Tigger: 1997-2008

Low Key Watersports mascot Tigger, born September 26, 1997, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008.

As many readers know, Tigger was striken with an unusual and debilitating disease earlier this year. Tigger fought back and made a miraculous recovery, but relapsed in recent weeks.

Even in his final weeks Tigger did what Tigger always did best. He made everybody who came by to see him smile.

If you knew Tigger, take a minute to remember him…then smile.

64 Responses to “Tigger: 1997-2008”

  1. Tanya
    May 7th, 2008 05:42
    1

    Being owned by two dogs myself, I’m very sad to hear of Tigger’s passing to the rainbow bridge…Tigger will be missed by all I’m sure.

  2. CTC
    May 7th, 2008 05:53
    2

    So sad to lose such a good dog.

  3. Dee
    May 7th, 2008 05:54
    3

    We are so sorry to hear of Tigger’s passing, Tigger was such a wonderful dog. May he rest in peace in doggie heaven.

  4. kygirl
    May 7th, 2008 06:03
    4

    I thought Tigger was doing better. I hadn’t heard about the relapse. Sad news.

  5. Bill
    May 7th, 2008 06:13
    5

    What a good pup you were Tig. Thanks for the tail wags. Say hi to ‘ol Max for us.

  6. 2Feathers
    May 7th, 2008 06:22
    6

    I’m trying to force a smile, but this is so sad… We were looking forward to coming by to scratch Tigger’s ear in a couple of weeks.

  7. jml
    May 7th, 2008 06:26
    7

    Oh no!! We were gonna bring him french fries saturday when we get there. Im so sad. We will mmiss you tigger!

  8. canucknyc
    May 7th, 2008 06:28
    8

    Oh so sorry to hear this news. Goodbye, buddy.

  9. quenton
    May 7th, 2008 06:36
    9

    i am so sorry. i don’t know what to say.
    tigger is at peace now and i know all of
    us will always think of him.

  10. Rob
    May 7th, 2008 06:42
    10

    Awww…man

    That’s too bad. I was hoping he’d be up and about in August when we got to Low Key.

    Our condolences to the whole StJ community

  11. Mary Beth
    May 7th, 2008 06:44
    11

    oh no. I just saw someone’s vacation photos of him. oh how sad. this has been a sad week.

  12. Karen
    May 7th, 2008 07:03
    12

    Oh how very sad to lose such a good friend. Rest in Peace Tigger.

  13. Waterguy
    May 7th, 2008 07:19
    13

    I’m going to miss that mohawk and the that great personality. RIP Tigger

  14. brenda
    May 7th, 2008 07:32
    14

    Very sad news :( .

  15. Marcia
    May 7th, 2008 07:35
    15

    We were just in there yesterday and noticed Tigger wasn’t there…I was afraid to ask why, thinking maybe he had relapsed. This is really, really sad.

  16. robbo
    May 7th, 2008 07:38
    16

    This is thw saddest news i’ve seen all day. Tiger, I never had a chance to meet you, but i’m sure i’d have liked you when i did.

    r

  17. Matt and Maria
    May 7th, 2008 07:50
    17

    Rest in Peace, you sweet, mohawk-sportin’ dude.

  18. Martha
    May 7th, 2008 08:19
    18

    It’s been around for a while, but I love this poem http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

    Tigger will be missed.

  19. Laura
    May 7th, 2008 08:23
    19

    I will miss Tigger too. He was a great dog, and definitely a fixture on STJ.

  20. tjwgrr
    May 7th, 2008 09:02
    20

    So sad. We met Tigger only once on the Cruz Bay beach- he was wet, playing ball, and having a great time- living the life every dog dreams of. We also nursed our Golden back to health a number of years ago and were blessed with two more quality years with him.

    I’d like to believe we’ll someday be reunited with our special K9 kids (like Tigger) in heaven…….

  21. Susan
    May 7th, 2008 09:07
    21

    What a beautiful dog Tigger was. He will be missed, but what a wonderful addition to Heaven!

  22. Will
    May 7th, 2008 09:13
    22

    My wife and I met Tigger on our honeymoon - we have recently lost both of our old labs and know what a loss it is. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tigger and his St. John family.

  23. SteveV
    May 7th, 2008 09:18
    23

    Tigger, I we never met, but I’ll miss you…thank you for showing us how to never give up.

  24. chrisn
    May 7th, 2008 10:07
    24

    I am heartbroken to hear this news. Sweet Tigger. :-(

  25. Rosi
    May 7th, 2008 10:19
    25

    This is so sad……….
    I know he will be in doggie heaven and watch over everyone……Dogs can be angels too

  26. CariBert
    May 7th, 2008 10:37
    26

    Tigger had Angels watching over him all his life on St. John (his family), now it’s his turn to be the Angel who watches over them.

    Good Bye Tigger…..I never met you, but I have, never the less, been touched by your presence.

    -Bert

  27. Teresa_Rae
    May 7th, 2008 11:02
    27

    This is so sad. I will keep his parents in my prayers.

  28. NoTanLines
    May 7th, 2008 11:04
    28

    This is sad news. We missed seeing Tigger in March because he was still recuperating. Our Gus sent cookie bones down to say hi.

    Tigger, please say hi to Marlowe when you see him.

  29. Michael
    May 7th, 2008 11:17
    29

    Condolences to Anne Marie and all whose days were brightened by our friend Tigger.

