Pastor had to put down his best friend in the whole world today. Baja was, well, for me anyway, one of the best dogs I've ever known. Always there to make you smile, and always there to defend.

I'm sure lots of you have pics and memories of Baja as well. Post em up here for him!!!

Hang in there Brian, there are lots of us that will miss Baja too, but none of us as deeply as you...

aww man


lots of love to you pastor, so sorry to hear about this

very sorry for you loss

I'll add you and the family to my prayers.

Dogs are a part of my family too, they touch us so deeply and the absence is dearly felt when they leave.

Must have been a very tough decision Brian, sorry.
Baja will be missed

aw man

Baja was always there to say Hi. I will miss him. I am sorry for your loss.

Anna

Hang in there Pastor... Baja was a great companion that will be forever missed! Remember the good times and know that he's no longer hurting and running free up in the great dunes above...

Gimme a hollar if you need anything brother!

~Los

oh noooooo

i am so sorry for your loss brian

Sad. Sorry for your loss.

Brian, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much Baha meant to you. He'll be missed for sure. Hang in there bud.

I'm so sorry Brian

rip baja

you will be missed

so sorry to hear this brian, baja was a esco favorite for sure, he will be missed.

may he R.I.P.

Oh that sucks, I've known Baja a long time, part of the family.
So sad Brain.

RIP Baja... we'll all miss ya for sure.... lots...

Pastor... We all luv ya

SandTrap, Fastlane, Justin, Jarod

I can totally relate. On April 10, it will be the 2 year anniversary that I had to put my best friend and chief of security to sleep. It was/is by far the hardest decision i've had to make to date.

I got through it by hanging my favorite pictures of Boris in every room of our house. That way I feel like he still has an eye on things.

Know that your friends and dune family are crying with you.

He will be missed for sure!!! If there is anything that could come from this at least THE BUG is not in pain anymore. "R.I.P. little buddy"

Aw Brian, I'm so very sorry. There's nothing I or anyone else can say to make it any better but know that your are in our thoughts. I will always remember Baja and Xena playing together and like to think they are playing together right now.

Dam sorry to hear this Brain.

QG here...

I have tears in my eyes at this news, Baja has been part of the GD.com family ever since I have been around, always had his ball ready for fetch and stood ready for anything the Pastor needed. One of the greatest dogs ever that is for sure....

Brian and Baja gave me a GOAL when we adopted our white fluff ball pup off the street 3 years ago...I hoped that I could have as great as a dune dog as Baja is...be able to be friendly to humans and doggie friends alike, and be ready for a good game of fetch of the tennis ball (Storman Norman's kids bring out a new ball every trip now) was around but to protect what is theirs if some shady characters come around. Thank you for inspiration to both of you, Brian I remember many fireside talks and getting your input on how to form a great dune dog. I firmly believe you succeeded in raising a great best friend and great GD.com family member and thank you for all the years of advice and leading by example! Angel is a better dune dog for your awesome example and we are better dune dog parents...

May you find peace in the many years that you boys shared in the Pastor Van and know that he was ALWAYS part of this crazy family we share and will be DEARLY missed!

to you Pastor, please feel free to call me if you need anything at all!


RIP and to Baja, a long time family friend, mentor, and the best dog I have ever known! You'll be missed my friend, may you be running in the dunes free and young, and watch over your Dad. We all miss you buddy!

Doug, Cortni, Angel and the kids...

RIP

RIP, very sorry for your loss...

Thank you everyone for the very kind words.
Baja was unique for sure. One thing I always knew was that he had friends who cared about him and always looked forward to seeing him.
The hole in my heart is great but indeed, he was a member of this GD.com family and I know that his loss is being felt far and wide.
The stories I could tell about his adventures with you, his friends would go on forever. You brought joy to him and he loved each and every one of you.

And yes, Mike, the decision was tough, but not that tough. It was time. He was tough to the end but when the end came it was clear and obvious.
No, the decision wasn't that tough. Living with the decision will be.

Rest assured I am planning something to celebrate his life and the gift he gave me. Something that is worthy of a true friend.
Baja is gone, but he will not be forgotten. That I promise.

Thank you everyone.
Brian

Can't wait...

