Another star in the heavens: Goodbye, Rookie
By Gina Spadafori
July 15, 2008
Carolyn Scott and Rookie made more people smile than almost anyone I know. The joy they shared in performing was infectious and inspirational. Not a week would go by that someone wouldn’t send me a link to a video of them together, and no matter how many times I watched, I was always happy to watch again.
Hat tip to Yes, Biscuit, Land of PureGold and A Dog’s Life for passing along the very sad news that Rookie went to the bridge yesterday, at age 15. If you never saw Carolyn and Rookie, here’s what you missed:
And now I have to explain why I’m sitting at my desk with tears rolling down my cheeks.
Run free and dance, sweet Rookie!
Comment by The OTHER Pat — July 15, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
What a beautiful life for a beautiful golden….having just lost my golden Harry to the same type of cancer….my heart is very heavy…but I know he has many fans at the bridge to welcome him…..my prayers to Carolyn…
“I hope you Dance”
Comment by Carol V — July 15, 2008 @ 3:10 pm
I loved watching Rookie and Carolyn dance. Their relationship always left me in awe. Rookie watched Carolyn so intently, reading her every move. The obvious joy he had in his dancing. Now that was joy of life.
Carolyn, my prayers go out to you. Thank you for sharing Rookie with us.
Comment by Bridgett — July 15, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
Carolyn I am so sorry ! Rookie will be sadly missed by all of your fans. I hope he is happily dancing again at the bridge.
Comment by Leslie k — July 15, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
I am sooo saddened by the news of Rookie’s passing. What a fitting tribute for a dog that has touched so many lives.
Run Free Rookie and my heart aches for you Carolyn.
Comment by Saint Lover — July 15, 2008 @ 8:20 pm
My condolences to all whose lives were touched by such a wonderful dog.
Comment by Sarah K Andrew — July 16, 2008 @ 9:54 am
I never got tired of watching the two of you dance. Such a special bond. I have 3 goldens myself and I know that “golden love” You have my deepest sympathy
Comment by Sheryl — July 16, 2008 @ 6:11 pm
After watching Rookie and Carolyn in the the dance routine from Grease many times tonight with my family, we too in the words of Forest Gump know what love is.
Comment by Doug Goodale — July 16, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
Rookie, you touched our heart and made us smile. Carolyn, what a blessing he was to you, your family and those who knew and loved this Golden spirit. Dancing in Heaven now, he will be there to show you the way when it is your time.
Blessings and hugs to you all!
Deb in Arizona
Comment by Deb — July 16, 2008 @ 11:09 pm
Just a beautiful video—writing this with tears streaming down.
Carolyn and Rookie were really in sync with eachother—how her heart must ache now.
Comment by Colorado Transplant — July 17, 2008 @ 7:03 am
Yet another star in heaven—my cat Brandy who was 15 yrs of age.
Yesterday, 7/18/08, I took her for a check-up and her heart gave out. I was shocked, and still am. I had denied to myself all the obvious clues.
My daughter rushed to the veterinary hospital, helped the attending vets with obtaining the right decision as to Brandy’s future prognosis as they gave her oxygen to keep her alive, and then she finished up all the details. My husband and I had to go home early because we could not cope well.
Many years ago when my daughter was a teenager, years before she was a veterinarian,
my daughter had to go by herself to confirm that the cat that got killed was our cat.
I tend to get hysterical and am useless.
Today, the day after it happened, I came upon a gold star pillow at a yard sale, one of the two yard sales I attended. Brandy was dark yellow. I am taking it as a sign that she is now a star in heaven.
Thank you, Gina, for giving me this opportunity to express my thoughts, for you block out very little but give so many the chance to express our hearts’ thoughts.
Comment by Colorado Transplant — July 19, 2008 @ 11:43 am
I’m so sorry for your loss of Brandy. Please know you are in my thoughts.
You may find the information on this site to be of comfort to you as you mourn her passing:
http://www.petloss.com/
Comment by The OTHER Pat — July 19, 2008 @ 11:53 am
Oh no! I could not be more sorry. I know she was much, much loved and in the very best of hands with your respected and admired daughter helping.
Brandy is surely another of those stars in the heaven. I take signs like that, too.
Godspeed, Brandy.
Comment by Gina Spadafori — July 19, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
So glad to find out I wasn’t the only one brought to tears, such a sweet and loving friend to be lost, my thoughts go out to Rookies family, rookie brought such joy to all
Comment by Leah Silverman — July 20, 2008 @ 6:40 pm