It's with sad news that I have to report that the little Lord of the Casa du Borghese Buster Bolfig Borghese, has passed on. I just now feel like posting this, but it actually happened once back from my birthday trip. His breathing had become labored, and his trachea and kidneys weakening. The vet I was told said there wouldn't be much time left. On his final day, before going to sleep, he enjoyed a full-on grilled chicken sandwich, ice cream and a huge walk. It couldn't be more perfect with him going out spoiled. And then the next day , as if saying it was time... the time came. It had been back in 2009 that he came into my and the ex boytoy's life. Even after our split, we shared custody. Buster became the city mouse with the boytoy, and the country mouse with me. Little Buster was a new puppy in 2006 though. He was but 3 years old when we got him as a rescue. One of the best dogs and temperaments I've ever seen in a dog and got along with all creatures it seemed. His passing hit hard just like Lillith's two years prior. It never gets easy. He will and is already missed. What a hell of 19 years he led. He lived LIVED!!!!
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Buster's last picture. Good night sweet boy
Buster Borghese
2006-2025
the place already seems more dim. 😥😪😥
ReplyDeleteThose we love don’t go away,
ReplyDeleteThey walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
I'm so sad to read. I felt he was everybody's dog. My condolence Mistress.
WHAT?!?! Not Buster!!!! Didn't he just have his birthday too? I too am now very heartbroken. My condolences, I'll be in touch.
ReplyDeleteLosing your dog, is like losing your soul. Anybody else who says otherwise has never had a dog love them. A dog makes a home, and you had a hell of a swell dog. I will miss him too. You're in my thoughts for comfort.
ReplyDeleteReading this and viewing the pictures... he was loved and happy hunty... I even got tears. The pure love I have for my pets is orders of magnitude more impactful in my life than any human. I wish that was different, but I know I'm not alone in that. I mean this utterly helpless creature agrees to love you unconditionally. Sending hugs to your girl.
ReplyDeleteNoooooooooooo! Little Buster has been on your blog since you started. I felt almost like he was my dog too. I think each picture got to me...but some made me laugh. I've lost 3 dogs as an in life so far and it has definitely been some of the worst experiences for me. Their loss totally wrecked me. Sending big HUGS.💔💔
ReplyDeleteDarling Mistress,
ReplyDeleteHow adorable Buster looks to have been. It is always terribly sad when a pet dies as they give such unconditional love. Our pets have also been rescued too. It seems as if they are so grateful to have a good home at last that they are ultra loving and kind.
We are sure that you gave Buster and he gave you the best of times. 19 years is a long life but it never is enough. he will leave a massive hole in your life but focus on the joyful times you enjoyed.
So cute! I'm very sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things. They often get to see us in ways many people don't. A big hug to you, dear.
ReplyDeleteDreadful news! I send you copious condolences for the loss of your beautiful boy - I only wish they could help. Sorry, sorry, sorry :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm shedding a tear for Buster. Yes, one of the hardest things is losing a pet - I love Terriers so much as they are such happy little dogs that can't help but make their owners happy too. Such waggy tails. My heart goes out to you.
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So sad... My thoughts are with you, Mads. Jx
ReplyDeleteOh! So sorry to hear of the passing of your Buster! I will keep you in my thoughts. R
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear that Buster Borghese has passed away. He lived his biggest, best life with you -- thank you for sharing him with all of us, Maddie! Sending you big bunny hugs...
ReplyDeleteOh no!
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear this!
Buster was awesome and he was loved.
Sending hugs, babes…
XOXO
What a shock to read here this morning. I cans till remember when you guys brought him home. Our pets are family. Each one gives you their heart, and each one has that special place in our souls. While the pain of loss and the missing never ceases, a piece of them sticks to us... always. Sending you love and hugs today Mistress.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to see this , this AM. He was definitely a cutie! Sharing their life and love is the most powerful gift given to us. The love, the closeness, and friendship outweighs the pain and loss. Only till you have pets and a close connection to the animal world does one understand this with any animal. Always.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. I will miss seeing post of him. Sad to say, I've never cried at any human's funeral, but the death of my beloved dogs every time tears my heart out. Buster was a swell dog. Are those all other past dogs you've had with him? My condolences to you and your ex today.
ReplyDeleteI haven't commented in a while but still read. Please except my condolences on the loss of Buster. At 19 he lived a great life with all of you. I’ve been called a sociopath for how much I loved my Georgie Pug and maybe I am. If so, idc. He was my constant companion for 16 years and I do mean constant! He was there through it all.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss—today's post is heartbreaking. For some of us, our dogs are a part of us, another heart beside our heart.
ReplyDeleteBuster in the laundry cart!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLosing a dog is soul crushing. Every time. And it's always hard. Sending healing wishes to you Maddie.
Oh, I'm so sorry to read this, Mistress. What a wonderful dog Buster was, so full of life and personality! And what a wonderful life you gave him, everything a dog could possibly want or enjoy. Farewell, good dog and true. My condolences to you and all who loved him.
