Rest in Peace, Brut

"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
06/26/2019 at 14:51 • Filed to: None

I had to put my best bud, Brutus, to sleep this morning. My wife, then girlfriend, adopted him about thirteen years ago when we first moved in together. His mom was stray red nosed pit that had a litter of puppies in the front yard of a lady in east Tucson. That lady was an angel, and took care of the pups until the local shelters found homes for them. He was about six months old when we got him.

He was terrified of everything. I had to carry him around outside for a week or so before he was comfortable enough to go on walks. He ended up becoming a great trail dog. Great at staying on trail, listening to commands and never chasing animals. Once my wife and I had kids he immediately transformed into nanny dog. Him and his sister, Lola, would follow the kids from room to room, and would get very protective of my girls if I wasn’t home

Over the last few weeks his health has been getting progressively worse. He’d have good days, then bad. He lost his sight the other week which hit him hard. I had to carry him around, and if I wasn’t in the room with him he’d get nervous. He was still eating and smiling up until last night. He began to decline rapidly and I knew it was time. I’m a fucking wreck and am gonna miss this guy a lot. Been using Oppo to try and take my mind of it a bit.

Res t in peace, Brutus. You were a very good boy.

DISCUSSION (32)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 14:57

RIP

Kinja'd!!!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:01

I’m sorry for your loss. You clearly gave him a great life.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:02

I’m very sorry to hear that. My condolences. Here’s to the good memories that will be with you forever. Losing a member of the family is never easy, even with forewarning.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:03

I’m sorry. But at least you loved each other every day you had together

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/26/2019 at 15:03

ah hell, whenever I see that comic I tear up and go spoil the crap out of my dogs.

and my wife wonders why I’m sleeping on the couch while they’re snoring on my side of the bed.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:05

good doggo. rest easy, bud.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:05

It sucks to lose a doggo I’m sorry for your familiy’s loss

Chariotoflove > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:08

Rest well, Brutus. You were a blessing on this Earth.

MattHurting > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:08

Ugh, losing a family member is hard for everyone. My condolences to you and your family.

Nothing > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:10

So sorry. He was a great pup and you gave him a good life.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:15

You saved his life and in return, he transformed yours. I am very sorry for your family’s loss. The pain sucks, but gratitude of the time you spent together will eventually be greater. Hang in there.

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:17

Aww, sorry for you loss. He seemed like the goodest boy.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:18

He was a good doggo, they’re all good doggo’s. Sorry for you loss man, you never quite realize how much apart of you life they occupy until they’re gone.

TheRealBicycleBuck > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:20

There seem to be a lot of onions being cut up around here lately.

Condolences to you and yours.

Your boy, BJR > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:22

Shit man, that’s terrible. I’m sorry. I remember losing my chocolate lab, MacDuff, was prob the hardest experience of my life. It sucked this past winter when we had to put our Poodle, Bella, down too. It’s never easy, but you gave him a great home with a life full of love and happiness, up to the end. Ending their suffering and causing our own is probably the hardest/most selfless thing we do for our pets. Wherever he is now, he thanks you and will never forget you. It never gets easier and no other dog you get will compare to him, but you’ll find a new and different love/relationship with them.

Good boy, Brutus, and g odspeed.

vicali > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:31

I imagine all our Oppo doggies playing together wherever they are.

Good boy Brutus.

Cash Rewards > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:32

Sorry to hear that, look like he was a great boy

Svend > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:47

Oh man I’m so very sorry for your loss.

$kaycog > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:49

I’m so very sorry.

RallyWrench > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:51

Well, fuck. So so rry to hear, that’s got to be a hard hit. I’m thankful that you had such a long and full time with him, with great memories . I’ll pour one out later , here’s to Brutus.

WilliamsSW > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 15:57

You and your family gave him a great life and all th e love , and he returned the favor to all of you. Cherish those memories and I’m sorry for your loss.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 16:01

im sorry for your and your wifes loss mate

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 16:01

I am so sorry for your losd of a bestest boy.

vondon302 > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 16:39

Oh man sorry.

Dakotahound > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 16:53

I am so sorry. It sounds like you gave him a great home, and a fantastic life.

DipodomysDeserti > RallyWrench
06/26/2019 at 17:09

Thanks. Here’s a pic of him seeing the ocean for the first time. This is at one of those campsites you told me about at Big Sur. Left Phoenix at 8am on the summer solstice and it was already touching 100F . Got to Big Sur and it was 55F. Both of us desert kids were soaking in the moisture.

Kinja'd!!!

Bylan - Hoarder of LS400's > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 17:45

Thank you for giving him a beautiful life. That's what matters most, not what was lost. Hit me right in the feels and I have to go back into work.

Dogsatemypants > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 18:41

Sad to hear, my thoughts are with you.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > DipodomysDeserti
06/26/2019 at 19:04

I’m sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a great dog and lived well. They really bring out the best in us.

Future Heap Owner > DipodomysDeserti
06/27/2019 at 01:53

I’m so sad to hear that. It’s devastating when they go. My thoughts go out to you and the rest of your pack. How is everyone holding up?

DipodomysDeserti > Future Heap Owner
06/27/2019 at 10:35

Thanks. We’re doing alright. My girls have had a couple pets pass now and have learned each time how to process death a bit better.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > DipodomysDeserti
06/27/2019 at 18:33

So sorry to hear friend, my sincere condolences :(