Tuesday, July 7, 2015

So Very Very Sad

This is going to be a sad post and it doesn't really involve quilting, but I hope you will indulge me. Today is a very sad day for me. This morning when I got up to feed the dogs, Tucker was laying in the kitchen, but he didn't respond when I called him. So I walked over to shake him awake, but he didn't awake. My precious baby dog died in his sleep last night.

Now the rational side of me recognizes that he didn't suffer and even more important he saved me from having to make that awful end of life decision for him. But that doesn't help my broken heart.


From the day we brought him home with Cooper he was my little buddy pal.  He was always glad to see me. His tail was docked when he was born, and since he couldn't wag a tail he would wag his whole buttock.  My dad claimed not to like dogs, but he was a sucker for those two. Tucker was so smart he even learned to drive...ok maybe not.


As he got older he had lots of health issues, but he still gave lots of kiss and he still wanted to be wherever I was. There is a dog bed in every room of the house, because even after going blind he would find his way to me. He was also my quilt buddy, and I learn never to let my fabric or quilt hit the ground because if it did he would find his way to it and lay on it.


I'm so sad he is gone, but I'm so grateful that I got 11 years to love and be loved by him. When he came into my life, I never realized how big a part of my life he would become. He was my faithful companion, my fierce protector, and best of all my snuggle buddy.  
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went"....Will Rogers

Goodbye my little Tucker...Tucker Joe...Tuck Tuck...Tuck-a-Luck...Tuck-a-MoMo...Tuckie. You will be sorely missed.

18 comments:

  1. I am so sorry to hear about Tucker! *hugs* and lots of loving thoughts headed your way. xx

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  2. Such sad news. :( Lots, and lots of hugs for you!!!!

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  3. So very sorry for your loss. I know it's a hard day. Hugs.

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  4. I'm so sorry to hear that. If we could imagine how much it would hurt in the end, we would never open ourselves up to loving, but we would miss so much. I hope the happy, funny, and sweet memories are always close to mind and heart.

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  5. Shauna, after having to make the heart wrenching decision to put my awesome Dante down just over a month ago, I can feel your pain in the loss of not having your fur baby around. I am still looking for him every day that I walk down the stairs expecting to see him looking up at me, waiting to put him out. I miss him a lot. Don't be afraid to grieve for Tucker as long as you want... it will definitely help you. RIP little Tucker... say hi to my Dante for me.

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  6. Tucker was the lucky one. He had YOU for his best friend! He looked like an exceptional little guy and he will be waiting for you to meet up with again someday. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  7. He looks like such a sweetie. So sorry for your loss, prayers for you on this difficult day.

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  8. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is going out to you. It is such a beautiful relationship we are allowed to have with our furry family. They love us with their whole hearts no matter what is going on. Sending hugs.

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  9. I am so sorry, I am sending hugs your way.

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  10. I'm so sorry. He sounds like the perfect companion. I know you will miss him always.

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  11. I cried for you. I lost my beloved Footz over a year ago, May 20, 2014. It took me 11 months to be able to think of him without crying. One day you will get to that point, still cry, but not every time. I now know why some people call their dogs their best friend.
    I love the Will Rogers quote - it's so true!

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  12. I've loved all my dogs but there is always one that really gets you and I still miss Ben out Basset. Sorry for your sadness and losing your little buddy. You gave him a great life and these are such happy photos. Sending a hug your way.

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  13. Awwww... I am so very sorry. The last part of your post choked me up... Such sweet names for your little guy! Our pets are never with us long enough and that is so difficult because they are such a big part of our lives and hearts. Take care xo

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  14. Oh your post put tears in my eyes. Tucker was such aan adorable puppy and quite a trooper it sounds like. I have a blind dog too (obviously not Jackson) She has actually had one eye removed! So yes....doggy beds in every room. She still gets around amazingly well though! I'm so sorry for your loss...it's hard.

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  15. Oh your post put tears in my eyes. Tucker was such aan adorable puppy and quite a trooper it sounds like. I have a blind dog too (obviously not Jackson) She has actually had one eye removed! So yes....doggy beds in every room. She still gets around amazingly well though! I'm so sorry for your loss...it's hard.

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