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
Thank you, Buddy Mercury, for shining a beautiful light on our existence. You are a true Saint. I weep for those of us humans left behind.
I am simply devastated to hear of Buddy’s untimely passing!! OmG I am so sorry for your pain! We too lost our first adopted Beagle that was a lab research dog, after only 5 years and the pain is horrible! We now have our Candy a rescue from Va that we love madly!
We are going to Cape Cod in August and hoped to see your precious Buddy perform! 😪😪😪. My heart breaks for you! Fly High Precious Boy! 😪😪😪😪
Feeling very sad & emotional 😔 . This is not goodbye It’s still I love buddy mercury forever.
I’m devastated to hear of the passing of Buddy Mercury. I never got another dog after losing my Katey dog in 2018 after 15 years of being by my side through so many enormous life events! Buddy didn’t even have that long. Who knew? He looked so darned happy and healthy every time we saw him, it seemed like being blind was an asset to him! Like so many others, I cried when I heard the news and after, and ever now and then. I loved the Tulip Short SO much! I will be planting a tulip bulb in my yard in Buddy’s memory. He touched so many lives. I believe that God loves us SO much, we will not be without our dear pets in heaven. I know Buddy is with my Katey Dog, and I will see them both on the other side.
Crying over Buddy! Just found out. So very sorry for your loss. Sending virtual hugs to Mom, Dad and precious Lil Sis from our family and Maya Beagle from PA! We all loved the videos especially watching Lil Sis grow up with Buddy. Always and forever in our hearts and minds. His fame and memories live on. Never to be forgotten!