Life of Gus 2001-2013

Bear Island South · 01-30-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear247

Gus will be missed greatly on Bear Island. Just wont be the same not seeing him at our back door.

Funny story to this picture...our gracious neighbors liked to feed Gus treats so every morning he would be waiting at their back door for someone to head up to the outhouse.

This picture was taken mid November after they had closed up for the season, he was over there for a good hour just waiting patiently, I finally had to bring him a treat so he would come home.

Thanks Matt and Belinda for always making him feel welcome.

SIKSUKR · 01-31-2013, 11:22 AM

Nice tribute.Love the photo of Gus bringing in the paper.

Bear Island South · 01-31-2013, 11:27 PM

Thank you to everyone who commented, it has been and emotional few days for our family. Gus was our first family pet, and not just a pet but a member of the family.
We spoiled him and in return he gave us some great memories.

I found this from a 2004 article in the Boston Globe:

It’s a bit tearing but so true on the love these blessed dogs bring to us..
They should come with a warning label, these creatures. They should come with a label that says you're going to fall hopelessly in love, only to have your heart shattered before you could ever possibly prepare. And then you face one of life's truly wrenching decisions.

In the end Gus suffered from a cancerous tumor in his nose and nasal cavity so it came down to a decision of quality of life.

BaileyBecca · 02-01-2013, 06:57 AM

A wonderful memorial to Gus. We love all our fury four legged family members!

SAMIAM · 02-01-2013, 08:26 AM

Something about unquestioned love and loyalty that non pets owners do not experience.....makes it even more painful.So sorry that you lost your wonderful friend.

DRH · 02-02-2013, 07:37 PM

Sorry for your loss of a beloved family member, BIS. Your photos are a wonderful tribute to his life. You'll always have your fond memories of him.

01-31-2013, 11:22 AM	#2
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Nice tribute.Love the photo of Gus bringing in the paper. __________________ SIKSUKR

01-31-2013, 11:27 PM	#3
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Thank You Thank you to everyone who commented, it has been and emotional few days for our family. Gus was our first family pet, and not just a pet but a member of the family. We spoiled him and in return he gave us some great memories. I found this from a 2004 article in the Boston Globe: It’s a bit tearing but so true on the love these blessed dogs bring to us.. They should come with a warning label, these creatures. They should come with a label that says you're going to fall hopelessly in love, only to have your heart shattered before you could ever possibly prepare. And then you face one of life's truly wrenching decisions. In the end Gus suffered from a cancerous tumor in his nose and nasal cavity so it came down to a decision of quality of life. Attached Images

02-02-2013, 07:37 PM	#6
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 1,687 Thanks: 1,203 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	Sorry for your loss of a beloved family member, BIS. Your photos are a wonderful tribute to his life. You'll always have your fond memories of him. __________________ DRH

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BaileyBecca Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mayslanding, NJ and Tanglewood Shores Posts: 213 Thanks: 442 Thanked 74 Times in 26 Posts	A wonderful memorial to Gus. We love all our fury four legged family members!

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