The most wonderful "ugly Dachshund" ever.....

[Dackel-Mom]

......has gone to the bridge yesterday.


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:candle: He will forever live in our hearts and memories. :candle:




He was my other eyes that could see above the clouds;
my other ears that heard above the winds.
He was the part of me that could reach out into the sea.
He had told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being:
by the way he rested against my leg;
by the way he thumped his tail at my smallest smile;
by the way he showed his hurt when I left without taking him.


When I was wrong, he was delighted to forgive.
When I was angry, he clowned to make me smile.
When I was happy, he was joy unbounded.
When I was a fool, he ignored it.
When I succeeded, he bragged.

He was loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion.

With him, I knew a secret comfort and a private peace.
He had brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.

His head on my knee could heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side was protection against my fears of dark and
unknown things.

He has promised to wait for me...whenever...wherever - in case I need him.
And I expect I will - as I always have.

[Orchid Crazy]

Oh I am so sorry! He was just beautiful! I couldn't make it through that poem; my heart is just brekaing for you. Rest peacefully beautiful Daytona.

[Irminsul]

I am so sorry, Sabine. My deepest condolences.:sorry:

[stacicakes]

Oh Sabine, I'm so sorry. The poem was just beautiful.

[Meemoo]

What a sweetie he is! Run free and play with all the dachsies. :candle:

[kpm_tex]

I am so sorry for your loss :( He sounded like he was quite the gentle giant. Those big guys are around for too short of a time. :candle:
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[FourOrchards]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He is such a handsome guy. :candle:

[Leslie]

I am so sorry for your loss just know he is in a better place now!

[oscarforevermom]

How heartbreaking to hear about Dakota!! :sob:

My deepest sympathy to you. There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am.

:hearts: Lighting a :candle: for Dakota at Rainbow Bridge where he will be waiting to be reunited with you someday. :hearts:

[Tucker's Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss of such a handsome, gentle giant. Sending :hug2: to you. May he now rest in peace.

[chocolatepie]

:sorry: Oh no...Im so sry..If there's anything I can do let me know

[Kari]

:hug2: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss...you will be in my thoughts.

[NICOLE1590]

He was a gift from the heavens that will be missed, but from the heavens he will look over you and love you like he always did !!

[Ruthi]

My heart is aching for your loss. He was a beautiful dog and gentle companion.Your poem has me in tears. Your beautiful baby is now resting his head on God's knees and waiting to be with you again!

[longtimecouple1]

Sabine,
I was so sorry to read about Dakota's passing.
:candle: to light his way to the bridge and a :hug2: for you to help you heal from your loss. That poem was beautiful. I will have to go back and read it again, preferably without the tears clouding my sight. Go in peace dear Dakota, mommy will be looking for you much later.
Eileen

[ND_Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss. Daytona is beautiful!!!!!!!!! May he be happy forever running free! I wish you peace. I am crying with you. May God bless Daytona as he crosses the bridge and bless you, such a loving mother!:candle: :candle:

[andy&abby]

I am so sorry. Sending you :hug2: and lighting a :candle: for Daytona.

[tpatrick]

So sorry to hear this...lighting a candle for Daytona and hugs for you:hug2:
He was crtainly a handsome fellow....

[Cocoa and Me]

Oh no, I'm so sorry for your loss. Daytona was a beautiful companion. He will be waiting for you, and watching over you until then. I'm so sorry :hug2: I wish I had the words to tell you how sorry I am. Go in peace Daytona :candle:

[Jenn]

I am so sorry to hear of Daytona. There is an big honorary dachshund up there looking over all the little ones now. :hug2: to you.

[MicheleS]

A :candle: to light Daytona's journey to the Bridge.

Sophie and I are very sad to hear of your loss. Daytona was such a handsome gentle giant, and a good big brother to your little Maissie. I always loved seeing pics of him playing with your other babies. He is now being restored to full health and he is an energetic pup again, ready to run and play with all his friends at the Bridge. Just thing of those big giant Great Dane kisses that will be waiting for you when you are reunited at the Bridge.

How much do you want to bet that he is up there now just covered in dachsies? :D

A :hug2: for you and Maisie and Tessa and Rodney. I know they will miss their big brother, just as you will miss your big baby.

[Lambygyrl]

How much do you want to bet that he is up there now just covered in dachsies? :D



I think that Daytona is an honorary doxie... I'm so so sad for you Sabine. His time here was too short. May memories comfort you during this difficult time, and the knowledge that he is happy & healthy & running free with all of his animal friends, large and small. :hug2: :hug2:

[doxie4u]

Sabina, I am so sorry! Prayers and big hugs to you. Candles will be lit here to help light his way.

[zoeysmom]

I'm so sorry to hear about Daytona, I have tears in my eyes. Even though you knew time was short the pain is still awful. I loved seeing pictures of your crew especially with Dakota and the little dachshunds. Gather your babies around you and snuggle tight. Prayers for you and your family. Daytona will be at the bridge waiting for you.

[Julian&MistyMom]

Sabine, my deepest heartfelt condolences for the loss of your most glorious boy, Daytona. Your beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes. Such a loving tribute to your new Guardian Angel. I'm so, so sorry.

[Schatz's Mom]

Oh Sabine, I am so sorry! Daytona is running free now. He had such a majestic look, I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him.

