KKDD Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) My dear old man died today, peacefully in my arms. Rapid onset heart failure ravaged him these last 24 hours, but he hung on so I could give him the final gift of a gentle death. Valentino, I will miss your dignity, loyalty and courage and your adorable wrinkly knees. You never gave anyone any doubt that you loved me with all your heart. You watched the children grow up and you taught them right from their beginnings, to love dogs. You have been a steady and constant member of the family Val,and you are deeply loved. In your younger days you were a warrior, but more recently you were a smoochy minder of my lap. The cushion looks empty without you snoozing on it mate and I will even miss carrying you up and down the stairs. I hope there are lots of things to bark at and plenty of smells for a long, low dog to follow, wherever it is that great dogs go. RIP my dear little friend. Edited February 26, 2012 by KKDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 R I P Valentino .. he looks so dignified in that photo :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 So sorry for your loss KKDD. Huge hugs. R.I.P. Valentino. xxx. Rest easy beautiful boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Rest easy over the rainbow bridge sweet boy Thoughts are with you KKDD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I am sorry for your loss I lost my 17 year old mini Daschund 2 years ago so I know how special the little guys are :) Rip Valentino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I'm sorry for your loss. What a sweet boy he looks in that photo. RIP Valentino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellnme Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 KKDD, when they go, great dogs live in our hearts. Sleep well, sweet little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 RIP Valentino . KKDD you will be in my thoughts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 RIP beautiful boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 RIP Valentino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKDD Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks for the kind words. Its nice to be amongst people who understand the depth of grief felt when a pet dies. I was just reminded by a friend, of one of Valentino's defining habits, which I will share. When he sat down, his front legs weres so short that his willy would be on the ground. So he would often seek out a human foot (visitors were a common target), and park himself over it so his willy would be comfortable and warm resting on the foot. What a charmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 RIP Valentino you sweet man He looks so much like my friends boy Doug who has also crossed the bridge.Hugs to you KKDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 RIP Valentino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbear Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Being a furmum to 3 delightful daxi's I feel your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace_Of_Mind Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 RIP Valentino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raelene Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Oh I have only just seen this. So sorry KKDD to hear that Valentino has crossed Rainbow Bridge. He was such a cool little dude! Thinking of you. It's never easy to lose a fur-family member. RIP Valentino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm sorry for your loss. I miss my Abby (who passed at a week shy of 20) every day. Dachsies are the best little dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazilybazbaz Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I just saw this too. I don't come in here very often as it make me cry! So sorry Kate, he was a great little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BittyMooPeeb Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 RIP Valentino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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