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Guard-of-the-Citadel — For the Love of Ruedi
Published: 2013-01-21 17:11:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 642; Favourites: 61; Downloads: 0
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Over the years that I’ve been going to Wolf Park, I’ve been honored to become acquainted with the wolves there. Each and every one is special in their own particular way. However, we do have our favorites that we get drawn to for one reason or another or for no particular reason at all; we just do. For me, on my very first visit, I fell deeply in love with Tristan and his sister Maya. Sadly Maya passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. My love affair with Tristan continues to this day. But there are others to whom I’ve been drawn as well and dear Ruedi was one of them! How Ruedi could make me laugh! You just couldn’t help but love this wolf! His antics were so adorable. And he just couldn’t stay out of trouble either! Many times I’ve watched him and just shaken my head, all the while laughing at him. What joy he brought to my life! And of course, it goes without saying that gazing at him close up and seeing those gorgeous blue eyes, alight with mischief, wasn’t a joy beyond compare!I mean this to be a tribute to a wolf that I loved dearly, who I will miss so very much, and who touched my heart to its very depths! He is gone from us too soon but he shall never be forgotten! I know that I am not alone in these feelings. Ruedi touched so many hearts!
This photo is in no way a great one of him; I’m not saying that it is. But it is all I could lay my hands on at the moment. And it’s taken this long for me to finally be able to write this; the emotions have been too overwhelming.
Goodbye, sweet Ruedi!
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Yes, they were. We lost Ruedi last December at the young age of 8. His Dad, Tristan, has followed just recently at the age of 14, almost 15.
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More than words can say! These guys were more than just wolves to me; they were my friends....
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Thanks Martin! Ruedi's loss will be felt for a long time to come but I somehow felt better writing something about him, to try to tell folks how wonderful he was and what he meant to me. It took a while before I could do it. You understand. Ruedi will live on forever in our minds and hearts!
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Almost like therapy eh,letting out the pain 
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Exactly...and the love...
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Of course,its not all bad 
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Aww I'm so sorry. )=
The poor little guy.. I can understand you very well.
And the photo is amazing..it has so much depth..
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My many thanks for your kindness and compassion! He was a lovely wolf, such a lovable goof! I shall miss him always.....thanks for liking the photo too! Not the very best but his beauty still shows!
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Poor Ruedi...it's good that he was able to make so many people happy during his lifetime though; he sounds like he was truly an amazing individual. Thanks for telling us about him!
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Yes he definitely did! I wish you could have known him!
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I do too...living in a city, one can get really lonely for animal companionship...
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Hee...I suppose attention is unwanted when it gets in the way of things like sleep 
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Isn't it though!
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This is a wonderful tribute and a great picture. You really captured his blue blue eyes.
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You know, it's funny. I never thought this photo good enough to post. But now, it just seems right. A nice way to pay my small tribute to him and say my goodbye.
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And now that it is posted you know where to find it whenever you need to see his cute face.
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Yes, there are a few others of him in my gallery as well. But I feel better now somehow.
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That's really good to hear. I think you have found the closure you were looking for.
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Sadly yes. The details are in my journal. He was too young to go. Ruedi touched many lives though with joy and for that I'm deeply grateful. Including my own, of course. Dawn, it really hit me hard.....
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Love the tribute.
Hopefully the two will feast on much bison and fish (Joseph got to catch live fish) in their wolfy paradise.
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Oh no! Poor Joseph! Although I must admit to a big smile when I read about the fishing...how wonderful for him! I'm sure that Joseph had folks who loved and adored him just as much as Ruedi did.
Thanks for liking my humble tribute. It took a while before I could write it. You understand.
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It is pretty neat. I've never seen them fish myself but I've seen the wolves in the water looking for them. May try to see if I can catch them, catching fish next summer.
Yes. It took me a while to do a tribute to Marcus & Ceann (they were the wolves that came to the Oregon Zoo, from Wolf Park).
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Yeah, when they mean that much to you, it can take a while before you have the ability to write it.
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a very handsome wolf indeed, i'm glad you were able to express your appreciation for him
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Thank you for understanding...I truly felt the need to do so. It just took some time to be able to even write it. When you've met and interacted with these guys, the bond is deep. Thus the emotions are very deep. But I wanted to say my "goodbye" to him.
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Ruedi certainly was a special boy and one of Wolf Park's most beloved.
I join you in mourning his passing.
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Yes, I know you do! Ruedi was, as you say, most beloved. It's taken this long to finally be able to write about him. But I felt so strongly that I needed to do so. We will always miss him and never forget him!
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Thank you for posting this. It is so tragic that this beautiful boy is gone. And you're wrong, this is a wonderful photo of him. I love the blurring around him that forces the eye to focus on the important part, his beautiful face.
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Ah, thank you! It was just a little soft focus touch that I tried out. I could finally write something...I know you understand...This was taken the last time I saw him.
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I loved the effect. It made the photo special. And it is, since it's kind of a memorial to him. It made me tear up when I saw it, as I am now, just thinking about him.
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Awwww...now don't do that! You're gonna make me cry again!
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Sorry. I think the tears will be there, just under the surface for a while. I still can't believe it. I was on the photo of the day page today, looking at pictures of the wolves being goofy, Wolfgang courting Dharma and it just made me feel bad, like he's already forgotten.
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No, he'll never be forgotten. You, me and a half dozen others I can name will always have him in our thoughts. And WP has to carry on as usual for the sake of everyone else. They accept what is, but mourn for what has passed.
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Yes, of course, the WP staff has to carry on. It must be so hard for them. I can't even imagine.
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from wolf to wolf.... a big howl to heaven! you just have to close your eyes and he''s with you Cynthia .... wolves never die.......
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As long as we remember...and I will...
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He will also Cynthia...
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Another lovely photograph of him. Such beautiful eyes.
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His eyes were a remarkable feature of him. He was such a fun guy too. Thanks for liking the photo!
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A lovely tribute to your friend, Cindy. I will miss your shots of Ruedi's gorgeous eyes! Too bad they weren't passed on within the pack.
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Thanks Margaret! Yes, he will be missed!
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