March 29, 2016

Tuesday Telling


BRADFORD PEAR TREE

Today is a time for sadness and remembering at our house.
One of our outside doggies, RailRoad, went across his Rainbow Bridge Monday morning.
He passed at home cradled in the Dad's arms.
He was our sweet, but obstinate doxie.
Our rescue from the railroad tracks. (hence his name)
He had a broken hip and Mommy called him to our car and the rest was history.
He was lucky that the hip healed without surgery, but his luck was short-lived.
Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with epilepsy.  He took two pills twice a day for nearly 10 years.
Mommy always made sure she spent time with the outside doggies every day
and that they always had an air-conditioned and heated room with a doggy door.
Yes, RailRoad had a pampered life.

When we think of RailRoad, we will always remember his zest for life, hatred of cattle,  his passion for squeaky toys, and the love of a good meal.
We think the quote that best describes him is "live every day like someone left the gate open".


Sending out lots of  love and wet nose kisses to our furriends.
Happy Tuesday and purrs, y'all.







26 comments:

  1. I am so sorry - sometimes we critters just can't stick around long enough. :-(

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  2. We are very sorry to hear about Railroad.
    It does sound like he had a good life.
    Purrs to you all.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  3. We have our tails tipped for Railroad and the hole he has left in the family. We wonder if he may have ben part feline as he clearly had more than one life - getting so lucky as to meet your Mommy and then coping with those tablets for that nasty epilepsy for so long. Run freely and chase all those cows up at the Bridge, Railroad!

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  4. We're sorry your pal RailRoad had to go to the Bridge. It sounds like he had a pawsome life with you even with his health issues.

    The Florida Furkids

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  5. I am so sorry that RailRoad flew to the Rainbow Bridge. Bless you for caring so dearly for him. He had the life of love and care that he would never have had and freedom from care. XXOO to you.

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  6. We are so very sorry for your loss. Pawhugs.

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  7. Run free sweet RailRoad...be sure to look for our Angel Toto the mighty mini Dachshund over the bridge. You two are like souls.
    We love that quote..."he lived each day like someone left the gate open". They day your open he car door was the first day of the best years of his well lived life.
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  8. Oh it sounds like he was so lucky to have found you, and you him. I know he had a wonderful life wif you. Wienie and the pugs

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  9. So sorry to hear of your loss. Purrs!

    Emma and Buster

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  10. Godspeed your journey Railroad; we are all very sorry. We send big hugs and lots of love to your mom, dad, & family. With our sincerest sympathies ~~~~~~~ boomer, dai$y, tuna, and dude and sauce too ♥♥♥♥♥

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  11. We are so, so sorry to hear about dear Railroad. We all send you purrs, hugs and all our love.

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  12. So sorry to hear about your loss of railroad. He had a good life with you. Poor Ciara has to take 10 pills a day for her seizures and 2 for her thyroid:(

    Soft woos and gentle hugs to all of you.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  13. I am very sorry to hear about Railroad. I send my purrs.

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  14. It sounds like Railroad had a charmed life after that difficult start, It is always best to remember all the good stuff and all the love, and try to leave the sadness aside.

    Woofs,
    Tommy

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  15. We are very very sorry to hear that RailRoad flew off the Rainbow Bridge. He was unlucky and then got very lucky and had a wonderful forever family with all of you. I know you will always treasure those years you had. Keeping you in my prayers.

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  16. I am so sorry for the loss of RailRoad.

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  17. I'm so sorry about RailRoad. How kind of you to so lovingly care for him.

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  18. RIP RailRoad. Sending purrs and hugs.

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  19. We're so sorry for your loss. We're glad he got to meet up with you all for a happy life first. Purrs to you.

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  20. We are so sorry to hear about Railroad. We send you all lots of comforting purrs.

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  21. Our Best Purrs Of Comfort to you. Railroad was special... And it was cool he had such a great unique name.

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  22. We're sorry to hear that Railroad has crossed Rainbow Bridge - we have sent many purrs and hugs to you all.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  23. Such incredibly sad news. What a great life you gave him. Comforting purrs to all of you. (((hugs)))

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  24. We were sad to hear about Railroad's passing. We know he had a wonderful life with you with the very best care and love he could possibly have. Rest in peace dear one. You were loved.

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  25. oh noooo...we are so very sorry. Sending many loving purrs to you and Dad. RailRoad couldn't have found a better family to love!

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