teddy is in heaven now :'( <3
teddy bear is now in heaven with God and the angels as me and my husband weep because we miss him so much. his death was so tragic and happened so fast i fear i will never find peace with in my self as it feels as though i lost my child as me and teddy shared a very special bond with each other. what hurts the most is that today is his 2nd birthday :''( i had all his gifts ready and i was going to make today very special and at the end of the day i was going to make him a cake.
he died on Tuesday night and in a way i blame my self for what has happened because i made the decision to go out that night. right before we left we played tug of war for a bit and then played chase so he would be tired for that after noon. he had already has walk that day and i am at least thankful my husband was there so we all had one last walk together :'( right before i left i looked in his eyes and told him to be a good boy, i never knew that would be the last time i would ever look into his beautiful eyes again.
when we came home he didnt greet me at the door as he usually does. my heart sunk. he had gotten into the trash and got a corn dog bag over his head. his body was already stiff and he was so cold. his tongue was purple and the whites of his eyes were red and wide with panic. me and my husband cried while holding his little body asking God "why" as he was the most loving dog u would ever meet. so sweet and gentle. we called a friend to drive us to my work as they have a freezer for cremating dogs. it was the last place in the world i wanted to take him but i didnt know what else to do. at the clinc me and my husband held his body telling him what a great friend he was and that he was the best corgi anyone could ever ask for. we said are last good byes and petted him for the last time. the house just feels so empty now, i dont ever want to get up in the mornings now because he would always greet me with a waging nub and kisses just because his mama, me, was up.
i am thankful for the time God gave me with him as he truly was a blessing. i love him with all my heart and soul and its just so hard to think he died like that i couldnt be there for him :''( we had so many great memories together such as when we took our first walk together, teaching him his first trick, taking him home to see my family, and this year he learned how to swim. the bond we had was so deep i swear i could read his mind. i always knew how he was feeling. i would have taken a bullet for this dog if i had to i love him so much. he was always so trusting of me and knew i would take good care of him no matter what. i made sure he was on the best food, always had a variety of foods on his kibble, i brushed his teeth, every Sunday he got groomed and i ALWAYS made sure he got his walks and if it had rained the day before and i couldnt walk him i would take him to the field so he could run. he would chase that ball or stick and he would fly across the field and theres nothing in the world i loved more than making him happy. i always wanted to be sure he was comfortable so i used harnesses instead of collars.
he loved people and children so much that he always welcomed them and wanted to say hello. he was always so gentle to little children. if they wanted to pet him he would lay on his side and wait patiently until they were done. he was to most gentle and friendly dog i have ever known.
Teddy, me and papa miss u SO much that we cant even express it. when i get your ashes back they will always be in the family room and i will be sure to pray to ask how u are doing. i know u are in even greater hands but the pain in my heart still hurts. u were such a wonderful friend. if i was ever sad or sick u wouldnt leave my side for even a second because u wanted to be sure i was ok. i will really miss our cuddles on the couch in the after noons and how u would get so excited when i asked if u wanted "noms" or a treat and u would jump at my face and lick me. i will miss our afternoon walks as i know u enjoyed those. i will miss taking u to the field so u can chase that stick, theres nothing like watching a happy corgi fly across the field and running back with a happy look in your eyes. i will miss u always bringing us your rope toys to play with because u loved tug-or-war so much. i will miss u greeting me at the door, seeing u after a long day at work made everything better. i will miss u greeting me in the morning with your kisses to get me up.i loved looking into those beautiful eyes he had. dark blue in the middle and then they were light blue on the edges.
u were my best friend and if i could have one wish it would be that u could be here again. we love you so much little buddy. i will see u one day at the rainbow bridge
the petco pictures i posted about are the last photos i have of him. those were taken on sunday. please, i beg u, dont leave bags on the floor and when u throw them away cut them open to prevent this from happening to u.
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Permalink Reply by Sheila Maly on
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Words can not express how I feel for you. I'm so sorry. All of us who love our dogs are crying with you. My Zander looks like your Teddy. He sees me crying, and "he knows" as they do.Hugs from the both of us.
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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Rebecca, I am speechless... my heart goes out to you and your husband. You will find Teddy waiting for you some day. When I lost a dog, I would always say " I'm building my kennel in the sky" because I couldn't imagine a Heaven without dogs. Nothing we love is ever lost. We are privileged to share in the lives of these great animals that enrich our lives and teach us so much, I hope Teddy, wherever he is, will help bring another Corgi into your life to carry on his legacy. I remember his handsome pictures when you got his harness. Wish I could hug you in person.....
