Our much loved furbaby Sandy crossed over the rainbow bridge today, once again he is healthy and happy. He was the most devoted, gentle, caring furbaby that ever came into our lives. He was 14 years old and became ours 13 years ago, he gave us the best 13 years anyone could ask for. Our hearts are breaking and we miss him dearly and only time can heal us.
Sandy we love you with all our hearts and thank you for the joy you have given us for so many years, we will miss your pit pattering around the house and dragging a sock to the door when you wanted out, I will even miss hiding the garbage when we go out and I will ecspecially miss you sleeping at my feet or beside my chair and always listening to my ramblings when it was just you and I home. Tears will become less but you will live forever in our hearts.
I know many of you remember Mr. Sandy in my home decor pictures, he was always a little ham and love to pop into the photos
I would have posted a picture of sandy, but not too sure how
good night my sweetness!!!!janetc
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Any pictures of her Janet? Has she made a decision yet?
I got Eb about 2 weeks after my dog died and it was a bit of an adjustment for me to click into the different personality and having a young dog around again but she's been a real pleasure. It was also nice to have a dog around who was so happy and healthy because I had sort of gotten used to an older dog who was ill so she kind of perked things up again and sometimes even reminded me of the other dog when she was a pup which were some nice memories to inject from the more recent ones. I hope you have as good luck with yours as I have with mine.
Even nearly 6 years later I sometimes call her the wrong name (old habits die hard I guess) but she doesn't seem to mind so I'm off the guilt hook.
Thank you Vickie for your kind words and im also so very sorry to hear you loss your furbaby too and yes i bet they are gone over the rainbow bridge together. They certainly do become part of your family, my heart still aches and I still miss Sandy terribley. You are right, he had his bed right beside my chair and was always with me every where i went in the house. We do have a sweet little girl sheltie in our home on a trial basis, no final decision has been made yet, it really depends if she choses us.
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janetc
After ages and ages away from the H&H forum, I thought I'd drop in to see what was new... and saw this post about your much loved pup. I'm so sorry, Janet!! I know how much Mr. Sandy meant to you and your family!! I remember you sharing photos of your living room and lovingly pointing out the place where Mr. Sandy liked to sleep (right next to your chair if I'm not mistaken).
You know... days before Christmas we lost our pup too. Simon was younger them Mr. Sandy - he would have been 12 just this last week. We miss him terribly! In fact, the house just isn't the same without him here. I'm sure you feel exactly the same.
Your Mr. Sandy and my Simon are in puppy heaven... maybe they're good buddies!
All the very best... Victoria
oh janet so sorry to hear of your loss it's so hard to lose a furbaby they really are a special part of our families. i had to put my female (mellowD) down the end of summer 2008 and my male (buddy) was just sent to his new home....missing them both terribly. i always thought it was so cute how mr sandy made sure to get into your home decor pics....he really was a ham!
Janet - I just checked in today for the first time in ages. I'm late but please let me add my condolences. It's never easy to lose a beloved pet - but you know that he had a good life with you and that's the best gift you can give your pet in return for the love they give you.
THANK YOU all so much for all your sweet comments in regards to our sweet Mr. Sandy, we miss him dearly. I swear i still hear him in the house.
Wishing you all a safe happy holiday!!!
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janetc
Janet, I just read your post now....My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your furbaby, Mr. Sandy.Our pets are a big part of our family & our every day life ,they leave a big void when they pass away.I am not looking forward to the day when our sweet Gizmo has to go because he is to me like Mr. Sandy was to you, never leaving our side......Time will help to ease the hurt .Take care Janet .
Janet, I just read your post now....My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your furbaby, Mr. Sandy.Our pets are a big part of our family & our every day life ,they leave a big void when they pass away.I am not looking forward to the day when our sweet Gizmo has to go because he is to me like Mr. Sandy was to you, never leaving our side......Time will help to ease the hurt .Take care Janet .
Janet, I just read your post now....My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your furbaby, Mr. Sandy.Our pets are a big part of our family & our every day life ,they leave a big void when they pass away.I am not looking forward to the day when our sweet Gizmo has to go because he is to me like Mr. Sandy was to you, never leaving our side......Time will help to ease the hurt .Take care Janet .
So sad
yet very sweet sendoff
I'm so sorry about your loss of Mr. Sandy, Janet. He was a beautiful dog and I know you loved him very much.
Oh Dear Janet,
Iam so sorry to hear about Mr. Sandy. I enjoyed seeing him in your posts. I know it is soo hard when a pet passes on, we went through it also when our dog died 2 years ago. It's so very hard , but you will be strong and try to remember all the wonderful and all the times that you with your sweet dog, it's the memories that I still cling onto. Take care.
Oh, Janet! I just read this and my heart sank. I am soooo sorry to hear about Mr. Sandy. I have had my long time furry friends pass away, too. My kitty is not doing very well right now and I know that it is inevitable that it will happen to us again someday but you still hate to lose them. I will miss Mr. Sandy in your posts,too. Hang in there, Janet!
Janet, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Sandy. We will miss him popping into your photos, too!
This was sent to me in a christmas message today and it seemed right to share it with you Janet.
"'To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.' When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better"
I'm so sorry to hear that. The hurting passes with time, but the good times will never be forgotten. I like the saying along the lines of how they leave pawprints on our heart.
Janetc: my heart goes out to you. Having lost various 4 legged loved ones as well I can feel the pain you are going through. Time will help heal the pain and cherish the memories.
It is never easy losing one of our furry friends. I remember when our cat Oliver passed away at the young age of 20. He had been around so long and it took us quite some time to accept that he was gone.
My thoughts are with you Janet....animals truly do become part of our families. Such great memories for you to hold on to forever.
Oh gee. I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Sandy. I really liked that little guy and how he would peer out from some spot in your pictures and was just kind of a personality around here. This is going to be quite a change for you since he seems like he really was a big part of your family. Was he sick lately Janet (since you mentioned he'd be healthy and happy again)?
Oh janet, I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Sandy I know how hard it is to lose a pet. In the past year and a half, our two cats and our dog Carbo died. I loved Carbo so much, and I still miss him a lot.
I wish dogs & cats lived as long as we do. But better to have them in our lives for 10-15 years than not at all. They bring us so much love and happiness, I can't imagine having a home without a pet.
I hope the hole in your heart gets a little bit smaller over time.