Forever in our hearts. Goodbye, Sweet Smokey: August 16th, 2009-July 16, 2022
We take a moment to rise above our sadness to thank you, dearest Smokey, for all the humor, love, and care you so generously shared. We will never forget you. As Jackie said, the hardest part is that this marks a new chapter of our lives.
Dear readers, we are gently turning this page here at home, quietly sharing with each other all of our memories of our happy dog days with Smokey. This journal will return in September, along with a new chapter of our lives, salt and peppered with French words, and ever sweetened with memories of our cherished chien who is now in dog heaven or Le Paradis des Chiens.
With love,
Kristi
Daughter, Jackie, Smokey, and Kristi.
Comforted. A young Smokey with his mama, Breizh, who he now joins au Paradis des Chiens.
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Thank you Smokey, and enjoy your eternal life in the dog heaven !
So sorry for your loss.
All our thoughts are with you. It’s never easy. Adieu Smokey xx. – Chris With love from Australia
Play well in dog heaven, Dear Smokey-Dokey. You made a lot of people happy.
Dear noble Smokey. A lifelong loyal friend. He has enriched all of your lives and you all loved him so much. I lost my own darling boy after 12 years and am weeping with you.
I am so sorry, Kristi. Nothing can replace those years or that sweet face, at least not for some time to come. I hope there is a special room for Goldens au paradis des chiens (in the US we call it “over the rainbow bridge”) and that Smokey will reunite with Breiz and will meet Bear (1995-2007) and Crosby (2007-2022). Having just lost Crosby fin de janvier, the loss of Smokey brings a fresh set of tears. I was hoping to be able to see him for some years to come. He’s been my Golden fix.
I am so sad to read about your loss of Smokey. It brings to mind when we lost our dear Pepper. It is amazing how these “pets” become so much a part of our familiy. Your stories have made Smokey a part of all of our families. Thank you.
It is so hard even when you know that it is not far away. You just have to remember all the wonderful years he gave you and the family. The unconditional love, the lessons he taught you, the quirks, the laughable times……you have all those memories. Hugs from California….Joie
Sending sympathy and love to you all.
Goodbye, sweet and loyal Smokey. You’ll be missed by your family and friends who will cherish many wonderful memories.
Dear Kristi, my thoughts are with you and your family, especially your mom in those so very sad moments. A big hug.
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Trop désolée pour toute la famille. C’est si dur de dire au revoir aux bébés poilus. Mes condoléances les plus sincères. 💜
Oh Kristi, so very sorry for your loss. May Smokey’s memory be a blessing to all your family.💜
So sorry to hear about dear Smokey. I remember his beautiful mom too. My love and condolences to you and your family.
Since Smokey was born I followed he, his mama & your family. I remember his harrowing experience with the pack of dogs & how I prayed he would be ok. Not only was he ok, he grew & flourished under his two mama’s wings (you and dear Braize both) words don’t mane a thing right now, but know my tears are those of a live for him I have carried from a far, through your writings and his sweet pictures. Bless you all for loving him as you did, and find some splice in knowing he lived the best life, in the best human family possible. Rest now and dream of him often, keep him in your hearts forever…he will always be there with you🐕💔
Oh Kristi, I am so very sorry. I loved your puppy from afar from the moment he arrived and loved his stories over the years. How lucky you were to have such a sweet soul by your side all this time. Rest easy Smokey and run like the wind!
Dearest Smokey, adieu, and thank you dear Kristi for sharing all the lovely stories and pictures of this dearest chien along the way. Love and condolences,
Patty
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dear Smokey will be forever in all our hearts. Rest gently in knowing you will always be loved. Thank you Kristi for these photos of your most cherished memories.
My heart goes out to you. He was a precious boy and I have enjoyed your stories through the years. I pray your sweet memories comfort you as you grieve.
My deepest sympathies on the loss of this wonderful member of your family. You have written him so very well. xoxo
Farewell, Smokey. He was such a brave and loving dog. And in his later years a wonderful companion for Jules. You are all in our thoughts. Having lost our sweet Bijou in May, we know the loss you are feeling. Looking forward to your posts in September.
So sorry for your loss, to all of you. Thank you for sharing Smokey & Breizh with us over all these years. May they frolicke together now au Paradis des Chiens. They certainly both brought your many readers much joy. Holding you up in prayer.
My mom always told me they went to the Happy Hunting Grounds which helped me with the losses. Love and prayers. ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to read of Smokey’s passing. We lost our Yorkie of 17 years in Feb, the emptiness remains. I have so loved reading about Smokey, his life, his love and devotion to you and your family.
