We Will Always Love Buddy
We are devastated to share that Buddy passed away on Saturday morning. It was his heart.
Our hearts are broken but we are also very grateful that he chose our family to spend 8 years plus 1 bonus month with!
Buddy was about 9 years old. (As a rescued doggie, it's hard to know his exact age) We will always love our boy and his legacy will continue to inspire others.
We made a promise to him and to you - spreading joy and helping animals. That mission will continue when we are ready.
This photo was taken only 4 weeks ago, on May 4th, by Kara Mergl, one of the brilliant photographers we have met during Buddy's life. She so graciously sent us many beautiful photos from the Tulip Festival.
It was a family day together that we will never forget. And we can all watch the tulip video and smile again and again. Buddy gave all of us that gift.
He gave us so much joy, so much love and so many gifts.
We have several videos that we'll be sharing soon - and one last song he sang in our own backyard garden! We know you'll cry, but we all need to cry and then we need to smile again! (and then probably cry again)
You have all been there cheering him on since the very first video we shared! Your love and generosity through the years has brought us so much joy and meaning. We wish we could give you a hug right now as we are also going to feel your pain and grief as we come to terms with this part of Buddy's journey.
Please feel free to share your favorite memories of Buddy with us. We may not respond to emails or comments right away, but in time these will help us smile and feel love in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers we are asking you to plant a tulip bulb in Buddy's memory.
Every spring enjoy the beauty and think of our sweet boy singing and playing piano in the heavens, across the rainbow bridge.
Tulips have a meaning of deep love. Buddy was a very lovey guy! Tulips also have a spiritual meaning of rebirth.
The best time to plant a tulip bulb is in the Fall and they will bloom each Spring.
We would love to see photos of your tulips next year so please share away, and know how much comfort your small act of kindness will bring to our family.
Buddy's Memorial Garden
We are planning to fix up a little garden area in our backyard - in Buddy's favorite spot! He would roll around in the dirt and find a cool spot to just hang and do dog things. He loved chewing on the sticks he'd find and helping us weed the garden beds!
Coincidentally there is 1 tulip in this area that blooms every year. If you would like us to plant a tulip bulb in his garden, we will be happy to! Buddy's tip cup page is available to use or feel free to mail us a tulip bulb.
Buddy Mercury
PO Box 207
Lake Grove NY 11755
We'll send you a video of the planting and blooming. We hope this garden memorial project will help our family as we grieve.
"Dogs are small rays of light caught on Earth for a short time to brighten our days." - Love Lives On
Thank you for giving us time and space. Love and care. Thoughts and prayers.
Glen, Laurie and Lil Sis
An update from our family, click here:
https://buddymercury.com/blogs/news/its-been-37-days
Dear family: we are ever so sorry and sad for Buddy’s passing. Each video has given us a smile, joy and conversations with family and friends both in the UK and Spain. We are proud to say we have your 2024 calendar with Buddy featuring and our rescue dog as guest in one of the months. We are lucky to have those videos and memories of this cherished dog forever.
I’m so sorry to hear about Buddy! He was one in a million for sure.. I just found him and my husband and I delighted in his Beagle-ness and singing! He will live on in so many people’s hearts. My 7 year old Beagle-Lab rescue has terminal cancer and though we are so sad, we are realizing what a gift each moment is with him. Dogs are angels, aren’t they? We are so lucky to have them. I love the drawing your sweet girl did! Sending all the hugs from Michigan and will be planting some tulips soon in Buddy’s honor<3
My deepest condolences. Buddy made me smile…Sometimes I felt down and then I would watch videos of Buddy and he would make me smile again….He will be missed but we have wonderful memories of this amazing dog Buddy….
I’m so sad over Buddy’s passing. Sending love, prayers, and Big Hugs to all of you during this sad time. I’m just so very sorry. That sweet little Buddy will always hold a special place in my heart.
My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Buddy was a source of much joy and fun from the first time I saw his videos . Wish that I could have met him in person . A great pup to be sure