I'm so sorry my beautiful Kuma

[Rileyboy]

Thanks Jessica & Austins Mom

Thanks Jessica for your kind words. I just wanted you to know that I'm right there with you.. I know that nothing can bring our best friends back and it will take awhile for our hearts to heal but until then I think it does help ease the pain we're feeling some what by talking about our babies and sharing stories and posting with others who are or have gone through the same things.. Maybe they had different circumstances but the sad sad outcome is the same.. The loss of Our special loyal friends that we loved dearly..


Austins Mom.. Quote: I believe there are no coincidences in life, and you saw that plate for a reason.
Today 12:51 PM

Thanks Austins Mom.. I know that things in life happen for a reason.. and even though I can't understand "the why" Riley had to be with us such a short time.. but in that short time We just had a deep Bond of love that I can't explain, Like a different connection that I never had before. I loved my other pets just not in the same way that We loved Riley.. He just had something extra special, So when I was so heart broken over having to putting him to sleep because his illness was much stronger and he could fight no more.. I remember crying over him the day we went to visit him and seeing how he had gotten so much worse in such a short time.. I kept telling him that I loved him and I was so sorry and how we tried all we could do to help him get well.. I kept asking my hubby if he thinks Riley knew how much we were trying to help him to get well and how much we loved him.. And then on that day to see that Licence plate.. it was like he was telling me he knew..

 

[craZ4HERKIE]

Missing you Big Dusty!

Kuma, I'm really missing you right now! My Big Dusty, I've been trying to stay busy, but you are on my mind constantly! I find myself riding down the road, or at work, and definitely at home, with tears streaming down my face. It seems I'm keeping a headache, probably from crying all the time...or being just about to cry( I think that makes it worse)! I saw Kymmie and PJ yesterday, and they are very upset about what happened to you...especially Kymmie. I made sure to give them pics of you, to make sure they NEVER forget you. They just recently took in a stray, and guess what they named her...Kuma! They named her after you, Koom-koom! I think it's their way of keeping you alive, and it's definitely a tribute to you beau! Herkie misses you, too. I have to be his constant playmate now, which I don't mind, but you were a big distraction to him...you helped keep him occupied for me. I don't think he realizes yet that you're not coming back, and I think when we go for our walks, he's looking for you. He's still the eternal bed hog, so different from you. You never liked sleeping with me, I wished you did, but I know you got too warm, so I couldn't blame you. I miss you singing with me, and I find myself still doing my sing-song for you! I guess I probably always will! And I still say your name ALL the time, for no reason at all, just like I did before. I'll be riding down the street and just say Kuma! You know I always loved to say your name. I hope you're having lots of fun, and I hope your legs aren't too tired, because I know you're running like the wind. Anyway, ole Hamburger Paws...I just wanted to let you know I'm missing you, thinking about you...and you're heavy on my heart and mind. I love you Big Dusty....Run, Baby, Run!

 

[Leo's Mommy]

I am so very sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My heart trully goes out to you! A few days ago I had to go pick up my Leo's ashes from the vet and I really lost it! Every day my pain gets better and we have the Baylee--Wild Child to help our hearts. It is so not your fault..things happens that are beyond our control. Herkie will help you thru and you in return will help Herkie thru. It pains me to see all of you hurting and makes feel guilty for enjoying Baylee when Leo has not been gone that long. Unfortunately, the bond that I had with Leo will never be replaced..he was just too special to me. Not a night or morning goes by that I don't replay things in my mind, both good and bad. The mind can certainly make you crazy at times! My heart goes out to you this morning and my thoughts are with you. I pray that you will sleep better, dream sweeter, awake with a smile, remembering all of the great times with Kuma!!
Luv to ya...Godspeed Kuma, running at the bridge, free...hey Leo, better catch up!
Your mama's love you bunches!


PSSSSS the guy who didn't stop----what an #$^%@%*&^%@!!!! Twenty times over!!! Hope he's not sleeping tonight. I realize he didn't intend to hit Kuma, but oh my, have a heart for goodness sake! Ok, I'm done.

