Today, thanks to the kindness of Ann of Zoolatry, we are honoring the Angels of 2024. For far too many of us, 2024 brought sadness and loss as we had to bid farewell to very beloved pets. We bow our heads today in honor of ALL those bright stars in the heavens who filled our hearts with so much love. We also send big hugs and heartfelt thoughts to the many among us who remember the good days with joy and lament the losses with sadness.
For us, we were blessed to share our days for just short of 13 years with the gentlest giant and sweetest boy we ever knew - dear Lightning. Lightning had a tender soul. He was very timid as a youngster, but as he aged, he became more confident and willing to interact lovingly with others. He loved to see our human sisters and brother and their families when they visited, especially the grands when they were little. He loved his pack as he spent part of his life with Angel Phantom, Angel Thunder, Angel Ciara, Misty, and Timber. He was especially close to Timber who grieved for months after his passing. His last few years were not without difficulty as he battled through two torn CCLs and a few medical issues. His last few months were very hard on him, but he never complained. He left us suddenly on April 10, 2024, just a few weeks short of his 13th birthday which would have been on May 4th. Our hearts are still broken, but today we honor his memory with a few photos of his time with us.
Awww, sweet boy. We've always loved you from afar ... all the Woos who came before, and sweet Misty and dear Timber who still love and miss you every day. Though we also miss you, we are happy you are running free.
ReplyDeleteI loved him too. They remain in our hearts forever. You gave him such a good like.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to the pups and a hug to mom. ♥
wooo,
ReplyDeleteWe miss Lightning - lots. Hugs to all of you♥
ReplyDeleteAwww...sweet, sweet Lightning. You will be remembered forever in our hearts as well. ♥
ReplyDeleteLightning was loved by all who touched him in the furs or knew him via the interwebs.
ReplyDeleteKathie your Woos were the first I ever knew and your posts always portrayed their sweetness and kinds and oh how they loved their 2 and 4 legged pack.
Sending hugs you, Misty, Timber and David.
Cecilia
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tribute post - so fondly remembered! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Such a beautiful post, for a beautiful boy. We miss you Lightning <3
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
A lovely tribute to Lightning.
ReplyDeleteHe will always be remembered by his friends and family, and internet friends too.
I have it from a furry good source that all The OPKS Pack ANGELS are doing well and partying!
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Willow with intel from NAK!
I will never forget Lightning. He was a "one of a kind" pup and will be remembered.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your wonderful Lightning.
ReplyDeleteThey live on in our hearts forever...
ReplyDeleteLightning was a sweetheart. XO
ReplyDeleteYou made Lightning a heart dog for all of us
ReplyDeleteHe was a such a sweet boy. I'm grateful that he's no longer in pain even though he is sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute for a beautiful soul.
ReplyDeleteWe remember Angel Lightning, he is very missed!
ReplyDeleteLulu: "Ahhh, Lightning, our handsome friend! So good to see him again!"
ReplyDeleteChaplin: "Once you have a Three Musketeers, it's never quite the same when one of them leaves."
Java Bean: "Ayyy, are you talking about you, Charlee, and Oona?"
Charlee: "Pffft, no, I am not a Musketeer with them. He's talking about Dennis, Tucker, and Trixie, of course."
Oona: "Happy New Year!"
We are so sorry for your loss. That heartbreak will never completely go away, but it will get easier. I hope that your beautiful memories bring you some comfort. He looks like a very sweet soul.
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