One of a kind

Chris W. · #1 19th September 2001, 08:31 AM

In loving memory of Bobby Joe Lewis the brave, happy, side-winding, drooling, nubby-waggin', non-flea-bagged, wrinkly, cheeto-lovin', half-kangaroo, good natured, protective, made you laugh!, puppy-teaching, energetic, wound up, chop-chort, I've been bobmotized!, freckle-chested, nuzzlin', heat-mizor, boing, boing, boing, kid-lovin', lick-first-to-see-if-you-like-a-lickin'-dog, badger-growlin', snoring, snorting, gotta-chew-it-ON-you!, pillow-fluffin', mumbling, siren-singing, screen-jumpin', i've been slimed!, flyin' dog, stuffing-pluckin', pffffft(sbd king), obediant, cat-lovin' fun-lovin', heart-o'-gold, fetchin', squeakie-obsessed, non-swimmin', water-lovin', bed-hoggin', lips-flappin' in the wind, sittin' in your lap, slobber-flickin', bow-tie-wearing, french-kissin', trail-sniffin', rabbit-chasin', run-your-butt-off-for-no-reason, wrestling, silly, nose-bleed-giving, papa's home, who's here, come on IN!,youTELL'em, get the ball, gentle, sweet, guard-dog, comedian, gittit, gittit, gittit!, mini-blind-eatin', butt-wigglin', just plain goofy, bobby-doo(no-relation) , muhma's-boy, boberan, da bobster, english-understanding, half human, run, run, run!, spanky-maulin', tommy-maulin', molson-maulin', sport-maulin', sam maulin', bobslobberin', cuddling, miracle-grow-eatin', chocolate-cake-snaggin', "can bob come out and play?", black-muck wading, snuggling, bestest dog in the whole wide world.

Sept. 17th, 1993 - Sept. 2nd, 2001

Bob died of congestive heart failure. Some may say that's just bad breeding, but I'd have never traded a second of these passed 8 years for longevity if it would have sacrificed one tiny piece of this dogs personality.

Chris W.

Wendy Swalls · #2 19th September 2001, 10:30 AM

What a tribute to your friend. I understand what you're going through, lost my Buddy a bit over a month ago and still cry when I read posts like yours.

My thoughts are with you.

oz4lines · #3 19th September 2001, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the wonderful memories. I'm laughing as hard as I'm crying.
We lost our Eva(female brindel) last summer to her old age(11.5) and her best friend Adolf(male fawn) is still with us at 12 3/4 yrs.
Its been a long time since I've expierienced some of their behaviors, but Adolf still has a couple surprises up his socks for us every now and then.
I wouldn't trade a memory or a moment either.
Peace be with you knowing that he was truely loved.

Chris W. · #4 19th September 2001, 12:06 PM

Thank you so much for being there for me. I was starting to think I was crazy for being so attached to a dog. I'm coming to grips with the fact that there'll never be another Bobby Joe. For the first 4 years of his life it was just he & I. I got him because I lived alone and needed companionship and protection (and he certainly did his job on both accounts)He saved my home from being broken into while I was home alone one night by sounding like a pack of hungry wolves behind the curtain. Now I share our 1yr old male fawn, Tommy, with my family. But even tho Bob loved everyone, he was always MuhMa's boy. I was holding him when he passed, so I did get a minute to tell him what a good boy he was.
Thanks again for your kindness.
Chris W.

debbie knowles · #5 19th September 2001, 06:32 PM

Hi Chris,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss....Bobby Joe sounds like he was my kinda guy...wish I could have known him. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie K.

Chris W. · #6 27th September 2001, 08:04 AM

A picture of Bobby Joe. More to come.

ElizabethH · #7 15th October 2001, 04:43 PM

Chris,
I think that Bobby Joe was a lucky boxer to have owned you. You obviously loved everything about him. ((((HUGS)))))

MizBev · #8 16th October 2001, 05:03 PM

Chris,

Bobby was one lucky dog to have had you in his life. Tyson and Five send big hugs to you at this time. This website is truly amazing. Just when you thought the world had gone to heck in a hand basket, you come to this site and laugh while you are crying. Kind of makes things easier these days.

Bev

Kay1 · #9 17th October 2001, 06:25 AM

Chris,
What a wonderful tribute to your friend. It was the first time that I have both laughed and cried since losing "Rocco" a month ago (mostly I just cry when I think of him). I still miss him terribly and I know I always will. We have since gotten a new puppy but she will never in any way be a replacement for our "Rocketman". These dogs are so special and seem to all have the same wonderful qualities. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and a happy memory in my heart.
My deepest condolences to you.

Kay
Mom to Rocco-fawn flashy male 4yrs.

and to "lucy" our new baby girl, Rocco's little sisiter

Sube Ru's mom · #10 21st June 2002, 11:19 AM

i just followed the link from "why a boxer"

Why a Boxer?

and found your very heartfelt tribute to Bob. i laughed and then i cried. i dread the day something happens to my soul mate- subi, and your post made me realize that the time we have with them is too short and to cherish every moment to the very end.

*tears*