It is with a broken heart I am posting to tell our friends that our dear baby boy Dakota had a heart attack and passed away at about 5:30 this morning. I'm thankful that he did not suffer, but the emptiness left behind is just devastating.I will post more later - thank you to everyone that has been so supportive through his health issues and our new friends we have made through this blog.
Maryann
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oh.. I am so saddened to hear of this. He is now free from pain and I am sure will wear his silver harness with pride and joy. Mom and I will light a candle in his honor and memory tonight and will say a prayer for him and all of you.
Hugs,
Sitka and mom, Shelli
Oh, I am sitting here sobbing for you.... I am so sorry. I don't know what to say. I'll be thinking and praying for you all as you work through this terribly difficult time.
*licks and loves*
We are so sorry.
NO! Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. I am crying my eyes out because I feel like I lost a member of my own family...my condolences to your family. We will always remember Dakota.
Katy & Suki
We are so sorry to hear of Dakota's passing. We hope you will take comfort in the fact that he had a wonderful life with a family who truly loved him. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
This is such sad news and there are tears in my eyes right now! This helped mum when her previous baby passed:
If you bury him in this spot, he will come to you when you call - come to you over the grim, dim frontiers of death, and down well-remembered paths, and to your side again. And though you call a dozen living dogs to heel, they shall not growl at him, nor resent his coming, for he belongs there. People may scoff at you, who see no lightest blade of grass bent by his footfall, who hear no whimper, people who may never really have had a dog. Smile at them, for you shall know something that is hidden for them, and which is well worth the knowing. The one best place to bury a dog is in the heart of the master.
From the Portland Oregonian, Sept 11, 1925
By Ben Hur Lampman
My Condolences!
AireCONDOLENCES!
Liberty & mum
Rest in peace dear Dakota...you will be missed. I'm sending all of the Brat Pack puppy hugs and kisses.
We're sorry to hear about Dakota. We will be thinking about the rest of the pack and wishing you the best in this sad time.
Steve & Kat
Oh no, I am so sorry! Dakota, God bless your poor broken heart. You've left many broken hearts behind. Rest in peace.
Oh Maryann and Brat Pack, I am so sorry to hear of Dakota's passing. It is hard for Mom to type through all the tears. We will be thinking of you and sending you our love.
Hugs,
Avery and his mom
Mom and I read your posts on DWB and cried and then came to the blog and cried some more. I'm sending lots of hugs to you and the Brat Pack.
Kaos
We are sad to hear this news. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I read on the bone zone what happened.
I know we may not know you, but mommy and I send our condolences and love.
You will be in our prayers. Bless you!
My heart is breaking for you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue (Maggie and Mitch's mom)
So sorry to hear this very sad news. RIP dear Dakota - may you run free always.
Thinking of you in this awful time...
Love
Opy
OOOhhhhh I am so sorry....Poor Dakota....I know he will be missed....my Momma is crying...and I am too. I am so very sorry!
Rest in peace Dakota...we love you all!!
xoxo
Jasper
Maryann,
I am so so sorry to hear about Dakota. I know what a special bear Dakota "is", not was, because he will always live in so many hearts. I know the pain, and I wish I could make it better. Maybe he's met Astro by now. Running, very happy, and watching over you.
I hope the rest of the pack are ok and his absence isn't affecting them too badly.
I know it's cliche, but time helps. But he'll always be in our hearts.
BIG BIG hugs,
Jody
and the two insane whippets (the ones that used to love to chase Dakota as they all slid and crashed on the hardwood floors :) )
Indeed, this is sad news but what a happy & loved life Dakota had.
You'll be in my prayers tonight.
*crying* This is awful! I just signed in to check all my favorite Brats out...I can't believe Dakota is gone. Have you ever heard of the Rainbow Bridge?
