Saturday 21 August 2010

NorthWapiti's Buckingham - aka Hambone

NorthWapiti's Buckingham - aka Hambone
May 2, 2010 - August 5, 2010

During the night of August 4th Hambone quietly passed away due to an undetected congenital birth defect.

He used his 3 months well - playing, running, having a lot of fun and making a lot of friends.

Gaily I lived as ease and nature taught,
And spent my little life without a thought,
And am amazed that Death, that tyrant grim,
Should think of me, who never thought of him.
~René Francois Regnier



23 comments:

Deb Rawaillot said...

I'm so sorry, Karen -- my heart is breaking for you.

Lauri said...

So sorry. It seems so hard to lose them this young.

Anonymous said...

My heart aches for you! He was such an adorable young man and I know he brought much joy to your lives at NorthWapiti.

Gypsy Daughter said...

Always hard to loose the young ones! My thoughts are with you and the rest of the pack.

Maxine said...

He was a beautiful boy. He will certainly brighten up the heavens. So sorry for your loss.

Lela Criswell said...

So sorry, Karen & Mark - he was a beautiful boy and we know you miss him terribly.

granimar said...

Oh Karen and Mark, I'm so sorry for little Hambone. What a joy, watching him through your photos. I know these things happen, but what a jolt. God Speed little guy.

Deb said...

Sorry to have read this Karen and Mark.

Anonymous said...

Oh Karen, Mark and all those who knew Hambone....What a sad loss. I hope he is spreading his joyfull spirit among those of North Wapiti that have gone before him. My heart goes out to those left behind. Barb from Fairbanks, Alaska aka bigdogmom

ThePainterPack said...

We are so furry sorry for this sudden and tragic loss.

MBB

Donna said...

SO sorry for your loss. Godspeed Hambone.

QweySpiral said...

So sorry Karen! I guess we need puppies in heaven too

Anonymous said...

Mark and Karen I am so sorry to hear about little Hambone, tears of sadness are running down my face as I write this.

JoAnn

Libby the lab said...

Condolences Karen

Chris said...

Karen, i have just read about little Hambone,
I am so sorry to hear the news.

Lucinda said...

The memories wil never be gorgotten and so he will remain in your hearths.

Unknown said...

My goodness, what a sad thing.
Did you find what it was?
so sorry.

Jane Eagle said...

This is the price we pay for loving those whose lives are shorter than ours, at best. Still a bargain! Godspeed, little Hambone.

mushmore said...

May the dog heaven in the sky let you lead the way for others to follow. Our blessing are with both yu and mark. From Barb and Lisa Moore

mushmore said...

Hambone- May you have fun and lead the way so others can follow to the dog heaven above. Karen and Mark it is really hard to lose them so young and old too. Our hearts are with you both. Barb and Lisa Moore

Kathryn said...

Karen & Mark - I'm so sorry to hear about little Hambone.

BADASmusher said...

I am so sorry for your loss that is a tough age to loose them as the bonds of loved are already deeply formed...

Katerina said...

Karen, I am shocked to find this post. I am so terribly sorry about Hambone! I must have missed this post somehow before.
Hugs to you all from all of us!