Author Topic: Saying goodbye to the little hero (Read 4412 times)

timonbik · « **Reply #30 on:** October 28, 2020, 09:12:13 PM »

Every time we lose a pet, a piece of us goes goes with them We are never really whole again. Rest in Peace Bennie. Sorry for your loss Dusty and family.

SmithSwede · « **Reply #31 on:** October 28, 2020, 09:22:29 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on October 28, 2020, 08:27:55 PM

Benny was abandoned by a family who moved away from the hood , and for a year he lived under a house across the street . He had a couple of families that put out food , but no real home . It took a month to finally gain his trust , and even then he remained incredibly independent . Before we took him in he ended up at a shelter and was adopted . A week or so later he was back .According to the address tag on his neck he had traveled 6 miles and had to cross several busy streets on his journey back to where he considered home .

Dusty

Dusty. Try to take some comfort in the clear fact he came back to you. And to your ‘hood. It really was where he wanted to be. Where he figured it was his duty to protect.

There is a special honor in being chosen by such an independent dog. He kinda wanted to die with you when the time came.

This still totally sucks. I’m just saying . . .

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #32 on:** October 28, 2020, 09:30:31 PM »

So sorry. You went above and beyond for what was a damaged but apparently great little guy. What else can I say but thanks for trying so hard.

GliderJohn

Demar · « **Reply #33 on:** October 28, 2020, 09:32:22 PM »

Sorry Dusty. Always a loss when they leave us. They become part of you while they are here.

80CX100 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 28, 2020, 09:42:49 PM »

Dusty, Sorry to hear that sad news, there's nothing quite like the hole in your heart that a good dog leaves.

Glad that Benny was able to walk proudly for his final years, while he took care of you and your kingdom.

Thanks for sharing

Kelly

guzzi4me · « **Reply #35 on:** October 28, 2020, 11:05:08 PM »

I too will miss hearing Benny in the background when we talked...thanks for giving me that memory of him!!

Both you and he benefited from the friendship you shared. Quite special!!
The Wildguzzi family is with you...hang in there....you and Benny were quite the pair!!!

Jeff

greer · « **Reply #36 on:** October 29, 2020, 05:35:36 AM »

So sorry to read this, and our thoughts are with you, Dusty. We've been there, too.

Sarah

lucian · « **Reply #37 on:** October 29, 2020, 06:19:05 AM »

Sorry for the loss of your buddy. If there is one thing I.ve learned in life is that both people and pets will never forget the kindness of a stranger , or a loved one. I firmly believe that when we pass to the other side we can then look after the ones we love from another dimension. You have lost good friend, temporarily, you will meet again, you also just gained another guardian angle. Dave

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #38 on:** October 29, 2020, 08:53:36 AM »

Place a hand over your heart. Feel the beat? That's Benny's tail wagging.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 29, 2020, 10:10:57 AM »

About 3 years back very early one morning Benny was agitating to go out , alternating between barking at the front door and jumping on my chest . Drag up out of bed and open the door , Benny makes a beeline for the house across the street , recently vacated by a woman and her son , two people he was close with . In his mind they were only temporarily not home , and were still under his protection . After pulling on some jammies I step out to keep an eye on him just in time to witness him chase a guy across the street and into a driveway next door , cornering his prey between a fence and an out building , half circling him growling and barking . Maybe 10 seconds later a cop comes from the same direction Benny had chased the guy from . He was laughing at the situation , apparently as he pulled up behind the house in response to a prowler call he witnessed all 26 lbs of Benny fury attacking the guy , pulling him by the leg backwards out of a window the bad guy had broken to gain access to the house then chase him out of the yard and then contain him until back up arrived . No idea how Benny knew the bad guy was even in his friend's yard , maybe he heard something .

Dusty

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #40 on:** October 29, 2020, 10:25:37 AM »

Should have called him Benny the wonder dog or Rinn Tin Tin??

