Copper got his wings.

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Tragedies

We had prepared for ‘the dreaded day’ because of Copper’s age, 14 1/2, but nothing can fully prepare you or prevent your emotions from running wild when that day arrives out of the blue. Yesterday morning, Copper unexpectedly took a turn for the worse and received his angel wings. Matt, the kids, and I…we all sobbed off and on, and the tears will come until they’re all dried up. Our hearts are broken. So many reminders around the house…photos, his beds, chew bone, leash and collar, dog bowls, and dog food. When I saw his bowl of dog treats, I lost it.

But the silver lining is that we were so lucky to have had Copper in our family for almost 13 years. As time passes, the good memories will bring warmth and comfort to our souls. Right now, the grieving is raw. Honestly, I’m an emotional mess. We’ll miss his energy, his pleading for belly rubs, his slobbery kisses and cuddles and snuggles, his unconditional love. Those amber eyes. Sigh. He loved Dad, and his sister and brother more than words can express. But I was his mom, and he followed me everywhere, watching me like a hawk if I walked out of the room. I will miss my shadow. I’m wearing his dog tag as a necklace. I don’t care what people think. He was our family and we miss him so much.💔

Though yesterday was sad beyond words, there were many blessings in which Copper passed. His suffering began but it didn’t linger. The day was tranquil, the sky blue. And the timing, serendipitous – we adopted Copper and brought him into our hearts in March 2012, and he received his angel wings in March 2025.

We will always love you, Copper Boy! ❤️
Adopted March 27, 2012 – March 3, 2025 Received Angel Wings

I have a billion photos, but here a few of our beloved Copper Boy…

Our 14 1/2 year old puppy – this photo is from my blog post last week. ❤️

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145 thoughts on “Copper got his wings.”

  6. So very sorry, Lauren. Our animal friends are family, and when they leave us, it hurts. I’m so glad you had Copper in your life for so long. He was fortunate to have you, your husband and your kids as his family. Hold tight to all those good memories, my friend. I like to imagine all the wonderful animal friends I’ve known and loved frolicking upon green hills under blue skies, happy and at peace. All the best to you, my friend. I’m sorry for your loss.

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  7. Oh friend. Hugs and quiet. I will sit with you. So sorry about your sadness but I celebrate your joy at having shared so many beautiful years with your dear Copper. Love it that he got his wings. I love the featured photo best of all.

    I will not bore you, will just point out I am having technical worries at the moment. Sorry I haven’t replied to comments. I see them and then I don’t.
    Be well my friend. Hugs.

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  8. I am in tears for you. I’ve had to say goodbye to so many beloved dogs, I think I know how you feel. I know my latest, Casey, was up there to greet Copper, make sure he felt comfortable in his new forever home.

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  11. A beautiful dog, with a loving soul. May Copper rest in peace. My heart goes out to you, Lauren. It is so difficult to lose a beloved pet. My prayers to you and your family. When you are up to it, check out my blog. I have left you a book review and have written about it 🙂
    Many Blessings
    Lisa xoxo

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  14. Oh Lauren, when you mentioned that Copper was starting to have some of the same problems as Nittany, I was hoping that there’d be more time. I’m so sorry, but what a beautiful tribute. I know how hard that is to do, how fresh it feels. But you expressed his loving soul and how you all felt in such a grand way. And I’m with you on the reactions. “I don’t care what people think. He was our family and we miss him so much.” Love him and don’t worry about any one else. I hope the memories of Copper ease some of the pain. Prayers to you and your family!

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    1. We thought we’d have more time also, Brian. It happened too soon. I love wearing his dog tag, but it’s been tough as you know. The sobbing ebbs and flows. We miss our Copper Boy so, so much. Thanks for your comforting words. I appreciate them. 🙏💔

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  15. I completely understand you, dearest Lauren. Our pets are full members of our family and when they go to Heaven, or to wait for us at beginning of the Rainbow Bridge, they leave an unfillable void.

    I have had dogs and cats since I was a child and I know what it means to see them die: each of them still has an important place in my heart, even the cat Calimero who died more than sixty years ago

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  17. I know your pain, Lauren. It takes a while and you just have to let time do its job. Those pets who are missed so much were obviously well loved, and that’s a good thing all around. I wish they could live forever.

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  19. I know this is a tragic time for your family and I send my deepest dawg hugs to you. I think wearing the tags is a great way to show and honor the love you have for Copper. The pics are great and #’s 2 and 3 are priceless!!! He looks so innocent in #2 and so curious in 3. You were blessed with a strong and long bonding with Copper and believe this, he is up in Doggy Heaven right now licking a big ol’ ham bone and waiting on the day you give him another long belly rub.
    Peace, Love and Condolences. 🐶🐕💖

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  20. Willie Torres Jr.'s avatar Willie Torres Jr.

