In Memory of Rudi

We lost our family dog last night.  It was a very sudden, difficult, and emotional time for our family, especially for Halle.

The short story is the doctor at the emergency vet hospital believes he ate a poisonous plant from the yard which caused liver failure.  She also believes he aspirated some vomit into his lungs which worsened his condition.  There was no saving poor Rudi.  We are all deeply saddened, and poor Halle is taking it quite hard.

Halle and Rudi were best friends.  Technically, Rudi was Halle's dog since she got him for her birthday.  Halle has a HUGE heart for animals, and loved Rudi so much.  He loved her back just as much and would literally jump through hoops for her.  They kept each other company ever since she started homeschooling.  They hung out every single day, all day long.

Arden is having a very hard time, too.  She is trying to come to terms with how permanent death is, and trying to deal with the emotions of losing someone.

Rudi was a little black and tan dachshund/Chihuahua mix.  We adopted him from a Dachshund rescue organization.  He was lots of fun.  He was playful, loving, sweet, and protective.  He loved baby carrots for snacks.

He could also be stubborn and he barked a lot.  He would drive me CRAZY with his barking.  We got a letter from our HOA at our old house because a neighbor complained of his barking.  LOL.   But that was Rudi and we loved him.  He loved to chase squirrels and frogs and sometimes brought us "gifts." Birds especially.

Here are some memories of Rudi.

Rudi joined our family back July 2013.  He was almost six months old at the time.   His birthday was February 1, 2013.  His original name was Marty. 

Arden with Rudi.  We named him Rudi because we wanted him to have a German name.  

Rudi in his make-shift bed when he first came home

weenie dog eating a weenie dog.  

Jack giving Rudi kisses

Rudi checking out the snow

Rudi with his cool shirt that said "Loverboy" 

Rudi and the rest of the family on the way to New Mexico

Rudi's Halloween costume

Rudi and Halle swinging on our back patio

this picture was just taken last week.  I had to take them both to the vet.  I only had one carrier for the both of them.  Didn't matter because they were fine being in there together.  The veterinarian and vet techs were amazed that they hung out together and didn't fight.

Rudi made many many laps around the pool.  He would bark at the splashing water.  We used to make fun at how fast his little legs would go.

We love you, Rudi, and you will be dearly missed!