Comments on: Time is running out for my four legged son http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html Skimbaco Lifestyle, online magazine for modern moms. Ideas for scandinavian-inspired lifestyle. Travel, home, food, fashion, family. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:44:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Naomihttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2536 Naomi Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:02:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2536 Oh, I am so sorry about Frank. He looks like a real sweetheart. He’s had a great life and family and so much love, though, remember that.

]]> By: kristahttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2533 krista Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2533 Aina kun kirjoitit Frankista, mietin onko samasta haukusta vielä kyse. Frankhan on ollut osa teidän elämää alusta saakka. Olen todella, todella pahoillani. Lemmikkeihin kun vaan syntyy niin syvä side. Antoiko eläinlääkäri Frankille jotain kipulääkkeitä?

Halaus

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2531 Anonymous Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:06:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2531 Olen tosi pahoillani. Lemmikistä luopuminen ottaa tosi koville, tiedän kokemuksesta. Lämpöisin terveisin: Sanna A

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2529 Anonymous Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:17:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2529 Frank is a good and faithful friend.We love him.We are so sorry.
It will be a sad loss.
I love your story about his name.
I definitely remember walks with him in Germany & how he goes and gets the lease when its time for his walk, his disagreement with the German Sheppard, his love affair with his girlfriend in New York, and his appreciation for having his head rubbed!Ole’ Frank, we love you.
Donna

]]> By: pinks & blues girlshttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2528 pinks & blues girls Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:50:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2528 Deep breath.

Oh, Katja. I knew you wrote a post about dear, sweet Frank last night, but I couldn’t bring myself to read it until this morning.

This just breaks my heart. I know how hard this was for you to write. I know how devastated you all are right now, and I hate that I know just how you feel.

I loved reading about how Frank became a part of your family. And imagine my surprise at reading what Frank’s “original” name was, Floyd.

Believe it or not, “Floyd” was Bismarck’s name when Steve first got him at the animal shelter as a puppy! And because the shelter told Steve that he was a German Shepherd mix, Steve wanted to give him a German name. And so he named him Bismarck. How funny that Frank and Bismarck have such similar “naming” stories!

Frank has had a wonderful life as a part of your family. Believe me, I know that that does not take away the pain of this diagnosis. But he was saved from that fire in that burning house, and then he was saved again when he was adopted by you and Matt.

How many dogs can say that they had their own passport? Have lived in numerous states – and even countries? Have had the opportunity to swim in the Baltic Sea (even if it was too cold for him!)?

I loved reading about how you would drive from hotel to hotel until you could find one that would take dogs. And how you put your love for Frank above any temporary apartment eviction (I don’t understand people who can give up a dog just for an apartment, either).

My heart is breaking for you. And my heart is breaking for Frank. He has known so much love just from being in your lives. He is one lucky guy.

And when that time comes (I hope for all your sakes, it’s further away than they’re saying), Bismarck will be waiting for Frank up there, and they’ll be running and romping and playing, and laughing about how lucky they were – these two mutts named Floyd who ended up with families who loved them to the moon and back.

Much love to you and Frank, Katja. Please let me know if you need anything. I will email you my phone number if you ever need to just talk, vent or cry.

Love,
Jane

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2527 Anonymous Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:57:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2527 Saat naisen kyyneliin! Tuo kun on aivan liian tuttu tunne meidän koiraperheessä ja sanoinkuvaamattoman suuri suru, mikään muu ei auta kuin aika aikanaan… Nyt ei löydy oikeita sanoja kun niitä ei ole. Voimia ja halauksia täältä kaukaa! t. Marja & pojat

]]> By: Beckyhttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2526 Becky Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:46:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2526 Saw your post on Twitter. Sorry about your furbaby. Yeah, Norwegians thought we were crazy for bringing our dog when we moved there. She put up with six months of quarantine in the freezing hinterlands … and still loved us. We lost our furbaby three years ago, and I know how much it hurts.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2524 Anonymous Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:11:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2524 I am so sorry to hear that. I know what a wonderful and crazy (with all respect to you Frank!) dog he is, and I also know how much of a family member he has been in your family.
He’s had a wonderful life with you guys, and although this may not make you feel any better just remember that your best friend will go to heaven like all dogs do.

Hugs to all of you, Anna

]]> By: Mama C-tahttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2523 Mama C-ta Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:47:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2523 Oh hun, my heart breaks for you! I don’t think you could ask for a better mama/dog relationship than what you and Frank have. I was very, very close to my dog who passed away, gosh about 15 years ago and I still think about him daily. And this may sound weird but when I’m going through a difficult time, my dog shows up in my dreams and from then on I know it’ll be OK. Frank will always be with you.

Also, and I’m not trying to make this only about my dog, but he died of cancer, a tumor in his nose which they couldn’t remove. When we found out they said he had 3 months max to live. He lived for another 4 years (without any kind of treatment). Frank will always be traveling right along side of you. xoxo

]]> By: Stinahttp://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged.html/comment-page-1#comment-2522 Stina Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2008/03/time-is-running-out-for-my-four-legged-son/#comment-2522 Voi itku… Kyyneleet tippuu taallakin. Iso lammin hali. Teille molemmille.
Komea poika teilla onkin. Hyva poika.

Mekin on matkattu yhdessa kahden ison haukun kanssa. Toinen tuli Suomesta ja toinen tarttui Filsuista mukaamme. Mutkat taipuu suoriksi vaikka vakisin naittenkin takia; kaveria kun ei jateta. Mutta namakin vanhenevat, toisella on lonkkavika ja tiedan mita on viela luvassa. Ensimmainen, koiralapsistamme (vanha poikahan se sitten jo kylla oli) avitettiin hellavaroin ikiuneen mun sylissani ja kylla oli paha paikka.

Frank on onneksi saanut elaa hyvan, hyvan elaman kanssanne ja nyt loppuaikanakin siita pidetaan hellaa huolta; ei tarvi elaa esim. villikoirana yksin, ilman laumaa ja olla kivuissaan ja pahassa olossaan ilman apua.

Rankkaa ja surullista se on silti… Parempaa kaveria kuin hyva koira, saa hakemalla hakea.
Lammin hali.

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