Sunday, May 5, 2013

Riley


Hello, my dear blogging friends.  I am so sad to be posting this, with tears in my eyes,  but I want to let you know that our beloved Riley has died.  He died on Thursday, May 2.  We had his wonderful presence for 12 years and loved him dearly.  You can't imagine how much I miss him.  

He was a good companion, he made us laugh, he was friendly and obedient and was always by his brother's (Otis) side.  They were inseparable.  Otis misses him.  

We will now cherish the wonderful memories of him in our hearts, always.  
I love you, little Riley.  
I love you and miss you.  
You will be forever in my heart. 

20 comments:

Happy@Home said...

Oh Donna, I am so very sorry. I can imagine what a huge loss this is to you, Galen and Otis. Gentle hugs all around.

MAYBELLINE said...

Oh dang it. That's rough. Hope this helps:
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." - Anonymous

Beverly said...

Thinking of you.

Angie said...

He will always be in my heart too, Donna---he was my little Badger incarnate---hugs to you and Galen and sweet little Otis.

ritad said...

I can only imagine how lonely Otis must be. We lost our little Schatzie last year and we still miss her every day.
Hugs to all of you.

Donna said...

I'm so sorry Donna. My heart breaks for you and for Otis too. Our pets are our family members and it certainly is a hard thing when we lose them. My thoughts are with you.

Take care.
D~~~~

Unknown said...

((Hugs)) Gloria and Lucy.

Cherrie said...

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Riley.

La Vie Quotidienne said...

Oh I am so sorry, to loose a beloved pet is so hard, they are such wonderful friends and companions. Poor little Otis, he will need lots of special love and attention.

Linda said...

Donna, my heart just breaks for you, and especially for Otis! I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Linda said...

Donna, my heart just breaks for you, and especially for Otis! I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

Riley is chasing butterflies on the other side of the rainbow bridge. It is so hard to lose a part of your heart.

Mimi Sue said...

So very very sorry to hear about Riley. It's so heartbreaking losing a sweet little member of the family. Our prayers are coming your way. Mimi

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Oh Donna! I am so sorry to hear about Riley. Take comfort in your memories and give Otis extra hugs.
Hugs,
Penny

Catherine Holman said...

Donna,I'm so very sorry. Riley will always bring you so many good memories.

Chris at Red Gate Farm said...

Donna I'm so sorry to hear about Riley. Our dachshund is 16 now and I know we're lucky for each day we continue to have her here. I had purchased one of your dachshund pictures a while back since it looks so much like our Molly and I feel I'll always have a bit of her around that way.

Hugs to you (and Otis),
Chris

Donna said...

OH Donna!!! I'm SO terribly Sorry!! I know how much you loved him...Bless your hearts!!
((((HUGS))))

Unknown said...

I love you, mom. I'm hoping you're okay. You gave Riley such a wonderful life; I think of him happily running in the park and his ears flapping in the wind when he went for car rides. And how playful he was with his stuffed toys (that he would "unstuff" and carry around the garden.) He was lucky to have you and he's still smiling. Love you, love you, love you. --Amy

Balisha said...

Hi Donna,
I am so sorry about your Riley. He had a wonderful life with you. I lost my Maggie a few years ago and the pain is still there.Give Otis a hug from me...and one for you too.
Balisha

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Oh, such sad news, Donna! Riley and Otis were always such a sweet pair. It is hard to lose a good friend. Extra hugs to Otis.