Bajas 2002 4/15 - 2012 1/6

Bajas was put to sleep this afternoon at one thirty. After injuring his back last year it was only a matter of time and today was the day. He’s been enjoying Christmas on the couch or in front of the fire with us, eating whatever he wanted and mostly being carried around in the house and to go outside to potty. He’s deteriorated fast the last few days, so it was really time. Once the ice and snow came outside he started walking even less and with that reduction in movement he started having pain, most likely from the calcifications in his joints.



I know it was the right decision, but it’s so strange imagining a future without him. There has been other dogs before him, but none like him. He was the dog that turned me into a crazy dog lady rather than just a person with dog(s). He introduced me to dog sports, first and foremost obedience, but also agility, tracking, tricks and so on. I knew pretty much nothing about dogs other than as regular family pets before him. I didn’t plan to get a dog with so much drive, but I got him and just had to find ways to channel the energy and brains he had so that he didn’t drive me NUTS.


Thankfully he calmed down eventually, but we've had so much fun and adventures. He would still go nuts if he met new people, but at home he was quite relaxed. He loved few things more than going to the vet's. When you're an attention seeking pug nothing is better than being put on a table and get attention and a few treats. A few jabs and pokes can't reduce the joy of such a place. If you let him off leash in the vet's parking lot he'd go running inside at full speed, much to the delight of the staff.

There are more photos in today's blog post http://wrigglebutts.com/2012/01/06/bajas-2002-415-2012-16/

RIP Bajas run free

Lovely pics and I bet you have lots of happy memories
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OMG, hun I hope you are all coping ok. My thoughts are with you all.

Run free Bajas, thats a bit of a shock, so sorry if I missed something.

Massive hugs your way XxX

Sending big Hugs your way >< it's not easy to make that decision, but sometimes ( as in your case ) it is the best decision all round.

Hold tight to the wonderful memories of times you shared and the joy he bought to your life.

R.I.P Bajas Run free

Oh, Ane, I'm so sorry. He was such a character & I used to love seeing his face in your avatar.

RIP Bajas, run free sweet fella.

We are very sorry for your loss. It is always so hard when you lose a dog.

RIP Bajas and run free

So sorry for your loss ><
R.I.P. Bajas

RIP Bajas, fun free darling. They never really leave us though do they. Thoughts are with you at this time ><

run free bajas

So sorry for your loss. RIP Bajas

Such sad news so sorry

So sorry for your loss and this is one of the horrible things we have to go through when we let these furry little loved ones into our hearts & homes...

Run Free Bajas xx

sorry for your loss

So sorry for your loss! RIP Bajas. Have fun playing with all of our beloveds that have gone ahead of us to the rainbow bridge.

So sorry to read of your precious Bajas going to Rainbow Bridge..

Hope you are coping okay... thinking of you XX

so sorry to hear that. by the look of the pictures he had a good happy full life so you can pride yourself in the thought that he was loved to the end

Sorry for your loss. RIP Bajas, run free without pain.

I am so sorry for your loss. Rest well, sweet Bajas.