Obit: Our old dog Seamus

Subject: RE: Obit: Our old dog Seamus
From: gnu
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 02:00 PM

I had one named Dog. People would ask, "Doug?" and I would say, "No. It's a dog."

Subject: RE: Obit: Our old dog Seamus
From: olddude
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 01:42 PM

My friend had an old dog named Bob Barker
I miss old Bob. He would come over and lay on your foot and go to sleep while you were standing there.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: gnu
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 01:29 PM

Becca! Now, that was cool. I guess Kendall had to keep the liquor cabinet locked up!

jac... "I'm gonna miss my old pre-wash."

Ya konw, that's a cool name fer a dog.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Becca72
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 01:24 PM

Or the time at the Seamus Kennedy house concert @ Sinsull's when Seamus (the dog) gently took the bottle of water out of my hands, laid down and proceeded to remove the cap and tip the bottle over his paws so it trickled out, and had a drink.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 12:41 PM

Just one thing. On Wednesday I made lasagne for supper and put down in front of Seamus, who was laying down on his belly, the bowl that had contained the meat mix and, to the side, the pan in which the cheese sauce had been made.

He did a sterling job of licking clean the bowl, picked it up with his teeth and put it further away from him and then picked up the pan with his teeth and plonked it down in front of him to make it easier to get every last scrap of the sauce. All without moving his body an inch.

I'm gonna miss my old pre-wash.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: olddude
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 12:11 PM

My vet always gives me a paw print in plaster after each one of these situations. I have three of them on my shelf. I still can't look at them without my eyes tearing up ... I told my family when my old wiener dog passes, I want his ashes mixed with mine when I go. I really don't mind having that old dog on my lap for all of eternity.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Becca72
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 12:06 PM

After saying goodbye to Seamus Wednesday night, I went back to my sister's house and her dog Owen (the Wonder Pug) did everything but stand on his head to be entertaining. He was a riot and had us laughing. My family has certainly been blessed with some amazing pets over the years.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 11:56 AM

Kendall, there is something to be said for the flushing effect of tears.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: GUEST,999
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 10:10 AM

Just saw this thread. Sure am sorry Kendall, Jacqui, SINS and Bekka.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: kendall
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 08:32 AM

I was doing much better today until I opened this thread.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 07:38 AM

We gave the boy a good send off.

He had sirloin tips for his breakfast and crabmeat salad for lunch. Kendall's grandson brought him a doggie ice cream - peanut butter flavour. He had a number of his favourite people there when he died, including our wonderful vet, who not only sent him off so gently but also helped Thomas lay him in his grave.

I made up a card with some pictures of Seamus and just a few words to say who he was and what he meant to us. That was laminated and buried with him. If it survives and that area is dug up at sometime, people will know more than that there are just the remains of a dog there.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 07:23 AM

Been away and returned to find your sad news, so very sorry to hear this. Never had the pleasure of meeting Seamus but know how much he was loved by you all.

Yes, you gave him a good life, and a dignifed and loving passing too. So many happy memories to keep!

Maeve, good idea, a tree or shrub over his grave would be good if there is space.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: GUEST,Patsy
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 05:28 AM

It is so sad because they are family with a special place in your heart.   The pain will get less as you realise it is better for them not to suffer but it is still a hard thing to do.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 01:12 AM

May tomorrow be just a little easier, Kendall, Jacqui, Sinsull, Becca72... I know that when it comes to this kind of thing, time has little meaning but it does pass and in its passing it can smudge the rawness of the pain.


Joe, I love your wife.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: ragdall
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 01:05 AM

((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))
For all who love Seamus and to all whom Seamus loved.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 Jul 11 - 12:19 AM

I am assuming Joe that Rena..................forget it.........


