A touching and lovely tribute to a wonderful dog.
In Memory of Bubba
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One year ago today Bubba died in our arms at the vet's office after we made the decision to free him from the pain and suffering of Lymphoma cancer. Many of you on the forum went through that terrible time with us from his first symptom on Dec. 6th until we sent him on his final journey to the Rainbow Bridge on Dec. 20th. His seven years with us were far to short for such a wonderful, loving, companion, camping buddy, and faithful friend.
His story went on after then, because of the Christmas card exchange last year. Bubba's card endend up in the hands of little Charles Stanley, a patient in the same hospital as Corvuss's wife. Her husband had been bringing the cards to the hospital, and she decided to share them with the children. Bubba's card was given to Little Charles who held it tight and said, "He's black like me," and smiled. Little Charles Stanley later died in the hospital with Bubba's card on his bed. His mother later contacted Corvuss and told him that the card was buried with Little Charles, because it meant so much to him his last days at the hospital.
For those of you who knew him and for those who didn't here are some of our memories of Bubba:
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Bubba as a ten week old. We got him as a seven month old after he outgrew his ears and ended his career as a show dog.
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Bubba with our Spring tulips.
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Bubba with his favorite tennis ball. He would carry it around in his jaw, and pop it in his mouth if you tried to get it.
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Bubba hated his boots and coat, but with very sensitive paws and the tempts below zero, he knew they were necessary if he went outside.
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One of favorite head shots made on a camping trip.
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Bubba's picture that was in last years Christmas card.
"The heart remembers most what it has loved best."
Best in peace, Bubba. We miss you so and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
His story went on after then, because of the Christmas card exchange last year. Bubba's card endend up in the hands of little Charles Stanley, a patient in the same hospital as Corvuss's wife. Her husband had been bringing the cards to the hospital, and she decided to share them with the children. Bubba's card was given to Little Charles who held it tight and said, "He's black like me," and smiled. Little Charles Stanley later died in the hospital with Bubba's card on his bed. His mother later contacted Corvuss and told him that the card was buried with Little Charles, because it meant so much to him his last days at the hospital.
For those of you who knew him and for those who didn't here are some of our memories of Bubba:
Bubba as a ten week old. We got him as a seven month old after he outgrew his ears and ended his career as a show dog.
Bubba with our Spring tulips.
Bubba with his favorite tennis ball. He would carry it around in his jaw, and pop it in his mouth if you tried to get it.
Bubba hated his boots and coat, but with very sensitive paws and the tempts below zero, he knew they were necessary if he went outside.
One of favorite head shots made on a camping trip.
Bubba's picture that was in last years Christmas card.
"The heart remembers most what it has loved best."
Best in peace, Bubba. We miss you so and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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Bubba was such a special boy here on the forum. It was so heartbreaking when he died.
My favorite pic was of him in his coat and boots, too. He was so handsome!
Sandy
My favorite pic was of him in his coat and boots, too. He was so handsome!
Sandy
You know, I've been thinking about Bubba for several weeks now. I have bird feeders out for the winter, and have become absolutely meticulous about cleaning up around them and washing the feeders because of what happened.
He was such a special, special boy. Thank you for sharing him with us.
He was such a special, special boy. Thank you for sharing him with us.
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