Vandal & Otto – so greatly missed

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Vandal du Domaine du Haut Quesney
Beauceron
2004 – 2013

 

 

 

 

Turkmen Ottoturk of RanchoLeon
Kangal Dog
2004 – 2013

Just a few days ago, watching the first Stanley Cup playoff match with one eye, we used the game as a distraction, because we knew perfectly well that Otto was dying. Even though an earthquake that day upset him sufficiently to jump up from his bed, there was no more hope for him.

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And now he’s gone. How on earth can you lose both your dogs in the span of three months? How is that possible? 

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We shall always remember our guys as a team because they were best buddies all through their lives – except in regard to ownership priorities of trophy food. Trophies were any bits or pieces of animal carcasses they found on the ranch.
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The pups watching deer at El Rancho Leon, 2005

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Playing hard and sharing naps

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Their relationship continued through our move to Costa Rica – Vandal the leader & instigator, Otto happy to oblige.

 

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Staunchly protecting Herrchen in his office, sort of.

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They always had each other’s back.

 

When our Vandal died unexpectedly in February, Otto never had a chance. Losing his buddy compromised his already damaged immune system completely. We were fortunate to have had his company for these last few weeks. 
 
Good-bye to both of you, best buddies and companions. 
 We like to imagine, you’re running together again, a team,
as we will always remember you.

8 thoughts on “Vandal & Otto – so greatly missed”

  1. Herzlichen Dank für Deine tröstenden Worte. Ich erinnere mich noch gut an beide, aber besonders Bahki. Und den Dackel Latschi. So viele Hunde über die Jahre und Generationen …

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  3. Liebe Claudi und Barry,
    mein herzliches Mitgefühl geht zu Euch zum Verlust Eurer beiden so wunderschönen Hunde!
    Sie waren wirklich ein Team und so mochte Otto ohne seinen buddy nicht mehr weiter leben. Jetzt sind sie wieder zusammen .
    Es schmerzt wie der Verlust eines guten Freundes- das waren diese beiden ja für Euch. Ich weiss noch, wie wir geweint
    haben, als Ciana und später Bakhi, Maminas beide Afghanen. starben.
    Danke für diese schönen Fotos-herrllche Tiere !
    Werdet Ihr Euch wieder neue Kangals anschaffen?
    Alles Liebe, ich denk an Euch und umarme Euch aus der Ferne,
    Eure Ev

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  4. Liebe Claudia,
    mein tiefstes Mitgefühl für euren Verlust.
    Ich hab eben so geweint.
    Innerhalb von wenigen Monaten ist es schon sehr sehr hart.

    Nun sind sie wieder ein Team und unzertrennlich.

    Fühl dich gedrückt von mir unbekannterweise.

    Liebe Grüße
    Kiki

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