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RIP, Henry the Dog

December 18, 2014 by WendyB

Henry the Pekingese was adopted from the ASPCA in June 2006.

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Henry shortly after his adoption.

He left this world this morning, released from his many ailments by his people.

You’re only a dog, old fellow;
a dog, and you’ve had your day;
But never a friend of all my friends
has been truer than you alway.
— Julian S. Cutler

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  1. Jess P says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:57 am

    So sorry for your loss of your best buddy. He seemed like a champ. hugs from Boston, jess & claudine petunia

    โ€œAnd it is exceedingly short, his galloping life. Dogs die so soon. I have my stories of that grief, no doubt many of you do also. It is almost a failure of will, a failure of love, to let them grow oldโ€”or so it feels. We would do anything to keep them with us, and to keep them young. The one gift we cannot give.โ€
    โ€• Mary Oliver, Dog Songs

    • WendyB says

      December 18, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Thank you <3

  2. SusanG says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I’m so very sorry for your loss.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:13 am

      Thanks, Susan.

  3. Grand Rapsta G says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:16 am

    We’ll miss the little fellow. He had a great life with you, Paul, Gigi and the cats.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:14 am

      <3

  4. Susan A. says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:21 am

    I’m so sorry! It’s so hard to say goodbye to our little sweethearts.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:14 am

      Seems too soon ๐Ÿ™

  5. dรฉjร  pseu says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Awww, I’m so sorry Wendy. Rest in Peace little Henry.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:14 am

      Thanks <3

  6. Patricia says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:36 am

    So very sorry. xo

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:14 am

      Thanks, Patricia.

  7. Kait says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:48 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss of that adorable scamp.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:15 am

      He was a cutie pie.

  8. CDP says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:58 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Thanks, CDP.

  9. AK says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Sorry for the loss of your furry family member ๐Ÿ™

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Thanks, AK.

  10. Vyque says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    so sorry for you loss Hugs

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:16 am

      Thanks, Vyque!

  11. Poochie says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Oh Wendy and Paul,

    We’re so terribly sorry to hear the news. This has been such a tough year in the pet families. Henry was such a sweetie all the times I met him. Even with his little paw, he was still such a nice boy.

    We’ll be sad we won’t get to see him again and are sending you all all of our love.
    – T and S

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:16 am

      Thanks, Tony!

  12. Jennifer says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I’m thinking of you. Bye sweet Henry.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:16 am

      <3

  13. K-Line says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Oh, Wendy, I’m so sorry to hear this. I know how much you have loved Henry. I’m thinking of you… xo

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:16 am

      Thanks, K-Line!

  14. Stacy says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Henry, my sweet, I could fill a book with your cute and funny stories. I just know you’re in doggy heaven stealing everyone’s food. Unlimited treats and snoozin ๐Ÿ™‚ You’ll always be in my heart, little lovie. Aunt Stacy xxxxxoooo

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:17 am

      He wuvved his Aunt Stacy.

  15. sterling says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Henry was an amazing little guy. Some of my favorite things about him:

    1. He was a great ottoman
    2. He was enthusiastic about his role as an ottoman
    3. He was proud of his snaggletooth
    4. He wore foot bandages with style and grace
    5. He also wore bows without compromising his masculinity
    6. He doted on Gigi without question
    7. He was great at playing dumb
    8. He was actually very sneaky
    9. He always posed well for the camera
    10. I’m not a HUGE fan of dogs, but this guy, he was basically a cat, which made him awesome.

    My thoughts are with you, and I miss him too.
    xxx

    • WendyB says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      This made me so happy!

      • sterling says

        December 19, 2014 at 12:45 am

        <3

  16. Jacqueline Zenn says

    December 18, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    Condolences for the lose of your darling. That said, celebrate his life and all the joy he brought to everyone!

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:17 am

      Thanks so much.

  17. Randall Todd says

    December 18, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Hi Wendy, my thoughts are with you guys, I loved following Henry’s antics that you shared. You have him such a great caring home, be proud. xx

    Randall

    • WendyB says

      December 18, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      XOXO

  18. George says

    December 18, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Aww shucks, Johnny,

    Me ‘art is achin for ya. Wish I ‘ad known the littol bloke, he right seems to ‘ave been a propa gent.

    Love, George

    ๐Ÿ™

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:13 am

      :-))))))

  19. Megan Gann says

    December 18, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I’m so sorry darling. I know he brought a lot of love into your life, and you changed his too.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:13 am

      Thanks, Megan.

  20. Tuesday says

    December 18, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of your Henry.

    How fitting my anti-spam word is cold beer – I raise my bottle of cold beer to you Henry! RIP sweet boy! ox

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:13 am

      A cold beer probably would make me feel better now ๐Ÿ™‚

  21. Louise says

    December 18, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    My deepest condolences on the loss of your lovely little sweetheart Henry. It is a hard, brave thing to let them go when it is time. May your fond memories of him bring you some comfort.

    Sending you cyber kleenexes and hugs.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:12 am

      Thanks, Louise.

  22. Eli says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Oh no, so sorry to hear this. But at least he isn’t suffering anymore. Rest in doggy heaven Henry!

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:12 am

      xoxo

  23. Topaz Horizon says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Losing a beloved dog is never easy. I hate to say this but when my mother died, I went back to work as soon as she was buried. When my rabbit died, I couldn’t function for a month. Forgot to take my pills and got pregnant!

    I love my mother more than my rabbit, okay. But my rabbit loved ME and me alone, unconditionally. I will never ever have that from any other creature on this planet. That’s why when she died, I was shattered.

    Pets are true love. The tightest hugs to you, dear Wendy.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      Oh my goodness, you know the old joke about bunnies and pregnancy tests!??

      What you say about love and pets is spot-on, plus having to always make all the decisions for the pets all their lives … all those years I was always trying to figure out the right thing to do for Henry and then having to make this final decision for him. It’s very hard ๐Ÿ™

  24. Sheila (of Ephemera) says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Aw, Wendy, I am so sorry to hear about your dear Henry! They may be small, but they leave a huge hole in our lives when they leave us. I picture Henry romping with my dear Inigo.

    • WendyB says

      December 19, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you, Sheila!

  25. Tina says

    December 19, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    That is such a cute photo of him. He was lucky to have you! So so sorry!

  26. Miss Cavendish says

    December 20, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I’m so sorry, and send both humans and animals my sincere condolences. xxx

    • WendyB says

      December 20, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you, Miss C!

  27. Gracey the Giant says

    December 20, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Oh, Wendy. I’m so sorry. Losing a pet really is like losing a member of the family; it’s just so hard. Hugs!

    • WendyB says

      December 20, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Thanks, Gracey!

  28. Rubiatonta says

    December 22, 2014 at 5:32 am

    Oh, Wendy! I’m so sad to hear about your dear little Henry. We’re holding you in the light.

    • WendyB says

      December 23, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you xoxo

  29. HelOnWheels says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    So very, very sorry for the loss of your furbaby. Never fair how short our pets’ lives are in comparison to how much joy and love they bring to our lives.

    • WendyB says

      December 23, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      He was a special little guy.

  30. Sally says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Oh Wendy. Just saw this now and my heart broke for you. Sending lots of love your way.

    • WendyB says

      December 23, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you so much. I miss him!

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