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End of an Era

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Remy
Dec. 17, 2007 – Oct. 11, 2021

We lost a treasured member of the family yesterday. Technically, Remy wasn't even our dog. He belonged to my daughter Sara and her husband Ryan, but spent a great deal of time with us at our home. He was one of the best little dogs on the planet for sure. His good behavior was always a big contrast to his friend Ozzie's. We'd often ask Ozzie, "Why can't you be a good boy like Remy?", but Ozzie marches to his own drummer. Even though their personalities were very different, they were a pack.

Ozzie meeets remy

This picture was taken on the day when Ozzie and Remy first met. Ozzie liked him on the spot, which was unusual. Remy wasn't sure what to make of Ozzie at first, but they soon became good friends. And stayed friends for over 13 years.

Dennis holding remy

You might recall me posting a few months back about the possibility of Remy having canine dementia. He would have episodes of acute anxiety when nothing seemed to help to calm him down. In the photo above, my husband is trying to comfort Remy and Ozzie is sitting at his feet looking on with concern. As time passed, Remy's episodes worsened, despite being on medication.

Remy with blue pillow

He loved his walks, his treats, and very short car rides. Always ready to see what would happen next, his curiosity was still tempered with caution. He was the best boy ever, and it is going to be very very hard not to have him around. Goodbye, Rem, we'll miss you.

 

45 responses to “End of an Era”

  4. So sorry for your loss! Losing a pet is so very difficult😢 so glad you have the pictures as sweet reminders Of his time with you ❤️

  5. So sorry for your loss! Losing a pet is so very difficult😢 so glad you have the pictures as sweet reminders Of his time with you ❤️

  6. So sorry for your loss! Losing a pet is so very difficult😢 so glad you have the pictures as sweet reminders Of his time with you ❤️

  7. I’m so sorry! Our furry family members are so very much a part of everyday life and they leave a big hole when they aren’t there.

  8. I’m so sorry! Our furry family members are so very much a part of everyday life and they leave a big hole when they aren’t there.

  9. I’m so sorry! Our furry family members are so very much a part of everyday life and they leave a big hole when they aren’t there.

  10. I’m so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a pet! I’m still mourning my two Elkhounds and it’s been a few years now.

  11. I’m so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a pet! I’m still mourning my two Elkhounds and it’s been a few years now.

  12. I’m so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a pet! I’m still mourning my two Elkhounds and it’s been a few years now.

  19. oh, dear. I’m sorry the medication didn’t help. It really helped our old girl so that her last couple of years were easier for her and us.
    they are part of the family and you love them and miss them when they are gone. 🙁

  20. oh, dear. I’m sorry the medication didn’t help. It really helped our old girl so that her last couple of years were easier for her and us.
    they are part of the family and you love them and miss them when they are gone. 🙁

  21. oh, dear. I’m sorry the medication didn’t help. It really helped our old girl so that her last couple of years were easier for her and us.
    they are part of the family and you love them and miss them when they are gone. 🙁

  22. So, so sorry to your family and Ozzie too. Remy will be missed for sure. Good-bye’s are so hard.

  23. So, so sorry to your family and Ozzie too. Remy will be missed for sure. Good-bye’s are so hard.

  24. So, so sorry to your family and Ozzie too. Remy will be missed for sure. Good-bye’s are so hard.

  25. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can attest to what a good boy Remy was. He jumped right into my lap when I visited you many years ago. Rest easy, Remy. Your family will miss you, sweet boy.

  26. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can attest to what a good boy Remy was. He jumped right into my lap when I visited you many years ago. Rest easy, Remy. Your family will miss you, sweet boy.

  27. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can attest to what a good boy Remy was. He jumped right into my lap when I visited you many years ago. Rest easy, Remy. Your family will miss you, sweet boy.

  34. I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Remy. It’s so hard to see them suffer as they age…wish our fur family members could have longer lives. Hug sweet Ozzie as he misses his friend.

  35. I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Remy. It’s so hard to see them suffer as they age…wish our fur family members could have longer lives. Hug sweet Ozzie as he misses his friend.

  36. I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Remy. It’s so hard to see them suffer as they age…wish our fur family members could have longer lives. Hug sweet Ozzie as he misses his friend.

  37. I’m so sorry that Remy is gone. Pets are such special family members, and their loss makes such a huge hole in our lives. But they bring so much joy and life to our lives. Rest in peace, Remy. And many happy memories to you and yours.

  38. I’m so sorry that Remy is gone. Pets are such special family members, and their loss makes such a huge hole in our lives. But they bring so much joy and life to our lives. Rest in peace, Remy. And many happy memories to you and yours.

  39. I’m so sorry that Remy is gone. Pets are such special family members, and their loss makes such a huge hole in our lives. But they bring so much joy and life to our lives. Rest in peace, Remy. And many happy memories to you and yours.

  43. So sorry to read of sweet Remy’s passing. It is just the hardest to lose our fur family.

  44. So sorry to read of sweet Remy’s passing. It is just the hardest to lose our fur family.

  45. So sorry to read of sweet Remy’s passing. It is just the hardest to lose our fur family.