Today is a sad one for us here in the Burrow. One of our furry family members has gone Home. Scooter left us this afternoon, in the kind and gentle way he lived his life.
He came to us as a Pound Puppy a little over a decade ago. We believed him to be around one year old at that time. His records and history were vague. We know that he was abused and was left at the shelter. This was a dog with baggage, but with great heart. He could be stubborn and sometimes a bit prickly. Often he was just shy around strangers. Once he knew you though (and remembered you), he was your guardian for life. 
He was a smart guy, teaching himself many tasks simply by observing what was expected of him. His manners were always very good, and he traveled pretty well too.
He left this afternoon, quietly and with his friends near by.
I went with our Special Occasion deck, Animal Dreaming Oracle Cards, because as heart-broken as we all are, it is a special day. We never knew when his birthday was, so now for us, December 9 will ever after be Scooter Day. Special, just like him.
“Kookaburra ~ Healing.
Taking responsibility for your own healing is probably one of the most confronting things anyone can do, especially if the intention is to acknowledge and release pent-up pain, confusion, and resentment, which are common by-products of years of postponed healing.
In our times, it is common for people to live their entire lives without ever truly healing many of their past painful experiences and long-held resentments. Most of the time these individuals do not realise there is an alternative to the internal suffering caused when we ignore the need for healing or fail to see that there is healing to be done. It is often ignorance rather than denial that prevents healing from taking place.
The Kookaburra has a distinctive call that strongly resembles human laughter, thus earning it the title of ‘the Laughing Kookaburra.’ Many assume therefore, that the message of the Kookaburra is that of lightening up and learning to laugh at yourself. It may be true that its laughter inspires others to laugh along with it, and this rather obvious assessment of Kookaburra’s Dreaming is sometimes relevant. But the truth of the matter is that if Kookaburra does appear, its true message goes far deeper than its superficial laughter.
Although you may have never spoken of your desire to see your own healing fulfilled, those around you will have sensed the need. Verbalising your need for healing to these people will not only be a relief for you, it will result in a collective sigh.
Kookaburra awakens us to our inner truth and, thus, the dawning of a new day. So remember, that to witness a silent Kookaburra is Spirit’s way of restoring faith in our quest for personal healing.”
Indiana Sunshine has a guest post as an additional memorial. Go here. Thank you Hanna, Emma, and J.D. for insisting that Scooter be part of our family. Thank you Daniel, for taking care of the difficult bits. Thank you Axel and Max for being there at the end.
I’m so sorry about Scooter, it is always hard when we lose one of our furry family members and it sounds like he was a beautiful animal.
A very appropriate card for the occassion and when I hear our resident Kookaburras laughing tonight i’ll be thinking of you guys and Scooter. FGBVs
Sorry Juls.
Love you.
I’m so sorry.
What a joy to have shared your lives with such a lovely boy. And what a privilege to have been able to give him a forever home.
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Julie, I’m so sorry to hear the news. Our animal friends are our family. He had a good life with you, Dan and your family from all your posts. That is a very good thing. Be safe and warm knowing you all gave him so much love.
Em told me…I’m so sorry, losing animals is so hard, especially someone as great as Scooter. Love to all you guys.
My sympathies. Losing a pet is difficult because they mean so much more than people think and we feel a depth of grief as strongly as if it were a human friend.
Sooooo sorry, sweetie….
Oh, Julie, I’m so sorry! Love and light to your family, and peace to Scooter. He sounded like an amazing and gentle spirit. How heartbreaking.
Man, I am so sorry that Scooter has left you guys. Long live Scooter Day. Loosing our furry friends is hard, so hard. He had a good life with you and the family.
What a loving testament to a loving family member. *comfort hugs* Mom takes in pets like that – currently “Toby” is her faithful (albeit blind) companion. And Kookaburra seems a fitting card to draw on this special day.
I’m so sorry Julie and family. Saying goodbye here is so painful. You were both so lucky to have each other. Hugs to all:) He will be always loved, missed, and remembered with a smile.
Oh Julie and family, I’m so sorry. I cried as I read this. Reading your and Hanna’s tributes to Scooter was beautiful. A wonderful forever home for an abused and abandoned animal is a beautiful thing. I’m glad he went peacefully at home.
A perfect card for today, and one I really needed.
I remembered last night that he also got to take one final vacation to the beach in September, and I’m so happy for that. He’ll be missed. Silly dog.
thinking of you, honey– it’s so hard to lose a pet. It’s like something is just wrong with the house. many hugs to you and your family.
When my doggie, Sir Didymus, died in 2005 I cried until puked. I’m so sorry sweetie.
Oh, poor Scooter. And poor Julie and family. *hugs* to you.
Sorry to hear about Scooter. He looks like a cool dog!!! Hang in there and remember the fun you had with him.