Very sad news: Steny Hoyer's beloved dog Charlotte has died

[Virginia Dare]

Mourning: Steny Hoyer, who last week had to put his popular and loyal companion, 15-year-old English springer spaniel Charlotte, to sleep after old-age problems caught up with her. Roll Call reported yesterday the House majority leader skipped the Radio & Television Correspondents' Association dinner last week because of his pooch's passing

From what I recall, Charlotte was originally his wife's dog, and has been a cherished companion to him since her death in 1997.

:cry:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/02/AR2007040201833.html

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[soothsayer]

2. hush, hush, sweet charlotte. Always sad when a pet dies.

Especially since it was his late wife's. Gonna' bring back alot of sadness. Hang in there, Steny.

[kstewart33]

3. We can all relate.

Losing a beloved pet is very hard.

[cali]

4. Well, I give a fuck

it's always a sad moment when somebody's beloved pet dies.

[jean]

5. Stephanie Miller's dog, Pooh Bear, passed last weekend. She had

cancer survived for over two years after the diagnosis.

[bdamomma]

10. oh that's too bad, she loves her pets.

[emanymton]

6. It Is Not That I Do Not Have Empathy; But Really?!?

Of all the things to bring up, the passing of a person's pet does seem to indicate a 'slow news' day.

[WilliamPitt]

7. There are no slow news days anymore

There are, however, DUers who love their animals lots and lots and lots. And also lots. Sympathy for someone whose pet has passed is a common, and a wonderful, part of this place.

But yeah, there are no slow news days anymore.

[alcibiades_mystery]

8. That's where you and I differ

I don't have empathy for stuff like this at all. Or very little. Somebody's dog died. That's too bad, I guess, but I feel it not at all when it is some media figure who I don't even know on a personal level, much less the dog. Really, indeed.

Is it sad when somebody's dog dies? Yes. Sad for them. But I don't feel sad at all. I couldn't care less, in fact. I know, I know...Ask not for whom the doggy bell tolls...:-)

[Virginia Dare]

11. So hide the thread and move on...

I really don't give a fuck that you don't give a fuck.

[alcibiades_mystery]

14. And

I don't give a fuck that you don't give a fuck that I don't give a fuck.

:-)

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[cali]

12. Yeah, I think we got it the first time

You don't give a fuck. As someone with a dog who's 19 years old (and in miraculously good shape), I relate to how Hoyer must feel. It'll be really tough for me when it's time to say goodbye to Tucker.

[alcibiades_mystery]

13. I absolutely believe that it will be tough for you to say goodbye to your dog

It won't be tough for me, however, to say goodbye to your dog, since I don't know you or your dog (I suspect Tucker is a lovable and wonderful pet).

[Eurobabe]

19. Somebody took a douche bag pill today, I see.

[alcibiades_mystery]

20. No, I took the asshole pill

Douchebag pill is MWF.

[Eurobabe]

23. LOL

:rofl:

[countingbluecars]

25. It worked. n/t

[alcibiades_mystery]

26. It always does, chief

:rofl:

[WilliamPitt]

29. Wow.

[alcibiades_mystery]

30. Deee-yam, son

Missed pre-edit.

My loss, I guess.

[BigNeeravT]

31. Then I would care less if YOU die!

In fact, I will celebrate and hold a big party when I hear that you have died. Now how does THAT feel?

[alcibiades_mystery]

34. Since I don't know you

I couldn't give a fuck less if you threw a beach party on hearing of my death.

In fact, since I am half-Irish, I would prefer if people threw a party and got good and drunk and had fun and danced and fucked upon hearing of my death. It's my actual preference. So, thank you. The bigger the party the better! Invite everybody, and get some decent beer fer chrissakes.

[BigNeeravT]

36. Actually, I am going to invite Satan and have him torture you

and your entire family before our eyes. Man, I can't wait until I see you get waterboarded, or made to eat hot coals. Go to hell, no one on this thread likes you!

