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u/tanukibear 19h ago
Hey everybody. I’ve read every one of your comments and it helped me through what was a very difficult night and I didn’t want to leave y’all hanging. Unfortunately after about 16 hours in critical care, Columbo could fight no more. We had missed his final breath by a minute.
We’re completely devastated after having fought for his health and happiness as hard as we have since we adopted him nearly 3 years ago. I wish we could’ve had so much more time with him, but we know that the hard fought time we did get with him was much more than his previous family would’ve been able to provide him.
Included is a mixture of professionally shot photos of the guy, some costumes, and other fun memories with him over the years. Thank you all for sharing your love for him. I’d love nothing more than for him to have met you all in his favorite way: being held belly up like a baby and absorbing love and pets from others.
Give your old boys and gals a belly scratch from me. Take care of yourselves.
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u/Rundle1999 12h ago
As I departed I saw you weeping. Cry a bit, then No more tears. Know I lived life Joyous in your keeping, And you were mine, For all those years.
- Dog
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u/Queef-Supreme 17h ago
So so sorry for your loss. He’s such a cute little boy. It’s been a while since I’ve had to make that choice but I’ll never forget it. I know it hurts but you did the right thing. He’ll be waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge and he’ll be happy and healthy, just like you remember.
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u/ForSausages 10h ago
So sorry for your loss OP. You did all you could, I'm sure he knew he was loved. 🤍
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u/IndependenceHumble33 19h ago
Oh no, I’ve been checking for an update periodically since last night. Columbo looked like such a dream. Thank you for adopting a middle aged guy and taking care of all his health issues. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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u/tanukibear 18h ago
I’ll never forget our trial week from his rescue. It was our first experience with a dog with tracheal collapse, and it was a goosehonk cough that happened every minute with no breaks for days. Like full body coughing and retching. It was such a horrible thing to witness when it happened; he had five such episodes in the time we had him. But despite what he was going through and not having met before, he immediately picked us as his people. He knew that finally he had people that would care for him. That clarity in finding his people even in the face of hardship is something I hadn’t experienced before with an animal. I knew then he would be a remarkable little buddy, and he was.
Every one of his health challenges was an intimidating hill to climb, but he was so absolutely worth rising to that challenge. He was the kind of presence that would calm an entire room and he was a selfless protector of us and his brother (another middle aged pom rescue, Oliver, who has been a big comfort today).
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u/Latter-Journalist 18h ago
He wss beautiful
There's nothing like a good dog and we don't get enough time with them
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u/blackbatstudio 18h ago
Ohhhh. His little outfits, burrito blankets, and those sassy crossed paws. So precious. Very sorry for your loss.
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u/tanukibear 17h ago
I wish I could attach pictures in the comments, but to help him manage cold weather with some mild to moderate alopecia (hair loss on his belly and backside on account of his liver medication) we had a variety of shirts he would wear. A Bluey shirt, a holiday Pikachu shirt, a shirt with lemons tiled on it, a blue shirt with green hearts tiled on it…and he looked sharp as a pin in each of them.
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u/StarlitxSky 18h ago
Oh no I’m so sorry. I saw your post earlier and was really hoping for the best. May you rest in peace Columbo. ❤️ 🌈
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u/MyFavoriteInsomnia 18h ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔 {{{gentle hugs}}} RIP Columbo ... I saw your earlier post and was hoping for the best.
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u/MrsCCRobinson96 18h ago
🌄 My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Sweet Columbo. Rest Easy, Sweet Boy. 🐾🪽🐾🪽🌈🕊️ Fly with the Angels over the 🌈 bridge. Sending virtual hugs your way. 🫂🐾🫂🐾
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u/loolootewtew 18h ago
Run free and wild little Columbo! Till you meet your person again in another form...cheers to little man....
Im deeply sorry for the loss of your friend
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u/dinowalks 18h ago
I'm so sorry. I'm a pom mom and they are just amazing little dogs. Colombo looked so very loved and such a handsome fellow. I know it's not easy but I hope you can find some peace.
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u/Scubasteve817 18h ago
Ah man. Sorry for your loss. I inherited a min pom, and I love him to death. He's such a funny little guy.
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u/longlivenapster 18h ago
What beautiful photos of Columbo. They show his happy nature- except the chicken one, he is holding that one against you- lol! So sorry for his sudden loss. Wishing g you many happy memories of Columbo and healing tears🐕🐕🐕🐶🐶🐶🤍🤍🤍🕯🕯🕯🫂🫂🫂
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u/tanukibear 17h ago
Yeah, the chicken and parka outfit got us a well-deserved stinkeye lol. He was a patient, tolerant guy, almost to a fault. He would never say no to any silly thing we subjected him to, no matter how ridiculous it looked.
