Today’s post is about the life of Danny Boy. Danny lived a life that was constantly evolving. When he joined our family, he was not confident in his own rite. That changed quickly because Danny soon understood that he had a purpose and he had to step up to the plate.
Danny had a job to do and that job was to take care of his human brother. His human brother needed him and Danny took his job seriously. The years went by so quickly and Danny and his human brother had to go in different directions when his human brother left for college.
He came home and visited Dan often and it was always the same. Danny was content to sleep in his arms or on the couch… right next to him. They had an amazing bond. Sometimes Dan would go with him to college.
Yesterday, it was time for Danny to say goodbye to all of the people he loved because he was very old. Dan was a 100 years old in dog years and he was tired.
Danny made a difference in our lives with his love and character. Dan had a heart as big as any heart could be. Danny understood and lived forgiveness and love. We feel an emptiness now but we are confident that he is in a better place.
The following is a video of Dan taken a few years ago. Hopefully it will bring a smile to all of you who knew Danny.
So sorry for you loss. Glad you have so many wonderful memories of Danny (and pics and video too).
Claudia,
I am very sorry for your and your Family’s loss. I am glad you all had so many good years together.
I know losing a Pet like this, is like losing a member of the Family. As I always say, “It’s harder for those of us left behind”.
Just know that Dan isn’t tired now and he is up there playing as you always remember him doing.
Sincerely,
Edward
Dan my Man was indeed special. I have been on the other end of many of Danny’s telephone conversations, he was quite the talker. He certainly was more than just a family member. Goodbye Mr. Dan My Man, you will be missed.
Dear Danny Family Member,
We were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of such a great life force. Still we are heartened to hear of his superior longevity given his sister Nicky turned 14 in Dec. 2012. We know that no matter how long you have them, to lose them is near unbearable. Know we have the greatest empathy with you at this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Sean, Edie, Nicky, Matthew
Thanks so very much Sean, Edie, Nicky and Mathew. It certainly has been a sad time for all of us. He holds a warm place in our hearts and will forever!
Thanks so much Deborah.
Thanks Edward. You are so right about the fact that it’s harder on those left behind. Knowing Dan, he’s telling everyone up there when it’s dinner time.
Claudia
Thanks Gerry. I know that you get loving and losing our pets.