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( Not to be macabre, but Opus loved cheese and cream, it was like the Ambrosia of the Gods to my stubby cowboy. So yesterday Andrew and I made this for him. Lightly grilled beef burger, smothered in cream, layered with cheese, sprinkled liberally with fine italian bacon, and an additional few whirls of yet more whipped cream. It was the last thing he ate and he loved it.)


I just wanted to quickly say thank you to everyone for your kindess and wonderful words over the last day or so. It means a lot to Andrew and me. We are– naturally– heartbroken and bereft at the moment; the house is too quiet and I cry easily every time I pass where Opus' bed was in our kitchen, by the radiator.
But in another way I am glad Opus went as he did; loved, warm, filled with food and surrounded by his people. Would that all dogs should pass this way.
I'll be stopping by this forum regularly to check up on the progress of all the other wonderful hounds. I wish you all health and happiness and above all, I wish you long and loving time with all your bassets.
Take care,
Arlene and Andrew.

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Arlene and Opus

Kirska

What a great last meal! Opus was definitely loved.

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Esther

we lub you!

houndmomma

I second that. I'm just so very sorry for your loss.

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Momma to Rickie age 5 ~ Shi-Poo (don’t tell him though – he thinks he’s a hound dog)
Momma to Mabel age -1 ~ Basset Hound
Momma to Flash – RIP 2000 ~ 2011 – Gone in body but with me in spirit ~ You will live on forever in my heart baby ~ Je t'aime

sadeyes2

It sounds as if your little guy went as he lived. Warm, well fed, loved and with his people there. He couldn't have asked for more. God Bless

loopylou

I'm sorry to hear you had to say goodnight to Opus.

AmyB

I'm glad it ended with Opus a happy boy. That's how Spencer went too. He had all he wanted to eat & went to heaven in his own bed with my arms around him. That's a memory I'm glad I have. I couldn't change what happened, but I feel I made the best of it for Spencer. It sounds like you did the same for Opus.

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Amy, mom to
Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart
and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

Esther

i sure wish cousin lulu coula had a fully belly. boo.
she was sick with c*ncer for months and wouldn't eat.
we hate the C word at home.

henry'smum

Maybe with time your space in the kitchen will be filled with more love and drool. Im sure eventually there will be a little person out there just waiting to be taught about cream cheese and kisses.
Good luck for the next few days

MollyMcFrecklesMom

What hound wouldn't have loved that meal?! Opus was a very lucky boy to have you both in his life. You've done right by him, rest assured. Now, may you find peace in the good memories of him.

Much love to you both!

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Michelle - proudly owned by Molly (21 mos) and Winston (14 months).

Molly McFreckles' World:
The adventures of a Basset Hound living with Addison's Disease and a baby brother named Winston