Tuxedo
''Tuxedo'' Zahler
I always called him ”My Best Dog”. I’m rarely at a loss for words, but simply put, he was ”The Best Dog”.
My constant companion, ever ready for any trip or adventure. My Noble Beast, always with me, at home, at work or at play.
For as much as we tried, I fear my husband and I fell short in our constant attempts to return his capacity for unconditional love.
Tux gave so much of himself, as all our pets do, to Ken and I, our families, friends and children. He loved children so. Standing true to the breed, better known as ”The Gentle Giants”. He gave also, for a number of years as a Blood Donor, through the Emergency Veterinary Hospital programs in our area. Always ready and willing, he gave his precious gift of life without complaint. Only ever hoping for his favorite ”Oreo” treat as reward for his services, he really was ”The Best Dog”.
His physical absence alone leaves a huge emptiness in our life, and home, but truly there are no words to express the loss, the sadness or the hole I feel this has left in my heart.
My best friend, my best dog, has passed away. I try to take comfort in the years of memories and photographs I have on paper in my mind and in my heart. But, I fear as much as we can love them, our precious furry ones, our grief, can for a time, seem equal to, or greater than the love we have for them.
Tuxedo will be missed so missed. If only I could truley share the depth of my love and loss for him. Words are simply not enough.
Be free my friend, of pain and the restrictions of old age. A dog with a heart that knew no boundaries and a spirit unlike any I’ve known before. I pray for your heaven to be everything it could be, your youth restored! May your everyday, a perfect Spring time memory.
I love you so ”Tuxedo Joe” and long for the day to see you again.
We miss you, and will cherish every memory for all our days to come,
Ken and Sue Zahler, ”Shelby” and ”Scooby Doo” too.
Such beautiful words to add to such beautiful memories of a very special “Big Dog”.
He will be missed.
Tux was my best grand dog thus far. Always greeting me with stories.
What a huge heart and soul, Tuxedo!!!You gifted us all with your grace, and watched over Sue with such love…thank you for my times with you..the puppy, the protector, the couch potato, the clown..Bless you!!!!!
I loved to see pictures of Tux standing over the bunny hut, and I especially loved to hear the story of when Tux. ran out to the UPS truck, the UPS guy ran out of truck, and Tux wouldnt let him back into truck. He was such a good watchdog, and stood guard over Sue when Ken was away on his long work days, kept her safe from all the critters that seemed to visit them while they lived down in the canyon in Beaver Creek, especially those dam coyotes….
St Peter has a special place at his Heavens Gate for Tuxedo…who better to guard the gate than Tux…running free…..
Love to Sue & Ken, for their friendship, and understanding in my losses of my beloved pets..
Sincerely,
Rosemary Elden
3019 W. Sierra st.
Phoenix , AZ 85019.
Tuxedo was mentioned in an article about Dignified Pet Services so I just had to read about him. I thought you did a BEAUTIFUL job in describing how special Tuxedo was and how much he was loved and will be missed. Writing these memorial are difficult but so worth it. Again, I enjoyed reading your story and wish I could have done a better job doing Casey and Jiffy’s. I think a re-write is in order. My thoughts are with you in your profound loss.
Barbara
Your letter touched my heart and said so much about the love we have for our ‘boys”. You are right- words cannot describe…