Keep a bowl out

[Dackelrich]

On Passover, there's a custom in some homes of leaving an empty place at the table for Elijah, and keeping the door slightly ajar for him.  This year, I'm leaving a bowl out for old Luth.

Luth's cancer spread across his throat and I had to take him in on the 28th.  The photos below were taken on our last happy day together, although I don't look very happy about it.

I used to sell pre-arranged funeral plans, and found a site that enables people to create memorials free of charge with worldwide access; many people pay upwards of $250 to funeral directors for far less.  What makes the site unique is that one can view the final resting places of famous people (and those of not-so-famous people) from all over the globe.  Click Here to view my father's memorial.

You may also visit Luther's memorial and visit the one I put together for my other hound, Betsy.

Shalom,
Kalman (aka "Dackelrich") and Luth

[Rich]

Sorry to hear that Luther's time came so soon.  You have given so many words of comfort to those on this board who have lost their companions.  May G_d bear you up in your own time of grief and may your heart be healed by memories of the good times.  Our hearts and prayers are with you.

[Kari]

I am so sorry to hear about Luther! We are thinking of you.

[Barb]

I am so sorry for your loss....Luther was such a special guy.   I know he will be watching over you as he runs pain free at the Bridge.   Hugs to you.

[Ruth in MT]

I am sorry for your loss.

[Leslie]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Luther was a special special friend and companion.  What a terrible decision you had to make.  I hope your grief lessens a littl emore evey day.

[Merion]

We are so sad to hear about Luther.  It is so hard to watch them when the cancer in the throat spreads and they have trouble.  We had this with our first male Hansie.  We still miss him and it has been 17 years since we lost him.  Zeke kept him going a little longer than he probably would have on his own. You are in our prayers.
Merion & the ZZ's

[Sandishooligans]

I remember your stories about Luther so well.  Ol' Luth sure was a strong pupper and when death stared him in the face, he growled at it and wouldn't back down.  Wasn't that about 2 years ago?  Well, so it seems, sleep has claimed a special friend but memories will always be alive and Luther will live in your heart.  My deepest sympathies to you. 

Sandi

[David C.]

Awww...we're so sorry to hear about Luther.   We always got a chuckle from some of the pictures that you took of him.  I wish all our puppers could have the same kind of longetivity and stoutness that I've been blessed with Max, but unfortunately, sometimes these things just aren't meant to be.  As you can in one of the other posts in the Rainbow Bridge section, Max's younger brother Rudy also passed too soon.  I'm sure Rudy is showing Luther the ropes even as I type.

We'll definitely keep a bowl out for him, and prayers for you.

[Roberta]

Our thoughts and hugs go to you and yours, letting go is the hardest thing to do. Emma will also be there bossing him about.
Roberta

[adoxieforever]

I understand your pain and my heart goes out to you and your family. Your dog was beautiful and yet so gentle looking. One once said the eyes see what the heart feels. I hope your heart will find happiness again.   


                                                                                                      Katie Marie and Maggie Mae' mom