[nagdu] Rudy

[PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)]

Agreed. This really was beautifully written.

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 3:11 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rudy

What a beautiful tribute to Rudy! He sounds like a very terrific dog! So 
sorry for your loss!

Sherri
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Thank you.
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From: "Pawpower Creations" <pawpower at cox.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Rudy


> Thanks to everyone for your kind words and comforting thoughts.  I am
> feeling the loss very Deeply right now.  Rudy was an incredible dog. The
> bond I developed with him was one of the strongest I have ever had with 
> any
> of my dogs.  He was so alive, so full of life and curiosity, so anxious to
> see what was up a head, or just around the next corner.  Recently I have 
> had
> some extended hospital stays, and Rudy was there with me the whole time. 
> He
> was the anchor that kept me from losing my sanity.  He stayed patiently by
> my bedside, and he always seemed to know when the weight of his furry head
> and cold nose was needed.  He never wined or complained, and never got
> restless.  When I was able I took him out several times a day, and when I
> was not he went calmly with whoever was there to take him.  Today I lost
> more than a dog, more than a friend, I lost a piece of my heart.
> I will always remember him bouncing and wiggling when his harness came 
> out,
> so much that it was difficult to put it on.  I remember wanting to be 
> stern
> with him, and ending up laughing.  That was another thing he was good at,
> making me laugh.  He was a big goofy, sweet wonderful guy.  He was my Rudy
> dude.  He will live in my heart forever.
>
> Woofs and wags from the pawpower pack,
> Queen Vristol, Mill'E to the max, Rudy the dude, and baby girl Laveau.
>
> Pawpower Creations,
> Bob Blackner/Rox'e Homstad,
> 504-312-2609
> pawpower at cox.net
> www.pawpowercreations.com
>
> Custom made guide dog equipment,
> products designed with you and your canine in mind.
>
> I asked for strength that I might rear her perfectly;
> I was given weakness that I might feed her more treats.
>
> I asked for good health that I might rest easy;
> I was given a "special needs" dog that I might know nurturing.
>
> I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud;
> I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble.
>
> I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful;
> I was given a clown that I might laugh.
>
> I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely;
> I was given a best friend that I would feel loved.
>
> I got nothing I asked for,
> But everything that I needed.
>
>
>
> Author unknown
>
>
>


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