Slugger passed away this morning, totally unexpectedly.

Submitted by Kathie and The Gang on May 16, 2013 - 4:20pm

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Well, tell me, what else can go wrong????

Slugger, our dearly loved 10 year old English Bulldog passed away today,
He was fine this morning. He went out to do his usual morning ritual. Pee, poop and kick up some dirt. Nothing was out of the ordinary at all. He was sitting in the living room for a while and them walked into his favorite room in the house, the Kitchen. He was laying down completely stretched out with his frog legs behind him looking so cute as usual. I took out a few pieces of cheese to give the dogs. Bentley our GSD took a piece right away which was unusual because Slugger was always the first to line up for food. I put a piece in front of his nose.. nothing happened.. not even a twitch of his nostrils.. So, now I drop down on the floor to look at him and moved his head and nothing happened.. He just looked like he was sleeping.. My husband is especially heartbroken because he really considered him his bulldog. He always said that when he dies, (my husband that is) he wants Slugger’s ashes to be mixed with his own.

Our German Shepherd came over and licked his face as if he was kissing him goodbye. My Great Pyrenees just stood off to the side looking at us crying and sitting on the floor one last time with our dear little, well 86 lbs. is kind of little, boy.

Slugger you were most certainly one of a kind and you will be in our hearts forever.

We’ll see you at the bridge one day soon. In the meantime have fun with the rest of your brothers and sisters already up there. We love you.

And last but not least, always remember Slugger's words of advice to everyone.

DON'T EAT THE YELLOW SNOW...

I'm so so sorry to read this...

Submitted by CathyandZimmer on May 16, 2013 - 4:28pm.

my heart breaks for you, sending you many hugs and prayers.

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Hugs

Submitted by amandalee27 on May 16, 2013 - 4:29pm.

How terrible. I am very sorry. I am glad he went peacefully. Thoughts and prayers.

Lots and lots of ((( hugs )))))!!! So, so sad to read your

Submitted by ArchimedesMommy on May 16, 2013 - 4:37pm.

story.....especially the part about your other dog giving him kisses and the other one crying....!! Extra

hugs to your husband, too----how incredibly sweet that he wants their ashes together!!! I've not heard

of that before, but it sounds like something I'd be very interested in, too!!! (((( HUGS ))))), I know this is

a terribly sad day for you and your family. What CUTE pik of Slugger, too!!!!!!!! :-(

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I am so very sorry, what a beautiful bully.

Submitted by Dave and Zapper on May 16, 2013 - 4:41pm.

Dave

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R.I.P Slugger

Submitted by artieandgumbo1 on May 16, 2013 - 4:59pm.

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I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS, R.I.P. SLUGGER

Submitted by Cory on May 16, 2013 - 5:15pm.

My heart goes out to you an your husband at this heart breaking time. There is nothing more painful then losing a beloved pet an family member..........

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RIP Slugger

Submitted by Tim and Forever... on May 16, 2013 - 7:07pm.

What an awesome boy.

i am so very very sorry ~~~RIP Slugger

Submitted by Deborah and the... on May 16, 2013 - 7:55pm.

hugs

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RIP Slugger...

Submitted by Janis and Sadie... on May 16, 2013 - 8:03pm.

Hugs to your family and fur babies.

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I am so sorry to hear this.

Submitted by Stephanie and David on May 16, 2013 - 9:06pm.

He seemed to have lived a long and wonderful life with you and your family. I will be thinking of you during this difficult time.

Kathie and family

Submitted by LynnKing on May 16, 2013 - 9:58pm.

I'm so sorry you lost Slugger. He passed doing his favorite thing, hanging out with his family.

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Oh Kathie, I am heartbroken for you.

Submitted by AmyandSophia on May 16, 2013 - 11:11pm.

So very sorry about Slugger. My condolences dear friend.

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Sorry for your loss

Submitted by animal005 on May 17, 2013 - 7:37am.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sarah

Touched my heart

Submitted by alisonjmorgan on May 17, 2013 - 8:31am.

All these bulldogs touch my heart each and every day. I'm sad this morning and sorry for your lost of Slugger. Sometimes I have such a hard time reading that another bullie has left us but your words this morning brought me strength although sadness to deal with the loss of an aging bullie. My bullie, Matilda is 9 1/2, she sleeps so deeply this days. I also get right down on my knees, with a feeling of dread, to look for the sign of her chest moving up and down and hold my own breath. I know now that the day will come when I will face what you have faced this morning. Your words and emotion touch my heart.

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Oh no....

Submitted by Céline and Ange... on May 17, 2013 - 9:00am.

I am so, so sorry. It was too soon, but what a beautiful way to go, a full tummy, empty bladder and hanging out with the people and fur siblings who loved you your whole like. Slugger, you went on your own terms and that's amazing.

Doesn't make our tears any less but it does make them less bitter.

RIP beautiful boy (and make sure to look for my Stella, she'll let you in on the comfiest clouds for napping on up at the bridge)!

My heart felt prayers...

Submitted by Angela and PollyAnna on May 17, 2013 - 10:06am.

I am soo sorry to hear this news.. :'-(
((((HUGS))))

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i'm sooo sorry for your

Submitted by Pegsy on May 17, 2013 - 10:52am.

i'm sooo sorry for your loss,(((hugs))),but there is nothing more comforting than knowing he went peacefully...
what really tore my heart was the reaction of his siblings...rest well beautiful boy,you're definitely in good company over at the bridge w/our beloved pets who have gone there.

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