 

[craZ4HERKIE]

Tracy, thanks so much for your kind words. I'm very sorry for your loss of Leo, and just when we think we can't take it anymore...it does get a little better doesn't it? I understand the bond you're speaking of....that's how my bond is with Herkie...I swear when he's sick, I become symptomatic of what he's feeling! I know it makes me sound crazy, but when he had surgery and was having problems with his throat...my throat hurt ALL the time. When he had a UTI...I had to pee all the time. I totally understand the bond, I had a bond with Kuma, but it was very different than Herkie, who's so needy. Kuma was sort of an arrogant fellow and graced me with his presence when HE deemed it necessary! Just on of the many things I loved about FatBoy. And what's so odd about the whole thing...I've not focused once on the person who hit Kuma, I guess that seems so secondary right now. Yes, he could have stopped, but the damage was done at that point. So, I have no ill will towards him, there's enough anger out there without me focusing on something that can't be changed. But thank you so much for taking the time to read Kuma's story and offer your support...it means so much to me.

 

[marciafinn]

Oh Jessica I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't been on BW much lately and I apologize for my late response. You have been through so much this past year and I was happy you had the boys to keep you busy. Please accept my deepest sympathies. It is truly heart-wrenching to lose our fur babies. Hugs to you and Herkie through this difficult time. Mason sends some boxer kisses too. Godspeed Kuma.

 

[chegirl]

Jessica, I am so sorry about Kuma, I kept running across his name but didn't know what happened. Please know you gave Kuma a good life, I can imagine what you went thru seeing this, You are in my thoughts and prayers-be strong. I lost a dog similarly years ago, we had been strolling in a park on a leash and sat down for awhile, I took her off her leash and withen minutes she took off running after a bird, wouldn't or couldn't stop as she was on a mission, she got hit by a truck that did stop but it was too late, she was killed instantly. It was horrible, I felt as you. Whats done is done. I didn't mean for that to happen as you didn't. I know it hurts because you miss Kuma
I hope all the prayers coming to you can help ease your pain. Cindy

 

[kimking01]

Jessica, I know its been a little while since your loss but I still wanted to say how sorry I am about Kuma. Just remember the good times and hold on to Herkie for big hugs. One day, I promise, it won't hurt as bad but you won't ever forget. Kuma will always be looking over you and the good thing is you WILL see him again.
Godspeed Kuma!
Boxer hugs and sloppy kisses from Harley and baby Chopper!!!

 

[Alidog]

I cannot stop thinking about what has happened to you and your beautiful Kuma. It breaks my heart to read your story but I do, over and over again, you have such a big heart and I hope it is mending. I must be honest, I have never experienced the sort of pain that you are feeling but when I go home to my baby I can only imagine myself in your shoes..and it hurts. I never want to let Ali go and I dont know how I ever will, however your strong words and courage have made me realise that I need to enjoy 'now', just like you did with Kuma and are doing now with Herkie.
I cannot express how much pain I feel for you right now, I do not know what to say or what advice to give you, I am so terribly sorry. I just want to say that you, Kuma & Herkie are in my thoughts and prayers and that I wish you the best.
Godspeed sweet Kuma, keep your mum and Herkie strong for us all - run wild, run strong, run free

 

[craZ4HERKIE]

Thank you

I just don't know where to even begin to thank all of you wonderful souls here on BW, to know that mine & Kuma's story has touched people we've never even met...well, it's amazing. I've received such an outpouring of kind words, support...and people trying to help me reconcile myself with what's happened. My friends and co-workers can't hold a candle to ya'll! I know what happened to Kuma happened for a reason, a reason I don't know yet..and may never know. But I hope that it will save at least one life of the people who've read our story. Sometimes our babies can be slippery and sly...and if there's something that we can do to prevent tragedy...then maybe that's why it happened. Now, maybe we'll all double check our doors, fences, the tightness of our collars....anything to prevent a runaway turning into tragedy. So, if Kuma's death has caused ANY SINGLE person to double check, and be aware of everything that's going on....then he's serving purpose up at the bridge. Thank you all soooo much for being here, sharing your stories with me, as hard as I know it is, and just offering kind words. Thank you, Thank you.

 

[kimking01]

Jessica ~
Your story has definitely made me more cautious. We've always been "too busy" to put the new id tags on their collars (just moved) but I made my hubby do it last night. I always feared they would get away from us one way or another. I always make sure I lock the screen door as well. I hope you know Kuma doesn't blame you. All things do happen for a reason even if we don't know that reason. God wanted him up there with him, HE needed him for a purpose now. We are always thinking of you, Kuma and Herkie.

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