Herman

[Otto'sMom]

This morning, Herman was ready for breakfast and ate his breakfast with gusto. He had been getting a little thin, so I'd upped his food to 2 cups a day, and he was happy.
Moments ago, I noticed the dog bed had a pillow out, and something was amiss. I went over to pick it up and it was heavy, with a dog shape in the bottom of it.
It was Herman. He'd passed away sometime during the day while I was here, or maybe shortly after I left for work. He went in his sleep, and didn't appear to have suffered at all. It was just his time, as we never really knew how old he was.

Herman came from Kansas, from Shonda's (frzframe) shelter, and we'd met in Memphis, TN to transfer him to me. He was going to be put down simply for being too old for anyone to want, and I'd like to think he lived his final years happily here. I'm going to bury him in the front yard, by the little Mimosa tree. He won't have to roam any longer.

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There's no doubt that a little guy is up there cleaning his head again.
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[Lisa]

I am so sorry Andrea. RIP handsome Herman. The big meal will help you to the bridge to meet all the DLC pups waiting. Run free Herman.

:candle13:

[areese]

I'm so sorry. he was so lucky...to pass peacefully and happy with a full belly in a cozy bed....
RIP, sweet frosty faced boy.

[RDavidP]

I am so sorry to hear about Herman's passing. He had a full belly and knew happiness during his last years.

[vferraro99]

I'm so sorry, Andrea. I know that, although he passed in his sleep and peacefully, it's a loss nonetheless. R.I.P Herman, run free at the Bridge with your friends that have gone before you.:candle9::symp3:

[Jacqueline]

You gave him a great home and made his last years happy. No body does it better than you. RIP Herman. Give Jethro a kiss for all of us. :hearts::hearts:

[AnnMarieK]

I'm so sorry. he was so lucky...to pass peacefully and happy with a full belly in a cozy bed....
RIP, sweet frosty faced boy.

Well said.... run free sweet boy !!!!!

[Alex's Mom]

I'm so sorry, Andrea. Herman had a special place in my heart. That little frosty face embodied everything I hold most dear about rescue. :hearts::hearts: He knew such peace and happiness in his last years, with a peaceful crossing; there is no greater gift. :angel: Godspeed sweet old man. We'll miss you :candle2: :hug99::hug99:

[lotsadox]

I'm so sorry. he was so lucky...to pass peacefully and happy with a full belly in a cozy bed....
RIP, sweet frosty faced boy.

My thoughts exactly. And he was lucky to know Andrea and love :love98:

[LUVMYGUNNER]

RIP sweet boy.

[LexieLuvr]

You gave him a great home and made his last years happy. No body does it better than you. RIP Herman. Give Jethro a kiss for all of us. :hearts::hearts:
Amen to that. He couldn't have been in a more beloved spot to decide it was time to leave. I am SO sorry for your loss. Herman is now in a place of pure love. :hug99::hug99:

[RustysMom]

:symp3:

Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. Run feel little guy!

[Opaleyz]

Rest in peace, sweet Herman. We'll miss seeing your frosty face around down here, but know you're full and happy over the bridge. :candle:

[Barb]

Godspeed sweet Herman....I will miss your handsome frosty face..... I will always be thankful that you were saved by Shonda and knew a loving family with Andrea. You deserved that. I feel sure a particular spotted boy was waiting at the Bridge for you - to welcome his family member and catch up on the goings-on at the Anipal Palace.
:candle:

[TheDoxieHaus]

I'm so sorry Andrea. :hug99:

RIP sweet frosty face boy.

[Yolanda]

Andrea,

Hermans passing breaks my heart. He was such a "grand old guy". Truly you have a heart of gold and he knew it.

[Otto'sMom]

I lined his grave with pink azalea blossoms and placed him in front of my house. He is a stray no longer, and will always be home.

[oceangirls]

I am sorry about Herman, although glad to hear he went peacefully.

:candle: for this little guy.

[Otto'sMom]

Supper time was very odd without him. I always had to make sure to feed him sooner than the others, like a Senior at the Early Bird Special because it took him a little longer to eat since he got the most food. I had to swoop him up and put him in his crate and let him out last. *sigh* It never is easy. Tonight...was empty.

[Barb]

Supper time was very odd without him. I always had to make sure to feed him sooner than the others, like a Senior at the Early Bird Special because it took him a little longer to eat since he got the most food. I had to swoop him up and put him in his crate and let him out last. *sigh* It never is easy. Tonight...was empty.

:bighug: :sad1:

[vferraro99]

Supper time was very odd without him. I always had to make sure to feed him sooner than the others, like a Senior at the Early Bird Special because it took him a little longer to eat since he got the most food. I had to swoop him up and put him in his crate and let him out last. *sigh* It never is easy. Tonight...was empty.

It will be difficult for some time, but as you know, time heals all wounds. We're here for you, and we love you.:hug99::hug99:

[Red Haired Girl]

I'm sorry. :symp1: RIP Herman.

[AgileOllie]

I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet boy.

[alfina]

I am very sorry for your loss Andrea.

[michelehbc]

:( I am so sorry. RIP Old guy!

[Linus]

I'm so sorry. Run free, Herman! :angel:

[Frzframe]

Mom and I sat on her back steps and cried when we read the news. She was his foster mom for a few weeks and fell for the old fella. Thank you for taking him in and giving him the loved he deserved. :candle2:

[Patt]

Rest in peace, Herman :candle3:

Thank you for loving him.

[phoria2]

So sorry for your loss.
:symp5:

[Tex]

Run free sweet Herman :symp1:

[bsquared]

I'm so sorry. RIP, Herman. Run free at the Bridge sweet boy. :symp1:

[wawailc]

You gave him a great home and made his last years happy. No body does it better than you. RIP Herman. Give Jethro a kiss for all of us. :hearts::hearts:

Run free little dude! Andrea, I'm sorry for your loss.

[jenfer]

:symp1:
Rest in peace, Herman.

[SaxLady]

Herman had the best mom ever and she will be met by him at the bridge many years from now. RIP sweet boy.

[bittyup]

Andrea,I am so sorry about Herman.I adored that endearing frosty face. He was a special boy. He was in a soft bed with a full belly surrounded by the love and security you gave him. Now he is crossing the bridge to his DLC friends and a big kiss from Capt. Monkeypants himself.Run free sweet lil man. :symp1::bighug:

[duchiesmom]

full belly, comfy bed, died peacefully in his sleep. at home. surrounded by loved ones.

Well done, Herman. Well done. Thank you for loving him, Andrea. He truly was a grand old man.

[Rileybugg]

:candle15: :angel: Herman. That really is the best way to go. With love and a full tummy.

[ScarletBegonias]

:candle4:

[JuneyTrixie]

I am so sorry to hear that Herman has gone. I know that he is running happily with a young body at Rainbow Bridge. :hug99::hug99::hug99:

I know the feeling of your feeding routine being out of kilter because someone special is no longer there.


:symp5:

[Otto'sMom]

Had a little moment when I opened the freezer earlier. I'd purchased frozen rolls, specifically for Herman, he really liked them. And they sit there, unbaked. :( Don't know what I was waiting for, I usually don't do that. Now it's too late.

[Barb]

Had a little moment when I opened the freezer earlier. I'd purchased frozen rolls, specifically for Herman, he really liked them. And they sit there, unbaked. :( Don't know what I was waiting for, I usually don't do that. Now it's too late.

:sad1:

:hug99:

[doxrox]

I've been away from DLC for a bit and just saw this. I am so sorry Andrea. Herman's frosty little face always made me smile. You made his golden years truly golden. Godspeed sweet boy. :sad1: