It is with a heavy heart we let you know that one of the best constellations of star dust to ever exist, our Zaphod Beeblebrox, went to the bridge yesterday. He was surrounded by love, laughter and tears in his final moments.
Zaphod joined our pack almost 13 years ago, as a bribe from the Man to have me move to Quebec. Found as an extremely underweight stray, his foster mom named him Zaphod for the alien in Douglas Adam's Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. We liked the name and it, along with Phod, Phody, Bear, Buddy, Old Man, among others, stuck.
He loved fetch, and his ball Precious. He loved the lake, and did get a dip on the weekend. While initially cautious of people he didn't know, especially men, Phod learned to love most people. He saw our neighours and family as an extension of his pack. He was gentle, playful, loyal and fun. People who didn't love dogs or love shepherds, always fell in love with him. He wasn't perfect. He got car sick, he loved to eat poop, he loved to roll in poop, as he got old he listened less well.
I have been fortunate enough to share my home with 4 dogs in my adult life, and while I loved each and every one, Zaphod, truly was a very good dog, one of the best. I remember talking to the woman at the rescue about him and she said, he was a special, once in a lifetime dog. She was right. Our lives are ultimately better for having known and loved him. He taught us about forgiveness trust and unconditional love.
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| Zaphod - 2011 to April 28, 2025 |
Thank you all for letting us share his life with you and for loving him too.
The Lady, for the Man and the Rivers, Tigris and Styx
Thanks to Ann for creating this for us.
Phod ... "Buddy" you became, we loved you from afar. Hope your new home has a cool lake, lots of trees and open fields and you'll find Lee there as you wander free. Be happy, Forever.
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ReplyDeletehugs to you dearest phod... and please give professor lee a kiss from us...
ReplyDeleteWe're so sad to hear that Phod has gone to the Bridge to be with Hailey. Our paws are crossed, and we send hugs to the Lady and Man. He sure was a good boy.
ReplyDeleteThe love you had for Phod was shared by so many across the world. He was a favorite of ours. We bet he found Hailey waiting for him when he crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We were so not expecting to hear this news, and we send all of you big hugs and our deepest sympathy. He will be missed greatly. Fly free, Zaphod, and shine brightly in the heavens for us to see.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber and Mom Kathie
That is so very sad and what a special pup he was and will forever live in your heart. Those special memories are called special for a reason. Hugs from all of us.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts break right along with yours. Phod and Hailey are together again forever. Huge hugs to all of you♥
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ReplyDeleteA joy to meet in the furs
Precious his beloved orange ball
Hailey’s devoted brother
Oh so loved by his a Lady and his Man
Did love to swim
Run free Dear Phod
K10 and Drew we are so sorry to read about Phod's passing so soon after Dear Lee
I hope you can find comfort in knowing they are together and running freely back and forth fields of daisies
It was our pleasure to have met you
Hugs Cecilia and Bryan
Hari OM
ReplyDelete💔🐾 RIP darling Zaphod... give Hailey a big lick from me over that rainbow. Thanks for all the fun and frolicking posts you let Lady share with us. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
I'm so sorry about Phod. I'm happy he and Hailey are reunited, but sad that's he's gone. He was lucky to find you, and you were lucky to find him. I'll remember fondly all the laughs he gave you, and us. Thank you for sharing him with us...
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. We won't forget Phod...and Hailey too. They will be missed. Sending comforting hugs and purrs.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss, Kristen. He was indeed a special boy and hope he's running free with Miss Hailey. I'm sure Angels Elsa, Norman, and Sam all welcomed him at the Rainbow Bridge with waggulating tails. Sending you tender thoughts of comfort. 💔
ReplyDeleteSo long Phoddy, you were truly the best GSD I have had the pleasure of meeting...
ReplyDeleteSending love to your humans,
Beth(and Rosy and Sunny)
Oh how sad. The blog posts leading up to this one never indicated there was anything wrong. I am sorry. It is hard saying goodbye twice in a month and a half.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to read this - for the folks left here who loved both of them, but what a happy thought of their running together again, pain free !
ReplyDeleteI'm so, so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news. I am so sorry. XO
ReplyDeleteSaying goodbye to a beloved family member like Phod was one of the hardest things you had to do. Saying goodbye twice in such a short time is beyond words. I'm so sorry. Phod and his partner, Hailey, will always be watching over you. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeletePlease accept my condolences for your loss. We never have them long enough.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are broken. Thank you for sharing his life with us. The world is a sadder place without your sweet baby.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Fly free beautiful Soul✨ Soft Pawkisses to comfort you🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteDearest of friends, we have been mostly offline for a long time dealing with our own griefs. I (Ojo) am still here, but Pepper and his person have chosen to depart from our lives. I am missing my friend Pepper, and my person is missing his person every day.
ReplyDeleteWe went back to March to read the posts about Angel Cousin Lee, and then we read the posts about Handsome Angel Phod. We are so very sorry, our hearts break for these losses, and both losses being so close together.
Run free, friends Lee and Phod. You will be missed very much. We'll see you again on the other side of the bridge one day. <3
So sad, hugs and purrs.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry and sad, to hear about the loss of Phod. Sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels puppy dog,
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