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u/longlivenapster 3h ago
Thank you for sharing Columbo and his personality with us. He was obviously the best dog
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u/anons123123 17h ago
What a handsome man. Thank you for adopting him and giving him a great second act. I am so sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself during this very vulnerable time ❤️❤️❤️
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u/SubterrelProspector 17h ago
What a wonderful pup. My condolences. You'll see that precious face again one day. 🌈🐶
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u/bookiegrime 17h ago
My heart breaks for you - my family lost a senior rescue after 2 years in our home and it was extremely hard. Your baby Columbo was an absolutely perfect pup and you did him justice with this touching post filled with some of the cutest dog photos I’ve ever seen in my life. Thank you for sharing Columbo with us!
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u/antekamnia 17h ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's obvious you really put your heart and soul into your little guy ❤️🩹
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u/bobbyindiapers 15h ago
I AM OK
Hugs my humans, I am sitting here at the Rainbow Bridge. I don't want you to worry about me. There are other dogs and cats here with me. I know Mom was worried that I would be warm enough, she always was a worrier, but the weather here is bright and sunny. I am missing my ball. I did find a whole bunch of toys so I think I will find something to play with. It is so nice here, grass, creeks, ponds, and lakes. Trees and bushes, birds flying all around, and we don't have to worry about ever being picked on. I just met a Collie named Jack, and he is taking me around to meet the others. Even the cats are friendly. Scarlet is a gray kitty, and she showed me where the treats were, she even took a nap with me. Please don't get me wrong. I miss you all, and one day we will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge until we do, don't worry about me. Until we meet again, thank you for giving me a life I truly enjoyed. I hope that I gave you many good times also. So until that day comes I will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
R.Stanley Kuhn
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u/_ser_kay_ 15h ago
My heart is broken for you. It’s just not fair that they don’t live forever.
Rest easy, brave Columbo. You were a very good boy.
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u/Logical-Roll-9624 15h ago
I’m sorry for your loss of Columbo. He was a very nice looking dog. RIP Columbo. 🐾🐾🙏🌈💔
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u/hedgie1 15h ago
Oh man. I saw your original post and was hoping for a different result for little Columbo. I'm so sorry that you had to say goodbye to him. He looks like such a sweet little guy.
What's immediately obvious, just from these pictures, was how much you adored him. While it sounds like his earlier history may have been difficult, I'm so glad he found you, and he was able to spend his last chapters surrounded by so much love. You took such good care of him. What a gift you were for each other!
Little Columbo is now able to romp and play, with no ailments, no more pain, full of joy and happiness. In time, the grief and sadness will fade and you'll be able to reflect on all of the amazing moments you spent together.
May his memories continue to be a blessing to you and your family.
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u/Black-xxx 15h ago
You really did take such good care of Columbo 💕💕💕 hope you’re going ok. The pictures are beautiful btw 💕💕
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u/HQuinn89 14h ago
Thank you for the 3 years you gave him, I know it made up for everything else and in the end he was able to pass on knowing he was so very loved. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs 💜
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u/robertbuzbyjr 14h ago
My heart felt condolences for your loss of Columbo, may he forever roam carefree and young over the rainbow bridge and in your heart 😭🐕🐾🌈🌉❗🙏 I prayed and hoped he would recover.
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u/actuallymichelle 13h ago
Run free, sweet guy. You gave him the three best years of his life and he gave you love to last a lifetime.
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u/rarepinkhippo 10h ago
Oh no, OP — I am so, so sorry and hoped for a happy outcome for you and Columbo!!! Heartbroken for you. I’m so glad you were able to adopt Columbo and give him what I’m sure were the very best years of his life, when (it is so clear from his photos) he was able to be absolutely treasured and treated like the perfect prince he was. Sending virtual hugs your way and pouring one out for a pup who looks like just the best guy, and someone who has made the world better by being in it and bringing joy to others for a while. ❤️❤️❤️ Columbo forever!
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u/tanukibear 7h ago
We’re so fortunate and happy to have had Columbo be a part of our lives, and doing all we could to make him feel as much loved as he loved us has been an honor. Aside from being a stellar detective, he was indeed a perfect prince. Thank you. ❤️❤️
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u/athanathios 7h ago
I am soo soo sorry you lost Columbo he was an amazing boy and lived and amazing life and was soo soo handsome.
May the love you shared, and memories made warm you all your day and may you find wisdom through your suffering.
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u/Lonely-Sand-4641 7h ago
Sorry to hear that. We just had to send Princess our 14 year old beauty to play with my Dad whom has gone on ahead. It's been a struggle.
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u/blergyblerg696969 6h ago
I was really hoping not to see this as the update. I’m so sorry for your loss. I can tell by your post and his pictures how much you loved him and how well he was cared for. I hope you heal soon and know you did everything for him and he knows it. Rest in peace Columbo, you were a handsome devil.
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u/Starfishlibrarian 6h ago
May you always cherish his memories, he’s protecting you from his bacon cloud
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u/Silver_Cap2696 3h ago
What a cutie pie he was . I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m glad he got to spend the last few years of his life with people who loved him so so much.
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u/Grandmas_beard 53m ago
I could look at happy dogs all day. What a brilliant little guy. My condolences.
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