Saturday, March 7, 2009

My puppy is at the Rainbow Bridge

I know I complained about Sasha...She pretty much wouldn't leave me alone, always wanting to play with me. But I have to admit, I had gotten used to her, and was even enjoying our wrestling matches, especially since I always won. When it snowed here a few weeks ago, we had a fine time romping in the snow (although I pretended to be annoyed). Here is a link to a YouTube video of our romp:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27pCIoGKf6Y&feature=channel_page

So it was a shock last night when Mommy broke the news to me that Sasha was gone. She was barely four months old! She had been riding in the back of Daddy's pickup truck when I guess she got excited by a neighbor dog and tried to jump over the side. Her collar broke off, and Sasha landed under the rear wheels of the truck. Daddy is blaming himself, and he and Mommy are both so heartbroken. I am trying to comfort them, but I am heartbroken too. In my own kitty way, I had come to really love that dog.

23 comments:

Jans Funny Farm said...

Accidents such as this one are why I keep asking people not to let their dogs ride in the back of a pick-up unless it is in a carrier that's tied down.

But I'm not "yelling" at you or blaming you. I feel heartbroken for you all. It is such a tragic thing to have happen. And it was an accident.

You are in my thoughts!

A big hug,
Jan

Chesney Cats said...

Oh we are so sorry for your loss, we're sending hugs & purrs to all of you.

Curly said...

Thank you, Chesney Cats and members of Jan's Funny Farm, for your kind words, hugs and purrs. Mommy and Daddy have promised that if they get another dog for me, it will never be allowed to ride in the back of the pickup truck unless it's secured inside a carrier, so we won't have to deal with another tragedy like this. We all miss Sasha so much...

Smeagol and Strider, Mystery (Sunnin' at the Bridge) and Gizmo too! said...

We are so sorry to hear about Sasha.
Tell your daddy not to be so hard on himself, it was an accident.
We're sendin' purrs and love to you all.

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

I's so sad to hear about sweet Sasha. Tell your Daddy it was an accident, we knows how him feels. We is heartbroken right along wif you, Sasha was a beauty and a playful pup.
Love and purrs,
KC

pee ess: But we's furry glad to know you won't be letting any more pups in tha back of tha truck. It's impossible to control them (kinda like us cats).

Mo and The Purries said...

My heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Losing a furry family member, even one who has been with us such a short time, is devastating.
Sending *HUGS* to your family.
~ Mo
and the purries from
Purrchance To Dream

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are sad to hear about Sasha's tragic accident. We are sending you comforting purrs.

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

We'z so sorry fur yoor loss...but we'z also glad dat yoo won't be letting any more pups ride loose in da truck. It was an aksident, trajik as it was, and yoor dad should not blame himself. We is sending some purrs fur yoo.

Samantha & Mom said...

Oh Curly, Mom & Dad!! We are s sorry to hear of Sasha's accident!! Our purrrs and purrayers are with you during this time!! Pleas give your Dad some extra kitty kisses!!
Your FL furiends,

The Island Cats said...

We are so sorry to hear about Sasha...purrs to all of you....

Anonymous said...

Our purrs are with you, furriends.

The Creek Cats said...

We are so very sorry to hear about your woofie, Sasha. There is no blame, it was an accident. Please let your mommy and daddy know they are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Florida Furkids said...

We can't imagine how awful you must feel. Purrs to you and your family. We always get upset when we see woofies in the back of trucks.

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Kaz's Cats said...

Dear Curly, Mom and Dad, We're so sorry that you lost your little furriend Sasha. Please don't be too hard on yourselves - like others have said, it was a tragic accident. Sending our purrs and headbutts across the ocean to you all,

{{{hugs}}}

Gypsy & Tasha

momsbusy said...

we is so soras to hear that sasha is at the bridge. we is sending comforting purrs and purrayers to yur family.

momsbusy & y2k

Alexi said...

We are so sorry to hear about this. We are sending purrs and prayers your way.

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We are so sorry about this loss. Keep telling your Daddy that he is not to blame. It was just a freak accident! Sasha was needed at the bridge for reasons we will not understand!

Curly said...

I am ofurwhelmed by all these kind, supportive comments. My mommy and daddy and I thank all of you for your comfurting words.

Mr. Hendrix said...

Oh Curly, we are so sorry to hear Sasha went to the Bridge. What a terrible accident. Please give your daddy some purrs and headbutts from me. Accidents can happen to anyone. purrrrrrrrrrs to you and your family.

Karen Jo said...

I am so sorry that your woofie Sasha went to the Rainbow Bridge. Don't be too hard on yourselves. Accidents will happen and you couldn't have known that the collar would break.

The Devil Dog said...

We are so sorry for your loss. We will send you lots of pug snorts and caring thoughts.

Roxy

Jans Funny Farm said...

Curly, Stop by when you can. We have something for you.

Mr. Hendrix said...

We're just coming back to check in on you and let you know you're still in our thoughts. purrrrrs