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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on
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Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear this, the news makes me so sad. There are not enough words to express my sadness, let alone the emotions you are going through! You snd your husband are in our thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))
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Permalink Reply by Lois B. Allen on
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Oh Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of you loss. It is never easy. He will be there waiting for you. As someone else said, i have a group up there waiting for me. I lost 2 in 2010 and I really grieved them but I did request another as soon as the breeder was going to have a litter. I have recently read "A Dog's Purpose" and it went through 4 incarnations of a dog and he got to be with his one special boy twice. At times, I think Randy is like Sandy but they were related (similar/different). Even thought it sounds hard, I would look for another little one to come and love you. It won't be the same but can be good in different ways.
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Permalink Reply by Elisabeth Spector on
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Rebecca, I have cried several times today, for you and your husband and for dear, sweet Teddy. I am so heartsick for you and can't imagine the pain you must be in. I sense that you are a strong young woman, though, and your posts always led me to believe you are a positive and usually joyful person as well. I'm confident those traits will see you through this horrible time. I'm sure that one day you will be able to share yourself with another lucky dog/corgi and Teddy will be guiding you on those and other journeys through the memories and bonds you formed.
I have to say, Teddy was one SPECIAL dog--easily the most memorable one of the hundreds I've read about or seen pictures of on this wonderful site! I laughed at so many of your posts as you described Teddy's latest antics and adventures. Teddy could not have been loved more than he was by you. You were lucky to have him, but he was equally lucky to have you. I honestly can't imagine a better owner/mother. You musn't feel an ounce of guilt, and please focus on the WONDERFUL life you gave him. I think you must have helpe him cram enough joy in his short life to equal that of many dogs who live to be 15 or 20.
Your story has moved so many of us and will no doubt save the life of other dogs. I know I'm going to be even more vigilant about seemingly innocuous things like bags in the trash. I shared the story with my 2 kids, and they will carry this lesson with them through their lives, too. I'm SO, SO sad that Teddy's legacy will be tied to his untimely death, but I think it is somehow fitting that he's an ambassador of sorts even now. I picture him frolicking about on the other side of the bridge with his little orange vest on, carrying a pouch filled with public service pamphlets to hand out so that other dogs and their owners don't have to go through this unimaginable tragedy. You know how corgis love their "jobs," and it makes me smile to think of Teddy carrying on his duties through you and your selfless sharing of his story.
I hope each day gets a little easier for you than the one before and that you and your husband can lean on each other for love and support. I also hope that you will continue to post here whenever you feel like it. You are such a part of this community, with so much to share. I, for one, would love to hear more stories about Teddy (I could never tire of those), and would also like to hear how you are doing as the days and weeks go by. Sending you hugs from Texas,
Elisabeth
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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Marie O'Bryan on
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thank u so much Elisabeth, that was very moving and i cried but with gratitude because i am so blessed to have a great friend like u and everyone here who is helping us ease the pain. especially the part about him wearing his orange vest, the tears flowed again but with the happy memories of him wearing it proudly making people smile.
im also happy u loved our little adventures together, there was one last one we had in down town little rock where we were dong more therapy work :) i have been wanting to share it but i was so busy with thanksgiving approaching.
thanks again. now i can go to sleep tonight with happy memories :'')
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Permalink Reply by Kara with Dasiy & Scout on
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I am so sorry for you and your husband. Your Teddy was an awesome corgi and I can see how much joy he brought to everyone that met him. My heart is breaking for you guys and I will keep you in my prayers.
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thank u, that truly means a lot :')
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Permalink Reply by Jessie & Alwyn on
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Oh Rebecca, I am so saddened to read this post. My heart breaks for you. I would often read your posts on here and see how much beauty Teddy brought into your life. He was such a handsome and lovable dog. You could sense the bond you had with him just by your kind words here on the site. You will be in our thoughts.
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:') thank u so much. he really was a joy. no matter how bad of a day i was having he would always cheer me up. i am thankful u and everyone is being so supportive as we really need it at this hard time
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We're all here for both you and your husband. Teddy had such a beautiful soul and the kindest eyes. Anytime you need to just talk and reminisce, you've got a big following of all of us fur-parents behind you. Alwyn also sends his deepest condolences to you.
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Permalink Reply by Angela Lee on
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omgoodness, i am so sorry for your loss...
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