Our Beloved Auggie

[Paul Coover]

Has passed away today. He was at least 14.

Auggie with James


His passing was not a surprise. Unfortunately he had been showing his age the last several weeks, and he bacame much weaker the last couple of days. Today he lost the ability to move, so it was just a matter of time.



AUGGIE'S STORY
I was contacted by a rescue friend regarding a dachshund in need of rescue here in Maine over 3 years ago. I learned that he was running out of time in the shelter that he was in, so I contacted the Kennebec Valley Humane Society.



I went down to Augusta to pick up this little dog that was named Dagwood by the staff at the shelter. I had very little information except that he was heartworm positive and has lyme disease. So, I knew that we were going to have a road to recovery after I picked him up.

When I arrived I found a very small, very shy little wire haired weinerdog. He is 11 years old, and the way they know that is rather interesting. He was microchipped by a breeder in Alabama in August of 1995 as a puppy, but he was never registered by an owner. He was found and picked up by animal control as a stray, walking the streets of Augusta, Maine.



I immediately took him to our vet to have him examined. The vet told me that with his age, the heartworm treatment could very well kill him. Well, I was not going to be discouraged! I asked them to perform some x-rays to tell me how bad his infestation was. The x-rays showed that his infestation was not that bad, and the vet is confident that he will be able to survive the process of killing the nasty parasites and live out the last days of his life in peace.



How did he get the name Auggie? Well, I picked him up on the last day of August, and he was found in Augusta, so the name just came to me while driving back home with him next to me on the passenger's seat. I said,"Hello, Auggie!" and he just looked at me. So, that name stuck!



Auggie became used to life here with the other 8 weinerdogs, but at first it was difficult. He was always very shy, but he got better every day.



He passed away this afternoon as the sun was setting. He always loved the warm sunshine, and he got to enjoy it today. His best buddy Riley sat by his side all day on the big bed.

[Lowriders in Ohio]

So sorry to hear about your loss.  Auggie was a very handsome boy and obviously very loved for the last few years of his life.  Thank God that you found him and were able to give him a wonderful life.  It is beautiful that in the end he had some warm sunshine and his best buddy to see him off to the Rainbow Bridge.

[Merion]

So sorry to hear of Auggie's passing.
Glad he got to enjoy the sun today.
You are very special for taking such good care of these rescues.
Merion & the ZZ's

[Madderoos Mom]

We're so sorry to hear about Auggie.  Be comforted that he lived his last years in happiness with you and your wonderful family.  I so enjoyed reading Auggie's story and hope that it made you smile to write it down for us, too.  Please accept our sympathy.


Sandi and Mark

[papbouv]

Very sorry for your loss I'm sure he became very special in your hearts may Auggie Rest In Peace now running free at the bridge until you meet again one day.

[JetEd73]

God Bless you for helping out Auggie. At the very least, he died with a loving family and thats all a little dog can really ask for.

[doxielady5569128]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.   He looked like such a sweet boy.   What a handsome fellow.   

[klsb]

Im glad that Auggie got to have a happy ending.

[cheryl186]

Paul and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Auggie's passing.  God Bless you for rescuing him.  I am so happy he found you

[peterparker]

So sorry for your loss. 
Kelly

[MindyKay]

Sorry for your loss.  Bless you for taking in this beautiful soul and giving him a good life.

[laura*romeos*mommy]

Romeo and I are so sorry for the loss of Auggie.  He is such a handsome boy.  I love the pictures they are so beautiful.  Thanks for sharing Auggie with us. 
hugs and love laura and romeo

[Roberta]

It is so hard to see them go, but at least his last few years were with a family who loved him.
God bless
Roberta

[Teresa]

I am sorry for your loss of Auggie, but it is obvious that he was loved. The pictures of Auggie and Michelle are incredible! I'm sure she is really missing him now.

[Barb]

I am so sorry for your loss.  Bless you for giving him the  forever home that he deserved.  Godspeed sweet Auggie.

[PattyInAK]

What a precious boy!

[Spanish Teckels]

Bless you, Paul, and your family for giving a loving home to dear Auggie.  God speed, sweet Auggie, have fun at the Bridge with all our loved ones already there.  He was a gorgeous boy and we feel your pain at his loss.