Goodbye Looney

We are so very sorry to hear the news.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Peace be with you.

At a loss for words.  So, so sorry. To lose 2 pugs - just doesn’t seem possible. I am heartbroken. You must be devastated. I will always remember the lovely little lady.

no no no, this cant be possible…

I am at a loss for words.  My heart is aching so bad for you.  Please, if there is anything I can do….I’m on a couple hours away. Know that you are not alone.  I am so sorry.  RIP Luna, you are missed already.

I don’t even know what to say…...........  I am so sorry.  I can’t even keep the tears from streaming….  How can this be?  I lost my Beau the same day as you lost Benny and now this.  I think I need a break too.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Please give Henry a warm hug for me.

No words can begin to convey my heartache for you or for us big OBP fans. I am totally speechless, but know you are in my prayers.

Poor Henry must be in total grief again as well.

God bless you Corrine, Glynne, Henry and Cupid.

I am so saddened to read of Looney’s passing.  My heartfelt condolences to you and Henry and QP.  It just seems unfathomable that her time was so close on the heels of when you let Benny go to the bridge.  At least they will have each other.  Poor dear Henry.  I can’t imagine what that poor boy feels without his brother and now his sister.  Many prayers being said for your human and furry family <3

Oh no!  I’m so sorry to hear about sweet Luna girl!  I have tears in my eyes writing this. I know the loss of Benny was hard, but now Luna too.  That sweet, feisty little diva of a pug will be remembered always. Please just know that I and the rest of my fellow OBPers are grieving with you.

xoxo Patty

Noooooooooooooooooooo-this can’t be possible…just can’t!!! I am sorry beyond words…praying…

Words cannot say how broken my heart is over the loss of both Benny and Luna.  I had so hoped to meet them both in person some day.  I loved reading about Luna and her personality.  The only comfort is she and Benny are together.  I am hoping that, at some point, you are able to rescue another pug or two and give them the great life you gave Luna, Sol, and Benny (and Henry).  You have my thoughts and prayers.  Peace to you in this difficult time.

Oh my goodness….I can’t even beging to imagine what you must be going through.  My heart aches for you. When I opened up the blog this morning and read the title, I started crying.

OMG, I am sooo sorry. To lose Benjamin was sad enough, but now to lose Luna! And so close to Benjamin’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hoping for peace and healing. Know that Benjamin and Sol were there to great their sister Luna. All running free, no more pain, no more breathing issues. I am so sorry.

OH MY GOSH!!!  I can not believe this has happened.  I am so stunned and so very sorry for your family.  To have 2 loved ones pass so closely together is beyond heartbreaking!  Hug Henry even closer and more often.  Prayers to your sweet family.  I know you are reeling from the loss.

I am so very sorry to hear this news.  I think Laurie said exactly how most of us are feeling right now. It is such a shock. Just remember you have lots of pug lovers that will keep you close to their hearts and in their prayers.

Oh my God, I am so very sorry to hear of sweet Luna’s passing. I can only imagine the pain you and your family are feeling.  Luna had such an amazing life with you, filled with LOVE, fun, treats, best friends, adventures and the best possible care.  She knew she was from day one and crossed the Rainbow Bridge with that love.  Man oh man, I bet her and Benny and Sol are up there having quite the reunion!! Look out everyone!  You now have another very special angel watching over you.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and Henry.

I’m back, I’m sorry…I just sit here sobbing about Benny and Looney; it’s not believable these tragedies have taken place like this.  The fact that they were SO FULL of life and exuberance right up until the end is a testament to the amazing, blessed lives you have them. Love you all!

I am so deeply sorry. I hardly can begin to find the words to express my great sympathy. To lose little Luna so fast on the heels of Benjamin is utterly devastating. Please know you are in my heart.  Much love to you both.

I am so sorry of your loss of the precious Luna and the handsome Benny.
My heartfelt condolences to the OBP Family.  We are also a Florida Pug family and if there is anything we can do——we are here for you.

I have been reading your blog for a few years now, and although I don’t really ever comment, I have loved reading about your little pack and enjoyed the similarities between your pugs and mine. When you posted about losing Benny - my heart broke for you and here it is breaking again for you. I am so sorry for your loss. Having just lost one of my little guys recently, I understand the hole it leaves everywhere in your life - your house, your heart, your daily activities…You are all in my thoughts and I’m sending you lots of love and positive energy.

