tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post8047110176907094402..comments2024-03-27T17:35:40.036-04:00Comments on Life at Golden Pines: A Sad Good-Bye to Baloo~Kim at Golden Pines~http://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-55270412329393228802019-09-16T13:03:13.307-04:002019-09-16T13:03:13.307-04:00We send you and your family purrs and prayers of s...We send you and your family purrs and prayers of support. Dear Baloo you are again young and full of energy playing over the BridgeTimmy Tomcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608362455492496529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-85759272303319454512019-09-09T22:56:39.529-04:002019-09-09T22:56:39.529-04:00I am so sorry Kim. Tears are falling,,,,
You heal...I am so sorry Kim. Tears are falling,,,,<br />You healed Baloos sad broken heart<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-12216525283790627692019-09-05T09:36:50.609-04:002019-09-05T09:36:50.609-04:00Awwww..... precious, precious Baloo! *sigh* But ...Awwww..... precious, precious Baloo! *sigh* But what a solid & secure end-of-life he had, being confident in his care & love. You were a gift to him, Kim... and you are a gift that keeps on giving! God bless you for that! Love & deepest sympathy~ Andrea xoxoThe Feminine Energyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145843258211481300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-65614026697855167292019-09-04T22:10:19.426-04:002019-09-04T22:10:19.426-04:00Baloo was so very lucky to spend his last 4 months...Baloo was so very lucky to spend his last 4 months with you. I am sending him loving vibes on his journey and sending you lots and lots of hugs. What you do is so very hard but a gift from God.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-18567135667569718292019-09-02T21:41:48.326-04:002019-09-02T21:41:48.326-04:00Sending you love and hugs. I'm so sorry to he...Sending you love and hugs. I'm so sorry to hear about Baloo. Take comfort in knowing that you made the final part of his life the very best ever.Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807798367609376220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-53170741454661552132019-09-02T18:48:35.197-04:002019-09-02T18:48:35.197-04:00I am sure Baloo knew how much he was loved over th...I am sure Baloo knew how much he was loved over these last 4 months, and you made that time so special for him. We are so sorry for your loss. ♥Jan Khttps://www.wagnwoofpets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-81505601519184140712019-09-02T15:24:27.650-04:002019-09-02T15:24:27.650-04:00It doesn't get any easier. Baloo was a fine fe...It doesn't get any easier. Baloo was a fine fellow. You can be one hundred percent sure he's running ahead, studying the sky and praising the day you met. Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-43588026637400656962019-09-02T00:31:04.514-04:002019-09-02T00:31:04.514-04:00♥♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-25058553328647524832019-09-02T00:04:54.071-04:002019-09-02T00:04:54.071-04:00Thank you so much for all you did for him. It'...Thank you so much for all you did for him. It's a heartbreaking job at times. CheerfulMonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934008738777906970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-87924047529563987062019-09-01T20:46:12.087-04:002019-09-01T20:46:12.087-04:00We are so sad to hear about Baloo. He looks like s...We are so sad to hear about Baloo. He looks like such a sweetheart! C.L.W.STEPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364713435574660430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-34881864885059004662019-09-01T18:13:35.255-04:002019-09-01T18:13:35.255-04:00He may have had a broken heart, but I know he felt...He may have had a broken heart, but I know he felt the love from you. He was blessed to be surrounded by it st the end. Hugs! Hailey and Zaphod and their Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183902007810065462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-77613676476065079312019-09-01T17:50:26.521-04:002019-09-01T17:50:26.521-04:00Hi Kim, This just broke our hearts as we have a so...Hi Kim, This just broke our hearts as we have a soft spot for seniors. Thank you for making the last days for Baloo special that he so deserved.<br /><br />Sheila and Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135729625488570448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-65961273889814196352019-09-01T16:54:50.122-04:002019-09-01T16:54:50.122-04:00I'm so glad that he had those months with you ...I'm so glad that he had those months with you and the pack. Run free dear Baloo, pain free and happy.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-58923391639325194232019-09-01T16:14:10.360-04:002019-09-01T16:14:10.360-04:00We too fell in love with that sweet face when Balo...We too fell in love with that sweet face when Baloo first came to Golden Pines. We know there will be a void in your life where he held a special spot. Only four months together, BUT they were filled with love from you and gratitude from him.<br /><br />Hugs and Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber and Mom♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-76038690808497763782019-09-01T16:01:28.572-04:002019-09-01T16:01:28.572-04:00Farewell, Baloo. As always we're so happy he ...Farewell, Baloo. As always we're so happy he made his way to your house for his last days. So much love and care. Bella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-56911499471090887172019-09-01T13:50:39.983-04:002019-09-01T13:50:39.983-04:00We're so glad that Baloo had a peaceful end su...We're so glad that Baloo had a peaceful end surrounded by love.