Can't believe he's gone.

[Mama_Zookeeper]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. When they die so young it is so hard to uderstand let alone accept. Your family was very brave & selfless to give him peace without waking him to suffer more. My thoughts & prayers are with you guys. Please give an extra hug to Elsa for me.

Godspeed Rufus

Dora

 

[hipringle]

Matthew, I,m so sorry for your loss mate, I got upset just reading your post, I,ve just had a loss myself I,m a 37 yr old family man & I,ve cried & cried & cried over my loss. Them boxers Y, know, you just cant beat them & you sound like the kind of lad that gives your dogs 110% of your life just to make them happy. Shame theres not more people like you in the world.
You know Rufus is playing with Fred at the bridge & they,re fit & healthy so all is well there, you,ll see them again dont worry.
They,re a good lot here at boxer world & I,m sure you,ll be feeling a bit better shortly, I know at this minute you cant face another dog yet with all that you,re going thru, but give it a bit of time & you might even change your mind!, I did & I,m so glad, I,ve got our 7 month old white "pup" "Tank" to keep my mind occupied....doh!
Again, My sincere sympathies for you bud,
To Rufus & Fred.

 

[craZ4HERKIE]

Mattew, I'm so very sorry for your loss of Rufus! I know how tragic it is to lose a beloved part of your family so unexpectedly. When they are so young, it's seems all the more unfair. Rufus isn't suffering, and he knows how much you and your family loved him. I know it doesn't seem like it, but it REALLY does get easier with time. Godspeed Rufus

 

[tesster]

Oh my, Matthew. I can't imagine what you're going through. Just know that Tess and I are wishing you the best and I'm praying that you find peace.

Godspeed, sweet angel.

 

[lafsalot]

Matthew, I am so terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your little Rufus. I know all to well the devastation you and your family are feeling - I was unconsolable after helping our 7 year old boxer cross over last summer. Hard for you to realize now, but with time, memories of your dear Rufus will actually bring smiles instead of tears. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time ~ Cathy

 

[matthew_o50]

Thank you all for your kind replies. I had a wonderful dream last night about Fred and Rufus playing together. They were both young pups again and Fred had both of his ear flaps (he lost one due to a tumor) and there wasn't a patch of gray on him. Rufus was following close behind playing with him like he did with Elsa. This is unusual as Fred hated other dogs especially dark coloured ones. I am a great believer in dreams and I know that he is safe and healthy once again and that his big brother is watching out for him. This provides a lot of comfort to me and the entire family.

Elsa went for her first walk on her own today. She was happy to get to the football pitch and play and walked like she normally does. At my sisters house however she didn't wag her tail she just ran around the house looking for Rufus there. It took a bit of coaxing to get her to eat but thankfully she did. She is now lieing in the hall watching the front door (waiting for Rufus no doubt).

Rufus's new dog licence just arrived yesterday morning and wasn't even put on his harness yet. This was very sad but it will be burried along with his ashes when we get them back.

I know that it will get easier with time and eventually we will be able to laugh about him and remember all the good times but for now the house feels so empty as do we even with 8 family members living here. Having one dog feels so strange and it will take us a long time to get used to.

 

[calliehenry]

I am so very sorry for your loss of Rufus, and I write this through tears. I know how hard it is, and you have certainly come to the right place to share your feelings. Rufus is in a peaceful place now, no pain or sadness, only lots of love and health and many many friends, including our dear Peanut who we had to let go on 2-15-05. I thought I would not get through that pain and devestation. LKiterally I felt empty. Yesterday we got a memorial stone that we had ordered, and like you, we will bury some of her ashes in our garden this spring when the snow melts.

Give Elsa lots of specvial time and love now and know that over time your pain will ease a bit. They are such an important part of our families, and how we love them, and they love us. Letting go was a very selfless thing to do for your baby.

Callie, mom to peanut -- 10-6-98---2-15-05

 

[marciafinn]

Matthew I am deeply sorry to hear of your families loss. Rufas was so young to be lost to cancer. It is very difficult to lose our loved ones and it feels like the pain will never subside. Eventually the pain turns into the happy memories which become engraved in our hearts forever. Please give Elsa a hug & kiss from Mason & me. Godspeed Rufas.

 

[Rileyboy]

Matthew : I'm so deeply sorry for your loss of your best friend with tears and heart felt sympathy for your Rufus. God speed Ruffus sweet boy You can run free and play with all the beloved boxers who arrrived at the rainbow bridge before you, ALL there to greet you with their little nubs wagging as they welcome their new playmate at the bridge. It is never easy to say good bye to our wonderful and loyal friends, but to end their suffering was your unselfish gift to him. There are no words to ease your pain, but hope you can find comfort in knowing.. That he's in a better place and hurting no more, and running boxer crazy with Fred. I do think your nice dream was a sign to ease your sorrow and let you know that they've found each other and are running around happy to be with each other again. I know that BW members helped me so much with their wonderful kind words and caring support when My Boy Riley went to the bridge. so hopefully just knowing that there are others here on BW who share in your pain and know what your going through and are always here to listen when you need to talk about your wonderful boy.. who will be forever in your heart. lovicon
((Hugs to you and your family )) Vickie..
Riley;b/12-29-01 My beloved boy waiting at the bridge 1-01-05

 

[Ruthie01]

Matthew,
Your story brought tears to my eyes; it is so clear how much you loved Rufus. I know the whole feeling of wishing that it was a terrible nightmare and soon you will wake up to see both babies beside you. Take comfort in knowing that Rufus is free from all ailments and is among other furbabies. Keep his memory alive, I am sure he would want that. My sympathies to you and your family.
(((HUGS)))
Godspeed Rufus