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. What a sweet, loving girl she was. I will never forget a photo you once posted of her watching out the window for your return. No one was so loyal as that sweet little girl. She taught a lot of us about the value of loyalty and love and never letting anything hold you back. My deepest condolences.

My heart is so broken for you. Losing one baby is hard enough…but two…I just can’t imagine.  Please know that so many people and pups are thinking of you.

we are so so sad for your 2 great losses in a short time. Our hearts are heavy sharing your grief. This is almost too much to bear. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Corrine,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little Luna.  My heart goes out to you, and your family.  I started following the blog just about the time you got Ms. Luna.  I remember the story about the trip to the beach and that last step at the end of the boardwalk; it was such a lu-lu for Luna!  I could really feel your concern for her as you described washing the sand from her little peepers!  I’m sure she knew right away how wonderful (in spite of her tumble) her life would be living in the OBP household!

May you all find comfort in all the warm memories of Luna, Benny, and Sol.
Please give Henry lots of hugs from all of us.  We are all concerned for him and Cupid.

P.S. to Laurie: Well said!
God bless and keep you all!

I am so, so sad at this latest news.  You have always been the very best of pug parents and set the model for geriatric care. This turn of events is too much. I can’t thank you enough for sharing all the good times and now the whole ODP family out here on the internet grieves with you.

So sorry for your loss, pug hugs to your family from mine

So, so sad. I read the name of the post and was like ‘what??’... but it’s true. I am SO sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you are going through and my heart goes out to you and the family at this time. I can’t help but think that Luna wanted to run with her brother Benny up there in heaven and that both of them are at peace. Jeez, I’m crying as I write this for you and I never cry. Everything happens for a reason, as painful as it may be, I’ve discovered in life. Again, I’m sorry for your loss. Terribly sorry.

I’m so very sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family.

I am overwhelmed by all the heartfelt warm wishes and fond memories that everyone has of Luna.  Losing both Benjamin and Luna in such a short time is so very hard, but feeling the support of everyone who loved Benny and Luna through the blog certainly brings us comfort.  Words can not express how grateful I am.

I’m back…still typing through tears literally.

I, too, am reading the loving comments over and over and…if I’m honest…talking to Looney and Ben as I look at them in the pics so full of life.

Hank, be strong sweet love….holding you tight in my heart.

When I saw the headline this morning I did not want to open it.  I can’t believe this happened so soon after Baby Benny.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I’m stunned & so sad to read this post tonight. My heart is breaking for you, so soon after Benny’s passing. Luna was so lucky to have had such a wonderful family. When I think of her, I remember her smiling in one of her pretty dresses.I hope Luna & Benny are snuggled up somewhere on a white fluffy rug! Love to Henry and you all.

From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry. This is absolutely heartbreaking.

Oh my goodness. I am so, so sorry for all the pain you have had these past few weeks. 

Our thoughts are with you.

Thank you so much for sharing sweet Luna with all of us- this sweet, spunky diva always gave me a smile.  There are no words to say at a time like this.  Just always know that you gave her a more wonderful life than she would have had if you had never found her.  Sending prayers and hugs.

I am, again, so deeply sorry.  I can only imagine how much more difficult this must be when you’ve only just begun grieving for Benny, too. 

Thank you for sharing Luna’s life with us.  Seeing that lovely little face pop up in your posts always guaranteed a smile.  She was so lucky to be rescued by you.

Please take good care of yourselves, and give Henry an extra hug from our pug family.

What a loss and what a hurt for all of your family, furry and not.  I grieve for and with you.

I’m so sorry.  She was a sweetheart.  Thinking of ya’ll during this time.  Take care.

My boyfriend and I have read your blog for a few years now.  We haven’t commented much….but we were always amused by your pugs and their antics.  They very much reminded us of our pugs.  We were very saddened by Benjamin passing and were aghast to hear about Luna passing so soon.  You have our deepest sympathies.  Luna seemed very much like our lass who past a bit ago.  Their personalities were larger than life and they seem to imprint themselves on all aspects of your life.  I suppose that’s why it hurts so much when they go.  Luckily you have a running diary of your time together with this blog.  It is priceless and all the photos will bring you comfort as time goes bye.  Take care and know people out here in internet land were very much touched by your pugs and your stories.

