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MisterBadger

MisterBadger

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gord said:
A BIT OF CANINE NOSTALGIA: Ricoh passed yesterday at 11:10 AM, two days later than I figured.



And finally, en route to Calgary. He was ticked because he wasn't included for a lunch break lol.



Oh yeah . . . . celebrated his passing with my best cigar. Seemed appropriate.
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I'm sorry for your trouble, @gord - those lads are family. Sometimes (depending on family) *more* than family.
 
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Sutliff Crumble Kake Englishn#1 in a L’Anatra Rustcated panel Zulu.

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Carol

Carol

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Dec 15, 2021
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gord said:
A BIT OF CANINE NOSTALGIA: Ricoh passed yesterday at 11:10 AM, two days later than I figured. A full five days without water - he wouldn't touch it, try as I may. He always was a tough little monkey, and was never in pain. As he physically deteriorated, he of course did the loud yelping, which is a cry to predators and scavengers that "come and get me - quickly, please!!" that we've all heard before. And they'd come and oblige.

Yet when I went to him as he yelped six or seven times a day when he didn't understand why he wasn't functioning, I'd simply touch or rub him under the chin or on his neck, and he'd purr like a cat or coo like a dove, and go back to sleep. By yesterday morning, he couldn't even crawl, and only his voicebox worked. I picked him up, held on to him as he purred for about five minutes, nuzzled my hand, and expired.

If he had have been in pain, I would have known. He was simply incapable of understanding why his body no longer responded. As I said last time, no regrets. It was his time. If he had have demonstrated agony, I may have taken him for a ride. But he never did, and I never thought he would. The last week was one of the most inspirational and treasured time of my life. Won't say more - you'll all know. Selected three snapshots to show Ricoh to you, of him in better times.

I'll be leaving for my 4 day Triduum stint in Vanderhoof this coming Tuesday, rather than yesterday as planned. I've got a few things now that I have to take care of, and will probably do a few posts before I leave, catching up on comments as well when I can. Much work to do now, and I'm slower than the ace of spades.

At the Nechako Cutbanks - his favourite walk in PG

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In Vanderhoof, at our two day a week teaching stint at Joe and Thea's where I stayed and they spoiled him while I taught at the studio:

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And finally, en route to Calgary. He was ticked because he wasn't included for a lunch break lol.

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Oh yeah . . . . celebrated his passing with my best cigar. Seemed appropriate.
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My sincere condolences sir. Been there. It's a hard time.
 
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HeavyLeadBelly

HeavyLeadBelly

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Dec 9, 2023
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gord said:
A BIT OF CANINE NOSTALGIA: Ricoh passed yesterday at 11:10 AM, two days later than I figured. A full five days without water - he wouldn't touch it, try as I may. He always was a tough little monkey, and was never in pain. As he physically deteriorated, he of course did the loud yelping, which is a cry to predators and scavengers that "come and get me - quickly, please!!" that we've all heard before. And they'd come and oblige.

Yet when I went to him as he yelped six or seven times a day when he didn't understand why he wasn't functioning, I'd simply touch or rub him under the chin or on his neck, and he'd purr like a cat or coo like a dove, and go back to sleep. By yesterday morning, he couldn't even crawl, and only his voicebox worked. I picked him up, held on to him as he purred for about five minutes, nuzzled my hand, and expired.

If he had have been in pain, I would have known. He was simply incapable of understanding why his body no longer responded. As I said last time, no regrets. It was his time. If he had have demonstrated agony, I may have taken him for a ride. But he never did, and I never thought he would. The last week was one of the most inspirational and treasured time of my life. Won't say more - you'll all know. Selected three snapshots to show Ricoh to you, of him in better times.

I'll be leaving for my 4 day Triduum stint in Vanderhoof this coming Tuesday, rather than yesterday as planned. I've got a few things now that I have to take care of, and will probably do a few posts before I leave, catching up on comments as well when I can. Much work to do now, and I'm slower than the ace of spades.

At the Nechako Cutbanks - his favourite walk in PG

View attachment 385153

In Vanderhoof, at our two day a week teaching stint at Joe and Thea's where I stayed and they spoiled him while I taught at the studio:

View attachment 385154

And finally, en route to Calgary. He was ticked because he wasn't included for a lunch break lol.

View attachment 385155

Oh yeah . . . . celebrated his passing with my best cigar. Seemed appropriate.
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Sorry Gord for your loss. My cat is close to twenty years old and is showing her age and I think in the next year or two I’ll be feeling like you are today. Part being a pet owner is having to go through all stages of life with them, though this is usually the hardest one. Keep the happy thoughts in front of your mind :)
 
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