Kanada Kev Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Marley 1997 - 2012 from KK on Vimeo. This past weekend we had to make the decision to allow our dear little pug Marley to have the big sleep. Marley was a great dog and provided us with so much love and affection for just under 15 years! We got Marley from the same breeder as her older "brother" Otis. Why only have one pug when we could have two? I wish I had more pictures of her scanned since all of her puppy pictures were in the pre-digital camera era. One of my projects for this winter. We got to meet Marley's mother prior to her litter being born. It was bizarre. Picture a pug with a football in their belly, sideways! Oof. It was very interesting as we noticed a lot of her mother's characteristics in Marley as she grew. We got to hold Marley when she would barley fill the palm of your hand. Marley was a real character and was rambunctious as a young pup. Otis was such a good "older brother" to her and put up with her jumping on him, nipping his ears, pushing him around, trying to eat all the food, and he just let her. He knew there was no point in trying to get her to stop. They were inseparable though and curled up together all the time. Otis was Marley's pillow and warm blanket. When Jack and Cassidy came along, Marley was quick to learn that they were an endless source of food. She would position herself under the high-chairs and make sure she could get the food that would inevitably fall to the floor at every feeding. Since she was more of the alpha pug, she got the majority of the scraps while Otis let her. As a result, there were a number of years where Marley was a very over-sized pug. That weight came off in later years as the kids grew older. Marley was incredibly good with Cassidy and had a special attachment to her. She put up with Cassidy using her like a doll and being dressed-up all the time. Cassidy loved to put a princess costume on her, or fancy necklaces and jewelry. As you can see in the slide show, Cassidy loved to use Marley as a pillow and hugged her all the time. Cassidy also found that she liked to take pictures of Marley too. Marley was a patient model and never a diva. Just like Otis, Marley traveled with us quite a lot. She'd spend countless weekends at the cottage, going camping, and visiting friends and other dogs. She always stayed close by though and was never a wanderer. She liked to be near her family and would never go far (especially when food was around). Marley loved to watch TV. However, it could become a little chaotic at times. If there was ever a dog, cat or other animal creature on the screen she'd jump right up and run at the TV to attack it. She could care less about anything else on the screen, just no animals. Bizarre. Marley only wanted to be with us and that made her happy. I was concerned when it was time for Otis to go that she would really have a hard time of it, but she seemed to transition very well to becoming an only-dog. Over the last year her hearing had completely gone and her eyesight was very limited. Even though she had to be carried down the stairs to go outside, she was still mobile and was always underfoot while anyone was cooking or eating in the kitchen. She had an appetite right up to the end. With stiffening joints and arthritis worsening, she all of a sudden couldn't use her hind legs barely at all and that was the sign that we knew it was time. She never had to suffer and was loved dearly right until the end. Just like Otis, Jack and Cassidy have always had Marley around. They knew that her time was coming and they were very understanding. Even so, they've had moments where the memories and feelings have overwhelmed them. The house now feels a lot different without Marley in the kitchen. We're getting used to it. It still seems strange not having here there whenever I open the fridge or have an extra little treat for her. I've attached a link to a quick video of some pictures of Marley. I am sure I will think of many more moments that were experienced with Marley as my memory is jogged. She will always be in our thoughts, memories and hearts. Fare thee well Marley. You really were a WONDERFUL dog. Always missed. Always remembered. Love Pics/Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCBrG53Ecgc Edited April 30, 2013 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Very nice little tribute, KK. She didn't suffer a lack of love from the looks of things(she definitely took after you in the looks department) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 sighSorry for your loss. Chilly Willy is getting extra hugs today in Marley's honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Keep those memories alive Kev... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Very special dog! Sorry for your loss, KK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 nice eulogy kev, i was tearing up before i even started reading! i have a pugeroo at home and they are special little dogs. very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 That was a sweet read. Every dog should be so lucky to be part of such a great family.I'm real sorry for your loss (and I'm going to give my dogs a hug now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 This is very touching and I am so sorry for your family Kev. Copper is getting even more love tonight than he normally does. Once Douglas reads this he is probably going to be sick of the forthcoming attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Sorry for your loss, KK. A touching tribute, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kookycanooky Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Kev, Sorry you gotta bear this sad experience. Nice read Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks for sharing. Pugs are great. RIP Marley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartamophone Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Losing a pet is the fucking worst. Sorry for your loss, Kev., but it looks like neither your family nor Marley could have been a better fit for each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I'm so sorry, Kev. Thanks for sharing Marley's story with us. It sounds like there is a lot of love in your home and Marley was a lucky dog. I shall give mine a big hug tonite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 My condolences Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) more bad news. Sorry to hear Kev. 13 15 years is a great run for a pup and i'm sure he was the happiest dog around! Edited January 10, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Your math skillz, Schwa, are inversely proportional to you lovableness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Haha, stay in school kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 edit'd for stupidity (shot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 My sincere condolences to you and your family, Kevin. Pugs are awesome and Marley couldn't have better parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 AAwwww Marley I am so sorry for your loss KK. Losing a furry family member is so hard. But so worth it isn't it? The love and joy they give us? I am sending you big love vibes and Danko is gonna get extra love tonight as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Hey Everyone! I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU. It has been a surprisingly easy go (after that first day was finished). I do remember that there were a few heavy emotional moments that came out-of-the-blue days after we had to put Otis down. I'm sure it will happen here too. However, knowing that she wasn't suffering and was seemingly happy right until the end warms my heart and helps to know that the right decision was made. I appreciate all the kind words. We really lucked out with two amazing dogs. A combined life-span of 31 years for Otis and Marley. That's an accomplishment. Looking forward to some time only being responsible for kids and no dogs. I'm sure more furry creatures will join our family sometime in the future though. No rush. My wife was amazed seeing the responses here, in emails and at another board where I posted the info. It's nice to know that people out there understand the hole that is left when a pet leaves us for whatever reason. Sometimes you just don't realize how much a part of your life that they are until they aren't around anymore and you start to look at old pictures. Happy to be a dog/cat sitter for friends/family from time-to-time to get our 4-legged fix too Youtube is way too good at knowing when you use music in videos. I hate it. Here it is if you couldn't hear the tunes: http://vimeo.com/34796405 Thanks again everyone. Really, thank you. Cheers, Kevin Edited January 10, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sorry to hear about Marley. My thoughts go out to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I just spent about 30 minutes playing with our dog and her dozens of stuffed squeeky toys rolling around the floor with Storage Wars and Sirius radio on. She's played out now and licking herself. Dogs are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canscifan Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 In one of those strange, coming-together-of- threads moments, I just listened to "Otis" by Strangefolk. Sorry to hear about Marley, Kev, having met both your pugs a few times I can vouch for them having a great, loving home. The last time I was at your place on King (11? years ago) she had a serious infatuation with my leg under the kitchen table. Kev, my thoughts are with you and the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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