Dodger

[Patt]

Our sweet precious Dodger went to the Bridge today at 1pm. We adopted him June 2002, he had been at the shelter for several days and had been found running on the freeway. He was an older gentleman and was quite lively and did lots of marking when we brought him home. We got him neutered as soon as possible and he never marked again. Dodger was the sweetest little guy and never complained, he wasn't the best at house training but who cares when your senior some things your entitled too. One of Dodger's favorite things to do was to chase raccoons off the front porch at night as he was big man in this houseold. He also loved to be covered with a warm flannel blankie. We will miss him terribly, before his passing I hugged and kissed him but I don't know if he even knew we were there.

Thanks to all of you for sending your hugs, thoughts, rays and prayers they were very much appreciated.

[SirOliversMom]

I posted in the other thread but it bears repeating. I'm so very sorry for your loss Patt. He is at the Bridge of course and waiting for the lovely humans who gave him the best years of his life. :hugs1:

[Sausage Mom]

Pat, you have my deepest, most sincere sympathies right now. I am at a loss for word, just please know we are all here for you - you are such an Angel - thank you for opening your heart up to this special little doxie baby! :hugs1: :hug2: :hugs1:

[AgileOllie]

I am grieving with you, Patt. You are in our prayers.
God bless.
Tonya and the gang


Our sweet precious Dodger went to the Bridge today at 1pm. We adopted him June 2002, he had been at the shelter for several days and had been found running on the freeway. He was an older gentleman and was quite lively and did lots of marking when we brought him home. We got him neutered as soon as possible and he never marked again. Dodger was the sweetest little guy and never complained, he wasn't the best at house training but who cares when your senior some things your entitled too. One of Dodger's favorite things to do was to chase raccoons off the front porch at night as he was big man in this houseold. He also loved to be covered with a warm flannel blankie. We will miss him terribly, before his passing I hugged and kissed him but I don't know if he even knew we were there.

Thanks to all of you for sending your hugs, thoughts, rays and prayers they were very much appreciated.

[onebigmickeyfan]

I am so sorry to hear of Dodger's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He knew you were there for him and he went to the bridge loved.
He is happy and healthy at the bridge until you meet again.

[tiggermiss]

You will be in my thoughts and prayers this evening. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You gave Dodger the best 3 years in his life! It's awful when we lose our little one's. I must say Thank you for adopting a senior and giving him the love and devotion he so desperately needed in his final years. :hugs1:

[Scoobymum]

Dear Patt, this is my first post to the board for ages (not through choice) and I just had to write and say how very sad and sorry I am to hear about your precious Dodger. I hope you are comforted by knowing that you gave him 3 wonderfully happy years, bless his heart.
Even though 16 months have passed, I still shed tears for my Herbie and I find this verse very comforting. You may have heard it before but I wanted to post it just in case it helps you in your grief. If Tonya reads this, I hope she may find it comforting too as she grieves for her own precious angel. With very best wishes, Vicky (the only UK member?) and Scooby x

You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend.
I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures
To the end and far past the end. If this is my end,
I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours.

from a poem ("The House Dog's Grave")
by Robinson Jeffers 1887 - 1962

[Mark]

Patt . . .

We know that you know . . . we feel your pain. We are here for you . . . we are here with you.

Dodger is in a better place . . . at the Bridge, with Wimpy . . . they are playing together until we arrive to cross the Bridge together. :)

[Juneysmom]

Oh Patt! I am so sorry about Dodger's passing. I know that he was loved and that he loved life. The fact that he loved to be covered with a warm flannel blankie just warms my heart. Dodger was such a sweet little boy and in the last week, everytime I logged on, I wondered how Dodger was doing. He touched my heart.

I wish I could be there to give you more comfort. :hugs1: :hugs1:

[red haired girl]

Oh, Patt I am so sorry for you. You are in my thoughts. :hugs1:

[Joyce]

I feel your pain, I'll bet he knew you were with him.

[Kim H.]

:( I saw his name when I clicked on New Posts and I closed my eyes, because I didn't want to see that it was in the Memorials section. Your sweet boy knew you loved him. We are thinking of you and your husband at this difficult time.

... and as you have so thoughtfully done many times before for so many of the dachsies on this board, I will light a candle for your Dodger.

[annmariek]

I am so sorry Patt, I hope you find comfort in the fact that you gave him wonderful years and loved him until the end. I'll remember you in my :pray: :pray:

[Pokey's Mom]

We will miss him terribly, before his passing I hugged and kissed him but I don't know if he even knew we were there.

:( You have my deepest sympathies! :hugs1: You gave Dodger pure love in his golden years. He seemed to be down on his luck, and found himself in the arms of a giving, nuturing and loving soul. :heart: Thank you for rescuing a senior and opening up your heart. I'm positive Dodger knew how much you cherished him. I will light a candle for the brave racoon chasing Dodger tonight. Hugs for you. :hugs1:

[alfina]

So sorry Patt for your loss. Dodger is running free now restored to perfect health.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

I'm so sorry about Dodger He had 3 good years with you and that what he will always remember.

