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You are here: Home / Pet Blogging / Dog Blogging / Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten

by John Cole|  August 8, 20128:58 pm| 60 Comments

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Longtime friend of the blog Litlebritdifrnt lost her beloved Cueball today:

I’m so sorry, and those of us who have been around for a while know how much you loved Cueball.

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  1. 1.

    raven

    August 8, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Aw look at that big sugar. I already posted the little passage I have for pet loss earlier so I won’t do it again. Happy trails Queball. . .

  2. 2.

    Comrade Jake

    August 8, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Reminded me of this. Touching if you haven’t seen it yet.

  3. 3.

    JPL

    August 8, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Hugs..to you. Over a decade ago I lost two dogs within weeks of each other. It’s heartbreaking.

  4. 4.

    Baud

    August 8, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Sad day.

  5. 5.

    sb

    August 8, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Perfect marriage between name and animal. Sometimes you can tell from a photo how much a dog was loved. All the best.

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    Ben Franklin

    August 8, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Those who know dogs, understand why dog is ‘god’ reversed. They are the divine expression of love, and set the example for humans, who often fall short of the ideal.

    He was 20? I have a Queensland Heeler who is 14. The record is 25 for QH, but I don’t know if that eclipses all breeds. I just know I will miss him when he goes.

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    Poopyman

    August 8, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Peace and fond memories of the big guy, Litlebritdifrnt. It’s never easy to go through.

  8. 8.

    kindness

    August 8, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    Critters are our kids, well some of us. Heart goes out to people I don’t know, but willingly give the energy anyhow.

    It’s what we do.

  9. 9.

    Studly Pantload, the emotionally unavailable unicorn

    August 8, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    My condolences, Litlebrit. May your rememberences of him be a lasting gift.

  10. 10.

    Old Dan and Little Ann

    August 8, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    It’s an awful thing. My wife and I put our 10 1/2 year old lab down a year ago next week. I still miss him every day. I wish you my best.

  11. 11.

    Yutsano

    August 8, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Oh no LilBrit, I’m so sorry and massive big hugz to you!

  12. 12.

    raven

    August 8, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    @Old Dan and Little Ann: Yep, Raven went over 5 years ago, Ralph and Henry over 20 and Ethalu 57 long years. They never really leave.

  13. 13.

    cathyx

    August 8, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    This is very sad. Too bad we (hopefully) outlive our pets. That insures there will be a great loss in our lives at some time. It’s always painful.

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    Spatula

    August 8, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    :(

    Farewell, Cueball

  15. 15.

    jenn

    August 8, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Oh, I am sorry.

  16. 16.

    cbear

    August 8, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Litlebritdifrnt,
    So very, very sorry to hear of your loss.
    Peace

  17. 17.

    Kristine

    August 8, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    I am sorry.

  18. 18.

    aimai

    August 8, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    I am so very sorry, littlebritdiffrent, what a wonderful dog he looks to have been. I know you will miss him terribly.

    aimai

  19. 19.

    aimai

    August 8, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    I am so very sorry, littlebritdiffrent, what a wonderful dog he looks to have been. I know you will miss him terribly.

    aimai

  20. 20.

    policomic

    August 8, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Sad news. My sympathies, Litlebritdifrnt.

  21. 21.

    Ruckus

    August 8, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Sorry about Cueball.
    Glad he got a great life with you.
    We miss them, even with the snoring, hogging the couch and everything else.
    They are our friends. They ask so little and give so much, it’s not even measurable with words.

  22. 22.

    Eric

    August 8, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    So sorry. No joy in mudville. :(

  23. 23.

    scav

    August 8, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Looks a character. Undoubtedly will be missed. Condolences, Litlebritdifrnt.

  24. 24.

    jl

    August 8, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    That is one massive hunk of good natured good old traditional dawg.

    My condolences, LilBrit.

  25. 25.

    Old Dan and Little Ann

    August 8, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    @raven: Yeah, the new hound, Yeller, is resting comfortably next to me on the couch. I sometimes call him Mickey by accident and it makes me both happy and sad.

  26. 26.

    Corner Stone

    August 8, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    @cbear: “cbear, your party is waiting in the thread above you. cbear, your party is waiting.”

  27. 27.

    Bubba Dave

    August 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Deepest sympathy. The pawprints on our hearts never quite fade, do they?

  28. 28.

    BGinCHI

    August 8, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Sorry to hear it, littlebritdiffrent. That’s sad news indeed.

  29. 29.

    General Stuck

    August 8, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Charlie sends his condolences, Litlebritdifrnt , and I as well. :)

  30. 30.

    danah gaz (fka gaz)

    August 8, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    so sorry litlebritdifrnt.

