Today at 9:30am EDT, September 16, 1996, my beloved Barney passed from this earthly existance. He was, I believe, about 3 years old. He died in the veterinarians office from what was apparantly anaphylactic shock caused by a reaction to the vaccinations he received today. He was in perfect health, even if he was a little overweight.

I remember the day the Denver Dumb Friends League approved me to be your new daddy. From the day you came and joined me and Frisky, my only interest for you was to give you the love and understanding which your previous family was not able to. I hope that you knew how much you meant to me. Somehow, I think you did know. I know that you loved me as you loved no other in your life. I ache when I think that you died as a result of something that was meant to protect you, and that you relied on me to ensure that protection was always there. I feel that I have betrayed your trust in me, even though I know intellectually that it was not my fault. I hope that you will forgive me. Someday, with time, I will join you where you are now. When I come to you, I know that you will be just as happy to see me as I will be to be re-united with you. I know that the day will come when I will be able to look back to today, and the tears will no longer flow as they are right now, but I know that you will understand that it doesn't mean I love you less.

My Beloved Barney

Sleep peacefully my friend, and know that I love you.

Benny

Some solace and hope for those who grieve the loss of a pet.
Links to pet memorials and rescue/adoption pages.

You can e-mail Barney's owner at: benny.archuleta@dachshund-rescue.org