Some final news
The vet's bag of tricks ran out today
There was a brief moment of hope yesterday that things might turn around
but Rufus' health declined today
the vet didn't have any more hope that things would improve
it wasn't worth letting Rufus continue on in his condition
so Rufus was put to sleep
Rufus was survived by:
My Person
The Squishy Cat who has missed his presence for naps
Angel, who won't have a partner for Doggy Porn anymore
The Little Cat who is now licking and eating Angel's head (something he liked to do with great regularity on Rufus)
The weird cat, who's probably hiding under the bed at this moment
The Funny Walking Cat, who thought I was not in my right mind when bringing home a "gasp" dog 8 years ago
The New Cat, who's probably more concerned about waiting for her close up, from Mr. DeMille
Angel will get to eat all of the droppings from the Treat Dispensers
and the Food who has not one idea
Labels:
basset hound,
Blastomycosis,
vet
My name is Rufus. 
33 comments:
OHnoohno, I had just found your blog and loved the differentness of it--just loving the bassetNESS of Rufus. I'm so so sorry. I could see how much you loved him. Best wishes to those he left behind.
love & wags,
River & his mom
Booker is sending a hound dog AHHHH WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO to another hound, and his human, with hugs and sadness. So sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear about Rufus' passing over to the Rainbow Bridge. He will leave a big hole in the family, it's plain to see. As hard as it is to let go, sometimes that is the most compassionate thing we can do. But that doesn't make the choice any easier, does it.
Levi and angel Cooper's mom
Sad woof's, Rufus i sooo hoped u wood git well soon...i seed on rivers bloggy that u went to the bridge..my thoughts and prayers are wiff u and ur family..and me hopes u are runnin all over, free and no pain...mayb u will c my sissy lacylulu there...
a sad,
rocky
bear
angel lacylulu
and their mama...
I am so vewy sowwy...I weally thought Rufus would be Ok..this day has been a wivew of teaws fow us..too much sadness
smoochie kisses
ASTA
I'm very sorry to read your news. We just lost our Niki a week ago, so we understand what you are going through. Our thoughts are with you.
Poor Rufus. I remember him as the most adorable puppy I ever did see, and he was so happy. Although, "rules" really dragged him down from time to time. Hopefully, he can now have all the carrots he wants without giving eye contact first.
We heard abt Rufus from River. It's heartbreaking. We're truly sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear about Rufus. Wished that I've known him earlier for he sounded like a wonderful dog.
I am sorry for Ruffus... Que son repos soit aussi doux que la joie qu'il vous a donnée.
Faya & Véronique
I'm very sorry about Rufus...he was quite a character and I enjoyed knowing him.
Run free Rufus - we will miss you buddy.
Opy, Charlie, Greg and Brooke
We feel very sorry for your loss. Hope you can cope with it and get better soon!
What sad news. Sending you our sympathy and condolences.
Pippa, Kate & Adrian
We're so sad to hear about Rufus. First Baby Love and now Rufus. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you!
Love ya lots,
Maggie, Mitch and Sue
So sorry to hear the news about Rufus. We are losing so many of our DWB friends...why can't we live as long a peoples do?
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Maybe Rufus and Baby Love can meet up with my sister Samantha at the Rainbow Bridge and gather up all our DWB friends anf have one big party wher everybody can talk about the wondeful peoples they had on earth.
God Bless...Mona & the Mommy too.
We are so sorry to heard about Rufus. We are sending our condolences and paw hugs.
Love -
Hershey, Kaci and Mama (Hershey's Mama, Kaci's surrogate Mama)
OH we are so sorry to read this news.....
We are very sadden to hear of any loss...
We hold you tight in our prayers...
XXooXXOOXOoo
All of you take of yourself, it sucks to loss a wonderful buddy.
XOX
Good night Rufus. Take care, Rufus's family.
wally.
I am so sad to read about Rufus. I broke down and cried in my office while reading this. I know my beloved Milton was standing at the rainbow bridge with welcoming paws outstretched to help Rufus pass.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm a new blogger and so enjoyed Rufus' "glass half empty" approach to life. I just know he was a big floppy bundle of love, a true melancholy baby. I hope you will continue to share Angel's adventures with all the cats and bunnies.
He will be sorely missed.
So sorry for the emptiness in your heart that you must be feeling.
Love,
Petey and Mica
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your precious Rufus. My heart goes out to you. I lost my Clive in January so I have an idea of the heartbreak you are feeling.
Hugs, Kathy & Kodak
Oh dear,
I haven't followed your bloggy, but I snuffed your news on DWB.
Sending you all much love & snuffies at this sad time.
George
Sending you our love to help get you through this sad time.
Jake and Just Harry and Joan
So sad to read the news. Rufus's stories always made us laugh... and cry. Dogs add such joy to our lives that it never seems fair they have to leave us so soon. All we can do is spoil them with the love and affection they give us their whole lives. I know Rufus is waiting for his pals at the Rainbow Bridge. Thoughts and prayers from 3 Bassets (Thunder, Lightning, Sunny) and their Mom.
we found out from River about your dear Rufus. although we did not know him, we do know how hard it is to say goodbye to a furry family member. we are very sorry for your loss and are sending many comforting purrs & prayers your way tonight.
We just heard about Rufus from River's blog, we are so sorry for your loss, words can't begin to express our feelings. You will be in our thought and prayers.
Gus & Louie
We're sorry Rufus didn't make it. We hoped he would.
We send purrs and tail wags and prayers.
I am soooooooo sorry. I understand how difficult this must be for you. Blastomycosis, is indeed a nasty disease. I am so sorry.
To Rufus' Person(s),
We are sooo sad to hear about Rufus going across the bridge. http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm
It wasn't our fault, we did NOT pray for Rufus to die; we howled at the big backwarg DOG in the sky to take care of Rufus. He probably just needed him closer to take good care of him. We know that you will miss Rufus but you did what was best for him, not what was best for you. We hear this poem too much but it was wroted for fighters and biters like your little buddy Rufus.
"The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this – the last battle – can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,
Only, stay with me ‘til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its’ last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close – we two – these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.
- Anonymous"
Backward big DOG in sky, pleez take care of little Rufus with the big floppy ears; he's special.
Homer J. - Jubal - JEB - Shelby - Jack - Abby - Max - Shiloh - Alex - Boru - Jenny = The Bumpass Hounds
I am very sorry to be told this news. Our thoughts are with you ...
Charlie
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