Our dog passed away Monday

[simpsongal]

It doesn't feel right to just call him a dog....Bogie was a member of the family and my first baby. He was 14. We named him Bogie after Humphrey Bogart. We adopted him from a rescue at 6.5 weeks old – he had mange, worms, and had never been outside. The night we brought him home we let him explore the front yard and he put his tiny paws on a giant sycamore tree and whined the most adorable whine at the smell of the tree and the squirrels that lived in it.

He had earned at least 20 different nicknames, including "7 nation puppy" because of the white stripes down his legs, “Mr. Moo” b/c of the cow-like sounds he made, mush-a-moo b/c of the mushy soft fur around his face which our good friend affectionately termed his "face meat." We knew he was part lab but jokingly told inquirers his “breed” was Virginia Water Hound b/c he was such a good swimmer. He looked like an otter in the water, though we’d like to forget the time he caught a gosling (he did let it go).

DH and I have been married for 15 years, we moved into this house 12 years ago, started a family 10 yrs ago, completed our family 7 years ago. Bogie was there for just about all of it - whether at the center or as a supporting player when the toddlers were holding court and trying to play dress up with him. In the later years he had reached the "elder states dog" status. He had quiet, contented wisdom - old dog energy. He was by my side every day when I worked, he followed me around the house and trusted me to take care of anything he needed. He scoped out all the best places to relax, including the top of the stairs where he could keep tabs on the goings on of the house.

There's so much more I could say....I'm so broken now

[struggling w/photos, but I think I got one up]

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[deadwing]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Bogie was a great dog who lived a wonderful life with your family.

[penguingrrl]

I’m so sorry, he was an amazing dog and you gave him such a good life. Sending hugs!

[maudefindlay]

I'm really sorry. Yes, definitely a member of the family. I'm certain you gave Bogie a great life. I'm not a pet owner, but I appreciate all who take in animals and love them the way you did.

[followyourarrow]

I'm so sorry. I'm sending you guys lots of love. He definitely was a family member.

[Wallflower]

I am so sorry for your loss. Sometimes it amazes me how giving and loving our animals are with us, and the hole they leave behind in our hearts.
You and your family will be in my heart.

[underwaterrhymes]

This made me cry. I’m so sorry. What a lucky pup to have a family like yours and what a lucky family to have a pup like him. 💙

[lavenderblue]

This made me tear up. What a sweet baby. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[scm1011]

I'm so sorry. Bogie sounds like he was very special.

[TR]

I’m so sorry It sounds like your family and Bogie gave each other a lot of love (((hugs)))

[litebright]

I'm so sorry for your loss! It sounds like Bogie was an awesome dog, and he was lucky to have a family who loved him so much.

[bcv513]

I'm so sorry. What a wonderful life you gave your pup.

[mx27]

rest well, Bogie! thank you for sharing some of your wonderful Bogie memories with us, simpsongal all the love to you and your family

[Susie]

Oh simpsongal I'm so sorry for the loss of your pack mate.  He was lucky to be so loved by you all <3 

[wildrice]

What a beautiful tribute to Bogie that you've shared. I am so sorry for your loss - they truly are family and losing them is so painful. Thinking of you and sending big hugs.

[mommyatty]

Oh I’m so sorry. He sounds really special and you sound like a wonderful family for any pup. Like you were lucky to have each other.

I hope someday, when you’re ready for it, Bogie sends you another special soul and you tell him or her all about Bogie.

[circa1978]

I am so sorry. Bogie was so clearly loved. RIP good boy.

[sadlebred]

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Bogie.

[tennisgal]

Oh man. Pets *are* your family. It is especially hard when they are older and have been through all those milestones with you. Hugs to your family

[heygrey]

I am so sorry for your loss. Bogie had a wonderful life with you.

[sequins]

awww I'm so sorry. He sounds like the goodest boy.

[lostrn]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to say goodbye to our pets 💔

[expectantsteelerfan]

Awe, what a sweet boy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[penelope]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so heartbreaking to lose a beloved member of the family. People always say, you gave him a good life. I remember the only reply I could have when we lost our beloved was, no, HE gave US a good life. Sending thoughts and hoping you find solace in happy memories in the coming days.

[ssmjlm]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He had a wonderful life and sounds like you all gave him the perfect home.

[emilyinchile]

The best boy <3

[So_Fetch]

I am so sorry. Our fur kids never live long enough. It sounds like he had the best life with you. <3

[starburst604]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Bogie. He had a wonderful life.

[7costanza]

I’m so sorry. He sounds like a good boy, and you gave him a great life ❤️

[mrsukyankee]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard when you lose a pet who is a big part of the family.