Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Woeful Wednesday


It's sad news that I have to report but I've told Mom that it's time.  I've told Dad that it's time.  I tried to tell Puppy but all he wanted to do was hop like a bunny.

I wanted to stay longer.  I'm sorry that I won't get to see my Uncle Brett on this side of The Bridge again.  He was one of my favourite people ever.  I wanted to make sure Puppy grows up with a healthy respect and love for animals, especially dogs and especially Shar Peis.  I've asked Stuffie to keep you updated on how our family is doing after I've crossed The Bridge.  And if a few of you could remind them every now and then in blog comments or Facebook messages that I'll love them forever, I'd appreciate it.

Could you guys also tell the next dog that joins my family - because I'm sure there will be another dog at some point - tell that dog that he (or she) is lucky to get this family as their forever home.  There's a lot of love here to share, but that spot at the end of the bed, the one on Daddy's side, that spot is mine.

Sniff ya later

Bolo


From Bolo's Mom.
My heart is breaking and I feel that the world should stop to mourn one of the most gentle of souls as he crosses The Bridge.  His Dad and I were right there with him as he Crossed, just as Bolo has been there for every moment of the last 6 years and 4 months he's been with us.

I always hoped Bolo and I would walk Puppy to his first day of school and walk him back home again until Bolo was too old to walk that far.  I wish I had spent more time with Bolo these last two years since I feel he got short changed once Puppy came along.  Most of all, I wish I had more time to let him know how much I love him.  I really hope he knows.

Bolo's Mom


58 comments:

The WriggleButts said...

Oh we are so very sorry!

Ane and the WriggleButts

Gus said...

Bolo knows how much you love him, and how much you will miss him. We know that he will watch over all of you, and most particularly Puppy.

You did the best thing in the world for your best friend. Celebrate him and his love.

Dexter said...

I know exactly what you mean. How can the world keep going? How can everything be so much the same and yet forever different?

I am so sorry that Bolo wasn't able to stay with you longer.

Mango Momma

Duke said...

Oh no - our hearts are absolutely breaking for you. Godspeed, Bolo. Angel Maggie will be right there at The Bridge to welcome you.

Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly

Princess Patches said...

We are sooooo very sorry! Bolo will be playing at the bridge with all of our furchildren who went before!

Aire-hugs,
Patches

Cowspotdog said...

We wish Bolo could have stayed longer too - but I guess he was needed elsewhere - over the bridge

Unknown said...

We love you, Bolo. We shall meet again by the Rainbow Bridge, kk? All your furiends from Twinkie's household, some old and some you never got to meet, yet. And a heartfelt virtual hug to your mom from ours.
love
Twinkie and the still increasing in numbers pack

Uji, Angel Izzy, Ziggy, Angel Bean, Angel Hiro and Momma Tea said...

Oh Bolo Momma wee is so sorry to hear dis most sad news, wee knows fur certain dat Bolo knows how much yoo lovs hims. Him does lovs yoo right back too n dat will neva change. Wee know dats Angle Molly, Ritchie n Ronnii will meets him overs da bridge n dem will fine times wivs all ovs our ovva furiends dere..
Our hearts is breakin fur yoo right nows. Yoo is in our hearts, forts n prayerd.

Run Free Dear Bolo, yoo will be missed our furiend

Uji, Izzy & Ziggy

3 doxies said...

I am coming by from Mango's and even though I don't really know you all my heart breaks for you with the loss of Bolo.
I know without a doubt he knew he was loved and so very lucky to have such a wonderful family...a family that wants to teach their child to respect animals...beautiful

Godspeed Bolo.

Puddles and family

rottrover said...

We are so saddened to learn of Bolo's crossing. We know he is watching over all of you.

-Bart and Ruby

Chloe and Libby said...

We here at Pei All the Wei are all very upset about this news. You will be missed big guy.

Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom said...

Bolo knows...and he also knows you gave him the greatest gift of love that you could at the end. Our hearts are breaking as we know how you're feeling right now. But Bolo will always live on in your heart.

Lucy-Fur, as typed by Dr. Liz said...

*hugs*

Run free, Bolo. We'll light a candle for you tonight.

