border_collie_crazy Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 aww I'm so sorry for your loss RIP Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 14 yrs. might make an old dog, but it's still not long enough. He's running like the wind now. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like you have 14 marvelous years with a marvelous dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'm just now seeing this - Kristi I'm so terribly sorry. My heart is all achy and I'm blubbering at work for you. Run free Bear - you'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Oh, my heart just sank when I saw this thread. It was always so evident from your posts how special Bear was to you. I'm sure he will live on in your heart forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. That'll do Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esox Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 RIP Bear. Get that squirrel. You and your family will be in our prayers. Godspeed. Esox & Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I am very, very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm so sorry Kristi. Bear will live on in your heart, and you'll meet again. Prayers for both of you. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizmo Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 My deepest sympathies, Kristi. Run free with the squirrels, Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm so sorry Kristi. Bear was as lucky to have you in his life as you were to have him. He always reminded me of my Sophiegirl--the first, the aussie (part for Soph), the one who loves kids, the one who introduced me to stock work (who has a lot of instinct but not a lot of talent), the one who I bought a yard (with a house) for... Godspeed, Bear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 I am so sorry, run free Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoga Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Our thoughts are with you. Bear will always be in your heart, so he'll never be far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleS. Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 It never seems we have enough time with them. So sorry for your loss, he's beautiful. RIP wiggle butt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Kristi, I am so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 RIP Bear and Godspeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedismom Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Bear was very special. Thank you for sharing that lovely tribute. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss Kristi. Warm hugs and sad emphathy coming at your from Ontario. It sucks how big a hole they leave in our lives, but eventually the memories fill it up nicely. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaBluez Tess Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 We are so sorry to hear about Bear. Losing the first one is the hardest. Shior is at the Rainbow Bridge, greeting Bear. They will make a fine pair. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 So sorry to hear this. I feel like your Bear and Wick were two of the first dogs I got to "know" through these boards. I hadn't looked at Bear's website in a while, but I still had it bookmarked. I just went back for a look to remember what an amazing and well-rounded gentleman he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninso Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Bear was always one of my favorite dogs on these boards. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney's Girl Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Oh Kristi, I'm so sorry to be reading this. You'll be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bo Boop Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 ahhh, just saw this, I try not to look at this forum, as my heart just can't take it. I've always enjoyed your pics of Bear, going to trials, going to farms, your hotel pics :-) He looked like such a sweet guy, and its obvious you loved him a great deal. I'm so very sorry for you loss, hugs to you and god speed to sweet Bear. Betty PS, if you feel the need to hug a big old Aussie, I'm sure Al's North would be more than happy to oblige :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Kristi, I just saw your post. I'm so very, very sorry about Bear. He was a special dog and I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories of him. Condolences and best wishes from all of us here. Regards, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I never look down here, but today I saw "Bear" and for some reason had to check as you jumped into my mind. I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a great dog. You will meet again! Run Free Bear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks for all your kind words. It's amazing how many people knew Bear - either IRL or through the internetz. He was quite a popular fellow! The remarkable thing about Bear is how unremarkable he was. A large black dog somewhere between 2 and 4 in a shelter as an owner-surrender. Reason? "Moving". Huh. Like that probably doesn't describe 65% of dogs sitting in shelters today. That large black dog and I had a lot of fun in our almost 11 years together, and while I grieve his passing, I am forever grateful that I chose THAT day in February 1999 to go to the Vancouver SPCA and see "what they had in stock". I am forever grateful that it was THAT morning that Bear had been transferred to the Vancouver shelter after sitting for 2 weeks at another shelter. I believe that we were meant to meet, that we were meant to go on this great journey together. He is probably disgusted that he leaves me in the company of three border collies. For so many years, he was the lone aussie in a sea of black and white. One day, I'll get another rescue aussie. He will have very large shoes pawprints to fill though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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