Farewell my fluffy friend

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Short post today, and none this Friday; I’m going to take a short break. It feels like only yesterday I was consoling one of my blogging besties – Sheila from Offshoots Photography – about the loss of her beloved family dog. And now it is my turn to be completely floored by the grief I feel after losing my own dog this weekend. After 14 years of faithful love and wonderful adventures, our ruby-red male cavoodle is happy in heaven.

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I had a look back through the blog, and he has made a few appearances. Here are two of the times when his picture was included, and the posts that he was mentioned in:

Glimmers versus triggers: Glimmers are what make you smile (rather than trigger a migraine flare). My dog absolutely made the cut – here he is sleeping beside his younger sister:

Linda from The Mindful Migraine Blog glimmers

Sandcastles for pain relief: My dogs’ footprints on the beach made me realize that life is a mixture of light and darkness:

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That’s it for me today. I’m off to have another cry and give some comfort to his puppy-sister who doesn’t understand where her best friend has gone and waits beside the door for him to return…

Whilst our hearts are heavy, I’m happy that his spirit is free.

Take care taking care of all that you love and hug them tight,

Linda xx

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PS – This is supposed to be a happy place of healing, so feel free to read more about how pets improve our lives by visiting one of my prior posts:

+ Pet therapy for migraines

+ “Good doggy“

+ Feeling lost… and found

+ Conditioning and pain

+ Serious side-eye needed!

+ Feeling your face (or “pug-puppy face”)

+ Grumpy cats, snippy dogs and moody people

+ “Walk for Peace”

+ Do animals get migraines?

+ Tai Chi Walking – The video includes the lady’s 4 dogs asleep on her couch throughout her entire Tai Chi routine:

[Video source: (8 mins) Day 1- The 30-Day Tai-Chi Walking Challenge]


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109 responses to “Farewell my fluffy friend”

  1. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    My beautiful and lovely friend, I’m so sorry for your loss! Your ruby haired male cavoodle was adorable and the pictures are everything! I still mourn mine and haven’t been able to rescue / adopt since. They stay with us and bless you for providing a wonderful life a wonder-filled life!

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      thank you 🧡🌈 I’m not keen to adopt a new one. I’m going to give all my puppy-love to his sister for as long as I can. He was my migraine-buddy, there’s no replacing him. 💔

  2. cupcakecache Avatar

    It is so hard to lose a pet. We have a pug who is almost 16 years old and still walking and eating! The younger pug keeps him company. Tomorrow we take him to be clipped and trimmed. I hope he will pass peacefully in his sleep.

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      UGH – it was hard to watch him struggling, but I am grateful that it was only a few days and he did not seem to be in pain. 16 years for a pug sounds epic! 💕

  3. InvisiblyMe Avatar
    InvisiblyMe

    Oh Linda, I’m so sorry. For both of you. I’m glad he had such a warm, loving home with you and you’ve had a brighter life because of him, too. Not that it makes it hurt any less. I still cry if I think of my old dog and I lost him about 16 years ago now. Thinking of you and sending hugs

    Caz xxxx

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      Thank you lovely! He had a lovely life and I am so grateful we got to share it with him. I think I will still be thinking of him in 16 years time – every time I see a similar colored dog, my heart skips a beat! Thanks for your kindness – you’re the best! 🧡🌟

  4. Info-Man Avatar

    I am so sorry for your loss 😔😔😔!!

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      thank you …. it’s been a week and I keep looking for him… sigh… 🙁

      1. Info-Man Avatar

        Take care of your health! God bless you!

  5. Sheila Avatar

    I am so sorry for your loss, friend. It is so very hard. I cried so much for so many days and still can when I think of her. The routine has shifted and I am getting used to it little by little. Love and light to you and your family and your other pup, too.

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      Thank you so much my dear – it is the other dog that is pulling at my heartstrings so much now – she looks so sad… ugh.

      1. Sheila Avatar

        That sounds very difficult. When our other dog passed a few years ago , the one that just passed last month looked for her for a few days and then started living her best life because they didn’t really like each other and fought a lot. I hope yours gets through her grief sooner rather than later 💕

  6. James Viscosi Avatar

    I miss all of our little furry companions from days gone by, but most especially that good boy Dennis. (Don’t tell the others I name-checked D-Man specifically.) Sometimes I could swear I almost saw one of them go by from the corner of my eye …

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      Yes! I still my dog out of the corner of my eye too! It’s only been a week… but it’s been a long one… they really are such a massive part of the family…

  7. Z.F. Thrimej Avatar

    Going to revisit and visit the posts where your cavoodle appears and was mentioned in, I feel for you and the rest of his family (including his puppy-sister). I hope there’s a picture (or pictures) of him that’s near her to also help comfort her.

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      She has a fluffy toy in the shape of a ruby red puppy… she sleeps with it… it’s adorable… and heartbreaking… ugh.

  8. Dawn Pisturino Avatar

    I’m so sorry for your loss! We just lost our dog, too. I’m not sure how many more times I can go through it.

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      oh no! My heart goes out to you – I feel your pain… deeply.

      I’ve already decided I won’t be getting another dog, not a puppy, not an old rescue dog… nope. It’s too hard saying goodbye. I’m just going to put all my puppy-love into his sister who is still struggling… I might be reading too much into it, but I think her posture has changed… to me, she looks so very sad… ugh.

      I’m glad for the times we shared, but I’m going to content myself with the wildlife that lives near our house as my pet-interests in the future… sending lots of digital hugs your way, L xx

  9. Dana at Mindful Caravan Avatar

    So sorry, Linda. Losing a pet is so heartbreaking, we miss them so much.

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      It’s been a week, and I still turn the corner expecting to see him 😔🌈sending lots of love right back to you xx

      1. Dana at Mindful Caravan Avatar

        I have been there 😭

  10. RiladyKing Avatar

    My Condolences to your friend whose doggie went to doggie heaven.

    1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar

      🥹 thank you 🌈

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