Our dear friend and Baja companion "Rocky" was put down after 13 years as part of our family..
The super protector of camp and truck will be missed..I guess I can expect to be pulled aside at all the checkpoints now...
Photo from Laguna Datil BCS...
Wile E. Rocky!!
[Edited on 4-7-2006 by Tomas Tierra]bajajudy - 4-6-2006 at 11:10 AM
So sorry. That is a tough thing to have to do. He looks kinda like our Toby. Maybe they can play together up there in doggy heaven. I know for a
fact that all dogs go to heaven
Next trip down maybe think about rescuing a Mexican dog to take back home with you. They have really streamlined the process in most areas and I can
vouch for the fact that they make very loyal pets....just ask my Caligas guy.
Mexican shorthair
Tomas Tierra - 4-6-2006 at 11:22 AM
thank you Judy..Yes they are probably squabling over the tennis ball right now..
we do have a mexican rescue dog.. she is great!! La Pinta.
She came from the east cape at Las Distiladeras, a surf spot..
She was the runt of three pups from a local dog called "Jueso" (sp) she was so cute we had to bring her home..we did not declare her at the border..
people always ask "what kind of dog is that?" ..I say she is a Mexican shorthair pointer..She is the big one in the Photo..Littlr Diego Rico is the
neighbor dogbajajudy - 4-6-2006 at 12:43 PM
Wow she is a beauty and a lucky dog, I'd say.
I know that area well; although not the moma dog.
Ok time to bring out my doggy photosbajajudy - 4-6-2006 at 12:44 PM
The first one is Mochi, this one is Eta.bajajudy - 4-6-2006 at 12:47 PM
And this is the Tobster
I hope that they dont find a bone to fight over.
We never figured out how she got this bone into our yard.Tomas Tierra - 4-6-2006 at 01:09 PM
It was around '97 when we got Pinta.. she was next to the well at distiladeras with her mommy and sisters..she had cactus spines all over her muzzle
and her mom wasn't letting her nurse.. her sisiters were twice her size..we figured she was doomed if we didn't help...
whats happening at distiladers now?? when i was last there in 98 or so some guy had subdivided and was selling lots for about 20K (I shoulda bought
one!)bajajudy - 4-6-2006 at 02:00 PM
Yes you should have!
I have no idea what they are going for now but everything here has gone up in value
El Jefe is living up near Punta Perfecta maybe he knows!
my dog...
eetdrt88 - 4-6-2006 at 03:01 PM
Here is our next dog!
Sharksbaja - 4-6-2006 at 03:41 PM
Baja Buzz says:Bob and Susan - 4-6-2006 at 05:32 PM
dogs are truly "mans best friend"...
we're taking ours to the beach with us next week...Roberto - 4-6-2006 at 05:55 PM
What a beautiful dog. I am hoping to go before Toby does. I'm not sure I could stand putting him down.
[Edited on 4-7-2006 by Roberto]
Condonlences on the loss of your family member
Gypsy Jan - 4-6-2006 at 06:03 PM
This has been posted before, it comforted me.
The Rainbow Bridge Story
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to
Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our
friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made
whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and time gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body
quivers. Suddenly he begins to break from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and
when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from
your heart.
THEN YOU CROSS RAINBOW BRIDGE TOGETHER....
Anonymousbajajudy - 4-6-2006 at 08:18 PM
Our toby's look alikeTomas Tierra - 4-6-2006 at 08:44 PM
Thank you all..
Really miss the big ol fella. We found him in Oregon in the woods behind our ranch with his mom who was alarge Rottwieller, must have been mixed with
lab..best dog ever, I think Pinta misses him more, she is a wreck..
Wile E. Rocky!!!
[Edited on 4-7-2006 by Tomas Tierra]
[Edited on 4-7-2006 by Tomas Tierra]Tomas Tierra - 4-7-2006 at 05:00 PM
beep beepmovinguy - 4-7-2006 at 07:00 PM
DOG, n. A kind of additional or subsidiary deity designed to catch the overflow and surplus of the world's worship.
- Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's DictionaryBruce R Leech - 4-7-2006 at 07:05 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by movinguy
DOG, n. A kind of additional or subsidiary deity designed to catch the overflow and surplus of the world's worship.
- Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary
Packoderm - 4-7-2006 at 07:08 PM
I lost my dog this past year. A cop was speeding down our street and hit her. She kept getting out that day to play with my 5 year old son. I don't
think anything has ever made me sadder, but we got a new pup, and she is about maybe 1/4 as good as Taco Bell in the picture below.movinguy - 4-7-2006 at 07:10 PM
It was on my rat terrier calendar, Bruce - just passing it on . . .Paula - 4-7-2006 at 07:14 PM
Quote:
DOG, n. A kind of additional or subsidiary deity designed to catch the overflow and surplus of the world's worship.
Yes... Dog is my co-pilot...
and it is so hard when you have to make that life-ending decision. I was so sorry ot hear about Rocky, and here is another Nomad who understands what
you are going through.
We had to put Libby, our 13 year old sheltie down about 6 years ago. I took her in and stayed with her past her last breath. I cried for weeks. I
tear up thinking of that day. So sad.
[Edited on 4-8-2006 by Paula]Tomas Tierra - 4-7-2006 at 07:16 PM
Very sad Packo, and Paula...I found my boy at the bottom of the steps..had a heart attack or something..still alive but on the way out..took him
around in a wagon to say good bye to all his buddies..no doubt going..I feel lucky that we didn't have to make a decision..no long illness.. he had a
great day the day before,swimming in the ocean.....miss him..
[Edited on 4-8-2006 by Tomas Tierra]Bruce R Leech - 4-7-2006 at 07:21 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by movinguy
It was on my rat terrier calendar, Bruce - just passing it on . . .
I just cant figure it out. I guess I'm just slow. can you translate it in to baby language for me?
[Edited on 4-8-2006 by Bruce R Leech]Ken Bondy - 4-8-2006 at 08:17 AM
Que le vaya bien, Rocky, RIP. I can't resist doggie posts, even sad ones. Here's our newest little bulldog Sarah:landmako - 4-15-2006 at 04:01 PM
great dogs
that sucks
pangamadness - 4-15-2006 at 08:38 PM
Thats bad news
Best thing to do...
Tomas Tierra - 4-15-2006 at 09:05 PM
Go get another one!!
Mr Lucky
Tomas Tierra - 4-15-2006 at 09:06 PM
And Windy Rose the Kidbajajudy - 4-16-2006 at 07:29 AM
Good idea, Tomas
Looks like a beauty.djh - 4-16-2006 at 08:36 AM
My heart hurts for you.... My wife and I are long time "cat-ranchers" as my brother calls us (we ONLY have SIX ! ! !), and we understand your love
and loss.
And . . . how many of you cried reading Rainbow Bridge...? C'mon Nomads, be honest now....!
Here's to that special, selfless love and loyalty that we are given by our furry friends. We have lot to learn from them!
