Radagast 1991-2008 R.I.P.


Radagast
named after the Brown Wizard
in the Lord of the Rings,
died quietly tonight of old age.


He was our galumphing super-friendly
Chocolate Labrador/Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
His heart finally gave out.


Goodbye, Buddy. You were a good dog.
We surely will miss you.

Comments

  1. KimberlyFebruary 7, 2009 at 10:24:00 PM PST

    I am so soory for your loss. I lost by beloved Valor on Novemeber 8th. Mere words are not enough to convey my sympathies.

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  2. WebsterFebruary 8, 2009 at 1:04:00 AM PST

    Thank you Kimberly. It's good that he's out of pain and discomfort, so that helps ease the pain for me. But I sure miss the old healthy dog he was for so long.

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  3. JenFebruary 8, 2009 at 7:58:00 AM PST

    I tend to love animals more than people--- for real--- so I understand the attachment. Someone will probably have to tranquilize me when my own cat departs someday.

    I adore chocolate labs. Radagast looks like he was a very handsome boy who made you happy..

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  4. MartyFebruary 8, 2009 at 6:33:00 PM PST

    I'm so sorry to hear this. Just looking at his face, I can tell that your description was super accurate. He looks like the most "galumphing," friendliest dog on the planet. Labs are among my favorite breeds, they're just so loyal and smart. Maybe one day you'll be up for getting another.

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  5. BRAINCHEESEFebruary 8, 2009 at 11:21:00 PM PST

    What a bootiful boy...I'm sure he fulfilled his highest good.

    Linda D. in SEattle

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  6. WebsterFebruary 9, 2009 at 1:44:00 AM PST

    Thanks Marty and Jen. Radagast was indeed a comfort when I needed a hug! He loved to fetch - but he would not give the ball back. We had to play using the two ball method!

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