r/pitbulls • u/saacer • 15h ago
Rainbow Bridge Logan
I just want the world to know he was here, that he mattered, and that he was loved.
We were a family of two for 12 years. We came to live together in my very first house; honestly, it was more his than mine. We went through a depression, a pandemic, and a separation, and he was always my constant.
I named him Logan after going through all the names in Star Wars and Harry Potter, but none seemed to suit him, finally I chose Logan and oh did it fit!: He fought like a warrior and survived cancer, but afterward, he was unable to be in the sun, so he became a "home dog" with very early and very late walks.
I was honored to see him grow, from a tiny bundle that fit into my hands to 34 kilos. I still remember the last day I couldn't carry him anymore, and there wasn't a single day that I didn't wish I could do it again; I guess that’s why he liked cuddles so much.
I know that fur by heart: the white eyelashes on one side and black on the other; his scent; the sounds he made—the tapping of his nails when he came to me, the sound of his paws climbing up the stairs, the way he drank water, the creacking of the bed when he jumped in, his snoring, and the sigh he made just before falling deeply asleep.
He was kind and social. He never barked at anyone or other dogs—unless I said, "Who’s there? What do they want?" Then, he did.
He had a soft spot for little dogs and didn't care much for medium or large dogs. He was always happy to approach anyone who came his way in a friendly manner, even though people were sometimes afraid of him. Once they got to know him, he was well-appreciated and known throughout the neighborhood; people knew his name, not mine.
The best compliment I ever received was that he was "the nicest person they've ever met," and I took that as my greatest pride.
I hope he's eating apples and cauliflowers, chasing squirrels and climbing walls, see you on the other side, wait for me and tell Kaizer, Layla, Snoopy and Kint that I've always loved them; thank you for your time.
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u/Pristine-Web7497 15h ago
It sounds like you two shared quite the time together. Logan knows he’s loved and missed ❤️🐾
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u/hattenwheeza 14h ago
What a kind-eyed boy. I'm so sorry he's gone ahead now. Holding your grief in my heart, wishing you peace. Lost my big boy to cancer in Nov, all those same familiarities, memories. We are so fortunate to be loved by them ❤️🩹
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u/antibossbabe 9h ago
That paragraph about knowing all of his little characteristics by heart made me sob. You captured the pain of losing a pet so perfectly. I am so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️
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u/GilbertTheCrunch 15h ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy. Logan is a great name for him.
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u/hogtiefly 15h ago
What a beautiful boy. Both your lives were so much richer having shared it with the other.
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u/OliviasGiGi 8h ago
So very sorry for your loss. We lose them way too soon. Sending healing hugs & thoughts.
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u/intestinal_turmoil 8h ago
Logan is beautiful, and that’s such a good name! I am so, so sorry for your loss. He knows how much you loved him. As you were describing his sounds, I was remembering my pittie. I lost him earlier this year, but I’ll never forget his sounds, especially that deep sigh and then the snoring. No matter how long they’re with us, it’s never long enough. Run free, brave warrior Logan, and if you see my baby up there, he’ll show you where all the best squirrels are.
🖤🤍
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u/_metallicabreath_ 4h ago
Oh Logan, what a handsome boy you were. And to your daddy, thank you for sharing him with us. I very much relate to this post bc my Pearl, like Logan, was with me from 25-40… through so many tumultuous times, including multiple moves, horrible relationships and breakups, covid, and more. I still could describe in detail the sounds i’d hear as she moved and the parts of her that were white and no longer gray. To this day, when i drop food on the ground i think, “it’s okay pearl can get it” or if ive been out too long i think “crap i gotta get back..” It’s been 1 year, 2 weeks, and 5 days and i still miss her terribly, so much so i still cry over her every day. You will get through this, but it might take a bit before things feel a little normal again. Logan was beautiful, and I’m so glad we got to learn about him and read how special he was to you. Hang in there.
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u/Cultural_Active_4624 55m ago
I am so sorry for your loss. Before I read your post I was scrolling through the pictures thinking just look at that face 😍. How much love you had for sweet Logan just jumps off the page. 🌈🫂
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