chilli Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 This afternoon I had a phone call that devastated me. One of my everyday regular clients Bodie (I do pet sitting & dog walking), passed in a tragic way. I am beside myself with grief, and cannot imagine how his owners are feeling right now, nor do I have the words to express my sorrow for them or to them. Bodie and I met last year, after his owner had exhausted all options in trying to keep her little man happy. Bodie is a little staffie boy with some serious seperation anxiety issues. After many visits to the vet to attend to escape injuries , many rescues from the pound, visits from Dr. Cam Day and god knows how much money spent on building a purpose built Bodie enclosure attached to the house so he could be inside and outside to keep him safe, happy and entertained, he came into my life, as a once a day 1pm Monday to Friday regular, we were supposed to walk for 30 minutes every day, but sometimes 30 would turn to 40, would turn to 50....sometimes in the heat of the middle of the day there was no walking to be done...we just found a nice grassy shady patch and smooched and shot the breeze about nothing. Bodie was a Dude, a wonderful little black ball of muscle and love, with the biggest smile. Unfortunately he also had some pretty big fears, garage doors opening and closing could make him shiver shake and wee himself with fear......lets not even go into if there was a thunderstorm around, and new years eve and riverfire were the worst nights of Bodie;s life...every year.. Today after our walk and cuddle, my little friend Bodie went back into his garage with radio rocking, fans to cool him down, door to his outside enclosure with his own sand pit, swimming pool and educational toys and he also had the internal door the house open today!! This is usually Bodie heaven....free reign of the house, lounges to sleep on, tv to watch. bones to bury in the pot plants. Bodie even got extra brisket bones today from me to keep him occupied just a little bit longer than usual, however today these things did'nt seem to matter, because today Bodie would make his last ditch effort at escape...ever, today Bodie forced his head through the steel mesh fencing and hung himself. I cannot even begin to put into words how sad I am. How sickened I feel to think how you must have felt at that time Bodie, how scared you must have been. I am happy to say that I have great memories of Bodie from our walk today, and only two days ago we visited the Wynnum waterfront and walked there for a "sea change", he had a great time, he sidled up to any person he could find for just a little extra "luvin", unfortunately these short trips to heaven were not enough for my little friend Bodie, today you are free my friend, free from the personal torture, anguish and fear that you lived with every second of every day, I am going to miss you Bodie, you made me smile, you made me laugh, you made me worry, you gave me a reason to check the weather forecast on any day the sky looked grey in case I needed to make a mercy mission in a hurry to give you your sedative........you made me look forward to the "after lunch slump" every day because you with your big boof head and goofy smile made me laugh. I will miss you mate....be happy where you are now Bodie, be free from the worry that drove you crazy. Love you buddy. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I'm lost for words, how very sad. My condolences to you and Bodie's family. RIP without fear little fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOE Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh lord that is so sad, lets hope it was quick. RIp little Bodie now you can be the Staffy you should have always been Please accept my sympathies to yourself and his family they must be devastated as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Rest easy Bodie . The demons wont haunt you now. What a tragedy, he sounded like a wonderful dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*jess* Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 No more fear beautiful Brodie, run free on the bridge. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onfire Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I too am speachless What a lovely tribute to a lovley dog. Now he can truly run free, all his fears will be gone. RIP little man my condolences to you and his family Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3shepherds Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh how teribly sad, poor poor Bodie run free sweetie and say hello to Stryker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolibah Coolies Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh how very sad after all the things his wonderful owners did to combat his fears, please send my thoughts to them what marvelous people to try so hard with a rescue dog. Many would of returned him to the pound when it got so hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 thank you to all who have viewed my post and sent your kind words and silent thoughts through to Bodie's mum and myself, it really has helped me a little. The tears continue to flow at random moments, and think that they will for some time yet (especially come tomorrow afternoon), I have however found in this forum topic some beautiful poems and tributes. I have decided that I am going to buy 2 jade plants tomorrow and call them the "Bodhi Tree", one will stay here at the front door of my office to remind me of one of my "critters@home crew" members who has gone running over rainbow bridge, and the other I am going to give to Bodie's mum as her "Bodhi Tree". I can only console myself with the thought that this world was just too hard a place for Bodie to be in, and that he has to be happier and free from fear where his soul is now. thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 I am so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 What a beautiful boy he must have been. My sincere condolences to you and his devasted family. Bodi run free at the rainbow bridge where all is happy and free from fear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Poor Brodie RIP now little man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Poor, poor Bodie He sounded like a wonderful dog, and his owners are true angels for helping make his life a happy one despite his many fears. Rest in peace, Bodie. There is nothing to be afraid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokelani Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I am trying really hard to hold back the tears at the moment because I am at work! What a beautiful tribute, he was obviously a very special friend to you. My condolences to you and to Bodie's family, it is a very hard time for you all right now. Run free sweet man, no more demons to worry you each day. Say hi to my Loki girl over at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Crazy Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss and that of Bodie's family. I am sure he is up there looking down at you smiling for all the wonderful memories you have given him. Dam it now I am crying. Bodie if you see a Great Dane called Kam go to her she will keep you company. RIP Bodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Oh how sad, feel so bad for him and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlibud Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Poor little boy, God I can hardly see for the tears, it makes me think of all my ones that I have lost that you never really get over RIP Bodie So sorry for you and his mums loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feher Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Oh Nay... Honey I'm so sorry... If you need to talk, or just cry, call me... Nik and I are here for you always... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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