Feb 8, 2013

Until We're Together Again.....RIP



A special thank you for all the support during this sad time for our family, both human and canine.  Rusty had a very special place in our pack and will be missed.

We know he's back with his brother, Tucker, now and that helps us accept the loss, as they were very close.

Rusty handled the surgery to remove the two-pound tumor, his spleen, and six inches of his intestines and started to recover very well.  But then his frail little body just couldn't handle the post-op infection that took over yesterday.

Rusty slipped away peacefully in his sleep this morning at the clinic. 
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Please excuse us for a week or so while we re-group and figure out how to move on without our little man on board.

We Will Be Back Soon.

Lots of Love! 


58 comments:

PoochesForPeace said...

I was just looking through the blog posts today and wondering how he was doing. I'm so sorry he didnt make it.

Random Felines said...

we are so very sorry.....we had such high hopes for all of you. please know we are thinking about you all and sending purrs. we hope happy memories help at this time.
Safe journey over the Bridge Rusty

Sue said...

We're so sorry. We understand what you're feeling and just know that we're all here for you if and when you need us.
Sue

GOOSE said...

MOM and I are so sorry for this great loss. I know that words can't express or give you all the comfort you need. But know that we are holding you and your family in our prayers. Run fast and free Rusty. Til we meet again.
Blessings,
Goose and my MOM

KB said...

I'm so very very sorry. Please know that many of us are sending you love and sympathy. May sweet Rusty rest in peace and be reunited with his brother.

Agnes B. Bullock said...

Our prayers are with you!

Dachshund Nola said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hugs,
Nola and gang

Millie and Walter said...

We are so sorry to hear about Rusty. Take all the time you need.

Cindy & Millie

The Slimmer Pugs, Kitties, and Mama said...

Take all the time you need. We are here for you if and when you need us and know you are in our prayers.
Much Love,
Mama Mindy
& The Slimmer Puggums

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

Woof! Woof! So sad to hear this. So sorry for your loss. Sending you Lots of Golden Comfort. Rusty provided you precious memories that he will remembered forever. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

Pippen said...

So sorry to hear that Rusty crossed the bridge... you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sam and Pippen

Jo's World said...

Amber, We are sending deepest sympathy to you and your pack. It just seems we are losing so many wonderful pups this winter and it makes us all feel sad.

Warm hugs to your family as you try to get over this loss.

Jo, Stella and Zkhat

Lorenza said...

Our thoughts are with you all
Lorenza and mom

dw said...

We're so sorry to hear this, but knowing he's with Tucker must help a little. Hugs to you all and we'll be keeping you in our thoughts.

Karen and Riley

Anonymous said...

Hugs to all of you...

rottrover said...

Please know that you are in our thoughts. We're so sorry for your loss.

Maxmom said...

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things to do. My heart is sore for you. Sending lots of love and ((hugs))
MAXMOM IN SOUTH AFRICA.

The Furries of Whisppy said...

We are so sorry for your loss. :( We were so hoping the infection was caught early and that the antibiotics would work.

Piappies World said...

We are sorry that Rusty has crossed over the rainbow bridge. We send you our hugs and prayers.

Love,
Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Max, Wai-Pai & Forgie

STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...

From our family to yours we send love and sympathy of the loss of your dear boy Rusty. Gentle hugs to you all. Love Stella and Rory

bichonpawz said...

We are so very sorry to hear about Rusty...our hearts are heavy with this sad news. If there is anything we can do...just let us know...we are all holding you and your family in our prayers. Rest in peace Rusty. xo Jeanne, Chloe and LadyBug

Molly the Airedale said...

We are so very sorry to hear about Rusty. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Love ya lots
Mitch and Molly

Anonymous said...

Sending all of you lots of love. Run Free Rusty.

The Roo Family

Unknown said...

We are so sad for you. Run free dear Rusty. We send big love and hugs. Our heart is so saddened. Take care. We will see you when we see you. Our thoughts are with you all.
Molly

Lovable Lily said...

Run free my furend. We shall miss you always.

Please feel free to lean on us, we're just a phone call away.

Hugs,
Lily Belle, Muffin & Kim

My Mind's Eye said...

Dear Amber, peeps and pack....
we send you our sincere sympathy and many hugs at the passing of your precious Rusty.
We'll be here waiting for you so just take your time.
Hugs Madi and Mom

Unknown said...

