Blue died this morning. I'd let him out on the front porch with food and water and he didn't want to eat, very unusual, he just sat there panting. So I stroked his head a few times, walked over to the Pick 'n Steal for coffee and when I returned he was lying down by the front door, very still.
What a good boy! He came to the Compound in the Fall of 2014, a stray, and set up on the front porch until I fed him, doctored him up and took the furry little fella in.
Of course he was young then and full of high spirits. Woe betide the unwary guest who dared leave a fried cherry pie untended on the dining room table, or a juicy steak, or Eduardo's chickens, or errant Fedex men.
But that was then. Over the last year he became increasingly deaf and blind, not that he seemed miserable for it, but he certainly slowed right down and spent most of his time sleeping.
I won't bang on; it's a mercy he went out as he did, quick and at home. I buried him today beside the house.
Blue Brigand, you will be very missed,
LSP
Bye Blue. The Outlaw Heeler of Hillsborough. We are all going to miss you compadre.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear about this LSP. I am glad you did not have to make that last trip to the vet though. May he live on in a world of slow squirrels and fried cherry pie bushes.
ReplyDeleteI only know cats but guess dogs are the same. They work their way into your heart, and when they pass the hole they leave in your life is way bigger than they were. The way you wrote about him tells me alls I need to know.
ReplyDeleteHe’ll be missed.
Catman Steve in Boise
Condolences, and know Blue has gone over the Rainbow bridge to wait for you.
ReplyDeleteHeelers are the best dogs in the world. In time I hope you get another.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Blue's passing but it sounds like it happened with no terrible pain which is a blessing. We care so much about our furry friends and they are absolutely worth it.
ReplyDeleteHe had many good years thanks to your initial compassion.
ReplyDeleteThe best ones are those that adopt you before you adopt them. You can't replace a dog like that, but you can get adopted by another and I wish you luck in finding that one soon.
ReplyDeleteAh man. I am sorry for your loss
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss of Blue, LSP, 😥
ReplyDeleteHeaven wouldn't be Heaven without dogs, he'll be waiting for you there to join him some day. Goodbye Blue, we readers out here in blog land will miss you too. 🐅
Well shit. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteAnon, he was a good outlaw.
ReplyDeleteI really didn't want to do the vet thing, DOS, so that was a mercy. What a good dog.
ReplyDeleteCatman, thanks for that. I was pretty upset. We grow to love these creatures.
ReplyDeleteThanks, NFO. They're all ideas in the mind of God, which is quite a thing, on reflection.
ReplyDeleteLast, he was a great dog and what a breed! Their eyesight goes, though, which is sad. Let's see if another blue turns up.
ReplyDeleteIt was quick, Ed, and per above, I really didn't want to put him down. So that was a mercy.
ReplyDeleteWSF, it worked out well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that, Wild, I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joe, I miss the little fella.
ReplyDeleteAnon, I loved that dog.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences, LSP. Losing a dog is so hard. You had a good boy, and he was lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteSouthern NH
Late reading, but you have my condolences, Parson. Did you bury a cherry pie with him? :)
ReplyDeleteHUGS, Parson. The Rainbow Bridge is shining for Blue.
God bless.
I understand the loss having experienced it many times. It is good that he laid down and slipped away guarding his home. There is such a special bond between humans and dogs that it is hard to believe that God will not reunite us in the next life.
ReplyDeleteI am crying with you Padre!
ReplyDeleteI am crying with you Padre
ReplyDeleteSad, sad, sad. RIP Blue. You master and best friend will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge so you can cross together. In the meantime, run and play with Frankie.
ReplyDeleteI’m very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteMike_C
RIP Blue. He was a great dog. Glad I got to meet him a couple times.
ReplyDeleteoh so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Blue. And carry on, LSP. Perhaps after some time, another furry one will come into your life.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Southern, I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I forgot the pie! Hey, he had a good run.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bill. And for sure, if they make up part of perfection then they'll be with us in paradise.
ReplyDeleteAnon, I was moved by that.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he's having fun somewhere, Adrienne! Furry little fella.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mike. We had a lot of fun together.
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you, Theodore! And glad you got to come out and visit when you did, you're always welcome again, of course.
ReplyDeleteHope all's well in Ireland and love to the fam.
Julie, it was pretty unexpected and if another Heeler turns up I'll take him in.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it, Anon.
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the posts of Blue, sweet-smoochy-face... Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteLoved the posts of Blue, sweet-smoochy-face. Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteDeepest condolences, Parson. Just heard of his passing at LL's place. Losing a beloved pet is like losing a beloved family member. May he Rest In Peace.
ReplyDeleteHe was a good pup, GenX.
ReplyDeleteThank you, drjim. We do grow to love them.
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