-Fiona and Family

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

Mango told us of your horrific loss.
My heart is heavy for You. I hope that your wonderful memories will sustain you during this tragic time.

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Since this is The Summer Solstice, we always light a khandle at 8pm in our timezone as part of The Siberian Rainbow Bridge Memorial - all around the world, Siberian owners that have lost special furiends, light them at 8pm in their timezone so it is seen from North of The Rainbow Bridge

When we light ours, we'll see Bolo in the glow -

Just remember...it's not furever...it's just...fur now -

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra and Phyll
PeeEssWoo: Please give a special hug to Bolo's Human Puppy

Anonymous said...

He knows. He knows.

I'm so sorry for your heartbreak. You gave him a wonderful life.

Run free, Bolo.

Amber (Mayzie's Mom)

Corbin said...

We just heard the news from Mayzie. We're so sorry Bolo had to leave you. His time with you may have been short but the love he gave you will be life long. We're thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. He knew how much you love him.
-Corbin & his momma Jenn

Daisy Dog said...

"God turns clouds inside out to make fluffy beds for the dogs in Dog Heaven, and when they are tired from running and barking and eating ham-sandwich biscuits, the dogs find a cloud bed for sleeping. God watches over each one of them. And there are no bad dreams."

I am so sorry for your loss.

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We are so very sorry for your loss. Comforting purrs for your family at this very sad time.

Ruby and Penny said...

We are so, so sorry that Bolo had to cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Hugs to you all.
Love Ruby, Penny & Joyelle
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal - may you find peace and comfort in fond memories.

Lorenza said...

Bolo's Mom... of course he knew how much you loved him.
He is very special and he will be forever in our hearts.
Our thoughts are with you
Lorenza and mom

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

So young, Bolo, too soon. We are so very sorry. Soft woos and gentle hugs to your family.

Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning and Mom

A MilShelb Mom said...

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
~Milly and Shelby (and Maggie, the Mom)

Raising Addie said...

many tears... we can't believe that Bolo is gone. He was our most favorite Shar Pei, ever. He is in the best company at the bridge.

BIG hugs to you and your family.

Lots of Luv & Kisses
Addie, Lucie, Hailey and Staci

River said...

Oh, wow, we are so upset to hear that have left us--. I most especially wanted you to know how much I loved you while you were still here. Life is so unfair--it always seems like the good ones die young. My brothers Bitey and Beau (both gone too young) will be happy to show you around at the Bridge. My mom is crying like you were one of her own. We send hugs to your mom and dad and puppy.

love from River & family

Pippen said...

Just stopping by to offer our support and to let you know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sam and Pippen

koko said...

Our hearts are breaking reading this... I never thought the day would come when we never see Bolo again. He is the big brother to all of us Shar Peis. Run free, my furiend, run free and till we meet again, do watch over us from above.

Hero and family

Sally Ann and Andy said...

Dear Bolo's Mommy, Daddy, and Puppy,
We are so sorry about what happened to your Bolo. We wanted to say we are thinking about y'all. Andy and I are snding Welsh hugs and Eskie licks to y'all, Sally Ann and Andy

Terri said...

I came over from Alasandra's blog. I am so so sad to hear about Bolo. We are sending hugs and purrs from our house.

A Wonderful Dogs Life said...

I heard about Bolo from Mango and Dexter. We are so very sorry for your loss. Wish we had found Bolo's blog sooner that is one of the cutest faces I've ever seen.

Emma

Donna said...

Rest in peace.

STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...

Hello All, we came over from Mango to offer our sincere sympathy. Just from reading your post, we know Bolo knew he was loved so very much. So sorry. Love Stella and Rory (and Carol)

Two French Bulldogs said...

Run free sweetheart, you have us all sniffling
Benny & Lily

I ♥ BOLO said...

I cannot say any more, just pray for bolo

kmp said...

we've come by way of mayzie and mango to offer our condolences. of course he knows how much he was loved, in that quiet doggy way...

edgar & his mum

kissa-bull said...

Oh man my heart hurts so much for you. My fearless five will greet him at the gates n wait for us together. Be gentle pn yourself was the bst advice given to me. Please accept my hugs n our gentle pibble sugars in this most difficult time. A candle will be lit as soon as im done typing.

booahboo said...