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05100381901254968075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-76537268942941533762019-09-01T13:38:36.522-04:002019-09-01T13:38:36.522-04:00You, the pack, the family, and your home provided ...You, the pack, the family, and your home provided a loving, safe place for Baloo's last months and what could have been better than that? Be at peace as Baloo is now at peace.<br /><br />Big hugsBarbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-56534538765912378692019-09-01T12:43:46.512-04:002019-09-01T12:43:46.512-04:00Hi Kim, This just broke our hearts as we have a so...Hi Kim, This just broke our hearts as we have a soft spot for seniors. Thank you for making the last days for Baloo special that he so deserved.<br />This says what we truly feel, God Bless You and God Bless Baloo as he arrives at the Rainbow Bridge.<br /><br />A foster family's promise:<br />Here in this house......<br />I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks of the other dogs 'out there'.<br />I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake my world will not have changed.<br />I will never know hunger, or the fear of not knowing if I'll eat.<br />I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from the heat.<br />I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness,<br />and be allowed to smell all that can reach my nose.<br />My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted.<br />Here in this house...<br />There will be an effort to communicate with me on my level.<br />I will be talked to and, even if I don't understand,<br />I can enjoy the warmth of the words.<br />I will be given a name so that I may know who I am among many.<br />My name will be used in joy, and I will love the sound of it!<br />Here in this house...<br />I will never be a substitute for anything I am not.<br />I will never be used to improve peoples' images of themselves.<br />I will be loved because I am who I am, not someone's idea of who I should be.<br />I will never suffer for someone's anger, impatience, or stupidity.<br />I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved by all.<br />If I do not learn my lessons well, they will look to my teacher for blame.<br />Here in this house...<br />I can trust arms that hold, hands that touch...<br />Knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me.<br />If I am ill, I will be doctored.<br />If scared, I will be calmed.<br />If sad, I will be cheered.<br />No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful and thought to be of value.<br />I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, too unruly, or not cute enough.<br />My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought.<br />I will learn that humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair as dogs.<br />Here in this house...<br />I will belong.<br />I will be home.<br />Anonymous...<br /><br />Sheila and Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135729625488570448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-8376456442659217932019-09-01T11:19:10.238-04:002019-09-01T11:19:10.238-04:00It reminds me of a couple of those trips I had to ...It reminds me of a couple of those trips I had to take.Kismethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152674315149283001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-30292585668223567612019-09-01T10:31:59.548-04:002019-09-01T10:31:59.548-04:00Thank you again for making an older dog feel speci...Thank you again for making an older dog feel special. They can look so sad but I think he seemed so happy that he had you those last few months. Hugs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-54783838444568777802019-09-01T08:57:48.168-04:002019-09-01T08:57:48.168-04:00We're sorry to hear sweet Baloo earned his win...We're sorry to hear sweet Baloo earned his wings today. He will certainly be waiting at the Bridge for you with a smile for all the love you gave him.Millie and Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880442203258355043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-24222667953916156362019-09-01T06:38:39.597-04:002019-09-01T06:38:39.597-04:00Hello, I am glad Baloo spent his last days with y...Hello, I am glad Baloo spent his last days with you. He was a sweetie! So sorry, hugs!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-70633528971676843152019-09-01T06:15:25.352-04:002019-09-01T06:15:25.352-04:00Baloo had love and peace in his final months and t...Baloo had love and peace in his final months and that is a beautiful thing.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-4254317558790235052019-09-01T06:12:19.339-04:002019-09-01T06:12:19.339-04:00oh that face. to see the one on the day you met an...oh that face. to see the one on the day you met and then the life that came back into his eyes. to know he was loved! the fact that he knew joy and safety and love from YOU and his family. that's what matters.<br />shared tears for this beloved boy. your beautiful Baloo. XO Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003916153932012549.post-57320644696967826792019-09-01T03:13:18.556-04:002019-09-01T03:13:18.556-04:00You gave Baloo such loving care in the few months ...You gave Baloo such loving care in the few months he was with you, that it surely helped mend his broken heart. Bless him, and now he can run free, with happy memories of your time together in his heart.Coppa's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459503600694841117noreply@blogger.com