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 11:28 PM

I think this reminds us all of the dogs we've lost. Our old Labrador, Star, left us about five years ago. He had congestive heart failure, and he was suffering a lot. He was my wife Christina's best friend and hiking companion. Christina dug Star's grave, and called our wonderful veterinarian, Rena. They took Star out to the grave and laid him on the ground next to it. Rena gave him an injection, and Christina and Rena sang to him as he died. Now Rena has left us, too - Christina and a number of other women sang her home.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 11:02 PM

No wonder you feel so wrecked, Kendall. You've just lost a beloved family member. No small loss that, darlin...it's okay to use all six boxes of tissues. I'm sure there's more where they came from. For me, it would be a little too soon to even think about another, but now it's been just shy of year since our Merlee left, I think I am ready for another. No rush, though.

luvykat

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Amergin
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 07:47 PM

I know how you feel, Captain, have said goodbye to several special dogs over the years, and the years spent reading about the adventures of Seamus, made me feel like I knew him....keeping you all in my thoughts.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: olddude
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 07:40 PM

email me captain if you need to talk, I will give you my number. I know exactly how that feels. Most of us here do. My old wiener dog is going downhill also ... I will be joining you pretty soon I think. I can't even bear that thought

Love you

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: gnu
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 07:40 PM

Kendall. Seamus was a lucky dog.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 07:38 PM

I agree with Dan. You're not replacing Seamus, no dog can do that. But you're giving another dog a chance at a good life with you and you're helping yourself even if you don't realize it.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: kendall
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 07:30 PM

I can't even consider that just now.
Can't believe what a wreck I am.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: olddude
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 05:17 PM

Midchuck, I agree. Thank you

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Midchuck
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 04:55 PM

Captain go out and get a puppy ... You need to have a dog around the house .. no dog will replace Seamus, but all dogs love

I agree, except for "puppy." There comes a time in life when, if you get a puppy, he might outlive you. And that would be harder on him than outliving him would be on you. Get an adult shelter dog. Very carefully. Puppies have a lot better chance of finding a good home than adult dogs who've been abandoned, or had to be given up for some reason.

P.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: olddude
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 04:24 PM

Captain go out and get a puppy ... I know you can't think of that right now but believe me in all the times that I had to do that, this last time when I adopted my little dog when bringing food to the pound, it put me back on course. The heartache from my old lab was still there, but having one that needed me, it helped me so much. You need to have a dog around the house .. no dog will replace Seamus, but all dogs love

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Big Mick
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 04:12 PM

I love dogs with all my heart but this is the reason I don't have one now. They are such wonderful friends, and love you without condition. They leave us too soon.

I am sorry for your loss, my friends, and I have such admiration for your bravery in knowing that it is time. Seamus knows too. That is the only consolation I have ever been able to draw from having to make this decision. They show us how to leave.

Love to both of you,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: ranger1
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 03:54 PM

Farewell silly goofball of a dog. When you get to doggie heaven, say hello to my Clancy Dog for me.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Becca72
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 03:30 PM

Just when I level off I torture myself with this thread or just start thinking about him and the waterworks begin anew.

RIP, Seamus. You're a GOOD DOG!
Love, your sister

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 03:28 PM

Seamus went quickly and easily. Sliiped off to sleep and presumably happy dreams. He had his family around him and even the vet was teary. Seamus went with a tummy full of Dinty Moore Stew, Doggie Ice Cream and crab salad.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Auntie Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 02:47 PM

{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: gnu
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 02:23 PM

sniff

RIP

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Donuel
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 01:55 PM

I played the Pink Floyd blues song 'Seamus' in remeberence of Seamus today. It is last on the Meddle album.



I too will rue the day when Gromet has to go. She has a facial sign language with an ability to answer my verbal questions well beyond the big three. Food, Out, Thirsty.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: kendall
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 01:43 PM

He's gone. Declared dead at 12:50. I'm, inconsolable.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Neighmond
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 09:59 AM

Poor old dog! I wish you the best!

My poor old coonhound went along on 9th of February, and it still seems all wrong here; a good dog does that.

Here's to the rootin'est, tootin'est, sniffy snootin'est of us all!

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: kendall
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 07:02 AM

At least the sun is shining. I was dreading that the day be raining and wet.

