A lot of you may have heard me mention my best friend over the 15 or so years, Buddy. I picked him up from a dog rescue here in Orlando about 15 years ago. He became my best friend very quickly and we enjoyed a lot of wonderful years togeher. As I mentioned he was with me for almost 15 years. When my ex and I broke up she kept the other one Beau and I kept Buddy as he was and has always been mine. Well, over the last year I had notced he was moving slower and slower everyday. This past week, we think he may have suffered some sort of stroke. He lost his motor functions and was no longer able to stand by himself or walk. He seemed to bare through whatever pain he undoubtedly was feeling. He always was a trooper. I loved him very dearly and just could not bare to see him suffering. I had to do what I thought was right and I had him put down Thursday of last week. Some of you may recall me saying that he had a love of cats...well, at the veterinary office as he lay on the table waiting, a rather large cat refused to leave his side. This cat stayed right there until my best friend slipped silently into his eternal sleep somewhat comforting me and my Buddy. He always enjoyed going places, he loved this stuffed bunny, and he loved to cuddle. So the next time any of you are out and about with muppet friends and such, please raise a glass in memory of my best friend....Buddy.

Buddy, you will be missed dearly.

Aww Toni :hug2



:wine To Buddy.

So very sorry Toni. We'll have a toast tonight to your sweet Buddy.



Brenda and my sweet girl dog Lacey :hug2

very sorry for your loss Toni. :hug :hug

Sorry, hon!!! Dakota, Tori, Kim, and I send hugs to you at this difficult time.

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So sorry Toni :hug2

Thank you all very much! I still have my moments.

Anne and Wilma, thank you for the lovely card.

Hugs to all!