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Oh Maryann, I am so very sorry for your loss!!! I cannot even tell you how sad it makes me that you are suffering. I understand your pain, as have experienced it myself just recently at the loss of my 17 year old kitty, and my 16 year old Siberian a year ago. My heart aches for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending hugs your way,
Holly and her mom Jan
oh..we are so sorry to hear this..mommy and i send our deepest condolence here...
i'm so sorry to hear about dakota.
please take care.
wet wet licks
Boo
Arooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Arooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! We are all howling sad howls for you all. You must miss Dakota soooo much! Mum is crying and Dad is looking really upset. If there is anything we can do for you just drop us a line, ok? We love you still Dakota! Our love and cuddles are with you the Brat Pack!
Love and Cuddles and Licks and Kisses and Everything,
Texas (and his humans).
Oh no! I'm so very sorry to hear this. This is so sudden. May he rest in peace in heaven. We'll pray for him.
Our condolences & hugs to Dakota & family!
All in our pack are sorry for Dakota's passing. We know what its like. We lost Tia at 5 years old to cancer. I saw that Nanook commented about the Rainbow Bridge, which always makes me cry but feel better at the same time. I'm sure that he knew he was loved and cherished and now he is at peace.
Doug (Tasha & Eva's dad)
Oh! I'm so, so, so sorry! I just found out about your tragic loss from Suki's blog. There are no words... We send you lots of hugs!
Hey guys, So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you find some comfort in the fact he had a very happy life with you.
Lots of love,
wally & ethel
Maryann, We are new friends, but no less sad for your loss. I'm sure everyone at your house feels so sad. It's so nice that you have great photos and stories to remember him with. Sophie sends cuddles and licks to the whole gang. I'm so glad you all have each other to help you get through this.
Cheers to Dakota! He had a great and happy life with you.
Dakota's heart was so full of love for his family, it overflowed. We wish all dogs could have that much love.
Roxie, Sammy & Andy
We've been lurking for a while, but wanted to add our condolences to the rest of our DWB buddies
Gus, Teka and Muzzer
sad wags in Stoodleville
peace, love and bones,
the lads
We are sorry to hear about Dakota, hopefully you can find comfort in knowing that he waits for you over the Raindow Bridge, doesn't help much with the emptiness right now. we know.
Kind Licks, M&M
We're thinking of you Dakota right now and your journey over the rainbow bridge.
I hope that your mom is doing okay.
♥ Saidie
I'm so very sorry to read about Dakota. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
hi , sooooo sorry to hear about the bad news , at least he didnt suffer . you dont know me , im lickie/maggie/liberty friend . i also have a blog (http://maggiequeenofsocal.blogspot.com )ill keep your famly in my paw prayers .....
luv maggie #2
oh we have only just found your blog thru checking out Suki!
and just so so so so so sorry to hear such sad news about Dakota. Even though we only just found you, we are so so sorry. love and sad licks Marvin and Jeannie xxxxxx
Big sad hugs to you all.
In honor of Dakota, I lift my head in arooooooo, to honor his passing and in gratitude for having known him through here. May he have long runs and be content waiting at the Bridge.
Wimsey
So So Sorry for your loss. He will still be with you. You'll feel his spirit when you need him.
You did all you could and you know he loved you. I lost my Cubby, a Mal/Shep 2 years ago and it does take time, and honestly, it is very hard, so it's okay to feel sad. I will keep you in our prayers.
Gerri, Maya(husky) and
Missy (shepherd)
We are so sorry.
Ike and his kitties
We are incredibly sadened to hear that Dakota is no longer with his pack in body our hearts go out to you. He will always be with you & his pack though in spirit and in your heart & loving memories.
Wishing you all much love & comfort.
Bella
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family for your loss.
Rest in peace Dakota, sweet pup
Meeshka, Sam, Loki, and the humans
Rest in peace dear Dakota...you will be missed.
Oh my goodness! I can't believe this! Lots of hugs to you all and your humans. We are thinking of you.
Oh my goodness! How sad! Lots of hugs to you and your humans. We are thinking of you.
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