Anyone who has read of my four-month 2001 adventure with Baja “street dog” Pedro in the Sierra San Pedro Mártir will be saddened to know that he
passed away Saturday after losing a short battle with spleen cancer.
He was a sweet, trusting, friendly fellow. So humble and so grateful for everything he had. Everyone who knew him loved him.
Thank you Baja Animal Sanctuary for rescuing him from the streets of Rosarito Beach and for enabling us to enjoy each others company for almost 9
years.
I know his spirit is now running free with his little “street dog” buddy Penny, who was there with us that summer in the San Pedro Mártir, and
likewise brought smiles and joy where ever she went.
Adios amigo.
smlslikfish - 1-12-2010 at 12:21 PM
Condolences Amigotoneart - 1-12-2010 at 12:29 PM
Graham- These dogs mean so much to us. Just look at the smiles on both of those dogs in your photo. They were happy dogs. They are not on this earth
long enough though. My dog Paco and I share the sorrow of your loss.BajaGeoff - 1-12-2010 at 12:40 PM
They are never on this earth long enough. My thoughts are with you and your pooch Graham....David K - 1-12-2010 at 12:51 PM
Adios 'Pedro of the Pines'!
Barry A. - 1-12-2010 at 01:03 PM
What a great photo, Graham.
We are with you in sorrow at this loss----------and many of us know EXACTLY how you feel.
Thanks for sharing this------and hang in there, NOMAD.
BarryELINVESTIG8R - 1-12-2010 at 01:21 PM
Graham I am heartbroken for you. God how I know the overwhelming feeling of grief when a loving pet passes away. Go with God Pedro! Hang in their
Graham!
DavidSharksbaja - 1-12-2010 at 01:55 PM
I feel your grief Graham. May we always remember those lonely days when our little buddies would be our solice.
You truly were a good master and friend.bajamigo - 1-12-2010 at 02:02 PM
Do we never feel the loss of a dog so deeply?Debra - 1-12-2010 at 02:32 PM
So sorry Graham, I too know your pain.........Once they sneek their way into our hearts, there is no going back. It hurts.
Debra (aka Travelpearl)AmoPescar - 1-12-2010 at 02:47 PM
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS GRAHAM!!
You were lucky to have had so many great times together. I know you and your family will miss him and he'll always be in your memories.
Tu Amigo,
Michael / Amo Pescar
Anytime You Lose Someone You Love
Gypsy Jan - 1-12-2010 at 03:19 PM
It's as if a pair of cutters have clipped a piece off of yor heart.
It hurts to breathe and you wake up in the morning with that feeling of loss.
God Speed, Pedro, I hope you are in happy pastures, waiting for your family to find you again.
GJ
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Quote:
Originally posted by bajamigo
Do we never feel the loss of a dog so deeply?
Great pics of a very happy dog. You can tell he didnt have too many bad days after meeting you.bajabass - 1-12-2010 at 04:00 PM
I feel your pain. I just got a collie pup last summer, to fill the void in my heart left when I lost my boyhood best friend 26 years ago. Another
collie I got for my ninth birthday. I truly hope I die before I lose another! He is chasing rabbits and squirrels forever, in dog heaven. Peace
Pedro!!!Neal Johns - 1-12-2010 at 04:17 PM
So sorry, Graham,
Our four Huskys will not last forever and that, too, will be a very bad day.
Neal and All the Desert Explorers
Absolutely Humanity's Best Friend
Frigatebird - 1-12-2010 at 04:50 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by Graham
... So humble and so grateful for everything he had. Everyone who knew him loved him.
There's a lesson in there for all of us.
Condolences.fixtrauma - 1-12-2010 at 05:30 PM
My Frankie and I are sorry for your deep loss.
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Graham, I feel your sorrow. This always made me feel a bit better
Keri - 1-12-2010 at 05:38 PM
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....
Anonymous
so sorry for your loss of a wonderful friend
desertcpl - 1-12-2010 at 05:54 PM
pets like this , they accept us for what we are,, unconditional love they give us,, I know its very hard
ken/jane
yuma,azBAJACAT - 1-12-2010 at 07:50 PM
Graham, Im sorry to hear that, pets are like family, when they die is like lossing a member of your family, Im sorry for your loss, maybe one of this
days we can have a Big burrito in that taco shop near your house, I buy..Udo - 1-12-2010 at 08:08 PM
Graham, I really feel for your loss.
In my lifetime I have gone through 8 dogs, though none were Baja rescues, but know of several who are.
BTW...how is Oladulce doing?
Graham, the sorrow of your loss is somehow brightened by Keri's poem. I had to print it (cut and paste it to WORD). The poem is an absolute gem, Keri!
Now we have an African Grey parrot. He will outlive most Nomads.sd - 1-12-2010 at 08:17 PM
Hi Graham,
I am sorry for your loss. Of course I have read all of your books, more than once. You have shared your adventures with many people, and your dogs
have lived a life of adventure that was certainly enjoyed.
Do you have anything new coming up soon? It is always an enjoyable time when I pick up one of your books.
ScotMexicorn - 1-12-2010 at 08:22 PM
Sorry about your loss amigo-
I like my dogs better than I like most people-
And they always love you.Graham - 1-12-2010 at 10:20 PM
Thanks Nomads for all the kind words and beautiful thoughts. The sadness and tears I experienced at the loss of both Pedro and Penny is easily
outweighed by all the joy and laughter they brought us over the years, and knowing that after shaky beginnings they both had so much happiness,
freedom and love in their lives.
Keri, I sure appreciate the touching Rainbow Bridge story. Hard to put it better…. Love knows no boundaries. And thanks Bajacat, looking forward to
seeing you at that Taco shop.
No new books planned just yet sd, but hope to be soon spending a little time on Guardian Angel Island, and when it warms up, in the San Pedro Mártir.
Pedro loved to sit beside me on his own chair keeping warm by the fire at night, and probably keeping an eye open for coyotes and mountain lions. When
I go I’ll be taking an extra chair for him.
wessongroup - 1-13-2010 at 07:25 AM
The feeling of loss never goes away, nor do the memories of happiness
It's hard when they have to leave.. glad some some of the kind thoughts from all helped a bit...
Really like the chair
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Pedro
MikeYounghusband - 1-14-2010 at 09:33 AM
Graham, So sorry for your loss of Pedro. Glad that Max and Rusty got to hike with him on his last day on this earth. The day we spent with the dogs
was priceless and a perfect memory of your beloved Pedro. We will have another hike when you return from Baja.
MikeGraham - 1-14-2010 at 10:47 AM
Thanks Mike,
That was such a wonderful last hike for Pedro with his buddies. He was so happy and full of energy walking through the desert.
Thanks for taking this picture of us.
Graham
BornFisher - 1-14-2010 at 04:07 PM
Graham and Bonnie-- that is so sad. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you. Pedro was one lucky dog and chose his master wisely!
I`ll give Toby extra hugs for Pedro and Penny every day.
