Shadow had to leave us after 13 + years, She had arthritis, and atrophy was begining to set in, having some other serious medical problems as well. Luckily she spent the last months of her life with us on a cross country RV trip. SHe had her own ramp to get into the RV and the Truck and loved life to the end.
She was a silly puppy who loved water, and was extremly loyal and protective, especially of her momma.
The morning of 22 February 2010, our big red dog Jake took his final breath.
Jake joined our family when he was three or thereabouts; nobody else wanted him. "Hyper & uncontrollable", they said. And there is no doubt that Jake was an exhuberant fellow. Did everything with gusto. 210%, full speed ahead. Not a fear in the world. Loved life, sometimes a bit too much.
Rescued my husband from a momma black bear and didn't back down. Enthralled with truck rides and camping. Nothing better than a good game of "hose". Reminded me with gentle yaps when it was supper time. Drooled on everything. Sat with me on the couch weekend mornings, patiently waiting for our hike while I finished my coffee watching Dogtown and Dog Whisperer. He was our big yukster; made us laugh everyday. The ultimate knucklehead. A creative mooch pooch.
We loved him dearly the four years he was with us!
This picture was taken on 16 February, a week before Jake died, on one of our daily hikes out back. He was listening up for some deer.
Jake joined our family when he was three or thereabouts; nobody else wanted him. "Hyper & uncontrollable", they said. And there is no doubt that Jake was an exhuberant fellow. Did everything with gusto. 210%, full speed ahead. Not a fear in the world. Loved life, sometimes a bit too much.
Rescued my husband from a momma black bear and didn't back down. Enthralled with truck rides and camping. Nothing better than a good game of "hose". Reminded me with gentle yaps when it was supper time. Drooled on everything. Sat with me on the couch weekend mornings, patiently waiting for our hike while I finished my coffee watching Dogtown and Dog Whisperer. He was our big yukster; made us laugh everyday. The ultimate knucklehead. A creative mooch pooch.
We loved him dearly the four years he was with us!
This picture was taken on 16 February, a week before Jake died, on one of our daily hikes out back. He was listening up for some deer.
Our precious Ella was put to sleep yesterday with Ron and I holding her tightly. She was only 8 years old, but had cancer according to the Mexican vet. We buried her in our yard near the casita here (near Kino Bay) with a big ironwood tree marker. And we sat at our campfire nearby and toasted her with Tecate beer until very late. Rest in peace, sweet Ella.
Teddy and often called Teddy Bear or T-Bear.
May 4, 1993 to November 4, 2009, 16-1/2 years old.
We got him at 11 weeks and he traveled all over the USA with us. His favorite part of camping was the long walks and meeting people. He is gone, but will not be forgotten.
Ken
May 4, 1993 to November 4, 2009, 16-1/2 years old.
We got him at 11 weeks and he traveled all over the USA with us. His favorite part of camping was the long walks and meeting people. He is gone, but will not be forgotten.
Ken
Sadly, we had to let our 13 yr old Golden Penny go off to Rainbow Bridge this past Wednesday. She had a great life with us, we raised her from a puppy. There, She'll meet her Brother, our 14 yr old Golden, Tucker who we lost in January. They both traveled with us everywhere and were the reason we got into the camping lifestyle, so we could travel and have them along. The next trip out will be very odd since we had our Goldens since buying the MH. We are looking into adopting one (or two) from a Golden rescue, hopefully we won't have to search long.
Miss you Tucker and Penny, but we know you're in a better place. We know you're waiting for us, along with Aja, and Lucky, your Golden cousins.
Miss you Tucker and Penny, but we know you're in a better place. We know you're waiting for us, along with Aja, and Lucky, your Golden cousins.
Toby is waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. He left yesterday morning. he would have been 16 years old on Oct 14th. We miss our little "Buster Brown" so much. There is a loneliness & void unlike anything at our home now.
We will love you forever Toby.
