless you were being called for doing something naughty, then we played tag in the house). And boy did you make mommy mad, when you would run away from me when you were naughty, but boy would I take back that now, if only I could. I hope that you are playing tag up at the bridge now, it was a favorite game of yours Oh and those rainy days…mommy knew rainy days meant big muddy doggie foot prints all over the house How I would long to have to clean up those muddy paw prints now…I am so sorry buddy. There goes the door bell…time to gather Dale and Christian and answer the door without someone escaping…it will be all too quiet now when someone knocks.

I don’t know if you knew it or not, but you were my protector. When daddy worked late, and we were home alone, I felt so safe with you. Strangers that came to the door to try and sell me something I would never want, well, you made this girl, feel confident around them. You were so big and strong on the outside, but I know that you had a heart of gold and would have never intentionally hurt anyone. Clumsy as you may have been, I miss moving out of your way…

You were my first big doggie, you had such substance. You were almost human. I could grab you and hold you and feel so proud of being your mommy. You still had “puppyness” in you and being 100 lbs, certainly added to the craziness that you made of my day at times I am sorry for getting frustrated with you, when you wouldn’t come, or when you would steal the pillows off of the living room sofa. You never chewed them, just wanted to hold them in your mouth…and when I walked into the living room last night, the pillow was on the floor and I knew that you put it there. When we would go upstairs and the gate was there to prevent you from coming up and knocking Christian over ( I know it wouldn’t have been on purpose), but you would make that little noise under your breath, as to say, hey what about me? I am so sorry. And when I go down in the morning to get daddy’s lunch ready, you were the first thing I tended to. I am sorry for all of the times we had to learn from each other the hard way…you taught me stuff and I taught you stuff, and we had a bond that will always be so strong.

You know Dale, I think the cats know that you are missing. I can just sense that they are mourning you ( yes, even Guinness ). And I also think that Dandy was with you, when you passed away. She loved to visit with you, and would rub up against your big snout and purr, and I know you loved her too. Once you got older and settled down at bit, I was certain that I would find you napping together…you would have been best buddies. When daddy came home and found you, she was sitting in the kitchen, right near the door of the laundry room. She was there for you, I just know it.

I pray you didn’t suffer much. I am so sorry I wasn’t there. I am sorry if you were scared. Your at the bridge now, though, and healthy forever. I hope there are some ground hogs up there, b/c I know you loved to chase them…and I hope that there is someone there too, for after you get done slurping down your water…so you can make a bee line to them and try to slurp it in their face. Daddy and I miss you sleeping at our feet while we watched TV, and the times when you wouldn’t sit down and would just stand there with your big ol nose in our faces, just wanting attention…we know you were just saying, I love you both. You only ever wanted to be with us. I am so happy that I am a stay at home mom, so I could spend lots of time with you. You were my boy and you will always be me and daddy’s first doggie together. You are terribly missed. I am so sorry buddy that this had to happen to you. Please God, take care of my boy, until I can be there with him…he’s big, but he really can be a scardy cat Big boy, this isn’t good bye, I will think of you often, and hope to remember all of our memories so vividly that it is as if you are here. I love you Daley.

Love,
Mommy

[pipersmom]

Christiansmommy, that is the most beautiful, moving tribute. Tears have taken me over here at work.

I am so sorry for your loss and your family is in my prayers.

Dale was a beautiful soul and how lucky he was to have such a wonderful familly and how lucky you guys were to have been on the receiving end of his special love.

[caseysmom]

Oh gosh I hope nobody walks in my office.

[RobiLee]

{{{{GREAT BIG HUGS}}}} for you Robyn.

You have my deepest sympathies. If you need to talk please pm me. I really do care.

Be well and be happy, Dale. We will miss you.

Robin

[wolf_Q]

That was such a beautiful tribute to a very special dog. {{{hugs}}}

[Denyce]

I am sooo extremely sorry this has happened. Dale was so loved and he loved you both so much in return. Your tribute to him is beautiful and allows us all to feel your love and pain. I am sorry.

Play hard Dale.

Denyce

[K9soul]

Oh Robyn, How beautiful. I'm again at a loss for adequate words. I am glad I do not work in an office and can read this where my tears can freely rain down unchecked. Reading this, I felt like I was experiencing it myself. It's hard to explain, but through your words I can actually see and feel your experiences with Dale in my heart. Oh I feel so frustrated at the inability to put these intense feelings and emotions into words that don't sound bland to me when I read them back. You couldn't have better described the beautiful bond between you and Dale. As you have said, that will last forever.

You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. We mourn beside you.

[Angus's Dad]

So Sorry. Rip big boy.

[ramanth]

Originally posted by caseysmom
Oh gosh I hope nobody walk in my office.

Ditto.

Oh Robyn, my heart breaks for you.

[cyber-sibes]

Oh, Robyn, this is such sad news. <<<<HUGS>>>> to you and your family. I'll keep you in my prayers....
But Dale is there at the bridge, waiting for you, with all our dearly loved RB doggies -
Play happily, dear Dale.

[Lexi_Lover]

I am in tears now...that was a beautiful tribute! I am still sending all my thoughts and prayers to you! I am so sorry this had to happen with your sweet Dale, I am lost for words!

Lots of (((((HUGS))))) comin your way again!

Paula

[EssTer]

OH NO!!!! That's not fair....
I am so sorry to hear this.....
RIP sweet Dale

((((((HUGS)))))

[Edwina's Secretary]

Robyn... I just saw this. I am so very sorry for you and your family...

[caseysmom]

Dale,

You were my handsome, regal valentine for too short a time. Please see my picture below, my dear sweet kitty sister Gigi recently passed on to the bridge. She will assist you in your journey and give you lots of head bumpies, she is a kitty who appreciates us doggies.

With all my love, Casey