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| 2006 |
It is with great sadness I write another goodbye post for an amazing furry best friend. Buddy was Jason and his family's dog for the last 14 years. When I searched black labs and their life span, some sites said 10-12 years and others 10-13 years but no where could I find the number 14. I find that truly special. Buddy had such a full and long life that he made it past the average. That is also a direct reflection of the quality care he had been given and love he has been surrounded by over those 14 years. That dog loved and was loved, deeply. Jason always talked about his memories of bringing him home and he has been the staple of the Rowe household ever since. A true member of the family.
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| 2008 |
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| 2010 |
He was their best friend and the loss will be one that will not easily heal. I knew Buddy for 10 years and he truly was a great dog that created joy in the hearts of so many. His love for Terry will forever be memorable. He would follow her everywhere, she'd go downstairs to do laundry, he'd go. She'd go up to put the laundry away, he'd go. He'd always be at her feet and she'd be having to tell him to watch out. When Terry would be out running errands he would know when she was coming home through the window upstairs and it was always amazing to me he could tell from so far away. Another thing I will always remember...Buddy was like a barometer. He didn't like storms. If one was coming he was right down to the back of the basement. He didn't like fireworks either. He loved his babies.
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| 2006 |
He loved breakfast foods. He was so sweet and gentle. He was so great with Aiden when he was a baby.
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| 2009 |
He made me laugh the way he'd walk under the legs of the boys when they were on the couch, for attention, for a back scratch, for both. The boys were always on the floor with him. Jimmy, Sean, Jason...one of them would always find their way down to lay with him or giving him scratches and love.
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| 2006 |
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| 2012 |
Buddy had sweet eyes that held so much love for the people around him. The thump of his tail made anyone smile and we will miss him so much. We said our goodbye in July and I can't express how thankful I am that we all had that chance.
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| 2012 |
Buddy was another amazing dog that made this world just that much more beautiful just by being a part of our lives. His life is worthy of being celebrated and yet there is so much pain that comes with his passing. We love you Buddy and will miss you so very much.
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I have read and re-read this blog and I cry every time. Just seeing the pictures of Buddy makes me miss him so much and wish I could hug him just one more time. I think he's with us all the time because ever since he passed there has been this beautiful yellow butterfly constantly in the backyard watching over Bodie and Coal. I told these little pups they have huge shoes to fill. They can't ever replace Buddy, but they are easing the pain of a very empty house right now. Just when I think I'm ok, something will remind me of Buddy and the heartache shows up again. I know he's running free and not in anymore pain so I have to tell myself he had a long, loving life.
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