Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name)

rufaro · 10-16-2009, 03:56 PM

Two days ago, I had my loyal, brave, smart, funny, fearsome, BIG doglet Rufaro put to sleep, after several weeks of illness.

He was 13.5 years old.

My heart and my house feel empty, but I know my mother, who died in February, is happy to see her muppet.

Let his name live on here!

Rufaro's mom

Vincent · 10-16-2009, 04:09 PM

Sorry to hear the news; I feel your sadness.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-16-2009, 05:27 PM

Sorry to hear this and know that you have my most heart-felt sympathy.
I will hug Nina a little tighter tonight (much to her chagrin).

rufaro · 10-16-2009, 05:34 PM

Looks like a rough week all around here, with TJ going on the same day as Rufaro, and Hyo bringing us the news of Jack's earlier passing on that day as well. Jack had met Rufaro, so I reckon they'll recognize each other and gather in TJ for some fun games. I hope so, anyway...

LRKingII · 10-16-2009, 05:40 PM

Sorry for your loss. It always hurts to lose a loved one. Reguardless if human or animal.

Salsawonder · 10-16-2009, 08:14 PM

My Sammie girl is 14.5 and had a little doggie stroke recently. It was so traumatic even though recovery is swift. It is sad that they can not live as long as we do. Maybe it is because they love so deeply. I am sure that dogs have the same chance for afterlife as we do....perhaps even more so.

patsparks · 10-16-2009, 08:21 PM

Ouch, I feel your loss, and my heart goes out to you. My Henry died in my arms at the vet before he was given the injection, he was alway trying to help.

I've shed a lot of tears this week.

dogfriend · 10-16-2009, 10:44 PM

I'm sorry for you. I lost my mom and my dog Penny within one month of each other back in 2005. Its a lot at one time.

djasonw · 10-16-2009, 11:42 PM

My heart felt sympathy for your loss. As a dog lover I know how you feel. When I had to put my Maltese to sleep in July 2002 I cried for a week and to this day I tear up thinking of her. I have another Maltese now but I still miss my little girl so much. I also had to put a Pomeranian (his name was Nando) to sleep last year. He was 15. It is so sad that dogs have relatively short lives.

Stev0 · 10-17-2009, 10:06 AM

I'm sorry. I have lost my share of pets, too, so I know how you must feel.

10-16-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
rufaro WeePoo, Gen II Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palms, Los Angeles Posts: 2,836 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 39 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Friends: 39	Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) Two days ago, I had my loyal, brave, smart, funny, fearsome, BIG doglet Rufaro put to sleep, after several weeks of illness. He was 13.5 years old. My heart and my house feel empty, but I know my mother, who died in February, is happy to see her muppet. Let his name live on here! Rufaro's mom

10-16-2009, 04:09 PM	#2
Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 635 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) Sorry to hear the news; I feel your sadness.

10-16-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,512 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 168 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) Sorry to hear this and know that you have my most heart-felt sympathy. I will hug Nina a little tighter tonight (much to her chagrin).

10-16-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
rufaro WeePoo, Gen II Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palms, Los Angeles Posts: 2,836 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 39 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts Friends: 39	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) Looks like a rough week all around here, with TJ going on the same day as Rufaro, and Hyo bringing us the news of Jack's earlier passing on that day as well. Jack had met Rufaro, so I reckon they'll recognize each other and gather in TJ for some fun games. I hope so, anyway...

10-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#5
LRKingII Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 499 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 13 Thanked 59 Times in 50 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) Sorry for your loss. It always hurts to lose a loved one. Reguardless if human or animal.

10-16-2009, 08:14 PM	#6
Salsawonder Silver Lining Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Mesa California Posts: 1,611 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 32 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) My Sammie girl is 14.5 and had a little doggie stroke recently. It was so traumatic even though recovery is swift. It is sad that they can not live as long as we do. Maybe it is because they love so deeply. I am sure that dogs have the same chance for afterlife as we do....perhaps even more so.

10-16-2009, 08:21 PM	#7
patsparks An Aussie perspective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 9,265 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 128 Thanked 185 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 33	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) Ouch, I feel your loss, and my heart goes out to you. My Henry died in my arms at the vet before he was given the injection, he was alway trying to help. I've shed a lot of tears this week.

10-16-2009, 10:44 PM	#8
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 4,971 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 289 Thanked 175 Times in 147 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) I'm sorry for you. I lost my mom and my dog Penny within one month of each other back in 2005. Its a lot at one time.

10-16-2009, 11:42 PM	#9
djasonw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belle Harbor, NY Posts: 645 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 26 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) My heart felt sympathy for your loss. As a dog lover I know how you feel. When I had to put my Maltese to sleep in July 2002 I cried for a week and to this day I tear up thinking of her. I have another Maltese now but I still miss my little girl so much. I also had to put a Pomeranian (his name was Nando) to sleep last year. He was 15. It is so sad that dogs have relatively short lives.

10-17-2009, 10:06 AM	#10
Stev0 Aluminum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 5,711 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 29 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts Friends: 7	Re: Sad news for friends of Rufaro (the dog, not the poster by that name) I'm sorry. I have lost my share of pets, too, so I know how you must feel.

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