We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2007 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:46:45 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2008 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Pardon my self-absorbed Narcissism right now, but good god, sometimes entropy really sucks. Mickey just died in my arms. I hate it when that happens. But I guess not as much as I'd have hated taking her for her last vet visit tomorrow. But I sure wish the damn puppy would quit playing with his squeaky-toy right now. Goodbye, sweetie. When ya wake up, Ninja, Gabby, Sebastian and Little Guy will be waiting. Entropy sucks.... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html Wed, 03 Dec 2003 00:38:54 -0600 Lot's of critter-lovin' bloggers and readers. Thank you all very, very much! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-884 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-884 Sun, 07 Dec 2003 23:07:31 -0600 My deepest sympathies. Mickey looks like a beautiful girl. My Samwise (14 yrs old golden retriever) was waiting for her when she got up there. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-864 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-864 Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:04:20 -0600 I know you don't know me, but my heart is breaking for you. I, too, have about 20 animals, recently reduced to 19 thru one man's murderous ways. It was my goat and only one of many of my 'kids', but....damn. Anybody who loves animals like you do is a kindred soul to me. Consider yerself blogrolled. And, give yer newest addition a tickle and a hug for me, would ya? Rest in Peace, Mickey. (Now, where did I leave the tissues?) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-863 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-863 Fri, 05 Dec 2003 15:51:01 -0600 We have a new pup (see my Thanksgiving posts) and he was very good for Mickey. Not only did he give her company - he got her to play some before her cancer just slowed her down too much. It was fun to watch. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-850 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-850 Thu, 04 Dec 2003 22:39:09 -0600 I am really sorry to hear about Mickey. My old 14 year old Coco is up there waiting for her (and for my dog Puff, and eventually for me). New pup is the only way. Good luck to you! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-849 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-849 Thu, 04 Dec 2003 22:17:46 -0600 Hey everybody! Evidence that the Emperor reads his blogroll! Thanks, Misha, appreciate it. Thanks all of you! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-817 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-817 Thu, 04 Dec 2003 08:46:38 -0600 Damn, John. What can I say that'll help? Nothing at all. Been there myself (who hasn't?) and it hurts. Really, REALLY bad. Well, at least Mickey is in doggie Heaven now, and my Skeeter always has room for another playmate. Never met a stranger. G-d Bless. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-816 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-816 Thu, 04 Dec 2003 08:31:44 -0600 Sympathies, my friend. I lost my best friend last year, and will likely lose my other too damn soon. I have often thought that the love of a dog is proof that there is some kind God out there who loves us. I discovered this shortly thereafter. Forgive me for posting it in it's entirety, but there is no more suitable epitaph. May it bring you some comfort, as it did me: THE POWER OF THE DOG Rudyard Kipling There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; But when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie-- Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years that nature permits Are closing in asthma or tumors or fits And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers, or loaded guns. Then you will find--its your own affair But--you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will When the whimper of welcome is stilled (how still!) When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone--wherever it goes--for good, You still discover how much you care And will give your heart to a dog to tear. We've sorrow enough in the natural way When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em the more do we grieve; For when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short time loan is as bad as a long-- So why in Heaven (before we are there) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-806 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-806 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 23:57:44 -0600 Sorry to hear about the loss, John. After this year I can sympathize. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-805 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-805 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 23:39:35 -0600 John, if it helps ease the pain at all, my daughter (Kayla, 16 months) wouldn't let me leave your page for about 10 minutes. Saw Mickey's picture and kept saying "Pup-pah, pup-pah, pup-pah, oof oof oof, pup-pah, oof oof." "Dog" is one of the few animals she recognizes reliably, and she's quite taken with yours. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-802 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-802 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 20:09:03 -0600 Thank, Nicholas. I sure hope so. It's going to be very furry, however! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-791 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-791 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 10:44:21 -0600 No. Mickey was 13 and a half. I just goofed the picture. Thanks - I still hadn't noticed it, probably because I just look at her. I'll fix it over lunch. Sorry, Mick - didn't mean to cut a decade out of your life! Update: There ya go, Mickey McBear - now it's your whole life. I'm sorry,sweetie. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-790 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-790 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 10:43:25 -0600 A friend was visibly distraught one day. It turned out the night before had brought a dream where he was looking out the back door of his parent's house and there was his long lost dog from childhood. The dog was so happy to see him and they played catch and rolled around in the grass and it was a long sunny afternoon. He thought to himself, "This must be what heaven is like." Quite right. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-789 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-789 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 10:13:22 -0600 {moment of silence} Max and Dooley have already welcomed Mickey to the big field of grass and no fences. M was only three?????? http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-788 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-788 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 09:50:10 -0600 {{{hugs}}} I am so sorry to read about poor Mickey. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-786 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-786 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 09:03:57 -0600 Well, we still have Shadow, our big goof lab, Whiskey, our "Jack Daniels" terrier/something, and Houdini, the new kid on the block. And there are still Little Girl (now Empress of the Herd with Mickey's passing), Gandalf, Cleo, Rest Stop, Barnacle, Meriwether, and Little Orphan Annie, the Hairball Gang. But we lost two puppies in 29 days. At least we should get a coupla year break before we do this again. Thanks all. 8^) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-785 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-785 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 09:00:21 -0600 Condolences from an "owner" of a big dumb labrador. Mickey one was obviously a champ. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-784 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-784 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 08:53:56 -0600 My sympathies. The loss of a pet is always hard. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-783 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-783 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 08:41:37 -0600 I'm sorry John... there aren't any words but rest assured that others know the pain and we sympathize with you. Sincerely, Jennifer http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-782 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-782 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 08:34:41 -0600 ohmygod, John. I'm so sorry. :,( Rest well, sweet Mickey. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-781 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-781 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 07:43:24 -0600 Dinah in Heaven ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-780 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-780 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 06:56:16 -0600 My sympathies, John. She looks like a total sweetie. *hugs* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-777 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2003/12/goodbye_mickey_im_gonna_miss_ya_sweetie.html#comment-777 Wed, 03 Dec 2003 01:04:12 -0600