Today I write my blog with a heavy heart.
On Friday 24th August 2018 we said goodbye to our beloved Monty Boo.
He came into our lives on the 10th June 2008 a small 4 month old pup all legs and big ears
At a time when we had just received the devastating news that our youngest son, just 4 at the time had received a diagnosis of autism.
A time when we didn't know as a family what was to lie a head of us.
Although Romeo thought he was the leader of our pack I actually think Monty Boo was the leader of our pack he just let Romeo think he was.
We used to call him the Pooh Bear of our family
But then I always thought that Pooh Bear was a very wise old bear.
Don't get me wrong he could be as mischievous as the rest of them and was rather partial to a pear and was known to pinch the windfalls from under the pear tree when we lived at the cottage.
Along with the other three boys he got us through some truly difficult times.
On Friday morning he had got up with me as usual and was playing his duffing of the carpet game when he suddenly and without warning collapsed. By the time I had got D to come and see him he was unconscious and passed away peacefully a few moments later in our arms.
August has been a particularly tough month for us as a family for reasons I will tell you about at a later date. I truly believe that even our animals will pick their own time and place in which to cross the rainbow bridge. Only the day before he had been racing around the back garden with the other boys still thinking he was a pup when in reality he was 10 going on 11.
It has left us all totally devastated but for Monty Boo it was probably the best way for him to go. Not in any pain with no intervention from outside sources, no decisions to be made by us and as
Old Blue Eyes himself would of said,
I did it my way
We love you to the moon & back Monty Boo
and you will be sorely missed by all the family
but we have been very lucky to have you in our lives for the past 10 years,
Monty Boo
2008 - 2018
Goodnight, God bless my beautiful boy.
Mx
I'm so sorry to read this Mitzi. They give us so much love, but it's heartbreaking when they have to leave us. They are family.
ReplyDeleteIn time, you will be able to remember Monty Boo with a smile on your face. Until then, I am sending you love and strength to see you through. X
Thank you Jules. My son always says that as each of the children left home another dog would appear. They are very much family to us and just like our children at some time they have to leave us unfortunately they don't just leave home they travel that journey across the rainbow bridge never to return. We have lots of fond memories of our Mr Boo and he will forever be in our hearts. He really loved his pears so I'm sure every time we see a pear tree we will think of him. The other boys got to say their goodbyes and even though there is another three of them I still know that one of our number is missing. Like you say I'm sure it will get easier over time.
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A terrible shock for you, but what a wonderful way for him to go. It sounds like he was quite a character, no wonder he left some pretty big paw prints on your heart. I know that pain, it gets better but it takes time. My best wishes to you all.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine, I think it was more the shock as there had been no signs that this was going to happen. We think he had a stroke and yes it was definitely the very best way for him to go. I can at least talk about him and look at pictures today without bursting into tears. Its waking up in the morning and not seeing his little face looking back me that has been the hardest but I know this too will get easier in time. The three other boys all got to say their goodbyes but its when I see the three of them that I know one of our pack is missing. It has also been hard seeing how hard it has hit D for a six foot man to be reduced to sobbing great tears is something I don't get to see very often. I think we have managed to arrange the very best send off for him which includes taking one of his beloved pears with him just in case he gets a bit peckish whilst crossing over that bridge.
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Oh Mitzi, I am so very sorry to read this. I know that Monty will be missed by you all and by the rest of the boys too. It's quite shocking when it happens so suddenly but it's definitely the best way for them, no lingering and no feeling poorly, it sounds like he had a lovely time on Thursday running around the garden. I know he'll be remembered with a smile, they do have their own little (or big in most cases) personalities, don't they? Thinking of you and sending hugs. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. We picked up his ashes yesterday in a beautiful ceramic pot so he will be with us always where ever we may roam.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Monty Boo sounded like a wonderful pet. At least he didn't suffer - we should all be so lucky to have such a swift, pain free ending. Sending virtual hugs to you and your family. xx
ReplyDeleteYes I agree when it's my time I want a swift and pain free ending.
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Mitzi x
So moved by your post. We lost our beloved Blenheim Cavalier four weeks ago. Most likely a stroke and so sudden. She was 11/12 and a rescued breeding dog who we got 5 years ago. Heartfelt condolences, like you we are not a one dog family but we all miss her so much. Thank you for your blog which I have just found. Jan Butcher.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Jan sorry your first read of my blog wasn’t on a happier note. It’s a week today since he left us and I miss him not getting under my feet and I still wake every morning expecting to see him lying in his spot. These are all happy memories though. We picked his ashes up on Tuesday so he may not be with us in the physical sense but he’s very much around us and now his little ern sits we have our boy back. So sorry to hear of your loss too Jan I don’t think we realise what impact they have on our lives until they are gone x
DeleteYes, like you I still expect to see her when I first wake up. What a gap they leave in our hearts. We have decided to have another ex breeding girl to see out her days being loved. Thanks for replying, look forward to reading your blog, Jan Butcher.
DeleteSo sorry to read this. He is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure you have lots of happy memories with which you can celebrate his place in your family whilst you grieve for him. I miss my lovely golden retriever and it's been years.
ReplyDeleteThank you Eloise i’ve dreaded the day we would say goodbye to one of our boys but he wasn’t in any pain it was very quick and Monty the best way to go. It left us reeling but as each day passes we are getting better. I think I will always miss his little nose coming to nudge me in the morning but he is definitely still around us. X
DeleteI'm so sorry to read about your loss.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and good wishes at this time.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan x
DeleteI am so sorry to read this.As a Dog lover and Walker,I can understand how heartbreaking it is to lose a Beloved pet.Sending Huge Comforting Huggles to you all.xxxxxx
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DeleteI've just been catching up with your posts and I'm so sorry to read about losing Monty. These little furry bundles are such a big part of our family and we miss them dreadfully when they go.
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Lisa x
Hi Mitzi, I'm still behind on blog reading but just read your news. I'm very sorry you lost Monty. He looks a gorgeous boy, my parents had a dog called Oliver who looked exactly the same. Full of mischief and so much love and comfort. Take care, as you remember happy times. Cathy x
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