ReplyDeleteOh Maddie, I am so sorry for your loss. What a sweet wonderful boy he was for all those years, the joy he provided you, and us, he will be missed.
ReplyDeleteRIP Buster and look carefully, there may be a Tuxedo cat up there looking to play.
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A life well lived. Take care of yourself, and take time.
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ReplyDeleteOh Mads….this is so heartbreaking 💔. I’ve had 3 dogs and 2 cats in my adult life who have crossed the rainbow bridge. It’s always gut wrenching when the end comes. We grieve and we remember the good times. They all leave a little bit in our hearts and are never far away. I’ve currently got two pups in their senior years, nowhere near Buster’s age, and I cherish every day that I have with them.
Sending you beautiful thoughts. Know that you gave him the best life everyday, and he loved you for that.
I am so sorry to hear this, simply devastating. You have my deepest sympathy.
ReplyDeleteVery sad news. I’m so sorry for your loss. Cali
ReplyDeleteAwww, Mads. I'm so, so sorry. He was well cared for and well-loved.
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Sending you enormous hugs.
ReplyDeleteYou have my heart, sweetpea. It's never easy. xoxo
ReplyDelete(((hugs))) Oh, God. I'm so sorry to hear Buster has crossed The Rainbow Bridge.
ReplyDelete19 years is a good age for a dog and, it's clear from all the photos, that he's obviously enjoyed his life. Losing pets, like losing family and friends, is an emotional strain. We never forget those we have loved.
ReplyDeleteBuster, très adorable et précieux, ton doggie est tellement mignon.
ReplyDeleteC’est si triste d’apprendre son décès :(
Maintenant, Buster se promène au paradis des doggies avec toutes les friandises qu’il désir :) 💐
-Beau Mec à Deauville
I'm so sorry; it is unbelievably heart-breaking, I know. Buster was lovely. ♥
ReplyDeleteI'm so terribly sorry to read this Maddie.
ReplyDeleteOh, Maddie, no! How devastating. I'm sure he's left a big hole in your life, but you have sixteen years of beautiful Buster memories to gradually fill it with.
ReplyDeleteVery much love to you xx
Oh Maddie I'm so very sorry. I'm doubly heartbroken this year. I started the year crying and now I'll end the year crying. Massive hugs to you sweetie. Buster will be remembered for the joy that little face brought.
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to read this. Please accept my condolences.
ReplyDeleteOmg......every picture makes me melt. I agree with Bob above...he was like everybody's dog. I will miss your post on him. Im so sorry Mistress and to your ex for his loss.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely feel you. People expect pet loss to be somehow less painful than losing a person and I'll never understand why. He sure was a cutie. I love the beach picture.
ReplyDeleteWhen my cat passed, it felt like my very soul was weeping. I'm sending healing thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteI love her blog and have never commented. But I felt I had too. I adored your Buster posts.I’m a widow and when I think about something happening to my dog, I know it’ll hurt just as bad to lose her as it did my husband. Pets really are family.
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Pets are so innocent and have so much love. I have been there too. My condolences on the Master of the House.
ReplyDeleteLosing a beloved dog is the absolute pits. I've lost several. My heart breaks to see this today. Hnag in there Mistress.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences Mistress Maddie. What a fine assemblage of memories of Buster. You are not alone. I lost my best friend of almost 13 years this year. My dear, perfect Indy was my absolute everything. She and I were a therapy team for 5 years, working with kids. We did everything together and seeing her work with kids, I swear she was a guardian angel. She was the most special, silly, spunky soul who loved to spread joy and socialize and snuggle.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your loss... but I love what you’ve written. These pictures tell me by the look of Buster he loved life and had a good one. 19 is a long life for a dog who was happy. Hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteWishing you peace ❤️ my friend.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to read this. Now he is over the Rainbow Bridge with your other dogs. But still leaves a void, and you have good memories.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a soul crushing devastating loss, none the less. I bawled seeing this today. Buster looked so much like my passed-on dog Baxter. I can't bring myself to get another dog yet.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry you lost your baby. I loved your Buster post.
ReplyDeleteI’ve never lived without an animal familiar. It feels unnatural too me. People who haven’t felt a genuine connection to a furball have no idea how much it hurts when they leave us. My Maine Coon, Nike, grew up with me. I had him 17 beautiful years and to this day, no loss can compare. Hugs to you Maddie.
Your pain is valid and there’s nothing wrong with grieving. Hugs to you on Buster's loss my dear.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences, hugs and love to you girl. He was a cutie hunny.
ReplyDeleteHow I feel for you. My wishes for condolence to you .
ReplyDeleteWhat a series of cute pictures! A happy dog. Just remember Mistress, A good dog never really leaves. They curl up in your heart and go to sleep.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this tonight. Just remember, Buster is "gone, but will never be forgotten" .
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