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Post by kidznhorses on Feb 14, 2008 16:18:28 GMT -5
Mini mom lost Popeye to colic this morning. We are so very sad. We only had a short time to get to know Popeye, but found him to be very well mannered and well trained. He was a real gentleman. A little standoffish in the beginning, he soon learned that Jana was the ultimate treat lady and looked forward to her visits. When we picked him up at Shawna's last December he was so glad to get out of that darn stall! He hopped into the trailer with his buddy Splash and you could almost hear him say "let's go home!" At the boarding stable we unloaded and he and Splash got to stretch their legs and roll in the big indoor arena. I couldn't resist taking him for a spin. What a nice ride! Popeye was so responsive to leg and rein, even though I was riding with just a rope halter! I could tell this was going to be one really fun horse for Jana. Last weekend we took Popeye and Splash for a ride around the orchards and alfalfa fields. They were both great. Popeye was so steady and calm. What a good boy. Who could have sent this wonderful horse to slaughter? Yup, Jana really scored when she picked Popeye. This morning the barn owner called and told Jana Popeye was down and things weren't good. Jana told them to wait until she got there, she just lives a mile away. She held Popeye's big buckskin head in her arms while he went to sleep for the last time. We're so sad that he's gone. I'm just glad that he spent his last couple of months with mini mom, knowing he was truly loved. We miss you Popeye. Your girlfriend Splash misses you too.  mini mom & Popeye   Goodbye Popeye  |
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Post by crum on Feb 14, 2008 16:32:47 GMT -5
I'm so sorry! He looked so incredibly sweet.
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Post by hasinger on Feb 14, 2008 16:34:37 GMT -5
tears. I am so very sorry. mini mom- it breaks my heart!!
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Post by ebony07 on Feb 14, 2008 16:36:06 GMT -5
I am so sorry! Popeye was such a cutie. RIP Popeye...and enjoy those forever green pastures!
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Post by paintedlady on Feb 14, 2008 16:39:58 GMT -5
I am heartbroken !! I cant believe it RIP Popeye |
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Post by watermarkfarm on Feb 14, 2008 16:51:30 GMT -5
I am so sorry!!! What a shock!
Blessings to mini mom for giving Popeye happiness and peace at the end of his life.
Katie
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Post by piopico on Feb 14, 2008 17:13:04 GMT -5
That's too bad- I'm very sorry he's gone. But he went peacefully- a far cry from what the future held for him last year!! He'll be waiting by the Rainbow Bridge for mini mom AND Splash.
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Post by lucy1994 on Feb 14, 2008 17:46:24 GMT -5
Im so sorry for your loss, Its very hard to loose such a great friend. RIP Popeye
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Post by agilitygal on Feb 14, 2008 17:49:45 GMT -5
Oh my. This is very unexpected. So sorry to hear this has happened. God speed, old buckskin. Your memory lives on in many of us.
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Post by michellep on Feb 14, 2008 19:22:37 GMT -5
RIP sweet one, go run free with the others in the green fields of heaven. Im so sorry for your loss, thank you for being a loving home to him.
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Post by cybercat on Feb 14, 2008 22:51:43 GMT -5
What a shock...Thank you mini mom for being there with him...he knew he was respected, loved and cherished and you allowed him to go with dignity.
I firmly believe that we HAVE to be here to provide Witness for these animals, no matter how difficult.
They deserve to have their plight at the hands of humans recognized for what it is, and that we share in their sorrow.
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Post by rescuestoribbons on Feb 14, 2008 22:55:22 GMT -5
Oh my gosh... I just bout cried while reading what you wrote... I remember seeing pictures of him just last week of you trail ride... he was my favorite that truck, I am SO happy he got to live out the rest of his days with someone who truely cared about him and Mini Mom I thank you for that.
RIP sweet boy, run free
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Post by NanciK on Feb 14, 2008 23:18:57 GMT -5
OK, this news made the tears flow un-controlably. My gut tells me that Popeye just needed one last human connnection before he checked out. You gave him that, and we're forever grateful to you.
RIP sweet boy, you won't be forgotten. Run like the wind!
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Post by rescuestoribbons on Feb 14, 2008 23:29:27 GMT -5
Reminds me of the St Jude Marathon on KRKT, a little girl kept saying that angels visited her in her sleep, and she kept saying I cant go yet, I have to wait for my uncle. He uncle drove across the country to see her, the night before he got there the little girl said that jesus and his wife visited her but she said she couldn't go yet as her uncle was not there. Her uncle arrived and they talked for a little bit, he left her room to go get something and came back..... she had passed.
He just wanted someone to love him... and that you did
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Post by gratefulknits on Feb 14, 2008 23:31:06 GMT -5
I'm crying, too. I just loved that first post when Popeye and Splash got home, and you two took them to the arena to try out. Popeye had the sweetest face; the first picture that you posted above is so very touching. I'm truly truly sorry for minimom's loss, and while I agree with everyone else that his final days were blessed, I wish he had had more time to enjoy the love that she clearly gave him.
RIP, darling boy.
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Post by dustyboots on Feb 14, 2008 23:32:28 GMT -5
You guys made the rest of his life amazing and wonderful. He knew you loved him and that he could finally rest. I'm sure he's watching over you from his gigantic pasture in the sky.
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Post by hystyle on Feb 15, 2008 0:27:16 GMT -5
My thoughts are with you Minimom. It's so hard to lose them this way.
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Post by mini mom on Feb 15, 2008 12:21:41 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. I did not have him long but I had gotten very attached to him.He was a wonderful boy.Losing him has really struck me hard. Its very hard for me to even talk about it so I will go now. |
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Post by drjinva on Feb 15, 2008 12:47:48 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave him a wonderful home. I just wish that he could have been there longer.
Debbie
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Post by Admin on Feb 15, 2008 13:58:33 GMT -5
We are so sorry for your loss. THANK YOU for allowing this gentle soul to leave with the dignity and respect he deserved. YOU will always be his Angel! |
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Post by mini mom on Feb 15, 2008 14:21:34 GMT -5
Since he died on valentines day he will always be my special valentine.
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Post by icehorse on Feb 15, 2008 14:26:40 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful, beautiful horse.
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Post by lisam on Feb 16, 2008 19:28:33 GMT -5
I'm so sorry.
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Post by zoo on Feb 17, 2008 2:31:55 GMT -5
Please take care...I'm very sorry for your loss
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Post by djrepp on Feb 17, 2008 16:01:52 GMT -5
I am so sorry. Thank you for giving him a good home and love.
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Post by heatherwoodfarm on Feb 17, 2008 17:04:16 GMT -5
Tons of tears for you. He had the best part of his life with you. I am so sorry for your loss of such a great guy.
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Post by apache on Feb 18, 2008 20:53:48 GMT -5
:'(Thank you mini mom for being there to comfort and care for this awesome horse right to the end of his life. He left here knowing for sure he was loved. It is what all beings should be so lucky to know. Thank you |
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Post by penny/pals on Feb 19, 2008 12:14:03 GMT -5
Sorry for your lost, I am so glad that he was able to experiance love in the last few months of his life he left the earth knowing that there are good people. You were his guardian angel.
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