[roxysmom]

I'm so sorry for your loss. As everyone else has said so well, he had three great years with you. You should be comforted in knowing that his final years were spent with you and full of love. :hugs1:

[Courtknee]

Patt I know you must be so sad for your baby. But he is waiting for you, an angel now. I am so sorry for your loss. :hugs1:

[Frzframe]

I know he'll be missed so much because he was loved so much. :( :hugs1:

[Rusty's mom]

I'm so sorry for your loss - I know that Dodger was loved and will be missed an awful lot. He was very lucky to have found his way to you where he was able to enjoy his final years. Now, he is young, healthy and running at the bridge. Take care - you will be in my thoughts.

Kathy

[TessieMom]

:hugs1: I wasn't able to get on earlier today and am so sorry to hear of Dodger's journey to the bridge. I do know that he is playing with all of our other kids and his spirit will rest with you forever.

[willsana]

I am so sorry to hear this news. You know our thoughts are with you and Dodger. He was a lucky fella to have found you.

[Chris]

Thank you for making the end of Dodgers life so nice, after the life he led. You did a wonderful thing taking him in and providing such a loving environment, making his golden years truly golden. :hugs1:

[kpm_tex]

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R.I.P. Dodger
:hugs1: for Pat & Family

[dutchman]

Pat it's always hard to know quite what to say at a time like this but both you and Dodger knew almost three years of mutual love that will never be forgotten.

[Rudy's mom - MI]

Patt, I am so sorry to hear about Dodger. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :hugs1:

[gunther's mom]

There must be a very very special place for those who rescue seniors. And a very special place in heaven though not at all separate from kindred spirits. I have a 17 year old senior (adopted) and I so wish he'd live forever. We "know" differently and still our hearts long. Love to you.

[Orchid Crazy]

Sorry to hear about Dodger. He will always have a place in your heart, even though he isn't with you right now. You gave him the best gift, knowing love till the end. You watched over him, now he will be watching over you.

[lotsadox]

I'm so sorry you lost Dodger. My heart goes out to you. I know how these little seniors can touch your life. I'm so glad that you gave Dodger a wonderful life the years that he was with you. Possibly the best years of his life. God bless.

[yolanda]

Der Pat,

I know your heart is breaking so I am sending you lots of furbaby :hugs1: :hugs1: :hugs1: Dodger knew love from you and he knew you cared. Take heart and know he is happy and running free ove the Rainbow Bridge with my Weezie and the others.

[Tasha's Mom]

Oh Patt, I am so sorry to hear of Dodger's passing. He had three wonderful years with you, and you made his golden years happy ones, full of love. :hugs1: for you.

[Augie Dog]

So, sorry that you lost him.

He's on the other side of the bridge now, happy and healthy.

[quavec]

Patt I am so sorry to here this. Please be comforted in knowing that he is with all the other furbabies looking over you :angel1: . My thoughts are with you.

[Irminsul]

My deepest sympathies, Patt! :hugs1:

[TDR11114]

And I want you to know that I will be saying a prayer for you today, as well. I know what you are going through, and It is hard. But you were one of those rare people that take on an older pup, that not alot of people would do, and you are an angel for that. He knew that you were with him, and he will always love you for that. I believe that he is now playing happily at the Rainbow Bridge, with all of the other sweet furbabies, that have left us for a better place.

[skipper]

Dodger was lucky to have had a wounderful mommy like you Patt, and Im sure he knew you were there to see him on , untill you meet again. Im sure Dodger is running and playing with all the othere little Dashie's and with my Skipper who went on on News Years eve 2004 :sob: Its hard to let them go, we love them so so much. Heres a :hug2: and a :pray: for you today and for the days to come, when you are feeling down.

[Heidi's Pam]

to you and your family Patt on the loss of Dodger. He was dearly loved and knew it and was sent to you so that he could spend his last three years in your loving home. It was a 2-way street - he enriched and touched your lives too. Take comfort that he knew he was deeply loved and that you were a wonderful and caring dachsie mom to him. :hugs1: :hugs1:

[Marion]

Oh Patt, I so feel for you - what sad news. Dodger sounds like such a sweetie, and a real go-getter - I feel positive that he and my Chewy are chasing raccoons together at The Bridge right now! :hugs1: for you, hang in there...

[MARTHA]

I am so sorry about your loss. I do know that the life that he lived with you was that of a king so his last years could not have been any better, he was loved and cared for!

[Patt]

Thank you so much for your support and kind words. They are very comforting at this difficult time.

[Dachshundrsq]

Patt,
I am very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and I send you a BIG hug. Thank You for adopting Dodger and giving him a wonderful life, sitting with him as he left this world a very difficult thing to do. Dodger will be waiting for you with happy tails. Sorry I am so late with posting, I have been gone a lot lately.