More bad news - Budget passed away

[Steve Richards]

Over 16 years ago, we adopted a wonderful loyal and loving Dalmation we named "Budget". She enjoyed climbing and then going down slides. She loved to play monkey in the middle. When she ran full-out and then leapt over fences or any other tall objects, she was extremely graceful. She was able to play dead on command - "bang-bang" and she would flop over. She fetched my coat and shoes (and could distinguish between mine and Karen's), and her leash on command as well. She wanted to be a lap dog but did not realize she was too big. When we were upset, she would reach up and give us a hug and actually squeezed.

Over the past few months, her health degraded - she became blind, deaf, then lame. A few days ago she refused to eat and did not want to move off her bed. On her last day, she gave me a kiss. She finally passed away Thursday.

We miss her.

On the brighter side, we are starting a search for a new dog.

[fast Ed]

Sorry to hear about that, Steve. The loss of a longtime pet can be pretty tough. Our family had a dog when I was growing up, we finally had to put her down due to health issues when she was about 14. That was a tough day for me.

Hopefully you are able to find another dog that will help to fill that space in your life.


cheers,
Ed N.

[SeanMatteson]

Steve,

Having met Budget personally, and seeing how much she meant to both Karen and yourself, I feel for your loss. On behalf of Alecia and myself, I'd like to express our condolences. ...At least you've still got one furry, four-legged friend to still keep you company while you search for another dog to share your home with.

Sincerely,

Sean

P.S. ...You've got mail!

[coolhand]

I am sure we all share your loss. It is never easy to lose a longtime friend, whether four legged or two. Heres hoping your next friend brings you as much joy and happiness.
BEV AND MATT

[Jason Wild]

Steve and Karen
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know what it's like not something easy to deal with.

[brian p]

sorry to hear the sad news :-(

pets become a big part of our families .
good luck in the search

[One_too_many]

yea im sorry to hear the news to...i hope u two are ok

[92strokedbird]

You could try www.petfinder.com for a new pet.I am sorry for your loss we just put down one of our cats last april he was 15.

[V6Sprout]

I love Dalmations, I used to have a pure-bred Dalmation, she had one blue eye and one brown eye, she was a great dog, I still miss mine, we had to give her away when we moved, she is probably dead now as well, she was getting old and pure breds don't live as long, I am glad I did not have to see her pass on, but still miss her a lot, at least I got pictures, one picture of her with my wife and I before we were married, thats my favorite.

[phyxius]

i feel for you and yours. i just lost my best friend and co-pilot of 13 years in sept.i now search for a german sheppard puppy to raise to try and fill the hole
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[Blown_347_SC]

Really sorry to hear that...
Pets are often as important in a family as the people themselves...
Be strong, and good luck finding a new addition to what sounds like a nice home :)

[darriantbird]

:( My condolencese. :(

[Andrew Wang]

Sorry to hear that Steve, I also had to put down my dog quite a few years ago, it's not easy. If you want I have a couple of damn dogs now trying to get rid of one or I got a couple of kids can easily part with one. :D Just trying to cheer you up.

[lazybird4pt6]

Oh my! Steve, Karen, we are sooooo sorry to hear about this. Being one person that has actually met Budget and knows what she meant to the two of you and having pets myself I can really sympathise. You have both of our condolences on your loss. Good luck with the search of a new pet!

I'm going to miss her growling at me like i'm a "piece of walking rawhide". ;)

[Steve Richards]

Thanks guys.

[MY90SC]

Steve sorry to hear about your loss