That SUCKS.....I realy liked that dog....GREAT camping buddy and always willing to play fetch!!!

He is in Dog Heaven 4 sure!!!! Chomping on a bone!

Brian, I am so sorry for your loss, I have made that decision too many times myself. If you need anything just say the word.

bummer for sure... sorry bro

Brian I am so very sorry you have lost your best friend! I know your heart is hurting and will hurt for a long time. You know if you need anything at all I'm here for you!


I only met Baja just over a year ago when he and Brian became our roomies. Baja was a little confused for a couple days but settled right in.

It was quite a change for the two of them for sure! Bachelors for a long time and all of a sudden living in a house with another person, a dog and a CAT!!! Fast forward two months and I throw a spazzy kitten into the mix!! Baja never batted an eye.....he just took it all in stride! That was how Baja rolled! He took to my little Maggie right away and was head over heals in love with her!

Of course, I was head over heals for Baja immediately too! All he had to do was look at me with those big brown eyes and perk up his ears and smile at me and I melted!

My heart will always have a special place for Baja. As will Maggie, Miss Kitty and Izzy!

RIP my sweet Baja Baby Boy. We will miss you!

RIP Baja, enjoy those dunes in the sky

you will be missed by a lot of people!

Brian hang in there buddy

I am so sad to hear about Baja

He was one of the best dogs around. I always seemed to be the one he would bring his rocks to for me to throw
Brian, you gave Baja a wonderful life. He was included in everything you did and everywhere you went and you could tell that he loved it!

RIP Baja

RIP Baja

So sorry Pastor

well this sucks, Brian Baja will be missed, seems the only thing he didnt do was get me a beer...............and the stories that dog could tell if he could talk

Brian my friend I am truely saddened to see that Baja has left our side, but as you said he will never leave our hearts. He was a good son and truely loved you and some how put up with all of us extras.. A special boy with no doubt.. He will be missed far and wide..


RIP dear Baja... may your journeys now be made with that bounce in your step and that happy smile that greeted one and all as you cruised around camp.

i am sorry for your loss brian.... it just suck's when your best freind is gone . i still have a pic of my buddy on my night stand ....

Brian, I'm so sorry to hear about Baja, he was the best dog. We all loved him and will miss him.

I'll miss you, Baja! You were one of my best friends out in the dunes, and I'm glad I got to play fetch with you so many times. Pastor.

Brian, I am very sorry to hear that you lost a dear friend. I believe I understand how you are feeling not only with the loss of a long time K9 friend but for the decision that had to be made. It's a tough deal, no way around that but you know as I knew that it was the right thing to do.

Baja was with out question The Best dune/camping dog I have ever seen. I gonna miss him.

Very sorry for your loss brother.

I too have had to make that horrible decision, it was the right decision but still the hardest thing to do.

I have a tattoo of my Tasha to remember her always.

Sorry for your loss, I'll be sure to let Tasha know and welcome Baja.

Brian we are so sorry for your loss. I'm going to miss that big boy he was such a softy. Baja is watching over you now and hoping you feel no pain and can smile at all the memories.

We're here if you need to talk or just to sit.

God Bless Baja

rip baja

so sorry to hear this brian. he was a great dog, had a knack for finding that special rock.

sorry to hear this,he will be missed

Had the pleasure to meet Pastor and Baja a short time ago. They both made us laugh all weekend. Very sorry to hear Baja has passed. Hang in there Pastor.

I,m sorry to hear this Brian.

I had the pleaser of meeting Baja a few years back.
It was my first EPO I was invited to I didn’t know any one.
I walked in to camp and the first person to greet me wasn’t a person at all, it was Baja.
He walked up to me and looked up at me as to say hi I am Baja, welcome friend.
Every EPO that he was at he always came up to me to say hi.
He will be truly missed.

sorry to hear about loss,we know the feeling,hang in there buddy

Called you on saturday once i found out from Sha but i understand on vmail...i wouldnt want to answer the phone either.

Baja was one of the best dune dogs i have ever been blessed to be around. he had a constant wag in his tail and happiness gleam in his eyes. i will miss him Brian. call if you need anything at all.

RIP Baja.

So Sorry Pastor.

Sorry about the loss of you friend and companion.

Sorry Brian. Always sucks to lose a family member.