I’m so sorry that Smokey’s time with you has ended. You gave him a wonderful life filled with love and everything that makes a golden happy. Thank you for sharing his stories and pictures over his lifetime. He was loved by so many people he never even knew. Deepest sympathy to all of you through this very sad time.
Of all the charms I found in your blog from when we settled in France and found it 12+ years ago, I think your dogs were what most attracted me. There’s been much more, of course, but I share your pain at the passing of an era. Stay well and stay cool yourselves. Robaire in Aix
Je suis désolé……I remember when Smokey was born…..he was truly loved. It is so had to lose a fur baby. Thank you for sharing his life with all of is…..including his Mama (Breizh)….RIP Smokey. Take time to grieve…..and we will see you in September…..again..Je suis désolé.
Thank you sweet angel Smokey for always giving us smiles and joy. I wish you all peace and beautiful memories.
So sorry for your loss, Kristi. Smokey was a beautiful, sweet soul. I so enjoyed seeing his progress over the years, knowing how much joy he brought to your family as well as to your readers. He will be greatly missed.
Love to your family.
Dear Kristi and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and sweet photos of Smokey!
It’s such a hard thing to go through but I know Smokey and his mama are together enjoying Doggie Paradise!
Sending love and hugs,
Eileen
So many of your followers have already expressed the sadness that I feel for you and your family. Smokey was a prince and a precious member of your family. He led a good life and was very loved. What a great life teacher for all of us! I send you blessings as you grieve and remember your dear dog.
Oh no! Smokey, we knew you so well. We’ve seen your photos, followed your adventures. We will miss you! To all the family, and I’m so sorry about Smokey, big hugs to you all.
Many condolences to you and all your family. Thank you for making Smokey a part of my family. I loved reading about all his doings, and seeing his beautiful pictures and just how much love he brought to all of you! He was, just like his maman, a very special member of the family. Thank you for sharing him with us!! Adieu, Smokey!
He was so well loved, and loved you all so well in return. That love never ends.
Adieu Sweet Smokey. Saddened for your loss. Warm thoughts and peace surround you.
Dear Kristi and family…words cannot express the sadness of losing our beloved dogs. Here is a poem when I lost mine in 2016 –
Her love still nourishes
when I remember those soft nose kisses on my legs
delighted trembling yips
snatching bees midair and then gagging them back out
her deformed front leg that made her look so dainty
and those liquid brown eyes that always said YOULOVEMEANDILOVEYOU!!!
love and goodness down to the bone
sweet memories of my Celia
in sadness and joy, Jennie
So sad for you. My hugs.
So incredibly sorry for this loss. Smokey lived his best life thanks to your darling family. May all your wonderful memories with him bring you comfort as you adjust to your new normal. Rest easy, buddy! ❤️
I’m holding you all in my heart’s pocket ❤️
Je me souviendrai toujours de Smoky
Tears came to my eyes as soon as I read the subject of this post. Our pets are always with us, even though they may have passed from this earth. We all shared the joyful moments of Smokey’s life and now we must all share in the sadness of the loss. Forever in our hearts, rest well dear Smokey.
So sorry to hear of Smokey’s passing. I know what it’s like to have to say goodby to a four-legged friend. He will be truly missed by all. But content yourself in knowing that you and your family gave him a wonderful life. I hope he finds my friend, D’Artagnan, in Paradis,
Derin Gemignani
Kristi,
I am sorry for your loss. Remember all the moments and the love you both had for each other. I am glad to have met him.
Take care
Dear Kristi and family, I know there are no words to comfort but my heart and prayers go out to you. Smokey was blessed to be surrounded with so much love and care💜 which I know he gave back ten-fold, as all of our fur babies do. Thank you Kristi for blessing me with the gift of being able to follow along with his adventurous, full-blown LOVING life. May you have some peace thinking of Smokey with mama Braise.
Dear Kristi, Jean-Marc, Max, Jackie, and Jules – Nancy and I are so sorry that Smokey has passed from your lives and we know how deeply you will miss him. We are thinking of you with love. Linda
Oh SWEET Smokey! It has been such a joy to read about his life alongside yours. I feel like I have also lost a friend, and I know you must be grieving terribly. My heart goes out to your whole family.
xoxo Kate
Thinking of you, Kristi. Pets fill our hearts with joy and leave a huge hole when they pass. Smokey was a beautiful pup and I always smiled seeing his pictures as part of your blog. So many of us are grieving along with you and remembering beloved pets from our lives as well. How lucky Smokey was to be yours, and you to be his.
My dear Kristi. This is such hard news. We recently lost our dog during C. They become part of the family and I know Smokey will certainly be missed. You and your family are in my prayers. Jo Isom
I’ve been where you are now and it is never easy. You will be comforted with the many, many memories of your times together and all the joy he brought you.
With love and support – GwenEllyn.