[alcibiades_mystery]

37. That sounds like a shitty party

You start with party, then you move to torture? Sounds a bit kooky to me, like your initial line of argument failed, so now you're moving on to something else. Ah well. Your initial premise was that I'd already be dead. Now I'm not dead? Keep your own story straight, please. It's more fun that way.

I don't believe in Satan, so I do encourage you to invite him, but I hear postage is expensive. Try evite.

[BigNeeravT]

40. Yeah, here is the straight story

You are an egotistical fucktard, who would care less about anyone but himself.....oh wait, what a perfect description of Hier Bush. He would be worse than you.......actually, look what he doing to this country. IMPEACH!


Actually, your last post made me laught a little - LOL! On a lighter note, since you are Irish, come St. Patty's Day, buy me some beer eh? Damn, I need some beer now. Get me a six pack eh? Make that two - one for each of us. We could use some.

Bush's response - haha, you deserve it Hoyer. My response: Go Cheney yourself, Mr. President.

[alcibiades_mystery]

42. That's sweet

Let's review:

1) I am the egotistical fucktard and immoral asshole who's not particularly moved by the fact that some guy I don't know lost his 15 year old dog.

2) You are the morally upright, righteous, caring one who

a) Wishes for people's deaths on public message boards
b) Hopes to throw an event in which Satan tortures my daughter
c) Sides with criminal thugs who beat and stab people on subways

Is it always this easy to argue with you, or do you just have some weirdo mental block when it comes to dogs?

[Bitwit1234]

9. You can tell the pet lovers.

I don't care what other people think, if you have had an animal companion for 15+ years you feel the passing the same as if they were human. It hurts. And it continues to hurt. I feel sorry for him.

[SammyWinstonJack]

21. ..

:thumbsup:

[IChing]

15. Poor dog may he rest in peace after

serving his master.

[alcibiades_mystery]

16. Oy

:rofl:

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[alcibiades_mystery]

28. Wow

:rofl:

Just, wow. That's fantastic bathos.

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[alcibiades_mystery]

33. Oh my

I can really see how I am the aggressive and nasty one now! Gaahahahaha. Thanks for teaching me an important lesson in empathy.

:rofl:

[BigNeeravT]

38. No, your lesson is not done

Just wait till you get robbed and beaten by some thugs, and NO ONE helps you. Then you will change your callous and uncaring tune. God help your vile soul!

[alcibiades_mystery]

39. Actually, I've been robbed

and stabbed. It was on the subway, in an empty car.

Really wasn't that big of a deal, actually. Wattayagonnado, ya know?

Nice try, though.

[BigNeeravT]

41. Duh! Take self-defense classes!

It would help a lot - really. Do it for your family. Hey, since you are Irish, send me a PM with regards to any good pubsnear your area, so I can get drunk. I need some Irish beer because Bush is making me pissed.

[alcibiades_mystery]

43. Eh...

It was three on one. I fought, got stabbed, moved on. Didn't really change my worldview.

[truedelphi]

51. Ah now I see where your anger about pets comes from

There was a thirty year old cocker spaniel on the train the day that you were mugged.

Dog just sat there - didn't come to your defense or run off to find "Gramps" and bring help.

But if that had happened would you like animals maybe a little?

[alcibiades_mystery]

53. Who said I was angry towards pets?

:shrug:

I have a cat who I love very much, and it would pain me greatly if he died. Whether it should pain the nation is what's at issue.

[Bitwit1234]

17. ANOTHER PET ALERT...SALMONELLA

There was a recall just announced on CNN about salmonella in some pet food treats...I just caught the end and don't know the products mentioned. This is terrible.

[magellan]

22. Dingo chicken jerky treats

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x561198

Apparently, this is common. I suspect it's more common when small brands like this get bought up by large corporations, as in this case.

