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General Tojo Yamamoto
March 28, 1997 - October 3, 2008
It was the saddest day of my life. I was the one who made the phone call. Gary and I had a time loading him into the van, taking him to the vet. He could no longer jump up and go “bye-bye” and wag his tail the way he used to. Mobility was a painful effort for him, whether climbing, walking or just simply standing. It was time. But it was as awful as you can imagine. I thought I could be strong enough until the end, but Gary asked that I leave the room because I was wailing so hard.
I know it was the humane thing to do. Memories of him a few years ago running in our back yard, this beautiful, strong, gentle giant is how I want to remember him. It’s weird not to have him under my feet and by my side. He was the best dog in the world.
We later picked up our granddaughter from daycare. She noticed right away when we pulled in the driveway that Tojo wasn’t there to greet us. “Where’s Toji?” she asked. Gary and I just looked at each other. As we made our way into the house, he wasn’t there to walk around and be in the midst of our legs. Again, Moira looked up and down the halls and asked “Where’s Toji?”
“He’s at the doctor,” I replied. “Aw, poor Toji” she said.
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Oh dear, I'm so so sorry for your loss. Gentle hugs for you. Much love, too.
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Prairie
As soon as I read the hug and was on my way to your journal I got chills...I knew what you were going to say. How sad:( He was part of your family, and it will take some time for hearts to heal. You gave him a good life though and there was nothing more you could do. I'm sure it's a little too quiet at your house right now and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Debby
dgs
It's a loss of a family member and you will grieve and you should.
I'm so sorry. I believe we will see our pets again in Heaven, cuz there's no tears there, and we loved those creatures so very much.
My heart aches for you Rhonda. Such a hard thing you had to do!
God bless you!!
DarlaC
Oh Rhonda...my heart goes out to you.....gosh I am in tears for you here....
I know your pain and I'm sooooo sorry...nothing but time will make it easier for you. I know that you don't feel anything can possibly help right now...but you gave that sweet dog love and attention and a good home for many years...and both of you were very lucky to have each other for as long as you did...
Many hugs.....
MySharona62
Oh Rhonda, im so so sorry. This is so sad and i really feel for you as i know how this hurts.
Please know that im thinking of you, and wish i could do more for you.
Lots of love and hugs, xoxox
LillyBluebell
i am so sorry.i know how sad you feel right now.the happy memories will help.
he had a great live with this lovely family
wizzy wuggz for my wittle wonda.xoxox
queenyjoe
Rhonda i cannot express how sorry I am for you..I know how you feel been there too.they are so precious to us aren,t they...big big hugz my friend xxxxxxxxxx
julesd
MY DEAREST RHONDA I AM SO VERY SORRY. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE SADNESS AND HURT I FEEL FOR YOU. IT IS
THE DAY I DID NOT WON'T TO HEAR FOR YOU. I KNOW HE WAS A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY AND EVEN THOUGH THE LAST MONTHS WERE ROUGH ,U LOVED HIM SO.
GOSH, I AM IN TEARS FOR YOU. I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY TROUBLES. IT HAS BEEN FOUR YEARS, BUT NOW I CAN LOOK BACK ,ONE DAY IN A TEAR ,AND ANOTHER WITH A SMILE AND A LAUGH. THAT IS WHAT U WILL HAVE TOO !!GLORIOUS MEMORIES.FOND ONES AND U WILL CHERISH THEM ALL.
YOUR GENTLE GIANT WILL LIVE ON FOREVER AND WILL BE THERE TO GREAT U WHEN U REACH THE PEARLY GATES.HE IS JUST AWAY, HE IS NOT GONE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. I KNOW IT WAS A STRUGGLE FOR YOU TO MAKE THE DECISION, I HAD TO MYSELF. I AM SENDING YOU MY LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY SWEET SONSHINE.
I AM ALSO SO SORRY I DID NOT KNOW TILL JUST NOW. REMEMBER I AM HERE FOR YOU MY SWEET SONSHINE. IF YOU NEED ME..HERE I WILL BE. PHONE, EMAIL, DS...
I AM SENDING YOU GENTLE HUGS
U R A PRECIOUS FRIEND.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL HELP
U THROUGH, AND GOD WILL HOLD YOU
WITH HIS GENTLE HANDS.
WE ARE NEVER ALONE
AND NEITHER WILL
TOJO BE.
GOD PROTECTS ALL LITTLE ONES OF THE WORLD. EVEN OUR FURRY FAMILYS. AND THEY WILL BE THERE FOR US WHEN WE ARRIVE TOO.
LOVE YOU , LIL MISS D.D.
littlemisstracy2u
so sorry...I may have to do that too soon to my big guy. Doing all I can to get him back up and well. Old age is happening to him fast, since a traumatc injury. I hurt everytime I see him. He's 11 and a shepherd wolf. That's pretty old for them. I pray your grief won't be too long. Oh they are hard to give up. love ya, JF
JesusFreak3
Oh my dear , I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is crying with yours. I know you loved him. I am sending you love and gentle hugs and wishes I could be there for you. I love you my sweet friend. I wish there was something I could do to ease your pain.. I am so sorry. xxooo frieda
MrsTDC
I'm so sorry Rhonda. My "Bud" is 12 and I worry about going through that when I look out the window in the morning and don't see him. I wish Toji could have lived longer for y'all. Our prayers are with you.
bluesy
What a magnificent animal, you can see the love in his eyes... You did a great job, I am so sorry for your loss, I hope your heart will heal and find room for all the wonderful memories you shared with your gentle giant Tojo. He will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.
Paindora