Squash E Bear.
It has been 4 years since I have been able to hug your big fluffy body. I miss lying on the floor with you and spooning. I miss our walks, you, blind, trusting me through the woods, me, soaking up the love that you emanated from every pore of your being. Oh, Squashy, I hope that you are playing forever in that big meadow with Miss Kitty chasing your tail. You were unique among dogs and everyone you met said it. Remember how people used to stop their cars (really they did) when we walked in the street and asked what you were? I would say, “he is everything.” And you were.
This is part of the Black and White Sunday Blog Hop. Thanks to Dachshund Nola for hosting.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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easyweimaraner
February 23, 2014 at 08:42
I had stopped my car too for you.
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 10:02
Thanks Easy. We are not kidding. It used to freak me out when it first started happening, but after a few times I just figured his energy was so big that humans could feel it even through the metal and glass.
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easyweimaraner
February 23, 2014 at 10:56
He was wonderful and I think it’s great to see a wonderful dog what makes your day :o)
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 13:17
Yes, Easy. I am sure you’re that kind of dog for your humans.
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Mark S
February 23, 2014 at 09:00
Thanks for sharing your memories. Wonderful tribute to a wonderful dog.
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 10:01
Thanks Mark S. He was a gentleman in dog fur.
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goldenwoofs
February 23, 2014 at 09:09
Precious and will be remembered forever. Happy Black n White Sunday. Golden Woofs
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 10:00
Thank you and you have a sunny Sunday too
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mythreemoggies
February 23, 2014 at 09:15
Beautiful post xxx huge hugs
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 10:00
Thank you Moggies. Some animals are just deeper in your soul for some reason. Not that we don’t love you all.
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Marty the Manx
February 23, 2014 at 10:06
Wonderful post. We all have that ‘special one’ in our live don’t we? He was beautiful.
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 13:18
Thanks, Marty.
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Misaki
February 23, 2014 at 10:49
Such a lovely post. Big love and hugs xxx
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 13:17
Thanks, Misaki.
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Cyn
February 23, 2014 at 11:30
Indeed he was a one of a kind being, a lovely soul. He is missed
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 13:16
Thanks Cindy. Glad you got to know him in the fur.
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Emmadog
February 23, 2014 at 11:34
What an adorable fluffy pup. Great memories!
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 13:15
Yes, Emma. It was fluff to get lost in.
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Sand Spring Chesapeakes
February 23, 2014 at 12:45
Lovely photo. Love your background and look.
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 13:14
Thanks. He was on the deck.
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scoochyourpooch
February 23, 2014 at 13:08
Thank you for sharing these sweet memories!
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 13:14
Thank you for reading
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Debbie Ehrlich
February 23, 2014 at 13:55
So heartwarming and sad, all mixed in one.
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 14:03
Thanks. Happy memories.
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paws2smile
February 23, 2014 at 14:40
Awwww thanks for sharing. Great picture 🙂
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 18:04
Thank you for coming
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Vicki Flaherty
February 23, 2014 at 15:57
Surely he’s an angel up there, too. So glad your life was blessed with his presence!
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 18:03
Thanks Vicki. We absolutely were blessed.
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Hawk aka BrownDog
February 23, 2014 at 18:43
Hi Y’all!
Poignant, bittersweet memories…
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 20:04
t44444444444444444444444444443? (sorry that was Noel, the Christmas Cat, walking on the keyboard). Thanks Hawk, it is a great memory
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Dakota/Caren/Cody
February 23, 2014 at 19:09
Just beautiful….I am so sorry ((((hugs))))
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 20:03
Thanks, Guys. It is a sweet memory.
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Mel
February 23, 2014 at 19:44
Now I am all teary-eyed. I am so sorry. I spoon with Daisy too. I will miss our little morning cuddles when she is gone.
Your photo is beautiful. You can see very swirl of his fur and every line in the wood floor. Just beautiful.
He must have been a very special dog. I am so sorry for your loss.
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dogdaz
February 23, 2014 at 20:03
Thank you, he was. I am blessed for having known and loved Squashy, as I know you are with Mel. I am a better human because of him.
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M. K. Clinton
February 23, 2014 at 22:34
That put such a huge lump in my throat. Squash E. Bear was lucky to share his life with you.
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dogdaz
February 24, 2014 at 07:21
Thank you. I think that I was actually the lucky one, though as a 2X a day insulin diabetic he would not have survived much longer in the wild. You can read about him here – https://dogdaz.com/?s=squash
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