Saturday, February 11, 2012

R.I.P. Bennie Bear
1999-2012

He was King of Granny Mountain, Ben was a rescue dog, our daughter Amy took him into her heart at a time she needed unconditional love...the kind that only comes from a pet. We welcomed him with open arms, and he worked his magic on all of us. He healed Amy's broken heart, he gave Jerry and me many happy years of devoted love, he was friend to every dog he ever met. Ben loved each and every one of us with the no strings attached, full on, lick you in the face devotion that canines are known for.
Granny Mountain was a happy home for Ben, he loved setting on this patio with us, under the trees watching the squirrels and deer. He loved boat rides to Horseshoe Bend and car rides to McDonalds. In time we can smile and say his name but for now, we'll quietly remember just how much we loved him.
Posted by Joy Tilton at Saturday, February 11, 2012

16 comments:

  1. UnknownSaturday, February 11, 2012

    May Bennie romp freely with all the pooches & kitties in petland forever.
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  2. Estelle'sSaturday, February 11, 2012

    Oh Joycee..I am so very sad to read this. The loss of our pets is a very, very heartbreaking time. My prayers are being sent to you. I am certain Bennie was a most noble dog. Sending love...

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  3. MichelleSaturday, February 11, 2012

    Prayers for you.

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  4. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~Saturday, February 11, 2012

    Dear Joycee,
    So very very sorry for your loss. Prayers are being sent for you and your family.

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  5. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartSaturday, February 11, 2012

    Sweet Bennie Bear! Big hugs to you!

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  6. CarolynSaturday, February 11, 2012

    Sorry for the loss of your companion. It's never easy, but I hope in time you'll be able to laugh and smile when you think of him.

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  7. Changes in the windSaturday, February 11, 2012

    So sorry for your loss...they do indeed love unconditional and it breaks our heart to lose them.

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  8. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSaturday, February 11, 2012

    So sorry to hear the sad news, he was a handsome boy. :-(

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  9. Ms. ASaturday, February 11, 2012

    Joy, I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. I know how much our furry friends mean to us and I still grieve the loss of mine. I hope time will ease that grief. Thoughts and prayers.

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  10. TexWisGirlSaturday, February 11, 2012

    i am so sorry for your loss. losing a pet is losing a part of your family, and they take a piece of your heart with them...

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  11. (GBS) NewsFromTheHillSaturday, February 11, 2012

    Oh Joycee, I'm so very sorry! What a wonderful dog you were blessed with. Hugs and prayers!
    Grace

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  12. Lori ESaturday, February 11, 2012

    Big hugs Joyce. Such a huge loss in a family. He sounds like a wonderful family member.

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  13. DebiSaturday, February 11, 2012

    I just hate that, Joycee.I can tell he was so loved by your family.We never really forget those special pets who found a special place in our hearts.

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  14. fourkidsmomSaturday, February 11, 2012

    So very sorry for your family, Joy. I know how hard this is from experience. They hold a special place in our families.

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  15. country lifeSunday, February 12, 2012

    So sorry for your loss, he sounds like he was such a loving member of your family. My baby is spending the weekend at the vets after her emergency surgery, she is so very sick.
    God Bless
    Kim

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  16. VictoriaWednesday, February 15, 2012

    Marydon says it best. I am so sorry for your loss of Bennie Bear. What an adorable dog.

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