Thursday, February 11, 2016

Run Free Barley

It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Grammie and the Big Guy (aka Lady's parents) sweet boy Barley, died yesterday. Barley was diagnosed with abdominal cancer in the late fall of 2015. He was 8 years old.

Barley came to live with my parents through a lab rescue. He was the product of divorce, apparently the new girlfriend didn't like dogs. He was a super sweet cuddly boy, who thought he was a lap dog, loved to drag his blanket around, and loved to tease his co-dog Tendra with a chew. He loved chase, the beach, and swimming. His tragic flaw - he was super, super drool-y, which always added a little gross to the cuddles. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Run free Barman, Run free.








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  1. JulieFebruary 11, 2016 at 6:12 AM

    So sorry to hear this sad news. Sending lots of luffs and hugs to Grammie and the Big Guy, its heartbreaking to lose a furfriend.
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. 2browndawgsFebruary 11, 2016 at 6:44 AM

    So sorry to read this. He was a handsome boy. Condolences to your parents.

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  3. Yamini MacLeanFebruary 11, 2016 at 7:39 AM

    Hari OM
    Blessings to the spirit of Barley and condolences to the family for the emptiness now felt. Huggies, YAM xx

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  4. Collie222February 11, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    How sad, we lose too many dogs to cancer. It's just not fair.

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  5. CowspotdogFebruary 11, 2016 at 7:48 AM

    We are so sorry to read of his loss - bit we know there will be an abundance of new buddies waiting for him over the rainbow bridge.

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  6. MadSnapperFebruary 11, 2016 at 7:54 AM

    My heart hurts for all family left behind. so sad to die so young.

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  7. My Mind's EyeFebruary 11, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    OH WE ARE SO VERY SORRY ABOUT BARLEY'S PASSING. WHAT A HANDSOME CHOCOLATE LAB.
    HE SURE DID FALL INTO THE PURRFECT HANDS WHEN HE CAME TO LIVE AND LOVE WITH YOUR LADY'S PARENTS
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  8. My Mind's EyeFebruary 11, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    OH WE ARE SO VERY SORRY ABOUT BARLEY'S PASSING. WHAT A HANDSOME CHOCOLATE LAB.
    HE SURE DID FALL INTO THE PURRFECT HANDS WHEN HE CAME TO LIVE AND LOVE WITH YOUR LADY'S PARENTS
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  9. UnknownFebruary 11, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I'm so sorry and send sympathy to Barley's owners. It's really hard to lose a dog, especially so young.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 11, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    Oh, he was such a handsome boy. So sorry for your loss. Run free Barley!

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  11. stellaroselongFebruary 11, 2016 at 9:17 AM

    Oh he was such a handsome boy, and we loved that drooly smile he had. We are so sorry though for his loss, we know he has a special place in all of your hearts. Hugs stella rose and momma

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  12. Matilda the BoxerFebruary 11, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle Barley. He was very loved. Run free, Barley!

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  13. C.L.W.STEPFebruary 11, 2016 at 9:56 AM

    We're so sorry to hear about Barley. He was only one year older than me, Chester. Poor pup. He looked like a real sweetheart!

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  14. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomFebruary 11, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Barley. It's just never easy to say goodbye. Please extend my deepest sympathy to Barley's "pawrents". I'll include Barley in the February edition of 'Our Rainbow Friends' that will publish on March 15.

    Hugs.........

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  15. easyweimaranerFebruary 11, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Lee my tears are running while writing... I'm so sorry for your Barley... hugs to you and a paw to hold yours whenever you need it...

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear this my friends. The rainbow bridge just got another lovely pooch - wipes tears. XOXO - Bacon

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  17. Random FelinesFebruary 11, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    oh no....we are very sorry and sending gentle purrs

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  18. John HoltonFebruary 11, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    I'm so sorry.

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  19. JunoFebruary 11, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    Hello and nice to meet you, Hailey and Zaphod!
    Barley looks super sweet doggie. Run free, Barley! We're sending our big hugs to his family.

    Momo & Pinot

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  20. Sandra CoxFebruary 11, 2016 at 11:58 AM

    So sorry. Big hug.

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  21. Sandra CoxFebruary 11, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GurFKhK34U

    The Rainbow Bridge

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  22. pilch92February 11, 2016 at 12:45 PM

    I am so sorry for the loss of handsome Barley.

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  23. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenFebruary 11, 2016 at 1:06 PM

    ((((hugs)))) we are so deeply , deeply sorry

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2016 at 1:55 PM

    So sad to hear about Barley - that evil cancer strikes again. He was gorgeous and I know he was VERY happy living with the Lady's parents - sounds like he was loving life - now he will run free over the Bridge.

    Love, Sammy

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  25. The Adventures of the LLB GangFebruary 11, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    We are so very sorry to hear about Barley...what sweet and loving eyes he had.

    Run Free Sweet Boy...

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  26. UnknownFebruary 11, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    Oh no... I'm so sorry...

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  27. Dz Dog MomFebruary 11, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    I'm so sorry.. ((hugs))

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  28. zoepheedogsFebruary 11, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    Oh no! I am so sorry!! :(

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  29. Idaho PugRanchFebruary 11, 2016 at 3:27 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Barley's passing - he was a handsome fella
    sending lots of hugs and prayers to your family
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  30. Bella Roxy & MacduiFebruary 11, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    That makes us sad. We may not have known him well, but we're always a bit sad when a pet goes to the bridge. They always leave a huge hole in their families.

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  31. The Island CatsFebruary 11, 2016 at 4:45 PM

    We're sorry to hear about Barley. Purrs....

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  32. Kinley WestieFebruary 11, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear bout Barley. Sendin big hugs.

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  33. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥February 11, 2016 at 7:21 PM

    We are so very sorry to hear about Barley. So sad, but thanks to your parents for giving him a good home after he was abandoned. Soft woos and gentle hugs from all of us.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  34. Dachshund NolaFebruary 11, 2016 at 7:51 PM

    I'm so sorry!

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  35. MurphyFebruary 11, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    We are so sorry. Barley looked like a fun fella!

    Keep Calm & Bark On!

    Murphy & Stanley

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  36. Two French BulldogsFebruary 11, 2016 at 9:36 PM

    So sad. Run free sweet Barley
    Snorts,
    Lily & Edward

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  37. ScooterFebruary 11, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    We are so sorry about Barley's passing.
    Run free Barley

    Wags
    Oreo

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  38. ~Kim at Golden Pines~February 11, 2016 at 10:47 PM

    I'm so sorry to read this. God speed to this most handsome boy who will be missed and not forgotten.

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  39. RubyFebruary 11, 2016 at 11:41 PM

    Oh, I am sooooo sorry to hear this. What a handsome fellow. Sendin' lots of {{hugs}}
    Run free big guy...
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  40. UnknownFebruary 12, 2016 at 12:47 AM

    Run free sweet boy.
    Wally & Sammy xoxo

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  41. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs February 12, 2016 at 7:09 AM

    Condolences to Barley's family. He sounds like a wonderful dog. Sending purrs of comfort and paws of sympathy.

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  42. OjoFebruary 13, 2016 at 9:07 PM

    Hi hi hi! Ojo here! Good-bye, Barley. You look very happy in that last photo, I am sure your people (the last ones anyways) were pawesome! We'll see you over the bridge one day, friend!

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  43. sprinklesFebruary 15, 2016 at 1:03 AM

    I'm so sorry for your family's loss. He looked like a very fun loving dog.

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  44. Jan KFebruary 15, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    We are so sorry for your family's loss. Barley looked like such a big sweet boy!

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