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Goodbye, Rua

Posted on March 31, 2015 by heretherebespiders

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My sister’s greyhound, Rua, passed away in his sleep last night. He was a big clumsy goofball, and he will be missed.

I drew this of him back in November 2011, one of my first attempts at digital art.

Miss you, big guy!

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NotAPunkRocker on March 31, 2015 at 8:32 pm said:

Liking the picture, I am sorry about Rua’s passing. 😦

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- heretherebespiders on March 31, 2015 at 8:33 pm said:
  
  It’s okay. He was old back in 2011 – he had a good life.
  
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Animalcouriers on March 31, 2015 at 9:05 pm said:

Fly well dear Rua.

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susank456 on April 1, 2015 at 12:28 am said:

What a beautiful drawing. I am so sorry for your sister and your loss. I know how deeply we love our family members and how special their short time with us is. Please tell your sister I’m sorry and give her a hug for me the next time you get to see her.

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- heretherebespiders on April 1, 2015 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  She saw your comment and says thank you.
  
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  - susank456 on April 2, 2015 at 12:21 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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Mental Mama on April 1, 2015 at 1:54 am said:

Very sorry to hear about Rua. Evie Cat and I are sending hugs to your sister.

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- heretherebespiders on April 1, 2015 at 9:06 pm said:
  
  She said to tell you thank you.
  
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The Indecisive Eejit on April 1, 2015 at 9:35 am said:

That picture is awesome, you did Rua proud x

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- heretherebespiders on April 1, 2015 at 9:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks! I didn’t like it at first, and I’m sure I’d do better now that I know the app better. But now, I do like it quite a bit.
  
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  - The Indecisive Eejit on April 1, 2015 at 9:07 pm said:
    
    Its feckin awesome ya complete eejit! Get more done!
    
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    - heretherebespiders on April 1, 2015 at 9:29 pm said:
      
      That was back when I didn’t have a job and had hours and hours to work on art. Not so much now!
      
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      - The Indecisive Eejit on April 1, 2015 at 10:19 pm said:
        
        I know that feeling 😦
        
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Deborah on April 1, 2015 at 2:01 pm said:

What a wonderful keepsake of a delightful furry friend. Goofballs are the best. 🙂

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- heretherebespiders on April 1, 2015 at 9:08 pm said:
  
  My sister is a professional artist, so it’s always hard to create something good for her – but she did like this effort and thanks you for your comment.
  
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philosophermouseofthehedge on April 1, 2015 at 7:33 pm said:

Some dogs are just big clowns. He found the right spot to settle in. A big presence and soul who will be missed and fondly remembered

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- heretherebespiders on April 1, 2015 at 9:10 pm said:
  
  Greyhounds are the best at being goofy! Sis thanks you for your comment 🙂
  
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dayphoto on April 1, 2015 at 10:16 pm said:

Oh, gosh! I hate to loose a furkid, it’s just the saddest thing. I’m so sorry!

Linda
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- heretherebespiders on April 2, 2015 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  He was quite old, and quite large for a grey so it wasn’t unexpected. My sister has been reading the comments and wanted me to say thank you.
  
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sledpress on April 2, 2015 at 1:16 am said:

Cherish your gift. Because you made that drawing, think of all the people who get to see what Rua was like and how he made you feel — there’s so much affection in that picture, and a little something to occupy the Rua-shaped hole in the lives of the people who loved him. I’m glad he got to leave peacefully in his sleep.

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- heretherebespiders on April 2, 2015 at 8:18 pm said:
  
  He did end well, at least. Sis is a professional artist so could do this a million times better, but she liked it anyway! In the original photo he has his head hanging off the edge of the couch, legs akimbo as a grey does. Sis says thank you for your comment.
  
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Karen Farber on April 2, 2015 at 1:39 am said:

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear he passed away! Loosing a pet can be so hard, we grow very attached to them. I love the drawing you made in his memory ❤ I am sure your sister really appreciates it too!

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- heretherebespiders on April 3, 2015 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  Hello! So wonderful to see new people! He was quite old, so it wasn’t unexpected. My sister is a professional artist so anything I come up with is fun but nothing like what she could do 🙂
  
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