So sorry for your loss thank you for sharing your story with us as we understand how painful it must have been. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Love Dolly and Sandra

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

Run FREE and FAST with Tucker, Rusty.

Til we meet again.

Ruby and Penny said...

We are very sorry.

Hugs & love

Love Ruby & Penny

Just Mags said...

We were so sorry to hear sweet Rusty has crossed The Rainbow Bridge. We know you all will miss him terribly now that he has joined sweet Tucker. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. RIP sweet Rusty. Hugs and nose kisses

Jans Funny Farm said...

We are sad with you as you grieve for Rusty. Love and hugs.

K9 Katastrophie said...

We are so sorry...

Licks,
Ruthie

tubby3pug said...

I am so sorry to hear this especially as you recently lost another dog.

urban hounds

Life with Wrigs said...

Amber and family, we are so sorry you lost sweet Rusty. You have our deepest sympathy.

Susan and Wrigs

Ziggy Stardust said...

I am so sorry to read about Rusty. I am sending you hugs and love. Rusty is running free now.

Loveys Sasha

Dexter said...

Our thoughts are with you. He is running free now and there are so many pals to greet him at the Rainbow Bridge.

Mango Momma and Dexter

Doxie Rod said...

so sad to read this :( you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!!

Jed and Abby in MerryLand said...

Another hole in our hearts. We are so very, very sad at this news. We know Rusty was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. Hugs to the whole pack.

Scooter said...

Oh, I'm so very sorry about your loss. Rusty was a wonderful pooch and now he's a very special angel watching over all of you. Sending love to your whole pack from mine.
Grr and a Sorrowful Woof,
Sarge, Furiend

Marg said...

Oh gosh, we are so sorry. Mom's eyes are just full of water. We didn't know and sorry we didn't get here sooner. We certainly keep you in our thoughts and prayers. And many purrs to you Rusty. Our Jasmine will look out for Rusty up there. Thinking about you.

Mollie said...

We are so sorry, Sending you love and hugs . We are not very good at times like this, as we never know what to say. xxxxx0000xxx

Mollie and Alfie

detroit dog said...

Oh, I am so very sorry. Rusty was a much loved dog and had a happy life with you.

Brian's Home Blog said...

My sisters and I are all so very, very sorry to hear about dear Rusty. We send you many purrs and lots of love and hugs.

Kari in Alaska said...

Sending our love your way

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

Old Kitty said...

Oh no. :-( We are so so sorry. Dearest sweet angel Rusty. We send you all lots of love and purrs. Take care
x

Val said...

We are so sorry to hear this news. Run free Rusty, run free!! God bless you all at this sad time.

Anonymous said...

Sending you our prayers and sweet thoughts and condolence for the lost of our beloved Rusty. Stay strong and we know that rusty is so blessed to have you!


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Dogtra

Bicontinental Dachshund said...

We're so sorry about your loss.

Dear Rusty, run free in Heaven and say hi to my fur-sisters Keisha and Daisy when you meet them.

Love,
Tootsie and family

Backcountry Brodie said...

We is so furry sorry to hear this and our thoughts is with you. RIP Rusty.

Shawnee and Mom

Matilda the Boxer said...

Momma and I are so sorry to hear this terrible news. We're sending good thoughts and boxer kisses to you and your family.

stellaroselong said...

We are so sorry for your loss, run free little rusty!!
stella rose and maggie

Alien said...

Our hearts are with you, our good friends.


((((((((Big Hug)))))))))))

Sweet William The Scot said...

Amber I wanted to say something earlier but I don't know what to say to comfort you. I know for sure that Rusty will always live in your heart.
Blessings
Sweet William The Scot

Oskar said...

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry that I've been absent from Blogville and unable to leave my deepest condolences until now. We are praying for your whole pack and remembering Rusty with love.

Hugs,
Pam & Oskar

Patrice and Higgins said...

:( I am so sorry.

Higgins

The Florida Furkids said...

We're sorry to hear that Rusty had to leave for the Bridge.


(((Hugs)))


The Florida Furkids

ShellePenn said...

Many prayers for you all, every single day... I know your heart is still hurting something fierce. xx We love you all bunches.

Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/

FiveSibesMom said...

I have been catching up in Blogville and was so very sorry to learn about Rusty...please know you are in our thoughts. Run free, handsome boy, beyond the Rainbow Bridge. You will be in the hearts of your family always. We have dedicated today's blog post to Rusty. Again, so, so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs to all.