Morgan the Pirate Gato meowed in to let the rest of us know that the feline world has lost a great friend, Dr. Jim Richards.
Bowing our heads in sorrow, and saying very special prayers - we are sad to say Dr Jim Richards, the Head of the Feline Medicine Center at Cornell University, has died in a motorcycle accident. One newspaper in Ithaca is reporting that he swerved to avoid a kitty.
Dr Nero and Dr Richards just spoke a few weeks ago about me in Miami - and I was hoping to meet him when I went back to Cornell.
Many many kittys will run to meet him when he arrives at the Rainbow Bridge - he has saved many many lives.
And this is a very moving tribute from Morgan the Pirate Gato’s Catster page:
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Eddie Essig barked at me this morning to let me know the Dogster community has a new little buddy at the Rainbow Bridge. My sympathies to Joker’s family.
Hi Joy,
I’m sure you know by now, but little Joker crossed the Rainbow Bridge early this morning. I am pasting a message from Mickey (Joker’s furdad) and would be very thankful if you could post it on the blog for any Dogster who has had the privilege of knowing Joker.
And yes, Pops, we understand that even six months with a dog can change your life. It’s ot the amount of time; its the emotional connections we share.
And yes, as I read your diary entry below for Joker, my eyes are leaking with yours.
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Thanks to PennLive.com for this sad news.
Flight 800 therapy dog dies after helping many mourn
April 08, 2007
BY JOHN BEAUGE For The Patriot-News
A therapy dog that provided comfort to mourners in Montoursville after TWA Flight 800 crashed in 1996 has died.
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My deepest sympathies to Tucker’s family and friends. It is a testament to Tucker that his neigbors loved him so much.
Thanks to the San Jose Mercury News for these sad tidings.
San Jose neighborhood shaken by dog’s death
By Linda Goldston
Mercury News
The impact of the Toyota 4Runner was so loud that Mae and Ron Olson heard it in the back of their house, across Squiredell Drive in West San Jose.
“One of my sons started screaming, `Mom, somebody got killed out on the street,”‘ said Mae Olson.
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As I watched the Skidboot video on YouTube I couldn’t help but wonder how many other dogs could be like Skidboot and just waiting for a human to give him or her a chance to really shine?
My sincere sympathies to Skidboot’s family and friends.
Thanks to MyFoxDallas Fort Worth for this article.
Skidboot the Performing Dog Dies at 14
DALLAS —
Skidboot, a working ranch dog and television celebrity who wowed crowds at the State Fair of Texas, has died. He was 14.
Skidboot’s health had declined for several years after he was kicked in the head by a horse and blinded in one eye. He was euthanized Sunday.
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Thanks to Terri Oak for barking in this post from the Land of PureGold Foundation Blog. My condolences to Dylan’s family and friends.
Golden Retriever Dylan, Denver’s Flying Dog Remembered
by Rochelle Lesser
Rob Marshall is Denver, Colorado’s FOX 31 helicopter pilot/reporter, sporting much experience and an unblemished record for safety. Amazingly, he has taken his Golden Dylan, in the air, every morning for the last 10 years, speaking about their spending time together 24-7.
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This has been a very sad week for many in the Dogster community. Duchess, the grand dame of the Pet Poetry Group and beloved member of other Dogster groups has unexpectedly passed over to the Rainbow Bridge. We will all miss her.
Even now as I type this I find myself tearing up as I think about her loving family and her many friends who will feel a Duchess-shaped hole in their lives for some time. She made her mark on many of us.
If you would like to share the joy of Duchess’ life there are a number of things happening around Dogster to commemorate her life.
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Every time I hear about another Dogster passing, I’m saddened. I know how it feels to have a furry loved one go beyond where you can touch and hold them again. It hurts in ways only those of us who let ourselves love them understand. So my heart goes out to Nikki’s family and friends. But remember, while you hurt, she is free of the pains of old age. Look for her in your dreams!
Thanks to Gale, Chloe’s furmom, who barked in to give us the sad news.
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How sweet of MP Pelling for making note of Chalky! I’m sure his family appreciates the consideration.
Thanks to BBC News for this information.
Tributes paid to chef’s dead dog
A House of Commons motion has been tabled to remember the dog of celebrity chef Rick Stein.
Chalky the Jack Russell, who was 17, died on 13 January. He became well-known through his appearances on Cornish chef Stein’s television series.
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Thanks to Karen, Roxie’s furmom, for barking in the sad news that a Dogster is being missed by his family. My deepest sympathies to Griffen’s family.
Karen wrote:
Hi Joy,
You may have already received a notice on this but GRIFFEN our old pal whom was loved by many passed to the Bridge yesterday. There are two strolls going on for him right now. ” Smile at the Bridge Griffen” and ” In honor of Griffen“.
Here is Griffen’s mom’s Tail of Devotion for Griffen.
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