Our Friend Rosie is Missing! Please Help!

Rosie escaped the morning of 11-5-09 from her pet sitter's fenced backyard. She actually managed to unlatch the gate and presumably is headed for home. Her owner is one of my best friends and was scheduled to go out of town today hence the need for a pet sitter.

Rosie is an adult, female, German Shepherd with a very black colored face. AC saw her at North Star and Northwest Blvd. at 10:00 AM this morning but couldn't catch her. If you find her or think you've seen her please call 614-297-8380 or 614-787-1405. She is normally a friendly dog but was very scared when she was last sighted and took off running. Please let us know if you see her.

Rosie was wearing a pink gingham collar, she has all her tags on.

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We are worried sick for Rosie's safety.

Thank you for any help!

Please see FindRosie.com for more info!

Three years at the Bridge

My Sweet Bubbie:

I can't believe it has been three years since you were taken from me. My heart was shattered that day when I found you. I just couldn't believe you were gone. You live on in my heart, and you always will.

What a horrible weekend this has turned out to be. Your little brother Boudreaux, who you never met but would have loved became extremely ill and I thought that August 23 was going to hold doubly sad memories for me. I have a feeling you had a paw in watching over him.

My sweet, gentle, free-spirited soul, I hope you are having fun at the Bridge and I long to see your sweet face again. Boudy reminds me so much of you. Remember that your mommy will always love you.

I miss you, sweet boy.

Three years ago today...you chose me.

Oh my dear sweet Bubba. The memory of April 23, 2005 makes my heart smile, but it makes me so sad at the same time, because I miss you more than ever. I remember the joy I felt when I woke up that morning and for the very first day since I had tried to rescue you, you were waiting to greet me with a big smile and a wagging tail! I had worked so hard to gain your trust, and you finally chose to trust me and let me love you - and love you I did - with all my heart. I still love you with all my heart and you will always be a part of me.

I miss you, Bubbie and I love you.

Love,
Mommy

Two Years Ago Today...

I can't believe it has been two years since you journeyed to the Bridge. My Sweet Bubba, not a day has passed that I haven't thought of you. I miss you so very much, but I see so much of you in Boudreaux. I know you are still here with me.

My heart broke into a million pieces that day. I couldn't believe you were gone. I still cry for you and long to bury my face in your soft fur and look into those gentle, soulful eyes. I will never forget you, Sweet Bubbie. I hope you and Gonzo had a joyful reunion, and that all of my boys at the Bridge know that I love them and miss them.

I love you,

Momma

One Year Ago Today

My Sweet Bubba:

I can't believe you have been gone a year. My heart still aches for you and my eyes well up with tears whenever I speak of you. You touched my heart in so many wonderful ways. I miss you terribly and I will love you all of my days.

Here's a poem someone sent that helped me when I first lost you.

Lend Me A Pup

I will lend to you for awhile,
a pup, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and mourn for him when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three
But will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me.
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take my Pup back again.
I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"
For all the joys this Pup will bring,
the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness
we'll love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay
But should you call him back
much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
If, by our love, we've managed,
your wishes to achieve
In memory of him we loved,
to help us while we grieve,
When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife,
We'll have yet another Pup and love him all his life.

I love you, Bubba!

My Tail of Devotion for Bubba-In Loving Memory

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You Chose Me One Year Ago Today

My sweet Bubba, it is with such sadness I face today. It was one year ago today that I woke up to find that you had finally chosen to stay with me. I had worked so hard to gain your trust, but you would disappear every night and leave me wondering if you'd come back so I could care for you and give you a home full of love. I was overcome with joy when you met me in the driveway on this day one year ago. You seemed so happy to see me, too and you let me pet you and hug you and you gave me your heart, and I gave you mine, too. We had a few trials ahead, like getting rid of those nasty heartworms, but you took it all like a trooper, never complaining. More than anything, we had love and joy ahead of us. I love you so much Bubba and I don't think I will ever get over losing you so suddenly. I think of you every single day and my heart aches for you. I long to put my arms around you and bury my face in your fur. You will always live in my heart and I will always love you.

Five Months Today

My Dear Sweet Bubba:

It has been five months today since you left me way too soon. Some days I still wake up and look for your happy greeting and big slobbery smile. What I wouldn't give to have you playfully nip me in the rear to hurry me down the front steps! Not a day passes that I do not think of you and sweet Mighty Mouse. I am glad that the two of you are together, but I miss you terribly.

When will I be able to think of you without crying? When will the hurt stop? You were my soul mate. You always knew when I needed a doggy hug, a big slobbery doggie kiss, or just needed to sit quietly. There will never be another dog like you. It doesn't seem fair that you were taken so soon - you were so full of love, despite the rough start you had in life.

I love you, Bubba!

Merry Christmas at the Bridge

My sweet Bubba...
It has been four months today since you left me. I still regret that I could not protect you. I feel as if I failed you. You gave me so much love and happiness - how I loved to be greeted by you every morning and welcomed home every afternoon. You were loved by everyone who met you. Children adored you, small dogs loved to play with you. You were such a gentle soul. Your sweet, doggie smile brightened my day every time I saw you. Now, as Christmas approaches, I am so sad that you are not here with me. I have a house full of dogs and puppies, but a huge hole in my heart that none will ever fill. How I would love to watch you with Goldie's puppies - I know you'd adore them. You were always so good with little dogs.

I still cry for you almost every day. I can't believe how short your time with me was and how cruelly you were taken from me. I had hoped you'd be with me for many, many years. I felt such a connection to you the first time I saw you. I hope that when you look down on me from the Bridge that you know how much you were and still are loved. I cherished our time together and still cherish the memories I hold dear in my heart.

Merry Christmas, my dear Bubba. Please take care of Mighty, my little man. Your mom loves you both so much and I can't wait to see you again one day. Run free, sweet Bubba. I love and miss you!

A Big Hole In My Heart

It has been two months today since you were taken from me, my dear, sweet Bubba. The days have gotten a little easier, but there are still more days that I shed a tear for you than days I don't. I miss your happy greeting every morning and the way you could always make me smile. You and I had a special connection that I felt the very first time I laid eyes on you. Now, I have three adopted doggies and your brother Gonzo to care for. My heart is filled with love for them, but also with love and longing for you and Mighty. I never thought I'd lose so much so close together. I thought of you the very first time I looked into Fritzie's fearful eyes. I believe it was you who sent him to me - for us to take care of each other. I know I must go on, but life without you is hard. I love you, Bubba, and I miss you more than words can say.

I copied this poem from one of the Support forums, because it made me think of my precious Bubba:

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
The sun will rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
Remembering how I'd lay my head
In your lap that special way.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me.
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And petted me with her hand.
She said my place was ready,
In Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But, as I turned to heel away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I never thought
That I would have to die.

I had so much to live for,
So many sits and downs to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought about our lives together,
I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
Remember how I'd nudge your hand,
And poke you with my nose?
The Frisbee I would gladly chase,
The bad guy, I'd "bark and hold".

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd wag my tail and kiss you,
Just so I could see you smile.
But, then I fully realized,
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and toys,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did,
My dog-heart filled with sorrow.

But then I walked through Heaven's gate,
And felt so much at home;
As God looked down and smiled at me,
From His beautiful golden throne.

He said, "This is eternity,
And now we welcome you,
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
For you see, each day is the same day,
There's no longing for the past.
Now you have been so faithful,
So trusting, loyal and true;
Though there were times you did things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But good dogs are forgiven,
And now at last you're free;
So won't you sit here by my side,
And wait right here with me?"

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart.
For every time you think of me,
I'm right there, in your heart.

Author Unknown