For those of you who may not have already seen it:

            YELLOW DOG

You keep your lofty abstract god
Me, I choose a child of Pan
An ordinary yellow dog
Who does for love what mortals can
Who stretches out her mortal frame
Determined, although she's lame
For one more walk beside her man.

Whose ashes grace the forest way
We roamed together yesterday
And, to the wilder god I pray:
Give her soul some woods to run,
A stick to fetch, a patch of sun.
And near her, Pan, preserve a place
For me, come from a lesser race.

My friend, Bill Levenworth 1994

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 03:49 AM

Hi, Kendall-

If it's his time, may Seamus go "where the good doggies go." I've been through this three times in the last few years, and it's tough. You have all my sympathy.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: SussexCarole
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 03:27 AM

Such sad news - our thoughts are with you all

Carole & Andrew xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Manitas_at_home
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 02:33 AM

Really LTS,

Thinking of you all, never can a woofer been more loved and admired across the world.

XX

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: GUEST,jennifer woods knitpick
Date: 28 Jul 11 - 12:11 AM

Can't say more than, been there, andsend love and hugs to youboth.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: open mike
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 10:51 PM

(((Kendall, Jacqui, Sins))) hugs to you..
the dog that went with lewis and clark
was also a Seamus...a noble fellow, as
was yours. treasure your memories.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 10:28 PM

Oh, Tink! Bubba is gone??! What a year this has been for Mudcatters' furpersons. My condolences to you and yours.

Becka, also to you and your sister. I can well imagine he must've been like a brother. I had a friend who was raised with a parrot, Josephine, known as Jo-Jo. She was 58 when she died; he was about ten years younger. She had always been his "sister."

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: GUEST,Tinker
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 10:22 PM

Ahhhh .... perhaps there's a special corner where all the amazing pets of Mudcatters romp and share stories of all the things they've shared with us....

Just been through this with Bubba they'll romp and roar together with Clancy to greet them.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Nancy King
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 08:21 PM

So very sorry to hear this news. Really sad. Of course, Any of us who have ever lost a pet have experienced this, and it doesn't get easier. The house will feel really empty for a while. But Seamus has certainly earned his rest.

Much love,
Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Janie
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 07:52 PM

Kendall, Jacqui and Mary, have been thinking of you and that wonderful Seamus all day. There really are no words, so I simply offer another


{{{{{{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}.

Love and comfort to all of you at this time of loss.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: kendall
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 07:36 PM

The Scotch wasn't doing much good today, but then two of my daughters, Deb and Becca72 came by and that helped tremendously.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: Bobert
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 07:29 PM

Seamus, ol Seamus...

I lift my glass to you...

You were the best of dogs...

God Speed and see you on the other side... BTW, I heard that there's no snow in Heaven so doing yer business in the winter won't be such a challenge...

We'll keep the Capt'n busy until he gets up with you with a box of Milk Bones... Until then, say "Hey" to my old white German Sheppard, Coe, and my sheltie, Pound Hound, will ya'...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: olddude
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 07:16 PM

For some reason Bill Staines keeps running through my head Captain
to make you feel better my dear friend

A Place in the Choir

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: GUEST,Eliza
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 06:17 PM

olddude, what a beautiful prayer you posted. I've copied it into my notebook, as it's something I'd like to keep. Thank you.

Subject: RE: BS: Our old dog Seamus
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Jul 11 - 06:05 PM

And then there was the time I walked into the kitchen to find Alice pulling dog treats out of a box while Freddie pinged them off the table into Seamus' waiting jaws. Never figured out how he pulled that one off.
Beautiful old smelly dog.
Still see him in his lavender daisy headband all covered in glitter celebrating Easter. LOL Kendall was pissed/ I was turning his dog into a poof.
And the time we were attacked by a boa constrictor on the bicycle path in SoPo. Seamus got between me and the snake and jumped ten feet in the air, spun around and ran.4" garter snake.
We do enjoy our adventures together. Beautiful old smelly dog.