Sebastian

Please send your love to Sabastian’s family. He recently left for the Rainbow Bridge and took a part of their hearts with them.

His momma writes: Adopting Sabastian was the best decision that we ever made, and we cannot thank our friends at Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue enough for allowing us to experience this joy and happiness of being his parents.

We know the lifespan of Bulldogs and what to expect from Sabastian, his good and bad traits, and we were prepared. What we did not expect was how affectionate he was, the most affectionate fur baby we ever had.

After his adoption, a few events broke my heart. The first was when we took him on a family vacation and had to tie him to a pole temporarily (less than five minutes) – under a cool balcony while we moved our belongings to the car. It was then that I saw the dejected look on his face, ears down, sad eyes as if he were about to get abandoned. I am not sure why he would feel that way, but I still cannot get that image out of my head. It was that day and I vowed that I would always protect him and never ever let him feel hurt or abandoned again.

Fast forward a year later, Sabastian had a medical emergency and we had to leave him at urgent care for surgery. When my husband came to pick him up, the most memorable thing I recalled was how Sabastian looked at him – full of love, surprised, or even shocked that we came back for him.

When he was transferred to another hospital, Sabastian hid behind my husband’s legs and was shaking. It was then that I made sure to transition to only working from home so that Sabastian would never feel abandoned again. We vowed to protect him forever to make up for any fear or pain he was in prior to his stay at Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue.

Our forever was tragically cut short a few days ago, and I do not know when I will be able to pull myself together.

Sabastian – Mommy and Daddy feel so lost without your love and beautiful presence. The almost four years we had with you were the happiest moments of our lives because you were the best – such a good boy who always made us so happy. Because we felt so complete with you, we forgot how quickly time flies.  You were our pride and joy. Thank you for taking us along on this short journey and showing us your unconditional love.

Thank you for allowing Mommy to experience this strong bond, unconditional love, and trust with you.

Thank you for being such a warrior and always considerate of our feelings. The love and laughter you gave us made us feel like we can accomplish anything with you by our side.

We hope that you knew how loved you were and never had to fear we would abandon you during your time with us.

My heart is breaking into a million pieces, and nothing can ease the pain of losing you. Sometimes I still wonder if there was more that we could have done for you to make you happier, live longer, or ease your pain during your last days.

I will miss how you “love bombed” me whenever you want my food.  How you never shortchanged yourself – better treat gets a higher “paw paws.” How you would tattle on your dad when you feel that he ate something and didn’t share it with you. I will miss how you would give the stink eye or side glances whenever someone made fun of your size. How you ALWAYS come to Mommy and Daddy for permission before you play with people you’ve just met. How you were such a great host and greeted house guests by going to the end of one table and giving each guest two minutes to pet you and moving to the next guest. You would do this until you get to the end of the table and l everyone had pet you.

I miss how you would put your paws on my foot when you lay in the living room. How you would try to do a happy “zoom,” but at a much slower version than normal dogs – starting with your behind going towards me, and then going in circles when I come home. How you would climb up the bed platform with your two front legs and stick your big head out when you wanted a hug (every other hour). I have not been coping very well, everything makes me break down, even a cotton ball reminds me of you.

Daddy says he will miss your silly self and hearing from the groomer what an excellent job you did escorting his human clients back and forth after we dropped you off. How you would roll over and have him rub your belly every night (it is his job after all) – and extend your short alligator arms to try to give him a belly rub back. He even misses your loud snores that sounded like a broken engine. Whenever he is on the phone with his colleagues, he remembers how you used to interrupt him by squeaking your toy repeatedly because you wanted him to talk to you instead (the one you ate and ended up in the hospital your first year with us). Daddy will miss you sitting on his foot to ensure that he understands that he belongs to you. He really misses your “trot trot” paw steps in the middle of the night. He says he did not mind when he was forced  to change music genre to the more romantic soft rock because that is what you prefer. He misses his Big Boy, who was always at Daddy’s feet – or next to him jamming to songs like “Dancing in the Moonlight,” “Hotel California,” and “The Rose.”

However, Daddy and I decided that we will dedicate your other favorite song “You Can Do Magic” by America to you, because that was what you did to us.

Thank you for making the choice of passing away at home with us by your side, while jamming to your favorite music, and in your daddy’s arms. Thank you for exempting us from the pain of having to make the difficult choice of putting you under or continue watching you in pain. Thank you for being so considerate and pretending like you were OK so Mommy and Daddy wouldn’t have to worry – up until the very end.

We will never forget that last drop of tear from one of your eyes before you passed.  Thank you for asking for permission before you left for Rainbow Bridge.

The moment his new potential pawents walked into the door, Sebastian started to put on a show.  Greeting them with his beautiful smile, he immediately tried to sit in his Furever Mom’s lap.  Knowing that he was going to be their one and only dog, he was ready to be the center of their world.  He wasted no time getting in his new ride….and heading south to his new Furever Home!

My photography skills not being at their best.  I was able to get great pictures of his beautiful new Mom, but every photo of his Furever dad had his eyes closed.  After many attempts at fixing the photos, his new dad liked this one the best!  LOL!  His new dad is a very funny guy.  With Sebastian being a little mischievous and a big clown, he and and his Dad are going to get along great!!!

Sebastian had been in and out of homes because of his attitude towards other dogs. Now, he will be King of his own castle.  My heart is filled with knowing that he is finally home and has settled very well in his Happily Furever After.

We know that not all adoptions work out the way we planned. It is offen or a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is just not a good match in spite of how hard we try to make it so. We are saddened that Sebastian has been returned to us. But we know it was in his best interest and we will work hard to find him that perfect forever home.

Saturday was a very important day for me, and it was a day I was really nervous about. You see, Saturday was my rescue debut and I made it in a public place, the Bulldog Bonanza at Cold Beer Company.

Big, little, short, fat and tall… I saw Bulldogs that fit every category. Then there is me. Really thick and really cute.

For most of my life, I’ve been considered different and to some people different is not good. But to the group of rescue people I met on Saturday? They thought I was fabulous and amazing. They wanted to hug me and kiss me on the lips!

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