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Our house/ my office feels empty now and it is hard to believe that he is gone. We'll remember his love of life, people and daily dog walks. I figure I walked over 8000 miles with him and he kissed and touched the lives of countless thousands along the way. He was a real charmer. We'll also remember that sweet innocent look that belied his sneaky tactics, his graceful trot, his radiating energy and unspoken communication expressed through his eyes.
Eddie (or Ed as his many friends called him) was diagnosed with malignant stomach cancer and low-grade liver cancer in early December. He was given two weeks to two months to live. Fortunately, we had a good Christmas; although his energy level was dropping he appeared in good spirits.
After New Years, things got progressively worse. In the end, he was eating very little and throwing up 3 or 4 times a day. He was rapidly becoming weak and couldn't walk very far. Still, it was a tough decision to put him down because he was such a strong dog and could still rise to the occasion.
We are relieved that he is gone before the suffering got any worse but we miss him very much. He made it to his half birthday which was Jan 19th so he lived for 12.5 years. He was a remarkable, funny dog, loved everyone, lived a good life and always trusted us. — Steve
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| Golden Day: Ed always enjoyed having his picture taken. This may be my favorite captured on a beautiful day in the prime of his life as he stared directly into the camera. He could look into your soul. (Age 7.5). share this photo | ||
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| The creation of dog: While playing around with a new camera, I reached out for Ed's paw. He then turned his head as though he was looking at my shadow. share this photo | ||
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| 8 weeks of age share this photo | ||
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| 8 weeks of age. Little Eddie was a natural swimmer. Swam like a mink and never made a splash during his first swim share this photo | ||
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| His first (Canadian) Thanksgiving, age 2.5 months share this photo | ||
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| Age 4.5. Ed loved Canadian winters too. share this photo | ||
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| Spring of '02 (Age 4 3/4) share this photo | ||
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| Christmas at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 2002. Age 5.5 share this photo | ||
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| He loved the beach more than any other spot. One big sandbox with lots of great smells. (Age 5.5) share this photo | ||
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| He moved to Berkeley, California in 2004 when Rebecca and I got married. share this photo | ||
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Eddie Spaghetti ( ) share this photo | ||
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| Lap dog share this photo | ||
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| Here comes Ed... Such a good boy (). share this photo | ||
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| A few of his many stuffed toys. He expected a gift when either of us returned from a trip. He especially liked opening wrapped presents (). share this photo | ||
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| Family self-portrait on the "Fire Trail Walk" in the Berkeley Hills. (Age 7) share this photo | ||
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| The trails above Codornices Park were part of a regular walk for us when we lived by the Rose Garden in Berkeley share this photo | ||
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| Family portrait share this photo | ||
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| A boy and his dog (in his prime) share this photo | ||
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| Ed loved to snooze and he always looked comfortable share this photo | ||
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| He learned to sleep on the bed when he moved to California share this photo | ||
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| His show dog parents would have been proud share this photo | ||
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| Sweet Doggie Dreams share this photo | ||
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| Rebecca and Ed sharing the couch share this photo | ||
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| Ed and the Golden Gate Bridge at Point Isabel share this photo | ||
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| Admiring the sunset over Mt Tam viewed from Point Isabel share this photo | ||
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| On the look out for a picnic to plunder at Codornices Park share this photo | ||
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| Even without snow in Berkeley, Ed still attempted to make snow-angels share this photo | ||
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| His sense of smell was remarkable. He would have been very successful sniffing luggage at the airport. share this photo | ||
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| In 2007, Eddie got a kitten named Haskell. Here they are watching the 2007 Tour de France together () share this photo | ||
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| Haskell was separated from his mother at a young age and Eddie stepped in to fill the grown-up role. Haskell was upset at losing his beloved Ed. share this photo | ||
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| Lake Anza, Tilden Park: Rebecca and Ed formed a special bond in the second half of his life share this photo | ||
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| Cupboard Love: He may have had a sweet face, but he would steal your food if you weren't careful share this photo | ||
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| The low portion of the Mendocino Highlands Walk (Age 11) share this photo | ||
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| Before he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in Dec 2009, I felt there was something wrong. His rest stops on this Tilden Park bench at the halfway point of his favorite walk were becoming longer. share this photo | ||
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| Mid Dec 2009. He was a strong dog who continued to go for walks up until the end of his life. But, he rapidly became frail and somewhat confused when he could hardly eat in his last week. We let him go on Jan 25th, 2010. He lived for 12.5 wonderful years and is sorely missed. share this photo |