10.31.2006

Rusty

Our dog Rusty had to be put to sleep after a very fast-acting tumor began to bleed on his spleen late last week. We both made a close attachment with Rusty the first time we ever met him - we were sitting on the floor of our living room, talking with Dave (who runs WAAGR) - Rusty immediately came over, put his head in our laps and made up our minds in about 5 seconds.

He really was the perfect dog for Monnie and I. His laid back personality was a great fit for our style as was his love of tennis (or at least tennis balls). We've really been missing him the last couple days - expecting to see him peering out the sliding glass door when we get home, chasing the ball around the front yard, or having him hang out with me at work all day.

We're so glad that we had the chance to unite for a short while and give him a good home before the end. We just can't help but selfishly feel a bit robbed that the time had to be so short... we're really going to miss him!





4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those are great pictures of our Rusty. That one with him with the tennis ball in his mouth is from the first night that we got him.
We gave him the best home. He was so happy with us (and us with him).

Anonymous said...

What great photos, Jim. He seems to have really enjoyed his life. I've learned a lot about dogs (and animals) recently. I'm sorry for your loss.

anne

Leslie Fedorchuk said...

Hey Jim - I was so sorry to hear about Rusty today from Granny. Carrie is right - he was lucky, but so were you and Monnie to have had him for a bit. Funny how those creatures can get under your skin.

Love you.

Mark Weerda said...

I am sorry to hear about Rusty. I love the pix. I can't think of any happier sight than a wet dog with a tennis ball in his mouth.