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Barnyard Buddies:  Losing an Old Friend - Cajun Blue  |
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oopsadaisy
Farmgirl at Heart
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Maggie
Fremont
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 08:33:13 AM
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I would just like a pay a tribute to our old, Australian Cattle Dog, Cajun Blue, who died this morning at 9:46, surrounded by his family.
Cajun was a rescue out of Michigan. We have had blue heelers for several years and after losing our old male...we decided no more puppies...we just wanted to rescue dogs that needed homes. The day we went to look at Cajun, he was in a back lot with at least a dozen other cattle dogs of various kinds. He was digging holes, digging up rocks and barking consistently. Not really the kind of prospect we were looking for! He got our attention though with BAD behavior! But the kind woman who ran the rescue assured us that he would be a good dog...if we would just give him a chance. So we loaded him up in our van and immediately he settled down between the seats, as if he had been waiting just for us. Within a few days (Heelers are so smart!) he learned the ropes of our wooded area. We don't chase deer, squirrels, or other wildthings and we definately don't dig up rocks or holes in the yard. He became an excellent family dog and an even better athlete picking up "ball playing" He loved to run along side the gator, go for lazy walks in the woods and lay in the sun. Anyone who visited was a new prospect for a long game of fetch, only stopping to jump in the pond, cool off, and up again for round two. When we moved to the farm, Cajun immediately caught onto the new routine of milking the cow, gathering eggs, and laying in the sun, while I would garden. He became a constant companion and a great listener. How hard it is to let him go now...
What would our journeys be without our four legged companions? They give so much meaning to everyday chores and duties. Thank you God for making dogs. You knew we would need them. Cajun is laying to rest by the woods, right between the barn and the house...where he can continue to keep an eye on the goings on of the farm and I can see his grave from my kitchen window. I will miss him dearly!
"People may not remember what you said or did, but they will always remember how you made them feel" |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 08:34:37 AM
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Oh Maggie...so sorry for your loss :(
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 08:40:37 AM
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I am so sad to hear of your dear friend passing. I love dogs too and know that he will be missed...Thank you for sharing the tribute to Cajun. *hugs*
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 08:48:30 AM
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What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful and faithful friend. I love a good Blue Heeler...they are the jesters of the canine world! Cajun Blue sounds like he was right in his element with a family that knew just how to love him.
So sorry that you will miss him, but I know just after reading this how well-loved he truly was.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
488 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 08:59:15 AM
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Maggie, I am so sorry for your loss. Tears are in my eyes as I write this. My daddy always told me that "all dogs go to heaven" so I know it must be true. Thank-you for sharing your lovely tribute to Cajun Blue...great big hugz going out to you.
"God made rainy days so gardeners could get their housework done!" unknown
www.auntpsalmostheaven.blogspot.com |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 09:20:12 AM
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Oh Maggie, where would we be without our four- legged friends?!?! They bring so much joy and happiness in our lifes, and it's so hard to see them go. I pray that he went quickly and painfree. It was wonderful that you were all there with him until his last. I bet you were all blessed to have been with eachother for so long. I'm praying for you and your family dear!
Hugs,
Channah
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 10:36:24 AM
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Oh Maggie I am so sorry to hear about Cajun Blue. They do become such companions. And bring such joy. Prayers for you and your family.
Blessings, Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 11:25:16 AM
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maggie so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved companion. we had a similar loss this year, and i still cant believe our cosmo is gone.
i do know that the wonderful memories do help us out. i still hear cosmo at night protecting the farm(she was a pyrenes)
you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com
check out the farm at:
www.localharvest.org/farms/M24434 |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 11:27:10 AM
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Oh Maggie. I am so sorry for your lose, but so glad he had you in his life.
Hugs, Gena
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 6:58:50 PM
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Cajun Blue sounded like an incredible dog--I can imagine how much you miss him. Dogs give us their all, in return for scraps, a warm place to lie, and lots of petting. And they are such loyal creatures--God knew that we humans would let each other down, so He created the dog. (((hugs)))
Cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 7:38:22 PM
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Dear Maggie, you rescued him but I think he rescued you back. May he rest in peace and always remain in your fond memories. Dogs are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. I am sorry for your loss but maybe when you are ready you can rescue another.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 06:42:33 AM
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Dear Maggie,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You gave your pet a wonderful, happy home. Your tribute was beautiful. Hugs to you and your family from mine!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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YiberryYadeeKarin
True Blue Farmgirl
343 Posts
Karin
Spokane Valley
WA
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 07:31:22 AM
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Maggie,
What a beautiful tribute to your wonderful friend!
It seems that you and Cajun chose one another and it was meant to be. He sounds like he was a great dog, a special friend, and a valued member of the family.
One of my dogs is my companion and the other one reminds me of Cajun -- after we play Frisbee she has to immerse herself in the water in the little pool!
I'm sorry for your loss. Hugs to you, Karin |
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
432 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 3:09:49 PM
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Our four legged friends help and guide us in the most amazing ways. Sorry for your loss.
Give thanks to yourself everyday for all the wonderful things you do! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 5:22:43 PM
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Maggie:
So sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for Cajun.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2010 : 5:42:42 PM
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I am sorry Maggie, some people do not know that a loss of a loved pet is just as bad as a very close friend or family member. I am so sorry for your pain right now. I feel it just as I felt it when I lost my pet in 2000. Somethings alive or dead last forever in our hearts. Lilly
learning the life I always wanted. |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
1319 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2010 : 2:02:03 PM
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Maggie, your tribute to your old friend was very moving, you can tell by this post that he was much loved and had a wonderful life. My deepest sympathies to you. (((((Hugs)))))
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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Losing an Old Friend - Cajun Blue