My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.  My daughter has 2 pugs that were adopted from Pug Rescue Nebraska.  I know how much a wonderful home can add to pugs not wanted by others & you were a real blessing to little Luna.  No words can comfort enough.  You are in my prayers.

Grammy, this is heart wrenching to read. You and our beautiful Luna certainly shared so many wonderful memories; she was thanking you in that state for all your love. I am heartbroken with all of you and only wish I knew her in the fur. You all are in my constant thoughts and prayers.

Oh Grammy, every night when I pray, you are always on the list when I pray for ‘my’ OBP family. Thank you for sharing that special moment you had with Luna. Dogs are so much smarter than ‘non’ dog people give them credit for. Luna knew what was happening and I agree, she was thanking you too. What a blessing we have that we can give this gift to our ailing pets. Even though it’s so hard, it is a gift so they no longer have to struggle. God Bless you all!

I’m so sorry to hear about Luna, she was a true beauty.  I loved her sass and sweetness.  I didn’t realized until you mentioned it in a post, that her “markings” where actually scars.  I was incensed – but then I realized she had already moved on so I could too.  You can’t let the bad times break your spirit.  Luna embodied that.  This week the internet was abuzz with a photo essay by photographer Robyn Arouty (documenting for his family), the last day of a beautiful black lab named Duke who had terminal cancer – it was inspiring and…heartbreaking.  I’m not sure if I could go that route, but at such a difficult time, I totally believe people need to do whatever helps them get through.  In all the coverage of this story, one included an essay Robyn Arouty had written a while ago that sort of resonated with me.  I’ve copied it below  

What I know about Doggie death, dying and grief by Robyn Arouty

1. The time spent worrying about them leaving steals from the time you give them while they are here.

2. They leave when their mission is complete.

3. You can love again and again.

4. Experiencing death with your heart makes you stronger.  You can overcome your fears.  I am living proof.

5. Letting them go when it’s time is the most selfless thing you can do.

6. Your soul is in your pet.  Just look in their eyes and you’ll see it. (see - Grammy was absolutely right)

7. Loving hard means you will lose hard too

8. Grief is only temporary (although it doesn’t feel like it)

9. They do come back. But you have to let them go first.

10. Animal lovers are a super special breed.  Accept their love and support when you really need it.

Corrine, I hope your family’s heavy hearts begin healing after yet another blow.  I know you’re going to “miss the heck” outta those cutie-pies Benny and Luna, but they will always be part of your family.  We should all be so lucky to get even 10% of the glowing tributes that B&L received but then they are pugs, and try as we might, we just can’t spread the love with the same gusto as a smooshy-faced fur ball.

Oh Luna!!  I’m so sorry to hear this, Corrine and family, especially so soon after you lost Benny.  Ouch.  Cuddle up with little Henry.  I loved sharing Luna’s antics and spitfire personality thru your blog.  I’m so glad she was part of your family—glad for her, glad for you.

Grammy, apparently my comment didn’t go through.

It comforts me to know you were able to say goodbye to our sweet Luna.  She let you know she knew it was time to go and also let you know she loves you and thanks you for the loving care you gave her. That is a special memory, even if it is a heartbreaking one. 

My prayer is that everyone at the OBP household is beginning the healing process which is something I cannot begin to understand after two great losses so close together. 

God bless.

Sue VDB and Annie Fannie

Returned to read some more comments-Grammy Luna’s look will stay with you a life time-a Luna lifetime spent being loved the way she should have been from the beginning. My heart is filled with joy knowing Luna had so much love given to her by her human family, Benny Henry & Cupid. Not too mention her global family.ow Henry & can’t thank Corrine enough for sharing her life with her beautiful babies and will look forward to seeing how Henry, Cupid & family are doing. In continued prayer & Thoughts, pug hugs from pastor sue & the Colorado 2

I’m heartbroken to hear of Luna’s passing.  I’ve been away for a bit so this was a total shock.  I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye to her so quickly after losing Benny.  It really just doesn’t seem fair.  Luna was such a sweetheart.  I loved her personality so I can only imagine how deeply you’re feeling her loss around the house.  My sincere condolences to you all.