I used to remind Andy, from time to time, that he won life’s lottery when we took him home from the shelter on September 9, 2001. And that’s true enough. But we also hit the jackpot that day. I don’t know how it would be possible for there to be a better dog. Rest in peace, buddy. You were a great friend.
I’m sorry to hear that Jeff, I lost a beloved pet around this time last year, Andy and your family are in my prayers, god bless
Godspeed, Andy.
so sorry Jeff.
Mr Kay:
I’m so sorry to hear of Blacklips Houlihan’s passing.
Rest assured he’s serving up some piping hot yard cruellers in the place where good dogs go.
peace:
Buford
Crap! Hard hurt to handle man. Just know Snoop Manny Man had a blast spending his life with you guys. Doggies and cats stay with us forever… he’ll never leave your side.
So sorry about Andy! He was a good boy!
Jeff’,
My heart goes out to you and yours.
We lost our large primary dog two weeks ago. He is survived by his smaller auxiliary daughter in our house. Not matter how much it hurts to let them go, that pain is overwhelmed by the joy we receive from their being in our lives.
XOXOX
Earl
🙁
So sorry to hear Jeff. Tough deal.
Jeff,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. Dogs don’t give a damn what kind of car we drive or how much money we have or how many people pissed us off this week. They just keep showering us with loyalty and affection and friendship. I know Andy was a special guy and that you and he were fast friends and partners in many romps and misdemeanors.
I know he’ll live forever in your memory.
John
That really sucks, Jeff. Dogs become part of the family. I remember when you guys got him. Almost feel like I knew him reading about him for nearly 16 years.
So sorry Jeff & family. RIP Hot Lips.
I’m so sorry Jeff! Andy had a great life with you and your family.
Major suck, my condolences on your family’s loss, Jeff. Rest in peace, Black Lips Houlihan. :'(
Ty
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Jeff. Like many others, it feels like I know Andy after years of your wonderful stories. Rest in peace Andy.
Sorry for your loss, Jeff.
So sorry for your family’s loss, Jeff.
pouring out some spaghetti for a fallen comrade.
Very sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace Andy–he had a wonderful life thanks to your family. I know he will be missed.
Rest in peace, sweet puppy dog. Prayers for you and your family, Jeff. Losing a beloved pet is absolutely brutal.
I’m sorry to hear that Jeff. Andy provided many great stories for your readers.
Sorry to hear that. That’s a good long life, though.
So sorry for your loss. Pets are amazing friends and I know he was a great dog.
Sorry Jeff. The passing of a pet can be tough.
My favorite updates were Andy updates. I’m very sorry for your loss Jeff. He will be missed by many.
Jeff (and Toney and the secrets), I’m so sorry this day has come. I loved reading Andy stories on the site (http://thewvsr.com/030907.htm jumped to mind immediately, can’t believe it’s been a decade since that post). Of course I never met him but he has to have been the best dog in the world. I gotta make spaghetti and meatballs in his honor. My sincere condolences to all of you.
So sad.
RIP BLH
Awww.
They are family.
He was lucky to have had you and yours as part of his pack.
Sux when they are ready to leave, and look to us to do for them –and speak for them– when they can’t do it themselves.
The best place to bury a dog? In the heart of his master (not my thought…but true).
Very sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Sorry to hear Jeff. having lost two dogs 6 months apart, I share the pain you are no doubt feeling. Brings to mind a quote, “I wish I could be the man my dog thinks I am”. True loyalty that cannot be replicated.
RIP Black Lips Houlihan. May every day be spaghetti day, and fuck that hippy-dippy mailman.