RIP Rutherford Knox Navarro

thenavarro · July 5, 2008 1:19PM

I realize this is off topic, but I spend some time on these boards and contribute things of value occasionally, so I felt entitled to make an off topic post. I lost a member of my pet family this week. Rutherford Knox Navarro, he was my 14 1/2 year old 4 1/2 lb. chihuahua, I've had him since 1993 and he's been along for about 40% of my entire life. He brought my family a lot of good times and joy over the years. Because of my occupation, I don't get close to a lot of people, so I tend to get close to my wife, son and daughter, and my pet friends. I've shared pics of my wallaby on the board, but I never shared pics of my best pet so here he is, he is the brown one in the pictures, his partner Emma (the white haired one) has been moping ever since. He died about midnight one night and I went out and buried him about 1 AM. I know this post may make me come across as a little eccentric or crazy, but please hold your jokes for another thread. There really is no point to this post other than to allow me to show him off to my online friends and to take a few moments of reflection for myself. Love your pets, because they count on you. Take care and thanks for listening to me ramble.

Mike

bobbybakeriv · July 5, 2008 1:25PM

What a handsome man! RIP Rutherford. I know how you feel. Animals are awesome. Sorry to hear about your loss. Bobby

lawnmowerman · July 5, 2008 1:27PM

Sorry to hear that Mike.

It will get better!

mickeymantle24 · July 5, 2008 1:27PM

Mike, I will be thinking about him, I know how it feels to lose something that special. I lost my favoritedog also about a year ago. Sorry again Mike

AragornTheBold · July 5, 2008 1:28PM

Sorry to hear that man, pets are indeed part of the family

carew4me · July 5, 2008 1:32PM

I have two dogs as well , one for 13 years, so I know what you must be feeling.

Sounds like your family gave him a great life.

Sorry for your loss.

VitoCo1972 · July 5, 2008 1:36PM

My dog died about 8 years ago. I just can't bring myself to get another because it won't be the same as the dog that I grew up with. His name was Mookie Wilson, the dog litter owner was a huge baseball fan, another one was named George Brett...English Springer Spaniel. Mike, sorry to hear about your dog, always stinks.

OAKESY25 · July 5, 2008 1:37PM

sorry brotha

Ironmanfan · July 5, 2008 1:37PM

Sorry for your loss Mike; losing a pet is tougher than most people think

BunchOBull · July 5, 2008 1:53PM

Sorry to hear that Mike. I just lost a pup last month myself. They're definitely a part of the family.

HighChopper · July 5, 2008 1:58PM

Sorry for your loss.

Pets are truly special and, indeed, part of the family.

Not really a "cat guy," but I grew surprisingly close to our family cat, Lefty.

Sadly, we had to put him down a week ago today.

Sure do miss that little guy.

Time heals.

brianwintersfan · July 5, 2008 2:04PM

No jokes here!
Anyone who loves animals and has lost a family pet knows what you are going through.
Godspeed Rutherford!

Guru · July 5, 2008 2:38PM

Sorry to hear of the bad news. Family pets are important. I never had any pets growing up other than the occasional fish I won at the county fair. But, when I got married my wife already had two cats. I didn't really care for them too much when we were first married. But now I don't know what I would do without them. They always greet me at the door when I come home and know when I'm sick.
Sorry for your loss. I know this sounds crazy, but I will mention him in church tomorrow. We have a pet blessing Sunday coming up soon where pet owners can come and have their pets prayed over. So, we take family pets pretty serious. Hang in there buddy.