Well, darn it – this story’s end came too soon. We just talked about Luke and Caroline Bryan adopting a dog, 18-year-old Poochie, who had been surrendered to a shelter. The rescue organization posted pics of Poochie running in fields on the Bryans farm and resting on his giant, cozy bed. And even though the rescue organization, Proverbs 12:10, used “hospice” in their post, I wanted to believe we’d have a longer walk with ol’ Poochie, but unfortunately, he’s left us for that giant dog park in the sky:
I am irrationally upset over losing Poochie considering I have known about him for one week now. More rationally, Proverbs is equally upset and posted this lovely statement to their Facebook page:
I’m not surprised, just sad. But I shouldn’t be, because animals are much more understanding of their mortality. I’m sure Poochie knew his time was coming to an end. But he’d lived a long life. And he passed on in a welcoming home knowing that he was loved and surrounded by warmth. We should all be so lucky. And I’m sure the Bryans felt just as lucky to have the short time they did with him. Poochie is buried on the farm with all their other angel pets. So pour out a dog bowl for Poochie tonight, the old boy has joined the eternal twilight bark in the sky.
Or, you could make a donation to your favorite animal rescue in Poochie’s honor. Let’s play Poochie out with some rescue pets pics, shall we?
🐕 Come rescue #TWIGGY today! #urgent She wants to come home with you! #PetRescue 💙 https://t.co/HBpBgdPsYz pic.twitter.com/6puiqJigrM
— NY Shelter Pets (@nyshelterpets) February 20, 2019
Here's to all three of my wonderful rescue pets. ❤️#LoveYourPetDay ❤️#AdoptDontShop #dogsoftwitter 🐶#CatsOfTwitter 🐱 #birdsoftwitter 🐤 pic.twitter.com/PLRsBln6Gc
— STAR Foundation (@STAR_Fdn) February 21, 2019
New picture of Brienne, as promised! Can’t get over this bird pic.twitter.com/VTJbaeizNn
— Chicago Pigeon Pets Rescue (@PetsPigeon) February 14, 2019
7 month old Larissa is at Pet Valu Kingsway (4242 Dundas St. W. / 416-234-0326) today waiting for you to adopt her! Larissa's a fearless, energetic cat that loves being scratched on the side of her head. She can play all day and is not picky about her toys. @petvalu #adoptathon pic.twitter.com/clgOPLadO0
— Toronto Cat Rescue (@TorontoCatRescu) February 16, 2019
Are you thinking about getting some piggies but aren’t sure if they are the right pets for you? On Sat 16th Feb and Sun 17th Feb, 12pm to 2pm, we are offering walk-in visits for anyone interested in adopting piggies so you can find out more. Let us know if you're able to come. pic.twitter.com/3XlRbUemGv
— April Lodge Guinea Pig Rescue (@GuineaCharity) February 13, 2019
Our pet adoption center is open today! #puppies #adopt #rescue #puppyybreak pic.twitter.com/EWfSDcpRzm
— Wayside Waifs (@WaysideWaifs) February 20, 2019
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NOOOOOO.
This is heartbreaking first thing in the morning. But at least the poor guy died with a home and a family that loved him, even if it was brief.
I’m such a sap. I’m tearing about a dog I never met who, as far as I can tell, had a long, happy life and went peacefully.
I follow Caroline on IG and saw this the other day. I admit it, I cried.
So awesome of them to give him a wonderful home in his last days.
He gave that pup a wonderful final stretch of life. Poochie knew he was loved and now he can rest. Now I have to go hug my own senior pup.
That’s so sad but so wonderful that they took him in..I have 5 senior dogs right now. Senior pups are my passion and it’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Two of my Seniors, both 14, passed last year and it was heart wrenching. But regardless of how it hurts, it’s so rewarding and I know I will see them all again someday ❤️
This is a good person, here, folks.
Thank you 🙂 I always wonder why more people don’t take in Seniors. They are truly the best. They just want to eat, sleep and be loved..they are so easy and so wonderful!!