[Botany]

18. The pain Steny feels is very real.

15 years is a "good run" for a dog but still the hurt is real.
I wish Steny well.

[magellan]

24. My sympathies to Rep Hoyer

Losing a faithful companion who was also a very strong physical link to his late wife must feel like a double blow to the heart. He has my condolences.

[Jennicut]

44. My 12 year old cat Smokey died last October

I had to put him down as he was in really bad shape. He had spinal problems, couldn't use the litter box and was slowly losing grip on reality. The vets really couldn't make a diagnosis and tell me why he got sick so fast. His foot hurt one day and then it spread up his other leg and to his back. He became paralyzed and then he became disoriented. He just sat in a corner in the kitchen and meowed at me. Sometimes all night long. They were like cries and it was so painful to watch him deteriorate. He was my best buddy for 10 years. I met him when I was 21 when met my husband in college. He fast became my baby and it tore me up to put him down. He was the first pet that was mine and not my parents'. I have two daughters now, ages 1 and 2, but Smokey was my first baby and no one should knock losing someone's pet. For many people, especially the elderly and sick, pets are their only companions. Smu was gentle to my daughters and sweet and lovable. I miss you Smu!

[DemReadingDU]

47. Last October our 13 year old beagle died

Last summer we discovered she had an array of health problems - heart murmur, enlarged heart, coughing, enlarged liver. We kept her comfortable, and even up until the day she died, she knew her routines. It is sad and emotional to lose a family pet.

[cali]

49. Yes, pets can indeed become family.

.I sympathize with you on the loss of Smu. It's clear you loved him dearly.

As I mentioned above, my dog is 19. We got him when my son was 1. She's a huge part of our lives. Why she's still active and in good shape is a total mystery, not just to me, but to our Vet.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

45. As someone whose pet was put to sleep last year

I know how heartbreaking and sad this can be. My sincere and heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences to Steny Hoyer:hug:

[Hepburn]

46. How sad.

When my husband died, we had a dog and he absolutely loved that dog and she adored him. She curled up with him and stayed with him during his last illness. She was truly a boon companion and a great friend who brought him a lot of comfort and joy. When this beloved pet passed away 2.5 years ago, it was a very, very sad event. She was 13 years old and had out lasted her beloved master, my late husband, for 11 years. I truly understand how Mr. Hoyer feels ~~ it was like losing a part of someone I loved and a very solid link with the love of my life in addition to the loss of a very beloved pet.

Condolences, Mr. Hoyer ~~ I understand what a hard loss this is. :cry:

[BeFree]

48. Who eats dogs?

I know some places put dogs on the menu. Well, I don't eat dogs, but some people do, right?

[Jennicut]

50. That is so gross.

I can't even bring myself to eat a cow let alone a dog. Nasty. Nasty. Nasty. I guess its a cultural thing for some people but still. I think I'm going to become a vegetarian. Been seriously thinking about it. I love animals too much to eat them anymore.

[BeFree]

52. So

You don't eat mammals? Imagine what the world would be like if we all quit eating mammals.

[Dinger]

54. My Condolences To Steny

For anyone who has lost a pet, especially one whose life was intertwined with a loved one who has passed away, it is devastating to say the least. I have been in Steny's shoes, and I know exactly what it is like. It took a long time to heal, but we eventually got another dog. We couldn't let the loss of our beloved Shakey keep us from sharing our home and our love with another dog. We welcomed Zippy into our lives two years ago today.

Zippy as a puppy:


Mr. Dinger & Zippy

[wicket]

55. Zippy is adorable!

:D

[in_cog_ni_to]

56. Oh no. I know exactly how he feels.

I couldn't function for weeks after putting the best dog in the world, my Collie, Cassie, to sleep at age 14. It was devastating to me. I STILL miss her and she's been gone for 14 years. I loved that dog more than anything. :cry:

Now I have another 'Best dog in the world', Isabelle. :)

Bye, Charlotte. Your time here made many people happy.