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Goodbye to You My Trusted Friend – A Tribute to Rex

“A dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.

“Someone asked me what the most difficult part of having a dog was. I replied: The Goodbye.” – goodquotes

I have so many photos and good memories of Rexi! He was really such a good dog.

He followed me everywhere I went and he would bark ferociously if anyone he didn’t trust came near me, especially if Marcus wasn’t at home.

He has been sick for a few months now and it’s been very difficult to witness his life energy fade from his once fit, muscular body. We have been fortunate that Chilli and Rex have been really healthy! I only found out recently that you can’t just buy pain medicine for your dog! You actually have to physically take your dog to first see a vet before you are allowed pain medicine! This, to me, is absurd!

Back in 2014, Chilli and Rex were the only two in their litter. We initially were only going to get one puppy, but fell in love with both of them immediately! And, because Rex didn’t have a typical boston terrier coat we were given him for free!

Rex was like a wise old dog from the start. He seemed to know the secrets of life. In his gentle way he showed us how to enjoy life. He did have weaknesses though… Chickens and cats transformed him into hunter mode. And rats, but hunter mode was needed when it came to rats.

He had a good life and has protected us, entertained us, comforted us and taught us so much!

We buried him this morning. Leo asked if we are going to make a tombstone that says: “Rex VIP.” He meant “RIP”, but “very important person/dog” is also fitting.

I will think of Rex when I go for a walk. I will think of him when I see a dandelion. I will miss him sitting on my lap. Rexi, your paw prints will forever be in our hearts!

Other blog posts about Chilli and Rex. This one is when Rex saved me from a huge rat! This post has photos of them as puppies. They really were the cutest little pups!

My super-dog! 2014-2024
Rex was strong in his day!
Rex could easily climb mountains and loved going with us on hikes
If Rex had to bring out a music album
Hiking
Take me with you!
Lockdown 2020
Dumela
Chilli and Rex were part of both kids’ ‘month’ photos.
They were such cute puppies!
Will always think of Rex when I see a dandelion! He ate them before they were part of the health vibe.
Boston Terriers are the best! Rex said the cup doesn’t portray his true handsome features.
Rexi – Always part of the family
My favourite Models
❤️
Always ready to play and ready to pose
They were dedicated to this task
Rex always made us laugh
🥰
Merry Christmas! (I told the kids to get out of the photo, that’s why they are lurking at the back there)
They tolerated their food being played with
Dandelions
Chilli and Rex did many Parkruns with us!
This was after a tough run.
Cuteness overload
Call me Sir

Wanna play?
70th (doggy years) birthday. Yoga and Mo also joined the fun.
Rexi’s last birthday
❤️
Rex was very gentle with the kids and loved to pull them with the rope
Even when he felt sick he followed me everywhere and loved to sit on my lap
I’ll miss you!
Linley sent me this – Rex really was the best!
RIP, my VIP friend.