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SALEM May 4, 2001- August 22, 2009
Salem was born in a feral colony that I took care of. Her mother kept taking her out in a pasture and leaving her so I picked her up and raised her. She always had health issues but was active and seemed happy. She traveled everywhere with us vacations, horse shows etc and loved to sit on my shoulder and watch the miles go by. She was with us when we bought our first RV a Fifth wheel then our gasser MH then the Diesel. She loved to lay on the dash on her blanket and would chase the squeegee when we stopped an DH would clean the windows. She loved to travel and was at the door when she saw the MH being pulled down to the house to be loaded up.
At home she kept the other cats in line, she was the queen of the house and when she felt it was bed time at night would sit at the top of the stairs and meow until I came up then she would hop on my pillow and go to sleep. She would also demand her lap time from DH she always decided when and how long.
The past few years she had been fighting constant sinus problems we took her to several vets but none could tell us what was wrong. This past year she really slowed down and seemed to have more frequent bouts of breathing problems, no longer slept on my pillow and did`nt want her lap time, she slept on her blanket and spent most of the time sleeping and this past week she went down hill fast and I think she knew her time was coming to an end All week she wanted to go outside with me and would follow her dog Sterling around, Tuesday night she spent the whole night on my pillow(it had been months since she did that) by Wednesday her breathing was getting a little more difficult and she had trouble swallowing and wouldn`t eat but still wanted to sit out and walk with her dog. Thursday she only wanted to sit and by Friday night she could no longer breathe well IV fluids and meds were no longer helping. Saturday She was very distressed so I made the decision to let her go. The vet felt she had growths in her sinus cavity that finally started to press on her airway. She also felt something in Salem`s abdomen.
She was such a special kitty and I miss her so much, she has left a huge hole in my heart.
R I P my sweet Salem
Salem in Key Largo
Sunning herself at home
Salem was born in a feral colony that I took care of. Her mother kept taking her out in a pasture and leaving her so I picked her up and raised her. She always had health issues but was active and seemed happy. She traveled everywhere with us vacations, horse shows etc and loved to sit on my shoulder and watch the miles go by. She was with us when we bought our first RV a Fifth wheel then our gasser MH then the Diesel. She loved to lay on the dash on her blanket and would chase the squeegee when we stopped an DH would clean the windows. She loved to travel and was at the door when she saw the MH being pulled down to the house to be loaded up.
At home she kept the other cats in line, she was the queen of the house and when she felt it was bed time at night would sit at the top of the stairs and meow until I came up then she would hop on my pillow and go to sleep. She would also demand her lap time from DH she always decided when and how long.
The past few years she had been fighting constant sinus problems we took her to several vets but none could tell us what was wrong. This past year she really slowed down and seemed to have more frequent bouts of breathing problems, no longer slept on my pillow and did`nt want her lap time, she slept on her blanket and spent most of the time sleeping and this past week she went down hill fast and I think she knew her time was coming to an end All week she wanted to go outside with me and would follow her dog Sterling around, Tuesday night she spent the whole night on my pillow(it had been months since she did that) by Wednesday her breathing was getting a little more difficult and she had trouble swallowing and wouldn`t eat but still wanted to sit out and walk with her dog. Thursday she only wanted to sit and by Friday night she could no longer breathe well IV fluids and meds were no longer helping. Saturday She was very distressed so I made the decision to let her go. The vet felt she had growths in her sinus cavity that finally started to press on her airway. She also felt something in Salem`s abdomen.
She was such a special kitty and I miss her so much, she has left a huge hole in my heart.
R I P my sweet Salem
Salem in Key Largo
Sunning herself at home
I lost my Callie dog last night. Nearly 14 years together; losing her has left a huge hole in my life. I'm so greatful we got to go on a real camping vacation together before she died. I'm thankful I followed my gut and took her to the vet. She had a tumor the size of a cantaloupe on her spleen; her lab results supported cancer. Surgery alone might have netted her another 19-26 days. How could I torture my best friend like that? So I let her go. She didn't even resist the injection. She died quickly and peacefully in my arms. I can't get over the crushing pain in my chest. I loved her so.
I miss you Laughing Girl
I miss you Laughing Girl
