It was a quality of life decision, said my female human. Poor Timber had lost the mobility in his legs, and the pain was moving from limb to limb, and he was getting pressure sores. It was time to free my dear Alaskan Husky friend from constant pain. He didn't even get to eat his birthday cake. We will have a Life Celebration in a few days to think of Timber and what he meant to this home. Timber was always sweet, happy and a bit of a silly carefree guy. He loved the young humans and enjoyed playing in the yard with them. I'm sure he has reunited with his Alaskan Husky family at the Rainbow Bridge: Yukon, Cheyenne, Inca (all three were lead dogs) and his twin, Turbo, who passed away this January.
This is a photo of Timber last year at the age of 13, running for the sheer love of it. He was quick and agile, a natural athlete that revealed generations of many superb Alaskan Huskies before him, dogs of George Attla, Roxy Wright-Champaign and other famous mushers. Alaskan Huskies may not have a registry but they definitely have pedigrees.
Timber
July 28, 1994 - July 29, 2008
We will miss you, sweet Alaskan boy.
We are very sad to read about the loss of your Timber. Our thoughts are with you.
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I am so sorry about Timber. He is in the hands of God now, who will make him happy, healthy, and carefree once again. He will be waiting for you at the Bridge. Godspeed Timber! Wear your Silver Harness with great pride.
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Lisa and Maverick
sad woof's, soooo sorry to hear bout timber...angel lacylulu will meet him and kelsey ann at the bridge and show them around...u r all in our thots and prayers...
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Run free Timber - Godspeed
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Rest in Peace Timber!!!
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So sorry to hear this. Run free, Timber. Our thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about your loss... You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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I am sorry the first time I have visited your blog is on such a sad occasion. Timber looks a beautiful dog, that is a lovely photo of him.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, and sending you our condolences.
Pippa
The Last Battle
ReplyDeleteIf it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this – the last battle – can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend,
Only, stay with me ‘til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its’ last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close – we two – these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears. - Anonymous
We're eally sorry for your loss but all we can do is offer our condolences. Timber is a handsome guy and obviously well loved. He will be m issed.
- The Bumpass Hounds, Bill & AnnMarie
It has been khwite the sad week fur our extended pakhk of furiends -
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Mom and I are thinking of woo during these diffikhult times but do know the hardest things to do are usually the best -
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
We are soooo very sorry that Timber had to go to the bridge. We know there are lots of our buddies there to play with so Timber will never be lonely. Run free, Timber!
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Poppy, Penny & Patches
We didn't know Timber, so we're sad to visit his blog under these circumstances. Just know that our thoughts are with you to help with your grief.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Run strong and free, Timber!
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We are so sorry to hear of Timber's passing. But we know he is in a better place and no longer feeling any pain! He was such a beautiful pup!
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Run Fwee sweet Timber..I nevew had the pleasuwe of knowing you hewe, butI know we'll meet again someday ove the wainbow bwidge
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ASTA
We are so sorry to hear about Timber! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you!
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Maggie and Mitch
I left the dog blogs five months ago, so I never had the privilege of meeting Timber.
ReplyDeleteBut he sounds like my kind of guy, your description of him in the post actually described me.
I love to run wild and free and I hope Timber is running wild and free across the Rainbow Bridge as he did when he was here.
We are always saddened to hear of the passing of a friend, please accept our condolences, although we never met, we feel your pain.
Marvin and Jeannie from the UK.
Godspeed sweet Timber. You were one handsome fella!
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Sitka, (D'Azuls) Cornelia Marie and Tia
We are so sorry to hear about Timer. We are praying for him and you all.
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What a grand life he has had and I thank YOU for that. Timber is running free and happy for an eternity of reunions await...May God bless and comfort those left behind.
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We are sorry to read about Timber's passing. It is always sad to lose a furry friend.
ReplyDeleteWe have not met before. I am sorry to hear of Timber's passing, I wish I would have known sooner.
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