RIP Mr.Tyke - you will be missed!

[SnoDork]

Hey all...Let me introduce you to Mr. Tyke. He was our 10yo Bull Mastiff/American bulldog mix. Sadly this past monday we had to put him down.

He suffered a stroke in 07/08 and from then developed seizures. They were curbed with medication for a while, but just recently they returned and after one bad night, it just wasnt fair for him to contiune like that...

On his last day he went out with a bang, eating doughnuts, waffles, a meatloaf sandwich and all other junk food he wasn't allowed before.

He was always a willing photo subject, a great friend and the best bud anyone could ask for.

He will be missed...he was pure awesomeness!!

Meet Mr. Tyke....Rest in Peace buddy!!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/Stuff/tyke01.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/Stuff/tyke02.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/Stuff/tyke03.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/Stuff/tyke04.jpg

[jgrussell]

So sorry for your loss. He looks like such a lovely pup.

[Chet]

What a wonderful friend! Sorry you lost a favorite model as well. Looks like you have many great memories.

[Josue DG]

Sorry about your loss... Looks like he was a great companion.

[shabbysheik]

What a handsome guy--so sorry for your loss. :(

[JodyLee]

I'm so sorry for your loss. God speed Mr. Tyke.

[Pete's Prints]

Sorry for your loss, may your heart feel his warmth and love always.

[eric.brown]

Sorry for your loss...looks like a great friend.

[SnoDork]

~thanks for all the kind words~

[coldcase]

Went through this last weekend myself with my Lab. I'm really sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Mr. Tyke

Oliver

[oldom]

I am sorry for your loss.

It will be hard to look at Mr. Tyke's photos for while. But at some time later, they will bring that warm feeling back to your heart.

[rcpcduck]

sorrey for your loss . it happens to all our fur babbies . but it never keeps us from loveing them .
duck .

[Calindy]

So sorry, it NEVER gets easier when THAT time comes...here is something that helped me...

Your Pets In Heaven
by Ken D. Conover

To have loved and then said farewell, is better than to have never loved at all.
For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.
For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly.
For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.

I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each others lives. My life was fuller because you were there, not as a master/owner, but as my FRIEND.

Today I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the Sun shines gently down upon all of God's creatures.
I can run, jump, play and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging.

We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever.
You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are so rare and unique.
Don't hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever. For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.

Your Pets In Heaven

[xoldboy]

with these photographs, he will be missed, but never forgotten. sorry for your loss.

[dank ink]

Nice looking pup, sorry for your loss.

[DealsGapCobra]

I am sorry for your loss but am glad you were able to have a last "fling" with all of his favorite foods.

[Momtothefurmonsters]

It is never easy to lose those that we love. My heart goes out to you.

[Flo]

I love you spoiled him big time for his last days!!!! We had boxers, his face reminds me of them.
Sweet boy, you all were so lucky to have had each other..

[weedwhackers]

RIP doooogie!!

[smallpotatoes]

I'm so sorry for you loss. He looks like he was a big ol' sweetheart.

Jaci

[rsboag]

Sorry for your loss. They are such a great addition to the family and treated like family, it's always sad to have to let them go.

[Miniflash]

So sad ,,hope your heart feels better soon ..

[BeritOlam]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/Stuff/tyke03.jpg


Such a hard decision to do with such a cute dog, but I know you know you did the right thing.

I love this picture of him!! So adorable.

[amethyst dragon]

So sorry for your loss.....

The Rainbow Bridge

inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,

Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,

When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,

Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land, they wait and they play,

Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,

For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,

Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,

Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.

All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,

Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;

Together again, both person and pet.

So they run to each other, these friends from long past,

The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,

Has turned into joy once more in each heart.

They embrace with a love that will last forever,

And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

[SJC from VT]

What a looker. Time heals, but it is still hard.

[goldenturtle]

There's a lotta love in that face.

[Stormin_24]

So sorry for your loss... I know this feeling all too well... :(

Beautiful poem Calindy and Amethyst..

[digidiva]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Run free big fella!