Benny has moved to the Rainbow Bridge

[jerryo]

Our friend Benny, Adjutant Chow of Steel's ChowForce has left Ft Piney Woods Chowquarters to wait with his friends at the Rainbow Bridge.
He has been sick for some time with a thyroid failure, Cushings and some minor carcinomas, but we thought it was being controlled by his medications. I knew something was different the last month or so, as his personality had changed. He was becoming much less aloof and more affectionate to everyone --Lady, Bobbycat, the next door neighbors and even me. He actually started sleeping by my bed which was very unusual for him. I thought it must be getting close to the end for one of us, but I had hoped it was me rather than him.

For those who didn't know him, Benny was a street stray picked up near Dallas. He was severly underweight and a heavy chain had worn all the fur off his neck. Despite all that, he was the gentlest creature on four paws, with an unmatched dignity only a Chow can aspire to. He introduced me to Chow friends from around the world. We met a few of these in-person at ChowFun and Bama's ChowFest. He made a huge impact on my life,and will be remembered. I hope he knows that he was loved.

See you at The Bridge, FuzzyButt!

[LEO's mum]

Oh, Jerry, what sad news. I type w/ tears coming down my cheeks. Benny was a lovely chow gentleman and will be sadly missed by us all. Our deepest condolences. Hugs to you, Lady and Bobbycat.

Leonora, mum & dad

[CHowgal]

I'm so sorry for your loss Jerry. Benny was a handsome gentle boy and this news just breaks my heart.

My deepest sympathies.

Run free Benny.

[Victory]

My deepest condolences, Jerry. I know that Benny was very loved and will be missed.

[SWANCIN]

Dear, dear Jerry,

I am crushed to hear this news of Benny's passing. I was just thinking about YOU the other day, hoping you and the family were all right. (edited to add: Quote: (((he was the gentlest creature on four paws, with an unmatched dignity only a Chow can aspire to))) YES he was; He was the epitome of THE southern gentleman at CFun @ Kodi's.

[[[[HUGS to Jerry and family]]]]

Run free and healed, sweet Benny Boy.
All our love,
Cindy & Kodi

[Boogie and Linda]

I am so sorry to hear this Jerry. It is so sad. Run free sweet Benny. You will be missed.

[Theo]

Benny was so lucky to have you Jerry. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

[kingalls]

it just took my breath away seeing this thread! Benny will be missed.

Run free, Benny!

[chris]

Oh Jerryo, I'm so sorry to hear about Benny. He will be missed and I know Steel is in mourning with all of us. We will say a prayer for you all.



chris n steel

[Sharons Chows]

Jerry,
I am so sad to hear about dear sweet Benny. I know how much he will be missed by you and Lady.
I am glad that you both found each other and your lives were so much richer for that.
Hugs.........Sharon

[Sirchow]

My condolences. I did not know Benny but you cant help being sad for the loss of such a dearly loved friend. So sorry for your loss.

[Coco Chow]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to your family.

[TJordan]

Jerry I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Benny. My thoughts are with you. He was a beautiful boy that you gave an incredible life to.

[fillyok]

Sweet, sweet Benny...you were so loved and will be so missed. Round 'em up at the happy hunting grounds.
Jerry and family, words won't do much good here, but know you're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

[Nita F.]

We met Jerry, Benny, and Lady at Bama's Chowfest. Benny was so laid-back and not bothered by all the other dogs and people. You could tell he was content with his life. Our condolences for the loss of such a gentle dog.

Nita, Marty, and Mimi

[CoraP.]

I am very sorry to hear about Benny. He must have been so happy to have a good home after that kind of a start. I'm positive he knew you loved him. Godspeed, dear Benny.

[Auddymay]

Oh Jerry. I remember the day you and Benny hit the scene. What a joy it was to have you both in the family. I long for those bygone days, when we had nothing better to do than wonder what party the furkids were sneaking off to... Benny was the best bargain you ever made. Though your life has been busy, I thought of you guys often. I bet he is happy to finally meet Miss Milly and Cayenne, and all the others that have gone before him. Damn it! Who will keep you on the straight and narrow now? My deepest sympathies to you all.

[Dogdad]

Jerry,

My deepest condolences, Run free sweet Benny

David

[Rogansmommy]

Jerry -- I am so sorry that Benny has crossed. What you did with and for him was magical. I remember when you found him. I am sure Rogan has found Benny and showed him all of the shady spots. Run free Benny.

[Mia]

My deepest, deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Although I didn't meet Benny, I am so sad everytime one of our chows cross to the Rainbow Bridge.
How wonderful that he had a wonderful life after such a horrible start.

[Judy Fox]

Jerry, Jerry - I am so very sorry. That is indeed heartbreaking news and I am very very sad indeed. Of course he knew he was much loved and you gave him the best love in the world.
He will be strutting round the Happy Hunting Grounds and he will meet my Milly at last and all the other wonderful chows who have gone before him.
We all send hugs to you all and Mabel sends her very special purple kisses.
Run free Benny Boy - no more pain - no more worry.

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[jacqui]

I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Benny
I know he had a wonderful life with you.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[Layla]

I'm so sorry Jerry, my deepest sympathy, x

[chewfozz]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Benny is now pain free and running with his friends.

[Sojourner11]

Sorry to hear about Benny. I was just looking thru those Chowfest photos the other day and was wondering about you two. Benny was a true ambassador of the breed.

Run free Benny!