Baby Cox
A Faithful Companion for 15 Years
Born September 1997 Died August 1, 2012
Adopted from Floyd County Animal
Shelter March 12, 1998
A kind
gentle and loving dog who asked for nothing more than to be petted by everyone
who came around her.
Truly man’s
best friend who was loved by us and will never be forgotten.
Baby is
survived by her Mom and Dad and her baby sister Lucy.
10 comments:
So very sorry, I can only imagine the pain of losing such a sweet baby. Prayers are with you both. She was a very sweet dog.
Lisa
Thank you for your comment Lisa
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dog, baby. It's true that they become a part of your family. I was thinking about the animals we love and have loved and I truly believe they will be in Heaven with us. I found this cute little story that I thought I would share with you, In Memory of Baby.
Dogs In Heaven?
An old man and his dog were walking down this dirt road with fences on both sides, they came to a gate in the fence and looked in, it was nice grassy, woody areas, just what a 'huntin' dog and man would like, but, it had a sign saying 'no trespassing' so they walked on. They came to a beautiful gate with a person in white robes standing there. "Welcome to Heaven" he said. The old man was happy and started in with his dog following him. The gatekeeper stopped him. "Dogs aren't allowed, I'm sorry but he can't come with you."
"What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs? If he can't come in, then I will stay out with him. He's been my faithful companion all his life, I can't desert him now."
"Suit yourself, but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to sweet talk you into his area, he'll promise you anything, but the dog can't go there either. If you won't leave the dog, you'll spend Eternity on this road."
So the old man and dog went on. They came to a rundown fence with a gap in it, no gate, just a hole. Another old man was inside. "S'cuse me Sir, my dog and I are getting mighty tired, mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?"
"Of course, there's some cold water under that tree over there. Make yourselves comfortable"
"You're sure my dog can come in? The man down the road said dogs weren't allowed anywhere."
"Would you come in if you had to leave the dog?"
"No sir, that's why I didn't go to Heaven, he said the dog couldn't come in.
We'll be spending Eternity on this road, and a glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty fine right about now. But, I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too, and that's final."
The man smiled a big smile and said "Welcome to Heaven."
"You mean this is Heaven? Dogs ARE allowed? How come that fellow down the road said they weren't?"
"That was the Devil and he gets all the people who are willing to give up a life long companion for a comfortable place to stay. They soon find out their mistake, but then it's too late. The dogs come here, the fickle people stay there. GOD wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, HE created them to be man's companions in life, why would he separate them in death?"
Thenk you very much for that beautiful story.
I too believe that baby's spirit has gone to what I think of is a Doggie's Heaven just waiting to be joined together with the family that she was a part of on this Earth. After all, she deserves to be after sharing her life and her love with us. A kind, loving, peaceful and beautiful pet she was and is missed very much.
The last couple of years of her life was very difficult for her having been in pain for so long, losing her hearing and her eyesight, but that never stopped her from wanting to be caressed and loved every chance she had.
If God is merciful to me, I hope to again see all of the pets I ever had when I go there. What a family reunion we will have with all of our pets, family members and friends that have passed on before us and the joy of being in the presence of God and Jesus Christ for eternity.
I certainly appreciate your comments and that touching story.
Blessings to you
There are a lot of people who never have really got close to a pet or ever had one and probably can't understand the attachment a person can have with them. Some don't know about the companionship that a pet can bring to a person or the mutual love that can exist between a pet and it's owner. If you've never experienced that, then you can never understand the loss that is felt when they pass away.
Well Baby might be gone in body, but she is still close to us lying in her favorite spot and I get some comfort knowing she is still near me.
I'm sorry for anyone if they thiunk I am silly or stupid about the feelings I have, I'm sorry for them if they have never experienced those kind of feelings for a pet.
Just remembering and expressing my thoughts by writing them down.
Our other dog Lucy I'm sure doesn't know that Baby is gone forever and probably doesn't have any realization of death. Only she does realize that Baby isn't around. I believe its more of a condition of confusion for her since they always were together and doing everything together and now Lucy is by herself and things don't happen the way they use to.
I cannot help but to still mourn the loss of Baby. She was such a kind, loving and sweet peaceful dog that I can't help but think about her all the time.
I can totally understand your sadness. I felt sadness when we lost Duke and Cissy. Now we have our Lilly and she has the kindness and sweetest disposition (always wanting to be hugged and kissed). We cannot imagine life without her now.
Lisa
If I remember right Cissy died of natural causes. Many times when I think back I think I did wrong to Duke. After all I did tempt him and maybe I shouldn't have, that instinct he had was after all normal and to protect you children was a good thing. I think back that I may have had a rush to judgment in his case and have often times felt regret for getting rid of him. Maybe that was just a one time reaction on his part and maybe it wouldn't have been a problem. In any case I don't think I was as sensitive as I am now. Time does change a person's reflection on things that happen, but sorrow stays in your mind for a long time. Duke was a very pretty dog as I remember from looking at his picture often. When you get my age your memories come back often and flash before your eyes and somtimes you don't like what you see. I have had many dogs during my life. I remember vividly my first dog whose name was Toby. She was a reddish wirehait terrier that was given to us by a neighbor who moved away from Knobloch. I have thought about Toby many times, but can't for the life of me remember what happened to her. Since I don't remember her dying, it may be that she run off and didn't come back.
Life is certainly made of memories.
Thank you for saying that about Duke, I always felt hurt and anger over that situation and have spoken about it many times. I am glad you regret it. Duke was special, that is why I always loved the one you made. Anyway, I hope we see all our loved ones and animals in heaven!!
I watched Christy when she was a little girl just sobbing over the loss of her guinea pig. I also adopted a cat from a shelter. I chose her because she sat acting so content while all of the other kittens were crawling all over the sides of the cage. She was the sweetest little kitten and she loved laying on me all of the time. I named her Gracie. She was the most loving cat. When Jimmy developed asthma and found that he was highly allergic to cats, I had to give her up and that made me very sad. I believe I will see her in Heaven one day.
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