It is with profound emotion
and sadness that I inform you all of the passing of my dear
cocker spaniel, Buddy who was helped to the Bridge on
October 8, 2005.
Buddy came into my life as
a rescue when someone posted his picture on the Internet.
He was in a shelter in Ohio and his picture screamed out to
me "SAVE ME" Of all the pictures I have looked at this
little cocker boy moved me greatly. With the help of Wally,
of the Cocker Rescue, Buddy (who had been called "The Red
Baron") came to South Florida where he enjoyed 8 more good
years of life.
He was a marvelous friend,
loyal and devoted to me. He came with his "Bink" which was
a stuffed octopus that over the years lost its squeaking
ability and which I sewed many times as it was his favorite
toy. That is how he got his "official" name Bud E. Bink or
we used to call him "The Binky Buddy".
Buddy, was a gentle giant
and a valued addition to our family. At the end, his hind
end went out. He was deaf, blind and probably around 15-16
years old. It was time to help him to the Bridge which was
the only choice. I kept him in our lives as long as I could
and know I could do no more for him and let him go because
on Friday night I saw him start to suffer. The decision was
made and Buddy is now with my other animals, his companion
Princess, a wonderful and lovingly sweet cocker spaniel,
who went about a year ago, Angel, my favorite horse,
Caesar, my jumper, Lady Starbright, my mare, Buttons my
childhood cocker spaniel, Ms. Plum a very unique Averill
Spaniel, and various other animals I have loved who owned me
over the years.
I will add some pictures to
the emails so we can remember Buddy in his happy and healthy
days.
I know I am sad, emotional
and crying. I miss him. My Buddy has definitely left a
footprint in my heart and soul. Someday, another will reach
out to me and we will provide a loving home for a cast off
dog that an irresponsible owner has decided doesn't fit
their lifestyle any longer.
Please think of Buddy today
and hope he is at the Rainbow Bridge, young, healthy and
happy again waiting.....
Nonnie, Charlie, The Punk &
Darla
