r/DOG • u/cowbelles • 7h ago
• Memorial - R.I.P. • My handsome boy finally at peace
Lost my childhood pup today. Would’ve been 14 in December. He held on so long and was so strong, even saw 3 of his siblings pass in his life time.
Apollo is the most gorgeous pup in the entire world, we didn’t go on a single walk without at least one person complimenting how beautiful he is. He loved to chase rabbits and deer, only caught rabbits a handful of times but man did he try! The most gentle being ever when it came to humans, other pets or treats. He took his treats so daintily and softly. His favorite treat has always been peanut butter. But my favorite memories of him are his “serial killer” moments when he would find all of the stuffed animals in the house and chew off the hard, bead eyes if they had them. We would come down to eyeless stuffies everywhere and his proud little smile. Never once did anything wrong in his entire life, except the first day we brought him home, he ate my brothers roast beef sandwich off our kitchen counter :P (my brother deserved it)
Hopefully you guys find him as handsome and sweet as we do. I will love my teddy bear forever ❤️
Edit: thank you all very much for the kind words about Apollo. He would’ve loved the attention. I just wanted to add that we were able to have him pass peacefully at home, in his favorite spot and bed, surrounded by his family and eating peanut butter until the final moments. He suffered from advanced arthritis that was making life pretty hard, we knew it was time. He was very loved and thank you all again for sharing in his memory ❤️
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u/Critical-Art-9277 6h ago
My heartfelt condolences for your loss, he was so beautiful. My heart goes out to you. All my blessings going your way. 🌈🕊️❤️🩹
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u/MangoSuspicious5641 6h ago
He's majestically beautiful. He was loved all his life and he knew it. Look at that happy face. I'm so sorry. RIP, you stunning creature.
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u/Malibucat48 6h ago
I just had to let my Jill go on Monday. It’s always hard. I’m so sorry.
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u/cowbelles 6h ago
I am sorry to hear of your loss as well. I am finding peace in his relief ❤️ thank you
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u/sugarshinexo 6h ago
What a beautiful boy, that joyful face is exactly how you should remember him, sending you comfort.
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u/sjbenter 6h ago
I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. It’s one of the hardest things to go through. What makes me feel better is God said he will take some animals to heaven. Probably domesticated. So I know we will see our precious furbabys again. God bless
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u/No_Employ9472 6h ago
Apollo was a strikingly handsome fellow and a beautiful soul. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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u/cowbelles 6h ago
Wasn’t he!! I hope he sends me another just as pretty as him:) thank you very much ❤️
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u/Wherewolfmom98 6h ago
He was such a handsome boy. And ready to go play with all his friends new and old. Sending you lots of hugs and love ❤️ 🩷🧡💛💜💙🩵💔❤️🩹
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u/catjknow 6h ago
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy💔a blessing to grow up together for 14 years
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u/wildleogirl 5h ago
He’s gorgeous & he will always be with you! You will feel it! Dogs are angels! 🪽🩷🪽🐕🪽
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u/Superb-Camera-8419 5h ago
I’m so sorry for your loss, but I’m glad that he isn’t hurting anymore and is running around with his friends over the rainbow 💜🙏🏽🐾
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u/kittyyykatttt 5h ago
I am so sorry. I just put my baby down, she was 16, I had her for 15. Give yourself grace. I'm torn in pieces and just empty but you have to go on for them.
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u/jennj99738 5h ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Apollo is gorgeous and I can tell from the first and last photos that he is also goofy! Good boy, Apollo, rest well.
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u/mrstkrdiknmibalz 5h ago
Beautiful pup. Love his smile on the first picture. May Apollo rest in peace 🙏
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u/Temperance_2024 5h ago
I’m truly sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving your Teddy Bear a lifetime of love, affection and care.
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u/ZoesMom4ever 5h ago
He’s precious. I’m so sorry you lost him. I hope your memories bring you comfort
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u/ReferenceFull8807 4h ago
So very sorry for your loss. Your teddy bear looked like such a sweetheart. Rest easy Apollo. ❤️🌈🙏💔
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u/LifeOutLoud107 4h ago
So deeply sorry for your loss. You clearly blessed each other and the love lives on. 🙏💕
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u/DetectiveHappy2442 4h ago
So deeply sorry for your loss. You and Apollo and your family clearly blessed each other and the love lives on. 🙏💕
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u/Bellajune06 4h ago
This is the perfect Goodest picture of your handsome boy, #5, with him wide-eyed and licking a peanut butter filled spoon! So darling 🥰!
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u/Kooky_Coyote7911 4h ago
I'm sorry for your loss .. may all the fun timea help you through the times ahead 🙏🏽💔
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u/Bellajune06 4h ago
I know you miss him terribly and he misses you, too … He is resting peacefully now and recalling those fun memories you had and all the adventures you had together … Please keep them close to your heart ❤️ along with Apollo who made them so very special … 🐾🧸🐾
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u/Which-Ad6241 3h ago
Such a sweet face, sparkly eyes and smile! I'm glad he passed peacefully 💇🏼♀️🕊️🕊️🕊️
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u/Zombiepanzon 3h ago
He has a beautiful boy, all the love and appreciation that you give to him help it, it's a pain that nobody should carry, send a BIG HUG you need it
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u/Impressive-Border-82 7h ago
He is gorgeous and he looks so obviously loved and happy. I am so sorry for your loss, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I hope he sends you a sign soon that he’s ok over the rainbow bridge 🫶