Our time together has ended, for now

[buffalobo]

With heart wrenching grief we bid farewell to Buddy Blue this past Thursday. He gave us 15 years of dedicated service, friendship and joy. First as my daily companion and helper for 5 years and for the last 10 years he was faithful protector and companion to my wife and grandchildren. His tireless dedication to his job and my family amazed me daily. He never complained or shirked a duty, many times he placed himself between us and potential harm. While he was a ferocious protector he also had great empathy to the sick and injured. He spent countless hours bed side to my wife while she recovered from illness and I had to be away working to provide for our family. Our daily workouts were as much therapy for me as they were exercise and fun for him.

It was easy to forget about life's daily struggles when he dropped the ball at your feet and took the ready stance or discarded the ball and pulled at my gloves, asking for a couple rounds of wrestling.

Thank you Buddy Blue, for everything you gave us. We love and miss you.

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Special thanks to member Jer, his recommendation of Home for Heaven(great folks, they no longer travel out to our area but helped us find Dr Teague who would and followed up to make sure all went well) saved many uncomfortable hours driving and waiting room time. We highly recommend these folks.

[OtterbatHellcat]

My heart goes out to you and your family, Sir.

[TheGrey]

I'm so sorry to hear of your companion's passing. Australian Cattle Dogs are tough, funny, and wholly loyal pups; you gave him 15 years of love and care. He'll be waiting for you across the Rainbow Bridge.

[Mazin]

I'm sorry for your your loss brother.

[Bailey Guns]

Aww, dammit. I'm so sorry for the loss of your family member, Buddy Blue.

Hail Buddy Blue!

[Irving]

Sorry about your pup.

[Bitter Clinger]

Sorry man. It sucks loosing a doggie. Chin up and get yourself a pup in a couple months. It helps.

[JohnnyDrama]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[StagLefty]

Just remember the great 15 years he gave you-Sorry for your loss !!

[CS1983]

:( I've never known an Aussie I didn't like. Sorry for your loss.

[Doc45]

So sorry to hear, my deepest condolences. We bring these wonderful animals into our lives and they make it fuller.

[KS63]

So sorry for your loss. Very tough.

[bw88350]

So sorry to hear, sorry for you and your families loss

[wctriumph]

Sorry for your loss.

Two weeks ago we said farewell to our big orange Tom cat, Barney. He made it 16 years. Next on the trip upstairs will be our little KC, she is currently 19 years and deaf.

[jslo]

Sorry to hear. My thoughts are with you and Buddy Blue.

[Gman]

Sorry to hear that he's gone...but he's not forgotten. RIP Buddy Blue.

[theGinsue]

Brother, I'm sorry for your loss.

You know all of the things I'd usually say in these circumstances, but they always seem weak in the face of grief.

Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[DenverGP]

Buddy Blue has a great smile in every one of those pictures. That is clearly a pup that loved his people, and he knew his people loved him right back. 15 years of that kind of love is more than we could ever ask for.

[Mercula]

Awe man , sorry for your loss.

[CoGirl303]

good looking pup. I'm sorry for your loss buffalobo. [Cry]

[ColoWyo]

Uhg. I’m so sorry for you and your family. Having been there and done that, I know how you’re feeling. It just flat out sucks.

[TFOGGER]

So sorry for your loss, it's hard as hell. Take comfort in the fact you gave him his best possible life.

[buffalobo]

Thanks everybody for the kind words. We browsed a few of the old pet threads and reminisced about some of the stories. Great times and some great beasts here.

[pickenup]

Sorry to hear the sad news. It is never easy.

[Fentonite]

These posts never get easier to read. You did a good job painting a picture with words of Buddy Blue; clearly he loved as much as he was loved. Thanks for sharing, I’m saddened by your loss. Rest easy now, Buddy Blue.

[rondog]

My condolences sir - we have two old Beagles, one is getting pretty bad with kidney disease, and apparently heart and lung issues too. We had a consult today with a vet from Caring Pathways, we're basically at the "keep her comfortable and watch her" stage. Our other Beagle has a huge oral cancer growing in her mouth. I'm afraid we'll lose them both this year.

[Squeeze]

So sorry for your loss. Buddy looked like he was given an amazing life.

[Jer]

So sorry for your loss.

I'm glad you were able to find someone to come to your home to do it as this makes a world of difference IMO. The people who offer this service are saints.

Rest easy Buddy Blue.

[Grant H.]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[ChadAmberg]

I am so sorry you've lost your little guy. We most certainly love our dogs don't we. Mine just came up and gave me a big kiss on the face.