Everybody Loves Willie

This site is a tribute site to my beloved furry friend, Willie. He was the sweetest dog I ever had, and I will never forget him. We made these pictures for almost 5 years while he was alive. He loved to model! I will continue to share pictures and remembrances from our time together. Good boy Willie.

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My handsomest boy and the best friend I ever had on his last day. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Willie. I miss you every day.

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I haven’t updated in a while, and thought I would share these pictures of Willie showing off some pom pom bunnies for Easter. This was in March of 2016 and he was already gone to the Rainbow Bridge in August. You really never know how long you have these angels in your life. I still miss him every single day.

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My babies hanging out and enjoying the portrait I had done of Willie. This was right before Willie went to the Rainbow Bridge. Weensie the cat was so heartbroken, he went a month later. 

Now it’s been over a year since I lost my babies.

We are talking with someone about adopting a Maine Coon she needs to rehome, so I hope that by Christmas we have a new fur companion. It’s been so lonely without anyone here, but we needed the time to process the loss of these two babies.

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It snowed here today, so I can’t help but think about my best pal. He absolutely loved the snow. I think his favorite part was coming inside and being dried off with towels fresh from the dryer. 

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Merry Christmas, everybody!!!

This is Willie in his new Christmas knit. I always made him a new dog cowl he could wear as his every day scarf for Christmas. He loved getting new knits! I had made the headpiece for my models for a different photo shoot and was surprised he let me put them on him. He did not seem to mind them at all, and I did a whole photo sesh of him wearing them. This was only a year ago. I would never have believed then that he would not be with me this year. I still can’t believe it, really. You never know what a year will bring you. So Merry Christmas to the best pal I ever had and whom I miss every single day. You were a great dog Willie and I hope the angels are knitting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. #MerryChristmas#golden retriever#Knit#handsomedogs#handsomedog#rainbowbridge#antlers

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRbA7bSRLXY)

I forgot I had these videos of Willie on my YouTube! What a wonderful find. This is where we used to walk everyday when we lived in the mountains. This is Sweet Briar College. We walked from the parking lot to the equestrian part every day. I kind of miss that and could use a little more of that kind of peace in my life. But I don’t miss the rest of it and I’m glad to be in civilization again.

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Stripes are especially handsome.

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I was looking at all the stuff I’ve had stacked up in my Tumblr queue for YEARS and decided to post this one tonight. I made this slideshow the first spring in our Virginia Beach house. So that’s almost 3 years ago. I don’t know how long this will be good because of the music, so I hope someone actually sees this. I think I tried uploading it before and it was deleted due to the music. I hope it’s not deleted again because I don’t really know where the original slide show is.. I would hate to lose this but it also doesn’t seem right to not share.

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Since I shared all those photos of my scarf on a hanger, I thought you might enjoy this little slide show of my sweet doggy wearing it. He really, really liked it! And I thought was just adorable wearing it. And coming soon, I’m going to have real, live people wearing the pieces! I can hardly wait for that, let me tell ya!

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This is to all the children and teachers heading back to school....remember your apple a day, mind your manners and have fun!! Good luck everybody!

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He was my best knitwear model! Oh how he loved helping me show new things. Miss you Willie.

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“Be good students and study hard this year at Hogwarts. I’ve got my eye on you.”

This is from the same photo session as the previous picture. You guys just can’t believe how fun it was to go in the snow and take Willie’s picture in this big ole Gryffindor scarf, which is the I I wear if I’m in that mood. It’s going to be so sad this winter when the snow comes and I’ve got no doggy to dress up for pictures.

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From last winter when we had some snow. Willie loved to dress up like Harry Potter! It was always fun. He was so perfect.

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#goldenretriever #goldensoninstagram #dogsofinstagram #dog #tree #nature #blooms #spring #sweetbriar #sbc Welcome wonderful spring! (at Sweet Briar College Thayer Field)

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#goldenretriever #goldensoninstagram #dogsofinstagram #dog #spring #knitting #skyviewers #green Beautiful afternoon in the country. Willie loves his new cowl. (at Amherst, VA)

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This is a little something of my sweet guy the week before we lost him. I had just given him a bath and put his special birthday cowl on him. He was over joyed to have a photo shoot! I took him to the shaded area of one side of our house, close the the garage. We were out for maybe 10 minutes, but I got the cutest pictures of him! I sure do miss my guy.

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#goldenretriever #goldensoninstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #fluffy #green #spring Enjoying another beautiful day in my yard. (at Oz)

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I can tell he really didn’t feel good on this day either, and it was more than 3 years ago. He struggled with so much pain in his short life. I suppose it was from being so neglected the first 5 or 6 years of his life. I cannot imagine anyone being unkind or neglect this precious dog, but they did. I would give up my own meal for him and went without my own doctor’s appointments to give him care.

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I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying...you found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear. "It's me, I haven't left you...I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea. You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me. I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you that I am not lying there. I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your key, I gently put my paw on you. I smiled and said, "It's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you every day. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew... In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we will stand, side-by-side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me. -Author Unknown