An ode to my dogphew Gunner, who passed away earlier this week….
Six years ago, you entered our flow
And it was so fun watching you grow.
Since you were a puppy you loved wiggling your rear,
Under anything that was near.
You acted like you weren’t the size of a hog,
But I never minded you being my lap dog.
Dressing up was one of your favorite things,
Even though it was exhausting wearing wings.
The ever snuggly bed buddy always keeping me warm,
Trips to Iowa without you there will seem out of the norm.
While you adored swimming because of the action,
You truly loved chips with a passion.
When the twins came along, you were no longer the star of the show,
But you always kept a watchful eye over the babies constantly on-the-go.
As a big bro your patience grew…
Times two.
You never missed a nighttime wind down,
Or the chance to be around our two little clowns.
We will miss you being the clean up crew
And your constant need to be in the middle of the hullabaloo.
We will miss your sweet face in the front window,
And how you were always around when we needed a hero.
When you suddenly were feeling blue, Prince B wanted to comfort you.
Seasons will change and life will move on but we’ll always carry you in our hearts like a lucky charm.
With your angel wings you’ll fly to a heavenly zoo…
But God your Auntie CBXB will miss the shit out of you.
Thanks for the six years that felt like a lifetime of fun.
Love you Gunsie.
Auntie Juicy
Oh honey so sorry sending hugs xo
Thanks for the hugs – I passed them all around!
Awww, such a nice poem, no dry eyes here😢
Thanks Patti! XOXO
We never forget our special friends. They will always be in our hearts.
You are so right about that – never easy losing a furry loved one!
Tears in my eyes as I read this, I know too well the loss of a dog. So sorry for your loss!
Sorry for the tears, Tracy! But us animal lovers can all relate at times like this – we’re so lucky to be loved by our pets!
I really don’t “like” the loss of Gunner but I do completely understand the heartbreak.
You just know there is a sleep mask and a BIG bag of chips in doggy heaven with his name on them!
Hugs to you and your family.
xo
Thanks for the hugs! They were much needed. And we’re comforted by the fact that he’s eating his heart out up in doggy heaven! XO
Gunner was one awesome dog. He will be missed by all that loved him. So sorry to hear this! Hugs to all Gunner’s Family
Thank you! I know he’s annoying Nicodeamus up there somewhere! XO
I’m sorry to hear this.
Thank you my friend. It’s always hard to say goodbye to a member of the family – even a furry one. 🙂
what a gorgeous boy he was but looks like you’ll never be able to forget him
Gunnie will most certainly not be forgotten. We shared the same favorite snack – chips and dip, so I will always think of him when grabbing a bag. He was such a sweet dog that did live a fun life. Sad when they go!
Sorry for your loss 😦
Thanks Gary! Our little buddy is really living it up in pet heaven, eating potato chips to his heart’s content.
This makes me sad. So sorry to hear he passed. Only six years? It’s so hard when they leave us. I still think of mine.
Thanks my friend. It is still so sad. Although we know he had a happy, good life full of love it’s never easy. He went very unexpectedly and while he was just six, it seems like he should have been here until we were all 60. 🙂