    Cueball was adorbs. I say that as an avowed crazy cat lady.

    =(

  31. 31.

    pseudonymous in nc

    August 8, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    So sorry.

  32. 32.

    Elizabelle

    August 8, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Litlebrit: lovely dogs. So sorry. Best to you and Mr. Litlebrit.

  33. 33.

    TaMara (BHF)

    August 8, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    They leave such big pawprints on our hearts, don’t they? My condolences, Lilbrit, there really are no words that will help, but lots of love here.

  34. 34.

    Valdivia

    August 8, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Many hugs Litlebrit

  35. 35.

    FoxinSocks

    August 8, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    What a beautiful dog. I’m so sorry.

  36. 36.

    Hypatia's Momma

    August 8, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    I’m so sorry, Litlebritdifrnt. Such a handsome fellow!

  37. 37.

    Delia

    August 8, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. We miss them forever.

  38. 38.

    Jane2

    August 8, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Sad news….I dread the day my 3 go to the Rainbow Bridge, but even though I’m iffy on heaven, I really believe that they’re frolicking with other pets and we’ll see them again when our time comes.

  39. 39.

    geg6

    August 8, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Oh, man, I’m so sorry. I know how much you loved him.

    I think about our Henry every day. It’s been almost seven months and I still think I hear him in the bedroom. Thank FSM for Otis. His sweet disposition has only gotten sweeter since Henry died. I don’t know what I’ll do when it’s his time. He’s my baby.

    Cueball was yours. That’s a special thing and he had a good and living life. Peace to Cueball, that adorable big lug.

  40. 40.

    Gregory

    August 8, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    Litlebritdifrnt, I’m so sorry for your loss.

  41. 41.

    kc

    August 8, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    You can tell that dog has character!

  42. 42.

    Patricia Kayden

    August 8, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Sorry for her loss.

  43. 43.

    muddy

    August 8, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    Oh, I love how he shares the chair. You can almost imagine him turning his big head to drink out of that straw. What a happy hunk of dog! I’m so sorry for your loss.

  44. 44.

    Gus

    August 8, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Crap! I’m sorry, Litlebritdifrnt. What a gorgeous creature.

  45. 45.

    Angela

    August 8, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    Such a lapdog! I’m sorry Cueball is gone. Such a huge loss.

  46. 46.

    Ron Beasley

    August 8, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    A few years ago my 23 year old cockatiel died. I actually had a picture of his egg. He was a wedding present from my X wife and was a friend for several years longer than my marriage. Buzzy was the best friend I ever had.

  47. 47.

    auntieeminaz

    August 8, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Those of us who love our pets know the sadness you are feeling.

  48. 48.

    JCT

    August 8, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    Oh Litlebritdifrnt — sorry to hear this, strong thoughts your way. Imagining his reunion with Judy sure made me grin, though.

    We had to put down my late father’s lab a few months ago, the two of them were so close that when we looked into the dog’s eyes we still saw my beloved dad. The only thing that took the pain away was thinking about them finding each other on the other side…

  49. 49.

    SGEW

    August 8, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Deepest condolences.

  50. 50.

    Dee Loralei

    August 8, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss LitBrit.

  51. 51.

    JPK

    August 9, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Sorry to hear this.

  52. 52.

    stinger

    August 9, 2012 at 12:04 am

    So very sorry to hear this.

  53. 53.

    The Fat Kate Middleton

    August 9, 2012 at 12:30 am

    What a darling boy. Tears.

  54. 54.

    Mnemosyne

    August 9, 2012 at 1:41 am

    So sorry for your loss.

  55. 55.

    Less Popular Tim

    August 9, 2012 at 10:17 am

    So sorry Li’lBrit. A beautiful name for a beautiful dog.

  56. 56.

    Tonybrown74

    August 9, 2012 at 10:18 am

    SO very sorry for your loss.

  57. 57.

    Tonybrown74

    August 9, 2012 at 10:18 am

    SO very sorry for your loss.

  58. 58.

    JenJen

    August 9, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Oh litlebrit, I am so, so sorry. I know exactly how much it hurts. My thoughts are with you.

  59. 59.

    asiangrrlMN

    August 9, 2012 at 11:59 am

    My deepest condolences, Litlebritdifrnt, on the loss of your beloved Cueball – he is a beautiful boy, he is. It’s so fucking hard. May he be running joyfully with Judy on the other side, and I hope he peeks in on you now and again to see how you’re doing.

  60. 60.

    Violet

    August 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Posted to you in a previous thread, but so sorry to hear about Cueball. Condolences on your loss.

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