With all the good thats happened this year...there has also been some sadness. We recently lost Mable our amazing bullmastiff. She was almost 10 and became really sick shortly after Christmas. Saying she was a great dog would be a understatement and i really cant put into words how much I miss her. Ruby and Ozzy are still doing well albeit a little confused without their big sister around.
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February 11, 2009
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I'm sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a true "fur kid". At least her pain is over and Ruby & Ozzy look like they'll try to pick up the slack.
Posted by: Laurie (Moo!) | February 11, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Awww man - I'm sorry Mike over yoru loss of Mable. She's a beautiful girl (reminds me of my pit mix, though she's a helluva lot bigger). Ruby and Ozzy (man he got big) look great!
Posted by: Tony | February 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Sorry for your loss, Mable was a beautiful dog.
Posted by: Scott | February 11, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Ooh, it's terrible to lose a beloved pet. I lost my Sandy back in September--had her for 14 years, longer than my marriage--so I do understand. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Amanda | February 11, 2009 at 01:46 PM
So sorry to hear that. I know that sad feeling all too well.
Posted by: oscar Bartos | February 11, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Awwww. My sister had bullmastiffs for years. Big, giant, slobbery cuddlebunnies. Sorry you lost your girl. :(
Posted by: beanie | February 11, 2009 at 01:52 PM
So sorry, that's incredibly difficult.
Posted by: Colleen | February 11, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Mike and Liz,
Sorry to hear about Mable.
Murf
Posted by: Murf | February 11, 2009 at 02:46 PM
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. It's hard to lose a family member.
Posted by: Mark MacLeod | February 11, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Mike and Liz...Sorry to hear about losing such a loved one in your family
Posted by: JOHN TELICH | February 11, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Michael & Liz
Sorry to hear the sad news. I remember playing with her as a teeny pup in then, Lola. I'm giving Baxter and Cotton an extra hug.
Love Alice
Posted by: Alice Dickson | February 11, 2009 at 05:24 PM
We tearfully share in your loss. So difficult to lose our four legged loved ones. We too, went through that in November, lost our Kitty-Granddaughter of 17 years. Tears shed are only because we loved them so, as they did us. Our hearts ache for the void you feel. You are great, cause Mabel was loved. Here's a hug.
Eileen and Ray
Posted by: Eileen and Ray (Youngstown) | February 11, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Michael
I was in Cleveland for the blizzard on business for two weeks last month, so I couldn't get to Lola due to the weather. However I loved driving in deep snow on a controlled slide to visit my birthplace and all the houses I lived in, and meeting with local Cleveland folks who I think are the friendliest on Earth.
I lost my Afghan Hound last year. She was my only companion in a big house for 13 years. Let's just say we were codependent and we communicated.
I perhaps could have helped both you and I by sharing all the stories of goofy things our dogs did when they were with us making us happy.
I'm trying to adopt in the Afghan rescue program here in Atlanta in honor of my prior three, and there is a litter of puppies planned for this summer that I'm first in line for two.
Great dog days are ahead for both of us. Great human days are ahead also. Get back on that bicycle.
-- TomH
Posted by: THETomH | February 11, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about Mable. It's such a difficult thing to go through. :(
Posted by: elly | February 12, 2009 at 10:11 PM
so sorry.
Posted by: jacqueline church | February 13, 2009 at 04:51 AM
I would trade in my human years if I could let my beloved dog to live as long as I will. He is 8 now and still seems strong. I am so sorry to hear about your loss - I love dogs of all kinds.
Posted by: Cameron S. | February 14, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Hey Ski - Sorry to hear about Maybs, pal. She's a sweatheart. Give Lizzie my love - Ruby
Posted by: Ruby Train | February 14, 2009 at 02:41 AM
Mike and Liz
I don't know you, but i understand what you are going through. We lost our boxer George Foreman last week to a heart ailment. I am sure you fond memories and your lovely Ruby and Ozzie will help you through this
jeannene
Posted by: jeannene | February 15, 2009 at 10:52 AM
I'm really sorry to hear about Mable. Seems we always have to say goodbye too soon.
Posted by: Frances | February 16, 2009 at 01:22 PM
oh i'm so sorry about mable.
Posted by: shuggy | February 16, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Just lost my own 5yr old bullmastiff (Mac) last week. Words fail me... but truly sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Ron | February 17, 2009 at 08:31 PM
Michael and Liz.
We are truly sorry for your loss. We went through that experience just two weeks ago. Pets are family. I know you and Liz will miss her very much.
Posted by: Ed Kreczko | February 27, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Michael,
Saw the picture of Mable and thought I was looking at my own almost 10 bullmastiff Jenna. Did you get her from a guy named Micah in Akron? I think our dogs were from the same litter. I'll send you a pic when I upload one. They look the same and I have never seen a bull that looks like mine. Always thought she might have been a mix...
Posted by: tyler timko | May 03, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Oh Chef..... so sorry to hear this.
Even belatedly - my sympathy.
Posted by: Damien | May 09, 2009 at 03:09 AM