Farewell Chow

© Chris Ebben

Farewell Chow

Uploaded: May 26, 2012

Description

Chow, was my parents dog & she went to live with my sister after they both passed away, she was 17yo. Chow passed away on Friday night, on Saturday night we were had a surprise birthday party for my sister & had to tell family why Chow wasn't there & then quickly change the subject.

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 13.70 mm, Model: KODAK DX7590 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

John Connolly May 26, 2012

Chow was a good looking dog Chris! A wonderful image and a very sad story! #1465419

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 26, 2012

Poor Chow. I agree with John. She had a very sweet face. I am glad she got to stay in the family after your folks were gone. It's so sad losing our pets. I'm very sorry to hear this, Chris.

Love, Laura xo #10154614

Tammy Espino May 28, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. :( #10157876

Barbara Waldoch May 28, 2012

It's always sad when they leave us... #10157887

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 29, 2012

so sad... #10158332

Mary K. Robison May 29, 2012

What a sweet capture to remember Chow by, Chris! She got a lot of love for 17 years, first with your parents, then with your sister. And there's no doubt she gave just as much love in return.

When the sadness of losing her finally begins to lift, photos of Chow's happy, friendly face will bring her back to you and your family again and again...
#10158347

Chris Ebben May 29, 2012

Thanks for your comments on Chow's passing. She was a funny one, she really belonged to Dad, when he was no longer around she moved on to Mum & wouldn't let her out of the house, she'd stand behind Mum & hold on to her clothes so we couldn't take her out. Then she took over my sister & kept a close eye on her for the past 6 years, making sure she wasn't going to leave her. Many thanks to you all. #10158544

Wm Nosal May 29, 2012

Sorry About Chow, Chris
Wonderful Image #10159351

Chris Ebben May 29, 2012

Thanks so much. Only the day before, there she was getting around the yard with the other dogs, wearing her little coat. #10160489

Alice Lero May 30, 2012

So sorry to hear about Chow....Yes, you can tell, a loved,friendly sweet face. ~ ali #10161963

Chris Ebben May 30, 2012

Thanks so much Ali, she will really be missed. #10161972

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 31, 2012

Very sad to hear that, Chris! What a beautiful dog & you captured the beauty wonderfully, my friened! #10163806

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 31, 2012

What an adorable face and expression. What a great loss this must be, Chris. #10163951

Chris Ebben May 31, 2012

Thanks Patrick & Kiki, Chow had lots of character, when she first came to live with my parents, she run along the back of the lounge & pull Mum's hair, then run back & sit next to Dad like she knew nothing about it. #10164021

Phyllis A. Houghton June 02, 2012

You have a wonderful portrait to remember her by. It would be nice to have the picture in a photo book. You have great memories as she sounds very playful. #10165770

Ellen Hodges June 03, 2012

Very cute capture of your family's little buddy, Chris!! You all made a great life for Chow! Sorry for your loss!!!! Funny, playful, story, too. #10167013

Chris Ebben June 04, 2012

Thank you both. I have lots of funny stories about Chow, like after Dad passed away Chow really liked it when my cousin Glenda & her husband Johnny came to visit. Chow would sleep between them every-time, she never did that to anyone else. #10168317

Jorgen Jensen June 06, 2012

Chow was a cute dog :-) #10170252

Ann Coates level-classic June 09, 2012

So sad to hear about Chow. She certainly sounded like quite a character. It's never easy when they pass. A gorgeous capture of her Chris. #10174234

Jyri Vissak June 09, 2012

Very cute! #10174250

Chris Ebben June 10, 2012

Thanks so very much. #10175487

Debbie Bray June 12, 2012

How terrible - 17 years old is a part of the furniture!! You really miss a pet after having them that long, you turn around, and they're not there. I bet there were some tears!! Cute capture of Chow. #10177287

Chris Ebben June 12, 2012

Thanks Debbie. It was a very trying time, being sad at chow's passing away & putting on a brave face for the surprise party. #10177989

Avril Young June 13, 2012

just so sad, such a darling face, wonderful to know that she was so loved and well cared for...but she will be forever in your hearts!! #10179445

Chris Ebben June 16, 2012

Thanks Avril, we will all laugh when we talk about her, that's for sure. #10182230

Thomas E. Hinds June 16, 2012

So sorry to hear about Chow, Chris! It is always difficult to lose such a friend. Chow was so fortunate to have lots of love around her. 17 years is a great life for a pup, though it seems way too short sometimes. #10182437

Chris Ebben June 16, 2012

Thanks Thomas, you should have seen how she played on the floor with my cousin's Grandson who was in a wheelchair. She even crawled along on her belly to be down low like him. #10182983

Jill Odice level-classic June 19, 2012

Sorry for your loss, She looked like a happy little dog! #10188929

Graham Robards July 06, 2012

Oh Chris, this is so sad, very sad, to reach the grand old age of 17, far too short, our Bo who we recently lost was 171/2.

Pat #10216738

Chris Ebben November 02, 2012

Thanks Jill, Pat & Graham. #10401089

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