A Tribute to Baxter

Baxter, the worlds best and oldest working therapy dog, 19 years and 6 months, eased peacefully from his life on Friday, October 16th, 2009. He now belongs to the ages.

I think it is fair to claim that at this time Baxter has become the most beloved and well know dog on the planet. His web site www.momentswithbaxter.com has been visited over 700,000 times.

A Facebook friend in Sweden created a Facebook Baxter Bussey Fan Club that has quickly grown to over 1,000 members. We have received a floodgate of condolences from people around the world, including 2,000+ emails, with some of the sweetest messages of how Baxter profoundly touched hearts, stimulated therapy dog programs, and motivated people to volunteer.

Its a fitting tribute to Baxters legacy, that on October 18, two days after his death, his book, Moments With Baxter, was declared the winner of the prestigious USA Book News National Best Books Award 2009 for the category, Animals/Pets: Novelty.

http://www.usabooknews.com/2009bestbooksawards.html

ALL proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to charity.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Therapy
• dog
• Baxter
• Animal

[janmac52]

Baxter was an angel on earth. How many people he helped at the end of their lives. He is now whole again and waiting for his mom Melissa.

[victorflorin]

there is a heaven and he is there playing with Jesus !!

[HyPeDDubs]

I just watched the video about him and that old woman in her last days :'( here come the waterworks again

[longhornmom1952]

Baxter was such a blessing. His life counted for so much. I wish all dogs had the chance to be so loved....

[RoughNeckRage]

bless you baxter you will be loved forever my friend

[SANDY06903]

Such a warm tribute to a magnificent dog, Baxter. You have touched many more hearts than you will ever know. RIP, Baxter for a job well done.

[Honeybird2011]

A real Angel !!

[sweinreich]

What a wonderful pet to be so gentle to those who need it the most. I am sure his passing was sad for everyone whose life he touched. Even I am sad.

[Echelon2000]

This world would be so much less than it is were it not for Baxter and the magic of all dogs.

[bboppitybop]

Exquisitely sad and beautiful.....what a beautiful angel of a creature. God bless you for sharing this.

What song is playing in the background?

[sourires77]

This is such a beautiful video.