Goodbye Roxie :( I Bet Frisbee Heaven Is Awesome.
Posted June 21st, 2010 at 11:08AM
yesterday afternoon our Roxie was hit by a car. I screamed for her to stop but she didnt make it. She was the best dog ever. I miss her so much already. I never thought losing my best friend would come so soon. It hurts so much.
She always brought me the frisbee along with kisses and a smile. And would be more excited than the last time, every instance I came home.
our cat hobs was/is nervous. she wanders around meowing.Its the quietest morning ever. I'd give anything to hear roxies little claws on the hardwood floor. It was something that annoyed me so much because it meant she needed to go outside.
I just wish I would have known that yesterday was it. I would have spent extra special time with her. We played a little yesterday morning on the bed. rolling around and just playing. She loved it so much. She never would bite.
I would run out of the room and kneel on the ground with my face really close to the carpet. Roxie would get her tummy really close to the carpet and slink as fast as she could like that right to me. She'd get right under my face as fast as she could on her back. Then we'd run around the house till I was out of breath. I'd hide under the blankets, or in the closet. She always found me eventually. She was sooooo excited when she found me.
She wasn't the most amazing catch at frisbee, but she did catch it sometimes. Everytime I got so excited. It was the best to watch her pick up the frisbee upside down. It would flip up over her eyes and she would have to run sideways to come to me. I dont think she wanted to set it down for fear it would get away before she could get it to me.
I didnt even have to tell her to "drop it" when she brought stuff to me. She would just lovingly put it in my lap. or throw it to me the best way she could.
her "ready" stance was amazing. If I told her to sit before I threw the ball she would just lower her butt a little bit in a total fake sit. her ears would go up and she would get this fiery intense "dont worry dad, I got this...just throw it" look on her face. And of course, she would bring it back...every time. Every time. although she definitely would stop to "kill it" on her way. I threw the frisbee alone yesterday without her. Crushed me.
Roxie was far more than a pet to me. She was my family. Simply ingrained in our every day lives, and so much a part of daily life and routine, that the house seems intensely vacant without her.
I miss her claws on the floor.
I miss her coming when I call.
I miss going OM NOM NOM NOM to her, as permission for her to give me kisses.
I miss playing frisbee with her.
I miss how she would throw the ball to herself when I didn't feel like playing anymore.
I miss having someone unequivocally in love with me.
I miss her loyalty.
I miss her selflessness.
I miss how she would lay on my feet when I was at my desk.
I miss how she would sulk and look at me out of the corner of my eye when I asked if she wanted a bath or not.
I miss how she would pick up her can of food and go hide it under my desk.
I miss how every squeaker in a toy was a #1 priority to kill.
I miss how once the squeaker was dead, the ball made this odd sound. I miss that sound so much
I miss my reading buddy. She would always lay on my book and stare at me. I would read as much as I could on the page I was on, and move her head. she'd be back there momentarily, seeking affection.
I miss taking roxie for rides. I dont think she liked anything more...
I miss my garage buddy.
I miss how when I would get home, she'd jump up to chest level and I would catch her. She'd kiss me, then struggle like crazy to get away to go do the same thing to Jes. Then, she'd jump in my arms again, until she didn't have any energy anymore.
I miss being away from home, with no desire greater than to get home and see Roxie, knowing how excited she would be. Driving through wisconsin knowing that when I got home, I would get to play frisbee with my dog.
Dogs are amazing. She loved me without motive. During the brief time she was here, she made me incredibly happy. I will miss her so much. I suppose when you love something so much, when that something is gone, it just hurts all the more. She is one of the best things to ever happen to me. I am still incredibly crushed with grief.
roxie and franky were best buds...
she tolerated haircuts, but hated baths.
she killed the octopus in like 45 minutes.
grarrr
bye
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the mailman got a free pass this morning.... :(
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Tremendously powerful. You are a gifted writer. We're all with you on this one.
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Sorry for your loss... it's tough to lose a beloved pet. Hang in there! It sounds like Roxie gave you such wonderful memories to keep.
