Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Chilly Becker 1/25/01-12/26/08

On the day after Christmas, we had to put our 7 year old samoyed, Chilly, to sleep. He had developed a lung condition over the past few months that accelerated 2 weeks before Christmas. We consulted with a surgeon in Illinois, but the surgery was unbelievably expensive and there was no guarantee the surgery would be successful. He was starting to struggle to breathe, so on Dec. 26th we made the agonizing decision to let him go.
Chilly was such a sweet, loving boy. Always happy to see anyone, ready to give kisses. Barking at the moon was a favorite past time, along with playing in the snow, stealing socks, greeting people on our walks, licking feet, and sleeping beside Samantha's bed at night. He was a big, beautiful samoyed whose parents were award winning show dogs. He got us instead of awards glory, but I don't think he minded. :) Chilly and his buddy Snowy. Snowy is a bit lost without him.
An absolutely adorable pup!


Look at that mug! This is him at 6 weeks old. When we saw the size of his paws, we knew he was going to be huge!




Good-bye Chilly. We will love and miss you every day.





5 comments:

MaryO said...

I know Chilly will rest well knowing how much he ws loved. This is a beautiful tribute, Karen.

Linda Fleming said...

Aww.. sweet, sweet Chilly! O am sure he brought much laughter, love and joy to your family. I am so sorry he had to leave you so soon.

Anonymous said...

I feel so sad for you Karen,this was a sweet tribute to your Chilly, and I doubt he would have traded his famiy for any awards!

hoppa said...

what a sweet tribute to Chilly. He has brought much love and is now at the Raunbow Bridge and is with all the others having a good time.

Hoppa

Bear said...

Karen
this is a beautiful epitaph for a beautiful young man that you have written!

We know how much you cared about him and for him and I know that he loved you as much as you loved him.

Vale Chilly I can see you baying at the moon forever in the peaceful place your soul has gone too. Be at peace now Chilly you certainly put up a great fight to stay here with your loved ones

love n hugs bear xoxoxoxoxoox