My Poor Sweet Mr. B

It is with a very heavy heart that I post this today.  My poor Mr. B passed away at the vet this morning.  He was too weak and there was too much damage done to his intestines. 

I always had dogs growing up, but was never really a big dog person till Braddock came around.  He was so cute and cuddly, you couldn't help but love him.  We got him when he was only a few weeks old, and it was love at first sight.  We named him Braddock after the great boxer from North Bergen, NJ, James J Braddock.



In his four short years with us, Braddock touched so many hearts.  He will be missed by all.





This hurts so much worse than I ever thought it would.  I wish we could have done more and I am heartbroken that I wasn't with him this past weekend. 



I don't think I'll ever own another dog again.



I will never stop feeling guilty that he died because of a pacifier...something we could have so easily prevented.





Braddock....Mr. B....May 26, 2008-June 30, 2012....you will be missed so much

Comments

  1. NicoleJuly 30, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I am so sorry to hear that Mandy. I know how important and great it is to have those puppy family members. There's nothing I can say that will make you feel better but just know - I am thinking of you, Skip and the girls today. Your puppy is in doggy heaven chasing lots of balls now! :)

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  2. Britt ♥July 30, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    I just saw this on Twitter too...I'm so sorry to hear this.

    I know this probably won't mean much, but absolutely do not feel guilty about what he ate. Animals, particularly dogs, get into so many things that it's impossible to keep an area 100% safe.

    He knew you all loved him and he had a wonderful life with you and that's what counts the most.

    When our beagle passed away from lymphoma when he was 7, I felt better knowing he wasn't in pain anymore and that my grandparents were taking care of him in heaven until we could be together again. You'll see Mr. B again someday, I promise.

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  3. AmberJuly 30, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Please don't beat yourself up, dogs have a way of getting everything. The most important thing is that he had a wonderful, full life full of love and family.

    I am sorry for the loss of your beloved family member.

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  4. Sarah-Life is what you make itJuly 30, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I've had to put down my last 4 cats and it kills me. they are part of the family. He was a very loved pup and had the best mom. Hugs!

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  5. ErikaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I was so sad to hear this...loosing a pet is such a hard thing to go through. Sending lots of hugs your way...

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  6. firewifeelly.comJuly 30, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Huge hugs. My condolences for your loss. It's amazing how those little furry cuddlebugs can just worm their way so far into your heart. I will be thinking of you today.

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  7. AllieJuly 30, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I'm so sorry. It's awful to lose a pet, they really become part of the family. Huge hugs being sent your way.

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  8. HillaryJuly 30, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Mr. B was lucky to have such a great family while he was here.

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  9. Perfectly ImperfectJuly 30, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I am so, so sorry you're going through this Mandy. But please don't beat yourself up about this. Dogs eat crazy things hon, it's what they do. You could not have ever known this was going to happen.

    thinking of you love. I know how hard this is. It freaking sucks.

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