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Color pencils on tan Crescent baord, about 9.25″ x 8″. Reference photo by Shannon & Jason.
Recently my partner and I lost our baby boy, Ares, to a terrible series of veterinary mishaps. Ares was a five month old Shiba Inu puppy that had a tremendous impact not only on our lives but on the lives of hundreds of other people through his contacts on Dogster.com. I can not describe to you the horror we faced in making the final decision to let him pass from our lives into the peace he needed so desperately. He was the center of our universe. Losing him was such a blow to us that the pain itself was as much a shock as his passing. They say it is always toughest for those left behind and that is definitely true. – Shannon & Jason
What a horrible way to lose a loved one. Not that any way is good, but he was just a pup and it happened so suddenly – I can’t imagine how hard it must be. My sincere condolences go out to you. I hope this drawing can help in some way commemorate Ares and, with all the support of my readers, maybe lift your spirits. He was a handsome boy.
Samantha
/ July 12, 2006Oh, Larry, Ares is our friend from Dogster, our Little Lion King. We love him dearly and we were devastated when he went over the Rainbow Bridge. Thank you for this lovely drawing. He is so beautiful. Thank you!
Megan
/ July 12, 2006What a beautiful puppy. I’m so sorry for your loss.The story is heart-wrenching, but Larry did a great job commemorating him. I hope it helps heal some of the pain.
Hollie
/ July 12, 2006Ares spirit was captured so besutifully by Larry. Once again…another fantastic piece of art! I love it!
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Tina
/ July 12, 2006We miss you, dear little Ares! What a wonderful drawing!
Michelle
/ July 12, 2006So sorry about the loss. He was so beautiful. Having lost two dogs in a two year span, I understand the pain. Time will ease your pain. Thanks, larry for doing such a lovely picture. Michelle
George Underwood & Mommy
/ July 12, 2006We had the pleasure of knowing sweet Ares on dogster.com. We all grieved, with Ares’ daddies on the sudden passing of their baby. But now thanks to Larry we’ll all celebrate this beautiful tribute to such a special pup. We know that this drawing will forever hold a special place in Shannon & Jason’s heart.
Kimmy
/ July 12, 2006Such a beautiful pup. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Kristen and Jay-Jay
/ July 12, 2006Mr. Merrill – We know Ares from a site called “Dogster” and we are thrilled to see that you chose him for this beautiful memorial. He was not here for very long, but in that short time bought much joy to his daddies and to his pals on “Dogster”
Chris R.
/ July 12, 2006I don’t believe it – Exactly his likeness. It’s like Ares’s been immortalized now…I hope the portrait provides a touch of bittersweet healing to his daddies.
Deb
/ July 12, 2006I am truly so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy he was and is now over the Rainbow Bridge. You made the most difficult of decisions we ever have to make and you did it for him. Bless you for loving him so much!
You did such a great job Larry catching Ares’s beauty and the wonderful puppy he was!
Ruffian and his Mama
/ July 12, 2006What a beautiful picture!!!!! Larry is AMAZING!! And I have heard that little Ares was too. I never had the pleasure of meeting him on Dogster but it was amazing to see the support he recieved when he was sick up to this day!
Licks and Wags from Ruff Man
Baxter and MacKenzie
/ July 12, 2006What a beautiful tribute to our pal the Little Lion King. Many of us mourned his loss along with Daddies Shannon and Jason, this drawing will surely be a lasting keepsake of their handsome boy Ares.
Carina & Yukiko
/ July 12, 2006What a lovely picture. Ares was such a sweet boy, I felt as if I knew him through Dogster. This is such a great tribute to a special little boy.
Dogster HQ
/ July 13, 2006All of us at Dogster felt like we knew Ares too. For being on this earth for such a short tiem, he sure had a huge impact on a lot of lives. This picture is beautiful.
Gonzo,Goldie, Boudreaux, Gertie & Mom
/ July 13, 2006What a beautiful picture! We, too knew Ares, the little Lion King from dogster.com. He and his Daddies touched so many lives, and the whole dogster community grieved with the Daddies at his loss. This picture has brought smiles and fond memories to so many!
Dutchess & Gunner, Family
/ July 13, 2006What a beautiful portrait of Ares, one that will last forever! We miss Ares, too. xoxox
K9soul
/ July 13, 2006What a beautiful portrait. My deepest sympathies to Shannon and Jason, it broke my heart reading of his loss. This tribute must mean so very much to them.
Yvonne
/ July 13, 2006I’m so sorry for Shannon and Jason’s loss. Thank you for doing this wonderful portrait of Ares.
Quinn
/ July 14, 2006Ares was a wonderful little guy that we all miss very much. We are so thankful to now have Ares little brother Apollo to love and they have great Daddies! Good job Larry!
Quinn
Honey & Michelle
/ July 23, 2006It’s our little Lion King! What a beautiful likeness of our buddy from Dogster. Larry, you always do such a great job–but this one takes the cake! You have caught the spirit of Ares in your drawing. Thank you for letting us continue to celebrate the life of our dear friend.
Kim and Tajah
/ July 30, 2006We too knew Ares from Dogster and must say that the picture you did for Jason and Shannon is just beautiful. Like many people already said, although he was young, he sure made quite an impact on the people that knew of him!
What a wonderful picture!