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Kristopher, I am so, so sad. Your words and the pics are the most moving of tributes. You have shown me Roxie and I can't help but love her. (hug)
I am so glad she was YOUR dog. -
sorry it happened
i ;lost my dog almost a month ago to old age he was the best dalamtian vere,, guess i have been lucky with them but the sad parts is we have lost all 3 with in the last year all do to old age
guess it is scare to see how fast there body cauth up with them after 14 years
but the good news is i am off today to see a person near here on a 18 month DDR GS -
sorry :S
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thank you for the kind words guys
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You're welcome, Kristopher620! Sorry about the loss of your pet and loyal companion, Roxy. Pets are so like and so part of the family. Losing a pet is so sad! -
Oh my, what a sad story. I'm so sorry about Roxie, she looked like a really sweet dog.
It's always really hard losing a pet. Pay special attention to Hobs. -
Wow - I'm crying here. I can't imagine your grief. Between your words and your pictures, I can tell Roxie was a very special canine companion. I know when our little old man goes (our Westie), we're both gonna be blubbering messes. But this helps me - I hope it helps you and anyone else that has lost a beloved animal companion:
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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My heart is breaking! Every single dog I have had, even the ones that I have not been as close too, I miss terribly. They went over to the rainbow bridge. I cannot wait to see them all after I die. I look forward to that the most as far as dieing. Seeing my dogs again. Queeny, Kelti, Rocky, Barny, Brandy, Puggy, Shadow, Macey, and Poco. I had a little ceremony for my puggy when he died. He was the best, the best of the best. My little tan puggy. We had candles and read the poem, over the rainbow bridge, and each told of something they will always remember about puggy. My son came to visit this week from New York, and we were reminising about puggy and how darling and fun he was. My heart goes out to you and it has been fifeteen years or more and I still cry at times for my puggy. I think kebelles is right on!! Ditto ditto!! I think animals, especially our dogs and cats and besides little innocent babies are the closest things to God. Their pure hearts and unconditional love is so genuine and real and life saving...... All the best to you and I know Roxie and Puggy are playing together and Roxie is having the time of his life.
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the cats wont come near me :/
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Am so sorry . losing a beloved pet suddenly is so painful.
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I cant seem to shake it. its been 3 days now... still just crushed.
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I am chinese ,so my poor english ..... but i can feel your .
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I'm so sorry. It's terrible, terrible to lose your darling dog like that. My deepest sympathies.
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I am so sorry! =( She sounded like a wonderful dog and a wonderful friend. I have never had a pet that outgoing and close to me, but I can imagine your heartbreak. *hugs* Try to smile, and let her memory bring you happiness instead of loneliness.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I really loved your tribute and at the same time i really didn't want to read it. It made me cry and I know how you feel. I am not a crazy dog lady or car lady but My dog is my family and it will devastate me when that day does come. I don't really know what I am wanting to say. I read your story and it was well written and I am sorry.
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=( WAAAAAAHHHH. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Roxie was beautiful. I was holding my Pepper this morning and I just don't know what I'd do without her. Your beautiful pictures and your story made me cry. Hug!
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Kristofer, I am sorry beyond the point any words can convey. I have had pets and when they died, I was devastated as well. To me, they were as good as blood family...or better than some of my blood family actually. I have "family" members who got so caught up with stupid disagreements and grudges that started before I was born who I have never met or communicated with, if I even know where they are or if they are alive. Animals, as you said, love unconditionally. They don't get caught up in pettiness, ego, "what have you done for me lately," etc. They only ask to be loved, fed and walked. In an ironic way, I truly feel that animals are way more "humane" than most people I have met. I believe they have souls, and believe they are intelligent beyond our ability to really know. My pets died over ten years ago, and I still can't look at their pictures without balling. In fact, reading your story took me right back there again. It's alright:) As the poem said, I believe I will see them again. It doesn't stop me from wishing they were here with me now though. I hope that soon, or since you posted a bit ago, I hope your pain made not feel quite so fresh. I won't say that I hope you stop feeling it because you will to some extent, at least in moments. I do hope that someday soon though the memories can also make you smile again too. Looks like Roxie would have wanted it that way:) I know I don't know you but I send a consoling hug.
