“Blitz” Redtail’s Rogue Lightening SH
Mary and I couldn’t have asked for a better companion than Blitz. She grew to be the perfect dog. She rode shotgun with me for over seven years traveling the back roads of Northern California. Featuring her in my blog posts felt a little like cheating because she was so lovable. Here is her life in pictures. Click on the pictures to enlarge.
Baby Blitz in Mama Nellie’s arms.
Blitz puppy meets a young Hawk.
Thirty-four days old.
The beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Family picture day was too exciting for little Blitz!
Blitz at four months.
An eight months old Blitz in a field of lupine.
Hawk and Blitz were best buddies.
And hunting buddies
Blitz and Nellie taking a break for a swim at Lake Prairie
Nellie and Blitz
Blitz loved the woods.
Teka and Blitz train for the hunt tests.
Blitz training.
There’s gold under that rainbow.
Blitz watches the distraction bird.
My proud girl after running in a sucessful event.
Blitz retrieved like a girl possesed.
Blitz and Teka out in the woods.
Being a forester’s dog is exhausting.
Tim, Teka and Blitz.
In the twilight.
Flying high.
The consumate stick dog.
Catching a nap.
Blitz spots for me. She has seen this all before.
Blitz does a celebratory roll! Any day in the woods is a good day.
It seems Blitz is not impressed. 😦
Blitz is a happy dog, now that we are in the woods.
Blitz the happy dog.
“Squirrel, gotta go!”
“Hey lazy dog, you’re sleeping on my sketchbook!”
Looking good.
Whoop whoop
Squirrels tremble in her presence!
Mary and Blitz take a stroll on the beach.
On the road home and Blitz is dreaming of ducks.
Blitz finds a fish for me. “Hey Blitz that one is dead.”
Blitz gets a “little” love. 🙂
Blitz on a water retrieve.
Blitz is happiest while doing her work.
The forester’s dog and the loggers dog.
She was still that little puppy at heart.
Feel the love.
Me and Blitz.
Blitz’s last hunt with us.
August 6, 2006 — April 25, 2014
Blitz passed from our lives last Friday. We miss her dearly. Your comments are welcome and appreciated, but we probably won’t respond to them. Please don’t take offense.
The silence of a falling star
lights up a purple sky
and as I wonder where you are
I’m so lonesome I could cry
Hank Williams
THE FORESTER ARTIST 
Reblogged this on Sneaking Bliss and commented:
Somewhere between the tears, we’re holding tight to the joy she gave…we miss her so much…
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I don’t know what to say but I felt in my heart, she was a happy dog with her family. Tears into my words now. Love, nia
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Heavy heart, tears. Bless you Blitz
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My condolence
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Yes, tears into the heart now, tears into the words. We miss ours pets as if they were a person, because always so beautiful the love given and got. Blitz was so happy with your family and the happyness we have shared is a gift for ever. A soul is into Blitz and is alive for ever.
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I’m sure no words could ever convey what you are all feeling at this moment. A wonderful being who gave you great joy – strength to you all.
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I feel terribly sorry for your loss, Tim. What a gorgeous dog. Blitz obviously had a wonderful time together with you and Mary and gave you a lot of joy and happy times. My heartfelt condolences.
Dina xo
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Tim, I hope it will be a bit of comfort for you and Mary to realize that Blitz will hardly notice the difference between his earthy life with you and dog-heaven. What a perfect life he had with your family.
When one of our pets dies, we still feel it around us for some time. I always wonder how much is phantom pain and how much is the loyal pet trying to whisper ‘I’m fine’.
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Oh Tim and Mary I’m so sorry to hear about Blitz passing on to a new heavenly place .
I know she was a superstar in your lives as a wonderful friend and working companion .
It’s been so lovely to share her life through your photos alongside you in your blog xx ..
Very sad for you both . I know the feeling well .
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I still miss my shepherd from about 15 years ago. He was my boy before I got married and had kids. Had him until my kids were about second and forth grade. I have had a few other dogs since then and none have had my heart until recently. I have a new shepherd puppy and she has my heart. I understand your pain and hope you find some comfort.
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Even though I knew where this was going, and I usually avoid these because I get emotional, I kept reading and viewing. You have so honoured your dog with magnificent photos that the happy times overcome the sadness of the passing. Thanks for showing us all how to honour our dogs and their service to us.
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Oh, so sorry! I’m beginning to think we should learn to enjoy tortoises for companions, as they’re the ones that might possibly outlive us. Otherwise, it’s an agreement when we take them in, that we will love our dogs unconditionally…and see them live their entire life. It’s always so hard. My thoughts are with you.
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Too young. So sorry for your loss.
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Having had many goldens, I have come to accept that our cherished animals come and bring joy in our hearts — and then they pass — always too fast. This is sooo hard! You have my most cherished thoughts with you -)
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“Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift. It is not the least reason why we should honor as well as love the dog of our own life, and the dog down the street, and all the dogs not yet born. What would the world be like without music or rivers or the green and tender grass? What would this world be like without dogs?”
― Mary Oliver, Dog Songs
Be gentle with yourselves in this time of grief.
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What a wonderful tribute to your Blitz. The memories that you shared will be in your heart for life. You and Mary have showed everyone what true companionship is all about with your love for Blitz and all of your other wonderful goldens. They were so lucky to have such a wonderful life with both of you.
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Oh, so very sorry for your loss. Clearly, you and family adored Blitz. And, I’m sure she adored you all right back.
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Great sadness, so enjoyed seeing Blitz on yours and Mary’s blogs – with heavy heart I’m very sorry to read the sad news.
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I’m very sorry… I often say that it’s not fair that they live such short lives [compared to us that is]. I know how hard this is but I think she’s in that perfect doggy paradise with lots of love and treats!
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Oh my god…i am so sad…i was a fan of her…you know…So sorry my friend….
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I am so sorry and sad…
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So sorry for your loss, Tim. Blitz was so beautiful and no doubt she was a happy member of your family. My most sincere condolences. ❤
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Oh, I am so sorry to read this. It was so wonderful to have met Blitz through your blog. She was like the punctuation marks for your stories. It is so hard, missing our 4 footed companions. You will meet your dear canine friends again someday.
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Tim and Mary, Sad Sad Sad for your great loss thinking about you all looking at the great pictures here above.
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Sorry! I know that a dog is a great friend!
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I am so very, very sorry to hear that she is no longer with you. What a loss, I can not even imagine… Take good care!
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My condolences…
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Mary and Tim, I’m so sorry Blitz is gone and so young too. They are like children to us and I can only imagine the hurt. She had a wonderful, love filled home with you. Know that my heart goes out to you.
Big hugs and best wishes, Terry~
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Bless you Blitz. You were indeed blesses tp have such a wonderful family to care for you all these. years.
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This post brought tears to my eyes. My heart goes out to you and Mary. A dog’s love is a special gift to us two legged critters!
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