Arty traveled with his parents and sister Rosy on the mortal side. This week he made his final trip but had to make it alone.
Arty
was one of our first and best, Blogville friends. He is a darling
black and white Shih Tzu who looked enough like my sister Blake to give
me the warm fuzzies whenever I saw his smiling face.
Arty, Rosy,
and his parents piled into their RV and visited the most beautiful areas
of the western United States, and they shared their adventures with us
daily on their blog. It was like having the extraordinary privilege of
traveling with them.
Before his traveling days, Arty served as
Mayor of Blogville, making wise decisions and creating a place for dogs
and their imaginations to thrive. Arty's election proved what a loved
dog he is by those lucky enough to know him.
But most of all,
Arty was a beloved family member who could spread joy with just a look.
His parents were wise enough to know you never take a smile for granted
because they are all unique, and when they are gone, they won't shine
on the mortal said again.
Arty's arrival was stunning, not just
because it was unexpected but because of the manner used. Arty crossed
the Bridge on the back of a white Mustang, firing his pistols in the air
to announce his appearance.
Running to greet her brother was
Dory, who preceded him at the Bridge. Arty slipped off his horse with
more grace than any dog I have seen, and they hugged the stuffing out of
one another.
Then came his Blogville friends, who welcomed Arty
with hugs, tears, laughter, and kindness traits he had showered on them
for ten years.
Having been a mayor, he was experienced in the
swearing-in process, which occurred smoothly. When I was given a chance
to speak with him at the colossal welcoming feast, he told me he had a
message for his mom.
When a dog squirts a pee mail, they leave a
bit of themselves behind, so wherever his parents go where he has peed,
he will be there with them. The same goes for their yard and that spot
in the RV that; his parents never noticed, which he left so he could
always go with them.
I had one more duty before the evening
ended. I swore in Arty as Mayor of "Blogville at the Bridge" for as long
as he wants to serve. All the residents are excited about the
beautiful events he will bring to their village, just as he had to the
mortal side of Blogville.
Arty's arrival is a significant addition to the Angel side. Unfortunately, it came at a terrible cost for the mortal side.
We are all SO very sad that Arty has left us. But we know he is so very welcomed by all the Angels there. We sure are going to miss that special boy:(
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
This is so true ...
ReplyDeleteHere on the mortal side it's the end of an era. We've heard that on the other side of the bridge, Angel Lexi was very excited to finally meet her mayoral candidate opposition in the furs and be able to congratulate him. She even offered to share her unicorn Spike with him. May they have many wonderful adventures together.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Arty is Mayor there too. I so enjoyed all their adventures and Arty was most loved.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. Healing hugs to Arty's peeps. ♥
We are still all feeling the loss here onthe mortal side.
ReplyDeletePerfect for Arty!!
ReplyDeleteI can 100% see him traveling in style on a Mustang and receiving a grand welcome by all his friends.
Hugs Cecilia
The cost on the mortal side is always heavy and hard to bear.
ReplyDeleteI was so very sad to read this on Facebark. Hugs to his family.
ReplyDeleteWe were so sad when we read about Arty! We know that Queen Nellie Bellie always was extraordinarily fond of Arty (he looked just like cousin Max) Nellie was there welcoming him when he leapt off the horse! She said he was MAGNIFICENT
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