Obituary of Tug Raymond

Tug Charles Raymond

 

 

January 18, 2009 - June 21, 2021

 

 

Tuggie, Mr. Tuggles, Buddy, Pooh Bear and My Little Pop-Pop are some of our favorite nicknames that we gave Tug. Tug was a sweet and gentle soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. As a puppy, Tug came into our lives to start our family. Tug was there to share in the many memorable moments in Mommy and Daddy's life. Tug brought so much joy and laughter to our entire family. As a young puppy, Tug enjoyed his daily lunchtime visits from his Mom-Mom Raymond at the condo. She would take him on daily walks around the neighborhood and visits to the tennis courts to play ball or to simply run and do his zoomies. Tug was always excited to go and spend the day with Mom-Mom Raymond while mommy and daddy went to work. He especially enjoyed riding up to Mommy's work in Pop Raymond's big green work truck. Pop always made sure to drop some crumbs from his lunch or snacks on the floor of the truck for Tug to eat. Tug loved when Pop would come to our house to do work. He would follow Daddy and Pop around to see what they were doing and to be their supervisor. Tug loved his visits from Pop because he knew pop would rub his belly on the couch before bed each night. On occasion, Tug would go to Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop Sigda's house to play with the baseball in the yard or hangout with Pop-Pop in the shed. Tug loved to spend so much time with his Mommy and Daddy. Tug was always up for a ride in Daddy's truck. Tug loved his special rides in the truck with his Daddy. Tug was also Daddy's favorite cuddle buddy. Daddy and Tug loved to cuddle together on the couch for naps and at bedtime. Tug was also Daddy's favorite "Shop Dog." He loved going out into our old home's garage to see what Daddy was up to or working on. Tug loved investigating around the garage and would often stop in after playing in the yard to see his Daddy. Tug and his Mommy shared a special bond. Tug was Mommy's shadow. He loved to follow her around all day to see what she was up to and to get extra treats. Tug needed to know where Mommy was at all times and would often wait for her to come home by laying by the front door patiently. As soon as Mommy arrived home he would howl with joy and excitement to see her. Tug loved to give Mommy kisses and hugs and she loved them so much. He even would let her hold him and dance around the house with him. Tug loved his walks with Mommy and would often take time to stop and smell all the flowers along his walk. He especially enjoyed his time with Mommy going to the store to pick out treats and new toys. Tug loved cuddling with mommy and taking naps with her. Tug also enjoyed watching Mommy prepare meals in the kitchen and would often lay across her feet and fall asleep. Tug was also a great big brother to his little sister Roxy. Tug loved going on daily walks with his sister in their matching sweatshirts, sweaters, t-shirts or bandanas. Tug loved that Mommy would dress him and Roxy up for every occasion even when he was a puppy. Tug loved having Roxy as a sister and loved their special bond they shared. Tug was loved by all who met him. Tug was a people person and would wag his tail and sit as soon as he saw someone walking by. Tug loved when people made such a big fuss about him. He loved wagging his tail and giving kisses. He also loved to show you his tricks by sitting, giving you his paw or a high five to get a treat. In his later years, Tug got to experience the beach for the first time. Tug loved when Mommy would say we were going to visit Mom-Mom and Pop at the beach. Tug loved everything about the beach. Tug loved to go for walks on the beach and by the bay to watch the boats and ferry come in. Tug loved walking on the sand and smelling all the seashells. He loved when it was cooler in late September and early October for a beach day. Tug loved laying and playing in the sand with his best friend his sister Roxy. Often he would stand or sit in the sand and watch as the breeze would blow off the ocean and his ears would flap in the wind. Tug was an amazing dog and one of a kind. Tug will always have our hearts forever. Tug will be deeply missed by his Mommy (Stephanie), Daddy (Charlie) and little sister Roxy. 

 

 

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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

 

When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there to see

The sun will rise and find your eyes 

All filled with tears for me

I know how much you love me

As much as I love you

And each time that you think of me

I know you'll miss me too

But when tomorrow starts without me

Please try to understand

That an angel came and called my name 

And petted me with her hand

I thought about our lives together

I know you must be sad

I thought of all the love we shared

And all the fun we had

So when tomorrow starts without me

Don't think we're far apart

For every time you think of me

I'm right there in your heart

 

~Author Unknown