RIP Buddy Wiseheart


So much love, my three-legged companion;
So brave, so joyful, so much happy devotion,
You were truly much more than
This woman’s best friend.

Buddy “Dog Star” Wiseheart
Fall 2004/Winter 2005  -to-  August 25, 2015

buddy watching squirrel

We loved you.
You loved us more.
(We’re sorry the cats wouldn’t let you herd them.)

mom that was tasty

mom, that banana was soooo tasty!

buddy smile 2

Best Dog Smile Ever

Festive Buddy

Festive Buddy

hanging in the hood

Hangin’ in the Wiseheart ‘Hood

 Your Story

Born: Louisiana, USA – Fall 2004/Winter 2005

buddy face window

Survived: Hurricane Katrina – Landfall, August 25, 2005

Before the amputation

Before the amputation

Adopted: Loveland Humane Society, Loveland, CO – March, 2006

me and buddy

So happy together…

Moved with his family: Milton, Ontario, Canada – August, 2009

buddy driver

Moved with his family: Bolton, Ontario, Canada – June, 2010

buddy helps 2

“The three-legged star of Nancy Street”

buddy scarf

Moved with his family: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada – July, 2015

buddy curled up

Relocated to Heaven – August 25, 2015

buddy rolling

Much beloved, he gave us so much more than we could ever give him
his devotion to us was whole-hearted;
his joy in life was
His gift to us and
our gift from God

In our hearts always and forever:
Buddy, we love you and are so grateful you chose us
to share your life, your home, your heart
We could not have asked for better.
Merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again…
We miss you already.

With all our love,
(save us a place on the grass!)

Your moms, Sandi & Melody;
your faithful tribe of cats: Dusty, Zoé, and Tim;
and beloved Rainbow Tribe members
Sparrow (RIP August 2009) and Amber (RIP 2008)

Buddy’s Web Page: His Story

About sandi

Knitter. Spinner. Quilter. UFO Wrangler. Sometime bead artist and weaver. Two toddler-age kittens, 1 permakitten, 2 grownup cats, 1 beloved dog angel, 1 spouse, 1 crazy life. I suppose that the 5 cats make me 1 crazy cat lady; OTOH, apparently, yes, I do need that much feline supervision.
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21 Responses to RIP Buddy Wiseheart

  1. Kathy says:

    Sandi and Melody, I’m so very sorry for your loss.

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  2. Stella says:

    Love never dies.

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  3. elaine says:

    Such a loss 😦

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  4. Marilyn Nance says:

    Y’all had a great life together!

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  5. suezensea says:

    What a lovely sweet dog he was. And lucky enough to have such a loving and devoted family. I’m so sorry he has passed on. Sweet Buddy ❤

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  6. Karen says:

    So Sorry for your loss.

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  7. InJuneau says:

    Oh, Sandi, Melody, and the rest of the family–all our love and hugs from here (which is not currently Alaska…)

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  8. Sybil says:

    I am so sorry that you lost a faithful companion. He will be waiting for you at “Rainbow Bridge”. H was fortunate to have love and affection from your family. Rest in peace Buddy, rest in peace.

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  9. Sandy Strickland says:

    I am so sorry. Lots of hugs and love and comforting thoughts sent your way. Peace and love to Buddy. You will be sorely missed.

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  10. Sandy says:

    I am so sorry for your loss Sandi and Melody. Ear scritches and hugs around.

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  11. Margo says:

    Sandi and Melody I am so sorry for your loss. Buddy was lucky to have found you.

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  12. Barbara says:

    My heart goes out to you. It’s never easy to lose our pets who give us unconditional love. How lucky he was to have had you all as his family.

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  13. Many hugs and much love. I’m sure your Buddy is trying to herd our beloved Nate….unsuccessfully. 🙂 Glad he had a happy life with you.

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  14. Dee Jochen says:

    My heart goes out to you; your Buddy was a wonderful guy, your photo and poetry tribute to him are so touching. Having myself bid many pets a loving farewell and wished them happy journey, I join you in tribute to Buddy.

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  15. Arla Schmaltz says:

    This house knows what it is like to lose a 4-legged family member…over the last 35 years we’ve lost our fair share…my thoughts and prayers are with you all…

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  16. Diane Prager says:

    I’m so sorry. He looked like a sweetie.

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  17. Meg says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and we take comfort in knowing he knew the best years of his life as a member of your family. xxxx

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  18. Mardi says:

    What a beautiful boy he was. I have tears pouring down my face. I’m honored hottest you asked me to make the Thing, and I’ll make the very best Thing I can, I promise.

    Run free, Buddy.

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  19. Kim Russell says:

    Hi Sandi, I have read your blog for a long time, but never commented. I am so sorry for the loss of Buddy; his story is so moving and he exemplifies the unconditional love our dear furry friends give so naturally. Much love to you and Melody.

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  20. Tamara says:

    Oh, so sorry that Buddy is gone from your home and family. I hope he didn’t suffer, and I’m happy for him that he got adopted by you and Melody and spent so many happy years with you and the (ahum) cats.

    Love and healing.

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