Today’s post is one we hoped we wouldn’t have to write for a while. With a heavy heart, I am writing that Ms. Zulu passed away on December 3. She was 13 years and 3 months old. It was all very sudden as a very aggressive and inoperable cancerous tumor showed up on her doorstep. It rained two solid days until she died. Then, just moments before it was time to walk over the rainbow bridge, the sun broke through the clouds and a beautiful rainbow appeared.
Ms. Zulu, aka Zoë, was an integral part of our family and everything you could hope for: a best friend, companion, nurse, Zen master, big sister, puppy raiser, playmate, dog rescuer, sailor, canoer, chaser, and so much more. Many beautiful memories were made on our adventures together. We will treasure them all fur-ever in our hearts. R.I.P. big girl; we are missing you big time. Thank you for everything.
Till we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge,
B & A
Life of Benji 
OMG…it’s such a sad time for you. I wish I could give you a big hug….you are not alone my friend. Hold on tight…..the next few days are like a roller coaster. Hang on to your loved ones as they know how you feel.
Biggest of hugs,
Jean
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Thank you Jean. It’s always hard no matter how you try to prepare yourself for it. We had a beautiful time together. Still wished there would have been more time left to say our goodbyes. She was one of those easy dogs; all grown up before you knew it. We couldn’t have asked for more; each day she gave us 500% and more.
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we are aso sorry… and our tears are running for Miss Zulu… we miss a part of us… but she will find a place in our hearts and in our memory… hugs to you… we wish we would be closer to hold your hands and your paw…
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Thank you. It means a lot to us that others care. We can virtually hold hands and paws all the way up to the rainbow bridge in memory of Ms. Zulu.
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You certainly had your sign that she was ready to go. Big hugs.
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Thank you, that’s how we felt too. It was not easy to let her go but her eyes told us that it was time so we did. She raised Benji well and I think he is ready to pick up the torch.
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I wondered why we hadn’t heard from Benji (you) for a while. I also sit here crying for you and Miss Zulu. She both received and gave so much love and joy during her time on earth with you. The Bad C also took our wonderful Lexi at 13/3. Love and prayers. Amy
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Awww, thank you so much Amy. Ms. Zulu was such a good sport all the way up to the end. She even tried to wag her tail while she had hardly any energy left. Will miss her forever, A.
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Yes, and even as the pain of loss eases, she will continue to live on in your hearts.
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We are so very sorry to hear about your beautiful Miss Zulu. We never had enough time with our precious furkids. Godspeed ❤
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Thank you. We always want just a little bit more… We had a marvelous run together and we will always treasure that.
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Our deepest sympathy on the passing of beautiful Ms. Zulu. ❤
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Thank you. She was amazing. The years flew by with her by my side. ❤
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Oh no…this is such sad news. I’m so very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl. May the tender memories in your heart provide some measure of peace and solace. Please know we are sending oodles of poodles of thoughts of comfort your way. 💔
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Thanks for the poodles of thoughts of comfort. I’m sharing these with Benji as he also seems to need some. The furry ones give us lots of love; I will treasure her gifts forever.
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It’s very true, pets grieve when one crosses the Bridge. I hope Benji finds comfort soon.
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We are working on it with fun games. And that helps us too.
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I am saddened by your loss, Anarette. Mrs. Zulu was a dear old soul, and will be missed. I do know what you are going through. It never gets any easier. We will see our old friends on the other side of the bridge someday.
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Thanks Lavinia. I tried to prepare for it but you can’t. I’m thankful for all those wonderful memories we have accumulated over the years.
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So sorry of your loss of your beloved girl, Ms Zulu😿Soft Pawkisses to comfort you🐾😽💞 Fly free beautiful Soul ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you ❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m so sorry to read of the loss of Mrs. Zulu, I know it’s very hard to lose a pet. Heartfelt sympathy going out to you.
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Thanks, we are slowly adjusting. She left a big empty space in our house but filled our hearts with enormous joy.
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Sorry to learn that your beloved Zulu has passed on. The rainbow that appeared seems like she was already reassuring you all will be well,
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The rainbow felt comforting. I will now think about her every time I see a rainbow.
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She was so beautiful, we are sorry not to have met her sooner … her beauty, and the love you have for her will live on beyond the rainbow. Forever, Ms Zulu.
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Forever in our hearts she is. Thank you for your kind words.
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We are so very sorry fur your loss. She sounds amazin’ and we know she will be missed. We’re sendin’ hugs and purrayers.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Thank you! Zoe sure was a sweet endearing soul.
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So sorry. Our time with our dogs is never long enough.
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It certainly isn’t. I have tried to prepare myself for that last moment but you can’t really. The best you can do is enjoy the time you’re given together.
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sad hearing of your friend
crossing the rainbow bridge.
may she continue wagging
joyfully in your heart’s
caring words & actions.
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she certainly does
she left so many beautiful memories
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she is never turly gone as long as you can remember all the beautiful moments you’ve shared
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And we will remember her for sure. I’m watching all her videos and photos again. She was so precious.
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she still is & will always be until you close your eyes.
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So true.
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You sure are angel wings to me Ms. Zulu. You’ll always be present, as far I’m concerned. Benji, you were always her knight in shining armor, as well as her eternal poet laureate.
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Sweet words; balsam for the soul. In our hearts forever. Thank you!
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So sorry to hear of your loss, Ms. Zulu had to cross the bridge. She will live always in our hearts. Very strange things happened today. I was in my study arranging papers and the the postcard, the photo of Ms. Zulu and Benji fell on the floor. Later I decided to open my blog with the laptop I have not done for weeks, and then I saw your blog. This world in not only the part we see, there is so much more unknown to us, I am sure Ms.Zulu´s spirit was here.
Warm hugs to you,
Kristiina
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Awww, that’s a heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing this. Ms. Zulu has touched many lives and will continue to do so. She couldn’t be as active in her later years as she would have liked to because of her age but I see her everywhere as she still tried to be with us as much as possible. She was part of the family and she will continue to live in our hearts. Hugs, A.
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Zoe came to Benji’s blog without making much noise, almost like a secondary actress, and in a very short time she conquered our hearts, her pretty look told us about a faithful and full of love dog, it is exciting to see how many people are sad for her and how many people miss to the best “Big Sister”, I think this blog was a great idea and will be the best tribute for her.
You already know how sorry I am … I will never forget her wonderful eyes and everything they transmitted.
Kisses … and a lot of love for her young, and now sad “brother”
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Oh, thank you again Belén for your heartwarming words. I’m going through all her photos and videos right now and am thinking of showing “the best of Zoe” when the time is right. All three of us have some more adjusting to do. Every single nook of the house and many locations outdoors contain her footprint. She was a small dog with a big heart. Benji is showing gratitude for the kisses you sent him. A
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Thank you for your beautiful tribute. We love the ceramic model you made of Ms. Zulu. XOX
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We thought we’d left a comment on this post but don’t see it, so we would like to leave condolences on the loss of your sister Zulu. Hugs for your mom. We’re sure she will share them with you.
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Thank you, we sure miss her gentle soul. I miss her shepherding games. And yes, mom shared her hugs. Puppy kisses, Benji
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