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Lauren. Copper was truly special, and I know how deeply he’ll be missed. Sending you all love and strength during this painful time. ❤️

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  21. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how your heart is hurting. Thank you for sharing your photos. I’ll caution you to avoid the dog food aisle at the grocery store. I lost it in public when I made that wrong turn after we said good-bye our 15-year-old yellow lab. I’m still suffering the loss of kitty Olive in late November.

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    1. Thanks, Elizabeth, and I’m so sorry about Olive too. This week has been so hard. Grief is painful, the sobbing ebbs and flows, and everything triggers…I know time will heal to a point, but it’s going to take time because right now our hearts are broken. I had remembered reading your comment about the dog aisle and heeded your advice. Thanks so much. ❤️

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  22. Your words are breaking my heart, dear Lauren. I can understand how darkness looms around at such an hour. Sending you a big hug, dear friend, as I know the words seem hollow.

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    1. Your words are comforting, Balroop, and this week has been filled with darkness. We’re all grieving. We miss Copper so much and the sobbing hasn’t stopped. I haven’t cried so much in a long time. He was my ‘third child’ and a gentle boy. Thanks so much for the hug too. ❤️

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    1. Thanks so much, John. I know those memories will replace the pain someday, but this week has been tough. This is day #3 following his crossing over the rainbow bridge and we’re still sobbing off and on; our hearts are broken from missing our Copper Boy so, so much. ❤️🙏💔

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      1. I know how you feel. It has been almost two years and I still tear up over Lucy. All the tears are still better than never having had Copper in your life. 🤗

  27. Oh, no, Lauren, not Copper…. your sweet shadow.

    I’m so sorry, my dearest friend. Why can’t they live longer?!

    Sending all my love and hugs. He’ll always be Family and in your heart he lives.

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    1. My sweet shadow…Marina, it’s been so tough. We’re all sobbing off and on, missing him so much. 😭 We know time will heal to a point, but he was our family for 13 years, so this week is just so hard. Sigh…your love and hugs are appreciated, and we know he will always live in our hearts. Love and hugs to you…❤️🙏

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      1. I know how hard it is, Lauren… I know… I really didn’t expect to hear something like this. They are so much a part of our family, that their absence is unfathomable. More hugs and love to all of you and especially to his heartbroken mom. ❤️

  29. Sending love…so much love. Thank you for sharing with us so we can support you and your family, Lauren. The photos of sweet Copper are everything. I can’t imagine what a comfort he must’ve been in real life. All my best to each of you. 💕

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    1. Thanks so much, Vicki. This week has been hard. Monday was an emotional storm. Day #3 and our hearts hurt, and the sobbing ebbs and flows. Time will heal, in time, but for now, we’ll grieve. We miss Copper so much it literally hurts. ❤️💔

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  30. Oh my dear Lauren, I am so saddened to hear of Copper’s passing. 😥 My heart hurts because yours is hurting too. I can’t forget your post from last week that included his picture, but while there are no words to prepare for such a situation, may you and your family be comforted by memories of his love and tenderness behind those dreamy eyes. Peace and blessings my friend. 🐶💖🐶

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    1. Thanks for your comforting and loving words, Kym. It’s so ironic that I had just posted about Copper last week, and Manuela at Gobblers shared that post on Monday, the day he passed. 😦 We’re grieving, our hearts are broken. Everything triggers tears. We miss our boy so much that it hurts. One day at a time. I’m emotional as I respond to all the wonderful comments here. Hugs, my friend. ❤️💔😭

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      1. Oh my sweet Lauren, you are so very welcome. Just know that we continue to embrace you in our prayers, and I agree with you, it’s going to take one day at a time to get through your grief. Part of your family is no longer here physically, but oh the memories you have, as you look at the pictures of a happy boy. 🐕🐶🐕‍🦺 Love, hugs, and smooches! 😘💖🤗

  46. Sending love and hugs, Lauren. Copper will always be remembered. And I feel you about how we adore our pets. They are a family to us. Love and light to you. It’s all okay.

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      1. Yes, I understand. When my 7-month old Virgo was ill, I feel worried as a pet mom. How much more of what you feel now. It’s 14 years together.

  48. That is so sad. I’m so sorry for your loss. Dogs never live long enough, no matter how long they live. But he had a great life with your family.

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  50. Dearest lovely Lauren and Matt, our hearts go out to you both and your children. We are wrapping you all in much love. Bless Copper, you were one of a kind. Xxxx 🤗🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🤗

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