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I too lost a dog the same way! I read something though on the internet in search of a prayer for a lost dog. It said the best place to bury a beloved pet was in your heart! That sentence still makes me cry for my Lucy. All Dogs go to heaven and no one will evere convince me otherwise!
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I am so sorry for your loss, my friend. Your story.. it made me cry. I can not even begin to imagine how much it hurts.. I am so sorry. Best of luck during these sad times, man. I'm cheerin' for you. <3 -
I know your pain. Three days ago, I lost my best friend, Dusty, my palamino/quarter horse mare. She was 20 years old and I have had her since she was two. I have her 15 year old son as well. She died from complications of colic. I have cried and cried, been angry at God for not healing her when I prayed with all my heart for that. I miss her so very much, my heart, my whole body hurts. I am sadder and more lonely than I have been in a long time. She was such a pretty girl and so good natured, she loved kids and was gentle with them. She had a little black spot on her nose and I use to tell her, let me kiss that black spot and she would stand still and I would. There have been times these last few days when I hate living, I hate this pain and I hate that she was taken from me. I think at the time she was dieing I would have given my own life to save her. The real lonely part is going to the barn to care for her son and my other horse and her stall is empty. It breaks my heart all over again. Her son does not understand what has happened to his mother, sometimes he just goes over and stands in her stall and the pain is more than I can handle. So I sympathize totally with anyone who has lost a friend and companion. I hope eventually I can stop asking God why he took her and took her in this way. Right not I am hurting so very much and so bitter, not sure how I will cope.
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Man this kinda thing rips my heart out
I watched as a toyota 4x4 hit and killed my beautiful Keeshhound
That was years ago
I now have two Cocker/Lab mixes and a Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull) that i fed for a year before i rescued her from being chained to an old pontiac.
When you are able to think about finding another dog let me suggest that you go to the animal shelter
Mine here takes put down around 12,000 animals a year 20% are pure bred many a sweet little lap dogs like your roxie -
Wow. I don't even like animals much, but this is absolutely heartbreaking. It happened 6 months ago, but I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Animals are truly angels on this earth! they are clowns and our best friends and family..I am sorry for your loss!
She is a very lovely adorable and special girl! :)
It will take time but one day you will be able to remember her and smile and have no tears...
I too lost my best friend almost 3 years ago, suddenly, my cat passed away, from a heart attack we think. He was four and a half. I miss him every day, as do my other 3 girl cats..it is so different without him, and i wish he would come back.
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Please do not grieve any more, she would want you know that she will be there waiting to play again with you when you pass over. I know this because of research I have done into this subject. Think of her fondly, but I wonder if she would prefer for you to handle it by adopting a pet that needs to be rescued and a good home in tribute to her? The new doggie wouldnt be her, but it would be a wonderful tribute. What has happened cant be changed, but you will see her again, this I know. It does take time to get over the grief...I woke up today to find a pet that I have had since 1993 who passed. But, I know she is with her other friends and I will see her again. Know and believe this and think of this loved, lucky doggie fondly, and let the doggie know that you will be okay and that though she can never be replaced, you will give another doggie in need a good home and that you will see her again, I dont know your beliefs but her spirit does live on and she will be waiting for you at the end of the tunnel. Knowing this will help you greatly. Do not feel guilt for getting another dog that needs you. Best wishes friend. Kim
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pets have a great part in our lives, it is so sad when they leave us
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pets have a great part in our lives, it is so sad when they leave us
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Hey Bud - hope you're getting there and you're remembering the good times you had.
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Strangely enough, I had a dream about my girl, Roxy, as I slept today. I came across your story while looking up a dream interpretation, which she was in. She died suddenly 5 years ago today (vet thinks stroke or aneurysm). I still cry for her nearly every day. Although I so much want to try again with another dog, I am so terrified to go through a loss like that again. Roxy's 'sister', Katy is still with us at 13 years old and she too has changed since Roxy's death.
Kristopher820, I will think of you as I think of my baby while I try to again fall asleep without my warm, furry blanket next to me.
Thank you for writing this and reminding me of all those things I loved so much. -
Our dog was put dow about noon yesterday . so sad, so empty, thanks for taking your time for this beautiful piece.
Jim in Florida
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