Ben

May 18, 1994 - July 1, 2005

A great dog, one of the sweetest ever. I know we'll all see him again someday. I told him to say hi to the gang at the Rainbow Bridge.

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If you've a mind to, make a donation in his name to the FCRSA Foundation's ongoing cancer studies.

Generous dog that he is, I know Ben approves of my donating the tissues from his malignant mass to the three cancer studies trying to help other dogs (and people) with malignant histiocytosis.

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wiley creek says:

Safe journey Ben, Mom, Heather, Drew and McKenzie will all miss you very much. It has been great to know you, which we could have met in person!!!

God's speed and we will see you again!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

dianeham says:

Oh, saying goodbye is so sad.

This is a great photo of Ben. Godspeed.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Flattiecats (linger1101) says:

Ben,

We pray for a safe journey for you to the rainbow bridge. God Bless you beautiful Ben. We only knew you for a short time and we wish we could have met in person.

Godspeed and know that you will meet us all again one day.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

keenwell says:

Oh, my. A sad surprise. We all know he had a superb life with you, Gina. I am so, so sorry.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

nemsodecao says:

"Safe journey, dear Ben. Magali must be wagging her tail for you there."
"Gina, you and Ben are blessed to ahve had each other. Love to you." Tizuka, Flô and Luciana
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

black dog_brown dog says:

All I can hope for is that Henry is even half as beloved by a tiny fraction of the people whose lives Ben touched.

A true embassador that will be sorely missed.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Just Mom says:

Safe journey sweet Ben! I wish I could have met you in person, but maybe we will meet at the bridge.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Blazingstar says:

I am so sorry to read this. I feel like I know Ben through your flickr site and there are going to be so many people that miss him.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Missy2004 says:

Goodbye to a great internet friend
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

flatcoat123 says:

Tears in my eyes when I read this sad news, realy, I remember so well now, we lost our Dingo 1 1/2 year ago !! So sorry for you Gina, but I know ,you wil come over it with the help of your other lovely dogs!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

flatcoathannah says:

Oh..I am so sorry to hear this. Bless you all. :(
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Colorado Bulldogs says:

I'm so sorry. I could just tell he's a sweet dog, and I hoped he would continue to hang out with you a while. Maybe he figured he'd taught McKenzie the important things. I hope you heal quickly. I know we have beloveds at the Bridge, and I suspect Flatcoats and Bulldogs are good friends, as their people are here. :)
Take care,
Margaret
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

latenightowl says:

For you:

Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

oakwood says:

Swift journey Ben--and I bet you are having such a wonderful time with all your flatcoat friends at the bridge....
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

vagabondfcr says:

Such sad news to come home to today.......I wish I was there to give you a hug and a shoulder to cry on - will send one across the miles (((HUGS))) to you Gina. You will miss him, but you will also remember all the wonderful things about him and those memories will live with you forever.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

magdogs says:

A beautiful portrait. Goodbye Sweet Ben. Oh, how you will be missed until you all meet again.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

flatcoat fan says:

So sorry to hear about Ben. Gina I know that part of your heart went with him today. I'll think of him at the bridge, young and pain free again...
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

BelleStarr says:

Dear Gina and family we're so so sorry for your loss. He's always with the people who loved him the most.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

bulldog1 says:

I am so deeply sorry. A bulldog passed over related to two of mine and was just three years old and no signs. He just was listless the other morning and here he had a huge tumor that started to bleed and they had to put him down. It's so hard ...and my heart goes out to you!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

mwbobby says:

What a glorious picture of Ben, Gina! I know you told me that Ben had as long a life as you could possibly hope for, but I also know that not having him here with you is so painful. (((Gina))) - thank you so much for sharing your dear boy with us. If these dogs didn't love us so much, they wouldn't take such a big part of our hearts with them when they go.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Garnite says:

My deepest sympathies. I've been there, and can imagine how you feel. At least you'll have the good memories of him forever. I'm not terribly sure there's a heaven for people, but I know there's one for dogs. I can think of no spirits more deserving.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

KarasailFCR says:

So sorry to hear of your loss. Hold his memories close. Hugging you from afar.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Mcmpans says:

Thank you for sharing your special moments with Ben on the FCR site. Wonderful description, and well done!
You are on your way to having nothing but good memories of Ben!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

the_nannish_one says:

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, I am SO sorry! Having just been there, I know yr pain, or enough of it to send you my deepest sympathy. Blessed Be, Ben. Safe journeys.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Flatout says:

Living with a flatcoat brings great joy, losing them brings immense pain. Run free sweet Ben
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sound of Silence says:

Oh no...I didn't think the end would be that near...think of me the way you did when I was alive, call me names you called when I was still with you, donT talk in other words about me as you did when I was still among you...I am not dead, I am only AWAKEN FROM THE DREAMS OF LIVE...here's to you Ben with all our love from Dany, Bosse and Pelle
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

vagabondfcr says:

I kept thinking of Ben all night and a poem with his name was running through my head.....Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening....

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Still thinking of you in your time of grief....
Terry
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

sugarmags says:

Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Ben befriends my Casey who left us last August. They can run together and chase bunnies and birdies, and have a grand old time.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Gina, I didn't know Ben but heard of your loss through Mary Anne. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Satinbaze says:

To quote Shakespear "Good Night Sweet Prince"
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

... has left the building [deleted] says:

So very sorry for your loss! YES, you will see him again!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

iolanthe says:

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I've been there too, so I know how awful it feels. A great many of my much loved friends are at Rainbow Bridge.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

shellipsm says:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Words cannot comfort, but I hope you feel aware of the meowful and barkful love heading your way...

Feel free to post Ben's lovely picture at the Rainbow Bridge pool...

www.flickr.com/groups/rainbow-bridge/
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

snapscot says:

My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

schulze- says:

So sad to hear this... It's always terrible to say good bye to an old and special friend like Ben...
But if it can be of any comfort to you, I know that he is happy and healthy at the other side of the rainbow, playing with some new friends that just parted these last days...
((Hugs))
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

binkygirl says:

I love you, Ben.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

knuddelbacke says:

I didn't know you but please take my deepest sympathy for the loss. I know what it means...
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

DarCheek [deleted] says:

(((((HUGS)))))
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

gundog247 says:

Oh Gina, I am so sorry to hear this news. I feel like I've lost a friend, so I can only imagine what you are feeling. Big hugs to you and all the members of your extended family who will all mourn Ben's loss in their own way.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

clynch says:

A wonderful picture of a very wise and much loved boy. I'm so sorry for your loss Gina.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Gaudior says:

I'm so sorry. He was absolutely beautiful.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Henk & Anna says:

Ben. We just found out. He was an ikon to us and his character radiated from your photo's, Gina. So hard to accept that dogs are shorttimers compared to humans.
On top of everything that he was in the flesh Ben was one of the great photodogs.
Our candle burns for Ben tonight.
Joop and Henk
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Jakes_World says:

beautiful , handsome Ben.
We love you too.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Dieguita says:

What a beautiful boy. I'm sure he enriched your life in so many ways.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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