Barkley Came Home Today

[BarkleysMum]

We received a phone call from the vet clinic last evening telling us that Barkley's ashes had arrived at the clinic.  I went today, two weeks to the day, to bring him home for the last time.

To my surprise, he was in a beautiful ceramic urn.  There was a beautiful little card enclosed, telling us that he will always be remembered. 

And also in the package were two clear baggies.  The vet tech who had loved him so much had gone in after we left and clipped some of his fur.  She had one bag made up for each of the boys.  She had captured the exact mix of black and white that made him so distinctive.  Just even typing about it makes me tear up again.

My husband came home and we opened up one bag and just stroked our baby's fur one last time.  My husband just teared up, saying how much he misses him.

We haven't fully decided what we're going to do with his ashes yet.  We were going to bury him in the back yard, but right now, as he sits here on the dresser in the computer room, I'm kind of thinking I might like to keep him here with us for a while.

The funny thing today was that I had the urn sitting on the front seat with me on the drive home.  I decided to go through the Tim's drivethrough and grab a coffee.  As I turned into the drive through, the urn slid across the seat in the exact same way that he used to thud around the back of the SUV every time I turned into Tim's!  He really is home ... his spirit will always be here (along with some well and highly placed drool flings!), now his remains are here with us too.

Yeah.  I miss him.  The big goof.

[nostaw]

I know how you feel, I still feel the same way about Annie and its over 2 years since she left us. There are times even now when something happens out and about or in the home and it reminds me of Annie. They have so little time with us yet steal a huge great chunk of your heart when they go.

Andy Bell & Hovis

[doggylover]

I'm so so sorry...

[Gypsy Jazmine]

Your post made me tear up & smile...I'm glad Barkley is back where he belongs & you are remembering the happy things...You vet sounds wonderful!

[Fumble]

Oh Barkley..  I feel like this is some of the best closure that you could have.. Just now remembering all the good memories and feeling like he's home

[newflvr]

I'm so glad Barkley is finally home, and at rest with you.  My two big Landseers, Otis and Lucille are still in our bedroom...on the book shelf with their collars and a favorite photo of each.  After two years, I still can't stand the thought of them not being in our bedroom with us like they were every night before they became real angels.

Hopefully, you'll feel better now that he's home.  Hugs to all of you!

[K9ldy00]

I'm glad Barkley is home now. My sister has three of her dogs up on the Mantle. I have a small pet cemetary in the backyard. It's a good feeling to know they are no longer in suffering and still with you in a way.

[amylynn]

What a kind & Special thing for your Vet to do. That touches my heart. I am also so glad to hear that Barkley is home.

[MommaBear]

very touching story. That was very considerate of the vet to save the fur. We buried my last dog under his favourite tree.

[k2campbell]

I'm in tears, the way you wrote that was very touching

That was VERY sweet of your vet to do that for you, it sure does say a lot, as to how much impact Barkley had on your vet...

We had Slater cremated and his ashes put into a sealed earn, he sits in our living room with us.  We want him to come wherever we go, should we ever move.  I told the hubby should I ever go before him, I'd want Slater's ashes and mine to be together, spread somewhere...

Slater passed away with us, at home - and I cut some hair from him (black & tan to keep the combination) before we brought him into the clinic to be cremated.  It was hard, because we had to take him ourselves (he passed away on a Sunday).  I'm glad I thought of doing that though

Of course you miss Barkley, it is only normal to miss someone we love (and will always love) so much.   Big ((((((HUGS)))))), Barkley is finally home

[horsepoor21]

I'm glad Barkley is home now ... After my dear Pepper Joe passed away , I would ( and still do almost 2 years later)still hear his bark , hear his little claws tapping on the floor , feel like he caught my eye when on a walk . It's weird 

[Bella's mom]

I don't blame you one bit for keeping him close to you.  I did the same thing with my late mini schnauzer, and Baby is still with me everyday in my bedroom.
Warm wishes to you.