RIP sweet sweet Toby. We had to say goodbye to my shadow, my sweet bub who was always by my side, even more so the last little bit where I had to be so careful not to step on him as he was right there and not so quick to move anymore.
We love you so much and know that you are running around chasing those cats in doggie heaven. Thanks for almost 14 years of unconditional love (his birthday was in July) and the best hugs, he would wrap his paws around your arm so tight. I won't be able to peel another carrot without crying cause he was always there begging for his piece.
I don't know how to end my day or start my day. Who do I let out one more time to go potty, who will feed the chucks with me? Who will greet Carl the mailman so excitedly and not even a pee like everyone else he peed on. Who will I talk to during the day? Who will run down the sidewalk over to Eric's house when we would say "let's go see Eric?" Who will eat with us, he was a social eater, so he would get a little food in his mouth and chew it all the way to the table, only to fnish it and go back and get another piece. I forgot all the funny little things he did and those are the hardest as they pop up in my mind. How he would spoon me, get under the cover and crawl so close beside me in the morning, just stay in bed a little longer Mum. He wasn't able to sleep on the bed at the last as he was not able to keep control of his bodily functions, so we moved his suitcase bed closer to our bed so he was right there.
I didn't realize how much we spoiled this little pup until I went around collecting all his little toys to put them in his sleeping suitcases for another day, and then wishing I had bought him just one more.
I don't know why this has hit me harder than the other pups, even Sammi I didn't feel so bad or at least I don't remember, I think it was cause we had Toby to love on and heal our hearts when we lost Sammi. Maybe cause Toby is our last and the house is ever so quiet. I never thought I had so many tears.
Here's some pics of our little Bubba, Toby wonkinobee, Tobes, all the little nicknames we called you. We love you Toby, you were the best boy ever.
Toby loved those cardboard tubes, and don't get me started on the empty water bottles or the sqweaker toys.
I remember when we put the build a bear Stampin' Up! apron on him, he didn't realize how cute he was.
Oh he hated the carwash but I would run through it on the way to the groomer, I would cover his head with his blanket.
I remember when he would get on the bed and wiggle himself in all the pillows.
This one makes me laugh, those snapchat filters are fun, he hated to get his picture taken.
This one was too funny too, I was in the front room on the chair and wondered where he was, he had crawled in this little basket that holds a blanket…it was not even a basket to sleep in but if he fit he went in it.
Oh how I will miss those little eyes looking up at me as he wondered where are we off to now Mum? TV, stamping or his favorite, let's go to bed…the last year or so he would cry at bed time if we didn't go to bed at the right time. He was tired and ready.
I remember when we got the chicks and he would stand at that window and watch them when they were in the house and cried he would run to them and we would tell him they were ok.
One of his favorite places, was my chair. He would squeeze back and sit behind me, he had done that since he was a pup.
It really just seems like yesterday that he was this little.
Oh he loved his Dad, he would be so excited when Jeff got home from work and he would go up and lay on the back of the chair, we would call him a goat. I remember when Jeff didn't think we needed another dog, and when Eric and him came home from fishing there Toby was. Oh they loved each other so much.
Jeff got up early Saturday morning and made a beautiful cross for Toby's grave. I can see it from the window.
Jeff had made this little wooden box a couple years ago when we thought we were going to lose Toby but we got a couple bonus years. It holds little mementos of our sweet boy.
Thanks for letting me share these memories and thanks for all the kind words on FaceBook and those that have met Toby thanks for all the love you gave him when you were here.
Love those fur babies extra hard for us.
Hugs, Di
Love this post Diana. Such a sweet pup. He will forever be in your heart. It is so hard to lose a family member like that.
Love to you, Doris D.
Oh Diana my heart is breaking for you. I actually kind of gasp when I read your header. Please take comfort in knowing that you were the VERY BEST Mama that Toby could have ever had. He will be missed more than words can express. Know that I'm sending healing hugs to you this afternoon.
I’m so sorry! Loosing a beloved pet is SO hard! What a wonderful good life he lived!
this just opened up the flood gates as I know what you are going thru as I had to put my Maggie down last Friday as she got so bad I did not want her to suffer, she had leukemia, and lymphoma. You will always have those great memories you had over the years, each day does get better but you will always remember the good times—Hugs
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Toby looks a lot like my Charlie. Hugs and prayers to you and your family 💜💜💜
So very sorry for the loss of your handsome furbaby <3
Oh Di, My Heart goes out to you. What Wonderful Photos you posted and Wonderful Memories. My Love goes with you…
Di -what a wonderful tribute to your beloved Toby. I so enjoyed you sharing your most precious memories and the photos were the best ever. I feel like I was right in the room with you and Toby.
He was definitely loved and cared for.
God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Karen
Oh Diana, I’m so sorry to hear about your little buddy, Toby. What a little cutie he was! Sounds like you had some great years with him and hope the memories can help ease your pain. 🐾❤️
So sorry Di… they are our first babies! He’s up in rainbow heaven having a grand time running and playing.., he’s so glad he had you, Jeff in Eric in his life.. RIP Tony
Oh Di! I'm so sorry! It's so hard, even when we know their end is near. It will feel weird a while but you will get use to not having that other chore. Getting rid if all their things is the hardest.
We lost both of ours in 2017. Hubby said, No more. We need to travel. But in 2019 we rescued a chihuahua that needed heartworm treatments. That was rough. We all survived it. LOL
She just loves hubby and doesn't let him out of her sight. This year we hope to do a little RVing and get her used to that. We are inching toward things the other dogs did with us. Covid has slowed that process down. HUGS~Donna
Hi Diana,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful tribute to Toby.
We lost our german short hair in 2019 and reading about Toby…well you know- I ran out of tissues. Dogs are amazing, they really have a way to our heart. Therefore as it is said -they leave paw prints on our hearts to remember them by. The memories will always be with us.
Many prayers during this difficult time.
God bless
Hugs and love,
Angela
Diana I am so sorry. I feel your pain. Toby was so stinking cute. Your love for him will always be there and he knows that he was loved for everlasting. Thank you for sharing all the beautiful memories and his cute little face. Toby is in heaven with all are furry friends. He will be with you Jeff and Eric always. Your pal. Raquel
I know how you feel Diana. We had to put my Bruno bear, our senior schnauzer down, just last month. I miss him so so much. He was my first ever dog that was all mine that I picked out just for me so he is pretty special in my heart. Thankfully we still have our rescue schnauzer, Zoe, who will be three this October. I have been crying into her fur and thanking God that at least I still have her to love and cuddle with. It's just not the same without my Boo Bear sleeping at my feet in our bed but Zoe is working extra hard to love me and ease my heartache with her cuddles. I feel your pain. Hang in there and remember all the good times you had with Toby and the great life you gave him. He was lucky to have you as him human mum. Sending a warm hug and some tears too.
Di& Jeff – I am so sorry for your loss. Toby was obviously well loved and an integral part of your lives. Sending virtual hugs.