Saying farewell to my sweet Java baby

Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge is the theme of a work of poetic prose written some time between 1980 and 1992, whose original creator is unknown. The theme is of an other-worldly place to which a pet goes upon its death, eventually to be reunited with its owner.
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    Saying farewell to my sweet Java baby

    My protector of 16 years...  I went out for half an hour yesterday and came home to find her bleeding from her nose and mouth.  Rushed her to the Vet where the prognosis did not appear to be good, so we helped her cross the Bridge to be with Winnie, Biscotti and her Dad.  She had several other issues going on also, and we knew it was just a matter of time.  My heart is broken, though....

    She was adopted as a puppy by my Marine Corps son.  They both came to live with us for a few years when he was discharged.  She stayed with us after his marriage because of their rental house, but when they bought a home, he had hoped to take her back with him.  Either she considered my home hers, or she was starting to go blind at that time, we don't know.  But she didn't like the change, so she came back here for the rest of her life.  Spent her time chasing squirrels with Biscotti until her blindness made her feel more comfortable inside than out.  

    My son likes to say that she spent her life trying to be a Basset Hound...I will miss my little Boo Bear...

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    I'm so very sorry Marty.  She obviously had a wonderful life with you and you know you made the right choice for her.  ((((Marty))))

    Run free sweet girl!

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    marty_ga
    My son likes to say that she spent her life trying to be a Basset Hound...

     

     Now this made me chuckle!  I'm sure you have much laughter and fun with Java.  Such a beautiful girl.  I am sorry for your loss.  Sixteen years is a long time, you built many happy times for memories to help you through this time now.

     

     

     

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    Marty, I'm so sorry for your loss.  She was absolutely adorable and I know you'll miss her terribly.  Run free sweet Java.  (((Marty)))
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    So very sorry to hear of Java's passing. You are very lucky to have had l6 years. Wonderful that your dog had such a good home and very loving care.  Hugs for you. 

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    I am so sorry to hear about Java's passing. That you could help her to the Bridge is such a gift (though I am sure it didn't feel like it at the time). That Java spent her life trying to be a Basset Hound made me smile.

    Run free, sweet Java!

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     ((( Marty))) I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful long life she had; Run free sweet Java.

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    Marty, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Java.  I hope it brings you some comfort to imagine her delight at being reunited with her canine siblings and her Dad -- not to mention several forum dog-angels who will want to say hello.  I'm glad you were able to be with her in her final moments and that she knew your voice and your touch right until the end.  She'll always be with you in spirit -- you've got quite a special crew of guardian angels watching over you! 

    Run free, pretty Java.  Sending hugs to you, Marty.

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    I am so very sorry Marty, lots of warm hugs going out to you! Jave run free and perhaps at the bridge you'll find more Bassett hounds to hang with!
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    What a sweet little girl. Run free pretty lady. Hugs to you Marty.

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    Oh, Marty.  I am so so sorry.

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    She looks like such a sweet soul in her pictures. I am very sorry that she has gone. I am sure you feel her loss deeply :'( hugs to you
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    I, too, am so sorry.

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    I'm so sorry Marty. She looks like such a sweetheart and I know you'll miss her. (((Hugs)))