[Joyce]

Daytona was such a beautiful boy. I am sending you my deepest sympathy at his passing. :candle:

[Melisande]

I'm so sorry to hear this! My heart is just breaking for you. Daytona will be missed, what a beautifull memorial poem. :candle:

[Mark]

We're so sorry for your loss and just know that everyone here who has lost a furkid *gets it*.

We're all right here . . . with you and for you.

[vferraro99]

I'm so sorry for your loss:sosad: It is really very sad that these gentle giants live such short lives. Console yourself with the thought that he is at the Bridge waiting for you. I'm lighting a :candle: for Dakota, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.:hug2:

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Sorry about your loss, he was beautiful.:candle:

[HawaiiDoxieLover]

My condolences to your family.:hearts:

[Dackel-Mom]

Thank you all for your kind words. We miss the old boy terribly, but his condition (DCM) was getting worse and he could barely breath anymore. We thought it was the kindest thing to let him go - as hard as that decision was, we owed it to him. Daytona was a wonderful friend and therapy dog, who achieved success with "his" patients where human therapists failed. He was an award winning show-dog and had character and temperament to die for. He was a true gentle giant and no other dog will ever be able to replace him.

He peacefully fell asleep in my arms ...........

[SirOliversMom]

My heart so aches for you. He sounds like he was a truly special boy.

I am glad to hear that he died peacefully in your arms. You are a wonderful mom and he was ever so lucky to have shared his life with you.

[schroeders mom]

What a special boy and now heaven has a new angel - he really earned his wings :angel: ! I can't read the poem just yet, I'll read it at home and no one will notice the tears. I am so glad you got to hold him as he passed to the bridge. Many :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: :rayz: to heal your heart and a few :candle: :candle: :candle: (he was a gentle giant and they need more candles) to light his way. May God bless you!!

[Suzanne R]

Oh, I am SO sorry for your loss. I was hoping it wouldn't have come so soon. Deepest sympathies to you and yours.

[CoppersOtherMom]

Oh, I am in tears reading the poem. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Daytona was absolutely beautiful. Even knowing he was so ill, I hated to log on today and read that he was gone. Again, I am sorry.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

You did the greatest thing by letting him go--shows an awful lot of love.

[3doxies]

I am so sorry for your loss. Daytona was such a handsome fella. Lighting a :candle: to guide his way. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is now healthy and running free with all of our other loving pets that have passed over the bridge before him. He passed on knowing how much you loved him.

[DoxieMommyKYM73]

I can't stop crying. I can feel your ache. I've been there too. I'm so sorry he had to go, but God needs him back now. Oh how happy he will be to see you again one day! Remember this- he was your gift.. if only for awhile. What a lucky dog to have YOU as his mommy. :hearts:

Let me know if you need anything. I hope your doxies are taking good care of you.

[Stanley's Mum]

My heart aches for you, i have no doubt Daytona is running with the dachsies. What a beautiful poem i have tears streaming down my face. A true angel waiting for you at the bridge:angel: Run free....

[Dackel-Mom]

Thank you all so much for your kind words........... I miss him so much and it's just not fair that he only stayed on this earth for 7 1/2 years. :(

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He followed his two buddies Purzi and Giaco, who both crossed the bridge last year. My motley crew is together again at last..........

[5weeniesmom]

I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute the poem was. Lean when u need to, we are all here. :candle:

[Dackel-Mom]

Thanks so much for your kind words, you guys.......... :hug2: I really miss him and his buddies miss him too........... :sorry:

[Brooke]

Sabine,
I am so sorry for your loss. He is deifnately an amazing guy as your poem states. He will always be remembered

[Heidi's Pam]

Daytona was a wonderful dog who gave so much to so many people, and I know you must just be heart-sick over his loss at such a young age. You have had to make the most difficult decision about his life and you did the most self-less thing - ease his pain and let him run free. I know he is deeply missed :bighug: and he knew that he was loved from the bottom of your heart. :candle:

[Dackel-Mom]

Thanks Pam and Brooke :hug2: I still expect him to lay on his sofa or outside on the patio......... but he isn't. I haven't had the heart yet to tell his friends at the nursing home that he is gone. They keep asking for him and I don't know how to tell them. Some of the residents have known him for years and even though their memory is failing, most of them remember the big guy. He was special !! :hearts:
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He had so much love to give.

[MicheleS]

What a sweet pic of Daytona at work with his patients. I know how difficult it will be to tell them about his passing. He's now up at the Bridge still doing his therapy work. His job is to show the doggies who went to the Bridge mistreated or unloved here on earth what love is all about. That's what the extra special and loving dogs do there and I bet he's doing an excellent job. :angel:

I dont know if you saw my earlier post, but a donation was made to Emerald Coast Great Dane Rescue in Daytona's name. Sophie and I paid them a visit last week and fell in love. :hearts: Now some other gentle giants will get some of the care that they need.

[Dackel-Mom]

:thanx: :thanx: :thanx: Michele !! :hug2: Bless your heart - what a sweet thing to do for the gentle giants in need. :angel: Forgive me for not noticing - I'm kind of teary eyed when I read this thread. You guys are all just awesome - so much caring and comforting ........... The dachsiepeople are just wonderful. Love you guys !! :hug2: :hug2: :hug2: :thanx:

[Susa]

Awwwww, hugs to you Sabine. My heart goes out to you and everyone affected.

[missmolly]

I'm so sorry about Daytona .Now he is in a place where he can run free and have no pain .