I'm sure Bolo knew how much you all loved him. He was a very loved family fellow. Run free Bolo.

Our thoughts are with you Bolo mummy.

many hugs,
Dommy+Anny

Moose said...

Many tears for you all. I don't blog so much these days but way back when I started Bolo was one of our fave guys and the only pei blogger we followed at the time. He will be missed by lots of us I know. I wish every dog got to live in a loving home and I know even when you felt busy with puppy he knew he was a loved and important part of the family. Big hugs to you all! Run free Bolo Buddy!

Jed and Abby in MerryLand said...

Oh, no! We cannot believe this terrible news. We have been derelict in following your blog regularly and did not even know Bolo was ill. We are so very sorry. And we know that Bolo knew you loved him with all of your hearts, just as he loved you with all of his heart. And he loved having Puppy and did not mind sharing you.

Jed & Abby

The Black and Tans. said...

We are so very sorry you had to say goodbye to your special boy. We send hugs to you all.

Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

We only just saw this and we are all totally heartbroken. Bolo has been our friend for so long and we have always considered him to be part of our extended gang. We loved sharing in his adventures over the last few years and we will miss him more than we can say. He was surely one of the best 'Peis ever and an outstanding woofie. We'll miss you, Bolo, and we share in your family's pain.

Fred said...

We are so sorry for your loss! We know Bolo knew you loved him. Take care of each other!

Anonymous said...

Have fun across the Bridge Bolo!

Asta said...

Oh, my heawt is bweaking..I just saw that you had to leave us Bolo
You wewe always the best of fwiends, a gentle beautiful doggie and I know youw family loved you so vewy vewy much and is missing youhowwibly. I also know, you will be walking along side Puppy, even if they can't see you..youw lov e won't be gone and I know youw side of the bed will always be youws
I love you so much and will only say fawewell fow now..see you someday ovew the bwidge my deew fwiend
smoochie kisses always
ASTA

How Sam Sees It said...

Oh Bolo - we will miss you!

Sending love to your family.

Sam

Sue said...

Oh sweet Bolo, we will miss you. Please say hello to Tsar for us and tell him we mss him terribly and think about him every day. You two boys have fun together.
Morgan and the Porties

brooke said...

Such sad news. Run free Bolo.
Big hugs and giant Dane kisses from us to you!

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

Bolo knows how much you love him....we are deeply saddened by his passing....please accept our gentle hugs and kisses to you at this sad time!!

Lots of love,

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley

Chris said...

WE came over from Mango's blog and just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss.

We too have watched our beloved Lily walk over the Rainbow Bridge recently and know how heartbreaking it is.

Our thoughts are with you.

Chris

TimberLove said...

Softest husky wooooos,

RA, Isis & Nanük

Unknown said...

Oh Bolo!! I am so sorry - I am so behind on blog friends as usual and only saw this now! :-( My human was so upset when she saw your post. It was a beautiful goodbye and I know you're still watching & listening from across the Rainbow Bridge. Our hearts are breaking for your family - my human was crying as she read the message from your Mom. We will miss you terribly and will always think of you & remember you. Run free, Bolo -

Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane

Kari in Alaska said...

Rest in peace sweet Bolo

Stop on by for a visit
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

The Thuglets said...

We are so very sorry for you sad loss.
Run free forever with the wind in your face Bolo.


Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx

Zoolatry said...

Run free, you beautiful boy.
Purrs and prayers for those you've
left behind.

♥Mona + Prissy + Angel Weenie♥ said...

My heart is breaking. The tears will not stop. I just heard about dear Bolo. Run free little one and know we will always smile when we think of you.

God Bless....the Mommy

Carol said...

We are so sorry for your loss

The silvers and more

KB said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. But, remember, Bolo will love you forever just like you'll love him forever.

Rest in peace, sweet Bolo.

Midori and Char Siew said...

I am so sorry for missing this post. Like many others who follow Bolo's blog - my heart breaks - and I can only imagine what a sad day it was.

I'm happy to see that we are still able to read on Bolo's dear family.

We will surely miss Bolo.

Midori the Beagle and Char Siew the Shar Pei.