Our baby Gunnar

[Rileyboy]

Thinking of you.. Sharing in your Sorrow

Oh No 1 Flashy Fan: I'm so deeply Sorry My heart is aching for you and your family at the loss of your Sweet baby boy. I couldn't believe when I saw your post this morning that you cute little Gunner was on his way to the bridge..

God speed Sweet little handsome Gunner Forever in your family's hearts lovicon

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please know your not alone in your sorrow..We all care, and your loss is felt by All of us here on BW
(((((Hugs))))) Vickie

Riley waiting at the bridge 1-01-05. Rye come and greet your newest bridge friend Gunner and give him lots of boxer lovin

 

[Dixie_Belle]

I am still shocked and so very sad. We thought he was pulling through and then, he didn't wake up this morning. The breeder cannot explain it, except that she knows that we really tried to fight this mysterious illness that finally overcame him. She did her level best too.

I just don't know how I will explain it to my children, they are so young (7,5,2). He's only been with the breeder 3 days and they constantly ask when he's coming home. I just pray for strength to help them through this difficult time. Things just won't be the same without our Gunnar.

Thanks to everyone who's been so supportive and helpful. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed.

Our sweet Belle's story was so much the same this brings her back to my heart even more. My DH and I fell so in love with Little Belle that it's hard to think of her not being with us. She fought the Parvo so hard and had recovered almost and then the next day, she was gone. In fact, I'm here in tears just thinking of her sweet face. We only had her for 3 days in our home and for 2 weeks in the vets office, but we loved her (and still do) with all of our hearts. I still think of her often. I hope she was there to greet Gunnar and run and play with him.

 

[1FlashyFan]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Each of you has said somethig that has touched my family in a special way. I feel blessed to have family and friends to help us through. It's especially wonderful to have the support of this BW community because I know you understand how profoundly you can love your pet even during as brief a time as we shared with our Gunnar. Vickie, I loved "If Tomorrow Starts Without Me" that you posted to the Rainbow Bridge and found much comfort as I read it. http://www.boxerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73055
Thank you all so very much for caring.

 

[frimozo]

I am reading your post and crying... I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet baby boy Gunnar. My heart is aching for you and your family.

Sweet dreams baby. Gunnar is our angel now.

 

[Ruby's Mom]

Gunnar

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts are with you.

Ann
Ruby, 9 month brindle female
Rocky, 13 yrs, waiting at the bridge

 

[ZachsMom]

I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I know exactly how it feels to lose a young puppy. I'm sure my baby Elliot was waiting to greet Gunnar.

 

[Lorie West]

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I too lost my baby Elliott at the age of 6 months - no illness at all - he just took one last look at me with his loving eyes and dropped over - we found out later that it was cardiomyopathy. I truely know how devastating this can be - it will be one year ago come June that I lost my baby and I still have moments that I tear up when I remember that terrible day I lost him.

Be strong and cheerish the memories. I have since gotten a new baby boy - his name is Spencer and he is due to turn 1 this coming May - hang in there - things will get better and maybe another boxer will bless your lives when everyone is ready.

Godspeed little Gunnar!!!!!

Sincerely,

Lorie A West

 

[douma]

I'm really shocked to read your post,i can believe it,i thought that Gunnar was better.I'm very very sorry for you and your family
((((((((hugs)))))))))

 

[1FlashyFan]

Thank you so much for your kind words of comfort. Our children are heartbroken and working through these difficult emotions. I haven't lost a pet since I was in high school and I didn't remember just how painful it was. Now I only have beautiful, warm memories of my days with Brandy (a gorgeous German Shepard). I used to think that when I had my own dog it would be a GSD. Then I met the boxer breed and listened to my mom tell stories about how she loved her gradma's boxer and what wonderful creatures they were and my mind was changed. Gunnar was our first boxer and I know why each of you loves yours so very much. They have a way of wiggling their little nubs all the way to the deepest crevices of your heart.

We had big plans for our little Gunnar, and with hopeful anticipation had recently purchsed him a very large crate that he could grow into. Unfortunately, life holds no promises that things will turn out as we imagine they should. But as in all things, there is a lesson to be learned and goodness to be found. Once we work through our pain, Gunnar's goodness and the lessons he taught us will shine brighter than the pain his passing has caused us. I wish each of you who has lost a pet only the happiest memories of your beloved companion, and for those of you lucky enough to share another day with your boxer babies, give them an extra hug from me today.

Bless each of you for caring enough to share kind words with our family.

 

[Albie]

I'm so sorry for the pain you and your children are going through. It seems that the loss of a beloved family pet is often a child's first experience with the death of a loved one. Our first boxer, Mulligan, passed away in 2000 when my kids were 6 and 10, and they still talk about losing her. My son keeps a picture of the two of them beside his bed. It helped them to talk about Mulligan, and they spent days making a cute memorial out of photographs with captions and drawings on it. I still display their memorial in my family room. I found that when they were creating the memorial, it gave them an outlet for their emotions, and I also saw a lot of smiles from them because we got to talk about what was happening when the photos were taken and the happy times we had with Mulligan.

Our thoughts continue to be with you and your family.