It's not surprising really.
For one thing, when you've loved and lost a pet yourself you know the pain their family is going through and it takes you right back to those early days of your own loss.
And even when life and work has taken you away from the pet blogging community quite a bit (as it has done for me this year) - we're all still family, and a loss for one is a loss to all.
But Mr Pip REALLY was special - with a capital S.
Mr Pip lived on the other side of the world to us - but his blog was a delight from the moment I discovered it in 2010.
He'd not had the best of starts - and the story about how he joined Kristin and her family was one of the most beautifully written posts I ever read. It restored your faith in human nature and made you believe in happy endings.
The pictures on Pip's blog always made me smile - and his family was always there for others who suffered a loss. They gave Pip a fantastic life filled with love - and he clearly gave back to them many, many times over.
They never forgot others and raised lots of money and awareness for animal charities and rescues including the very special Red Door Animal Shelter who helped Pip start his new life in Chicago.
It's no surprise to see the outpouring of love and grief on Mr Pip's blog - and others. I hope it helps ease the pain and loss for Kristin and the family a little. I'm not crying for Pip. His last 12 years were filled with fun and laughter and he was always at the heart of everything his family did. But I am crying for his family who will miss him so very much.
I will think of Mr Pip often and be reminded that good CAN triumph, that we should make the most of EVERY day - and that eating cheeseburgers now and then is OK really. I'm sure he wouldn't want us to be sad for long - but he would want us to do all we can to help dogs like him to get their own happy endings.
I'm proud to add a permanent reminder of Mr Pip - created by Ann Adamus of Zoolatry - on the right hand side of this blog, and I'd also like to share with you this final thought that is on Pip's final post and which for me says it all.
13 comments:
Lovely tribute to dear Pip. He may be gone but our special furend will not be forgotten. We feel for his family.
Best wishes Molly
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. Pip did shine and will continue to live on in our hearts and memories.
Wonderful tribute. PIP was the very BEST and I will miss him so.
Blessings,
Goose
I read Pip's final post this morning.
Although I didn't know him I admit I shed some tears.
Oh gosh, this was beautiful! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
I imagine Winnie and Pip are having some fun together - running in fields of flowers like a couple of young pups. And I am sure they are enjoying some burgers and other treats and watching over all of us.
xoxo, Kristin
Lovely tribute to Pip.
You know there is a star out already here. Made me think of Pip.
That little guy had a BIG PAWSONALITY, didn't he? He will be MISSED fur Sure.
Thank you for this heartfelt tribute to the incomparable Mr Pip.
Mr. Pip was something special. Blogville is just a little dimmer now that he's left, but the rainbows sure are brighter!
I knew before the post hit that he had passed away, and I still cried buckets when I read his farewell post. I was lucky enough to actually meet him in person and he was a gentleman through and through. He leaves a huge hole in the world for us.
This was just...beautiful. Pip was and is so loved by so many.
Gentle wiggles and wags,
Mayzie
Hi, We were sorry to see Mr Pip had gone over the bridge. But he had a good life with his adopted family, and how funny he was.
How well you are doing with the fund raising .
Licks Bobby & Pip
How sad that we have also lost Benny after a brave fight. But, maybe Pip needed some help organising the mischief and watching over us.
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