Tatum 'Colonel Mustard' McAfee
10.03.03 - 01.09.11
10.03.03 - 01.09.11
I have have been trying to write a long post about this, but I guess I am just not ready. Here is what I can muster up at the moment.
Our wonderful and amazing dog Tatum passed away Sunday morning. He had been dealing with a stomach ailment, likely a tumor/blockage for a number of months. He took a turn for the worse on Saturday, so we brought him to the vet. There was no clear diagnosis, so we set up some x-rays for Tuesday. He was clearly in pain on Saturday and he just laid around without much spirit. Early Sunday morning he collapsed at home and died surrounded by all of us.
We got Tatum from a breeder when he was 8 weeks old. We babied him, brought him everywhere and trained him ourselves. He was our baby. We all loved him so much.
He was a part of so many great moments in our lives. We were his pack. He always wanted to be where we were and we wanted him there too.
I know many dogs that do not snuggle or like to be hugged. This was Tatum's favorite thing, I think. That and laying on soft blankets or a bed when we would let him. We called him a princess many times.
He loved to lie or stand in the sun, inside or out.
And smell the air.
We are all very sad and tying to cope with the loss of our gentle giant. He was an amazing creature, friend, companion. We hope that he is resting comfortably and looking down on us from heaven. We sure miss him and are greateful for the wonderful time he spent with our family.
Oh Sarah I am so sorry. I will keep all of you in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteSo sad about this - I'm crying again. What a tough post, on top of what I am sure is a really tough week.
ReplyDeleteHe was a magnificent creature. He always looked so regal, and yet he was so gentle and sweet tempered. We will miss him so much.
ReplyDeleteSarah and Lucian and the rest of the gang...I am so sorry for your loss. You clearly loved Tatum so much. Try to stay strong while you remember all the joy he brought all of you.
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