Its such a shame, but at least he had a lovely home for his final few days on earth. I hope this example of kindness and compassion from this family spurs on others to adopt an older pet. I am on my second rescue dog and would never buy an animal but lets hope others follow in their example.
Aw, how sad. I keep expecting to wake up to find our Jack Russell gone. We rescued him from the pound when he was three. He was a very obstreperous and obstinate character, but with training and love, he turned into a great doggie. He’s deaf now, and has slowed down with a bit of arthritis, but still has his moments of trying to assert his superiority over his humans and other pets, although he treats the cats with the same disdain they frequently display. He cannot be let near our Dobeman or rescue pet bull arab, because HE is the aggressive one! He’s 18.5 years old now, so we know he’s on the downward slide.
I am so glad that shelter pets are getting more attention especially with Poochie’s adoption.
We support this wonder rescue called Canine Commitment of New England. They bring dogs from mostly Mississippi. We got our sweet Posy from them.
I was wondering about the ‘hospice’ part of their name. Goshdarnit.
my parents had to give our dog to my grandparents when I was little because we moved from Canada to Europe. My grandparents lived on a farm, so he had a great place to be. When we moved back my mom said the bond between my grandpa and our dog was pretty strong so we left our dog on the farm. He would go out and check the cows sitting on my grandpa’s knee. When our dog died, he was mid-stride chasing goffers in the field. He must have been so happy.
That’s beautiful – made me tear up again!
Thank goodness Poochie knew unconditional love before he passed. Kudos to the Bryans for adopting him even though they knew heartbreak was on the horizon.
My life changed forever on 9/7/82. That’s the date I adopted my first dog, a throwaway from a backyard breeder. I have never been without a dog, always rescues, since then. Usually with no fewer than five at a time. I currently have eleven, ranging from 7 to 17 yo. My two oldest, Moochie and Missy, passed away last October, one week apart. The loss is heartbreaking, but The love we shared was worth it.
Ending this post with rescue pet pictures was genius. Thank you for sharing these sweet doggy faces! Signed, normally a cat person
I’ve only had one dog. She is 13 years old and has had canine epilepsy for the past year. Her meds have turned her into a cranky, whiny bit&& but she’s my cranky, whiny bit&&. She has one day of seizures per month, and this month was especially bad. I thought I was going to have to say goodbye and was inconsolable all weekend. Then the bit&& returned to normal. I’ll go through this again next month and the month after that, until we aren’t able to stop the seizures or she tells me it’s time to go.
Sigh… I hope I get 18yrs with my fur baby. He’s my shadow and wherever I turn he’s right there watching me. Ugh can’t imagine turning and not seeing him there. Also please adopt instead of going to breeders!! So many pups needing homes when we picked out our baby and constantly seeing ppl posts pics of their new breeder pups!!!! Seriously ppl full breeds aren’t better and you’re literally saving a life. Ok end of rant…
I rescued a dog in 2018, and it was THE BEST decision I ever made. Our sweet girl isn’t any kind of identifiable breed, and I am so glad that I wasn’t scared off because she didn’t fit into a little box or category. She had a hard life before she came into my home, and even still, she is the happiest, most joyful dog.
My rescue dog was such a gift to my home. I highly encourage people to look into foster programs, where you get to care for the dog in your home before you commit to adopting. It is really good for the pet and the owner, because not every animal is a good fit for every lifestyle.
I’m glad Poochie was well loved to the end.
It is a generous soul who can give senior pets a home from a shelter. I’m so glad Poochie got to enjoy some good times before he crossed the rainbow bridge.
Thanks for listing those great shelters, Hecate. My sweet tortie cat is from Wayside Waifs. They do a great job caring for the dogs and cats who are with them until they find forever homes. My smile.amazon charity is Wayside Waifs. They do good work.
What a sweet pup. What a wonderful life. What a gift they gave this dog. We have a beagle rescue who is now over 17. He’s had some hiccups this past year but he’s a gift that keeps on giving and he still can run up two flights of stairs each day.