When I was still single, I lived in a not so nice Springfield 'hood, I was laid up on the couch watching "The Fly" with my trusty Standard Schnauzer Ike. Suddenly he went APES#*t barking at the window to the south. I got up and looked and someone had tossed a molotov cocktail on the porch of the vacant house next door. Later I found out the contractor and the owner had a payment "conflict"

I'm a firm believer that dogs are smarter than some give them credit for. Ike probably kept that house from burning to the ground. It's a nicely remolded home now that was built by a Frisco exec. in the early 40's

davedel44 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 29, 2020, 10:34:43 AM »

Muzz · « **Reply #42 on:** October 30, 2020, 05:51:46 PM »

Benny the Wonder Dog!

Feisty little character.

Sorry to hear that Bennie has departed Dusty. We only ever had one dog, and the pain that comes with the loss seems to be every bit as hard as losing a human friend.

My sincere condolences.

steveford · « **Reply #43 on:** October 30, 2020, 11:10:00 PM »

Sorry for your loss Dusty.

Tkelly · « **Reply #44 on:** October 31, 2020, 08:06:51 AM »

Sorry Dusty,we know how you feel.Our old lab passed this year after 12 years and we miss him more than we imagined we would.Hope we can make it to Kansas in May. Tom andDeb.

John A · « **Reply #45 on:** October 31, 2020, 11:11:06 AM »

I think the feelings we have for our dog is only surpassed by their feelings for us. They will live past their time just to be with us. I’m sorry for your loss Dusty, it is some consolation that he was able to find you and you were able to provide a home and a good life for him. He belongs to the ages now. Maybe another will find you although Bennie is a hard act to follow. Thanks for telling us about him, Best regards

guzzifan · « **Reply #46 on:** October 31, 2020, 12:15:35 PM »

A member of the family...very sorry to hear he’s gone. Sounds like he had a great life and the end came fairly quickly, so a life well-lived for sure.

I believe there is a place where there’s a never ending stream of mailmen to bark at, balls to chase and other dogs to play with...and where a couple of my best friends were waiting to say hello when he arrived.

I’m sure we’d all enjoy some pictures when you feel comfortable sharing.

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #47 on:** October 31, 2020, 01:32:37 PM »

Sorry for your loss, Dusty. In the 45 years that we have been married, we have had about 10 dogs, all rescues. We have had to say goodbye to them all. Never easy, but our lives were so much better for sharing the time with them. Our last one was a Bennie also.

radguzzi · « **Reply #48 on:** October 31, 2020, 03:35:13 PM »

I am so sorry for the loss of your buddy Benny Dusty. Cherish the time that yo had with him. I know you will.

All the best,
Rob

gsf12man · « **Reply #49 on:** November 01, 2020, 07:49:42 AM »

Our sincerest condolences. Benny must have been the 'background soundtrack' I heard on some of our conversations. It's a hard thing.

Tom and Nancy

Rich A · « **Reply #50 on:** November 01, 2020, 08:25:29 AM »

A little dog with a big heart. Condolences.

Rich A

oldbike54 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 01, 2020, 12:08:31 PM »

Quote from: Rich A on November 01, 2020, 08:25:29 AM

A little dog with a big heart. Condolences.

Rich A

Yes . He wasn't the best pet , simply too independent , but there is this . Yesterday I walked the neighborhood tossing mini candy bars to the kids . Lots of questions about where he has been , "we haven't seen him in several days , is he alright?" One teenage girl who is developmentally challenged that Benny had taken under his umbrella started crying when I told her he is gone . The whole neighborhood is in mourning over the loss of the guardian . While often times our relationship was a battle of wills , he brought joy with him.

Dusty

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #52 on:** November 01, 2020, 05:31:27 PM »

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While often times our relationship was a battle of wills , he brought joy with him.

No need for me to say anything..

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Author Topic: Saying goodbye to the little hero (Read 4412 times)

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