  30. stj_gal
    May 7th, 2008 11:25
    30

    sad news. Sorry for your loss - Tigger was an awesome dog.

  31. Michele
    May 7th, 2008 11:27
    31

    I am sorry to hear that Tigger has left this world. I know that he will be happy in heaven and will be waiting for all his loved ones to join him. My prayers go out to his family.

  32. Marie
    May 7th, 2008 11:37
    32

    Such sad news. I had hoped that he had fully recovered. Just lost our 6mos. old lab and know how heart breaking it is. Tigger say hello to Sophie when you meet in heaven and if you meet up with our cat Tigger give her a wag.

  33. CA Girl
    May 7th, 2008 11:42
    33

    Rest in peace, Tigger. You will be missed more than you know.

  34. Nancy_B
    May 7th, 2008 11:53
    34

    So very sad. Tigger was a very good boy! Ann Marie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will stop in to say hi this weekend. Please take care of yourself and remember all the very happy times that you had with him.

    He will be very missed by all!

  35. augie
    May 7th, 2008 12:29
    35

    So sad to hear about this. I’ll be having a french fry in your honor tonight old boy.

    Rest In Peace - you earned it!

  36. bj
    May 7th, 2008 13:28
    36

    Tigger truly man’s and St. John’s best friend! We all will miss you sweet boy!

  37. Collin
    May 7th, 2008 14:14
    37

    So sorry to hear of Tigger’s passing! He’ll truly be missed by all. Whenever I wear my Low Key/Tigger t-shirt, it’ll be in his honor.

    Rest easy big fella! And say “hi” to Muffin for us … haven’t seen her since early January.

  38. Jen
    May 7th, 2008 14:29
    38

    Tigger…thanks for the great time in March! We were so happy to see you…one last time! I’ll post & share your photos with everyone.

    Rest in Peace. Say “hi” to Bob for me…been just over four years.

  39. Barb Y
    May 7th, 2008 15:03
    39

    My heart goes out to Ann Marie. Tigger was very lucky to have a Mom who gave him lots of hope and love. She truly seems to have given him all of the best care possible. Rest in Peace Tigger! Take it ease Ann Marie!

  40. jasmyne
    May 7th, 2008 15:04
    40

    i’m so sorry to hear about your loss! i was looking forward to seeing him sunday as soon as we got off the ferry. say hi 1to foxy-cat for me! you’ll be missed by many

  41. Larry
    May 7th, 2008 15:32
    41

    One more Goldern Retriever in heaven. God is a lucky guy. Tigger, Say hi to Ursa and Sanyati for us.

  42. Lynn
    May 7th, 2008 15:52
    42

    So so sad to hear of this news! I thought he was on the mend! He will certainly be missed! :(

  43. Angie
    May 7th, 2008 16:06
    43

    I’m so sad to hear about the passing of Tigger. My friends and I were looking forward to seeing him again this fall around Low Key Water Sports and the Beach Bar. Although we live thousands of miles away in Michigan, Tigger touched our lives and makes us smile everytime we talk about sharing a shower with an adorable dog with a mohawk. I know he is up in heaven now running around and enjoying all the french fries he wants. Tigger please say hi to my two beautiful cockers, Duke and Riley and let them know they are truly missed!

  44. linda
    May 7th, 2008 16:08
    44

    Tigger please say hi to Fluffy, Muffy, Smokey Earl, and Samson for us…..

  45. Tracy in WI
    May 7th, 2008 17:10
    45

    What a beautiful old boy he was - I never met him except through the internet, but I was touched by his story and also all of the STJ regulars who visited him and tried to help when he fell ill. He will be missed by me too! Our thoughts are with you Anne Marie - you lost a good one.

  46. Valerie Baxter
    May 7th, 2008 18:46
    46

    Tigger was so cool! We will miss seeing him hanging around and jumping into the water to greet the dive boat upon its’return.

  47. Bigcheeze
    May 7th, 2008 20:05
    47

    We’re very sorry for your loss. Our dogs have always been a big part of our family.

    Dave and Polly

  48. George
    May 7th, 2008 20:33
    48

    Our Guinness and Tigger sniffed butts a few times in the 2001-03 time frame. They’ll both be waiting by the Rainbow Bridge..Such a loss to those of us left behind.-(

  49. Larry and Ruth
    May 7th, 2008 21:42
    49

    We are so sorry to hear about Tigger. We know the hole in your lives he has left. It is truly amazing how much a part of your everyday life they become. They are family members in every way. Only time will heal the hurt, but the unconditional love they give you will live on in your heart forever. Our hearts go out to you.

  50. Monica
    May 7th, 2008 21:48
    50

    Tigger, I have followed your illness for quite awhile. You are at peace now, you will be missed by many. All the best to your owners.

  51. tom kubler
    May 7th, 2008 22:20
    51

    So sorry!!!!!!!!!!

  52. Carrie in Fairfax
    May 8th, 2008 06:33
    52

    While I am greatly saddened by the loss of Tigger, it occurred to me what a great life he had! We should all be so lucky to live in paradise and be greatly loved! Tigger touched so many lives, even people he has not personally met. Wouldn’t it be great to have t-shirts made with Tigger’s picture on them and have the proceeds go to animal care on St.John? That would truly be a fitting memorial. I’d buy 6…

  53. Zen
    May 8th, 2008 11:03
    53

    god Bless

  54. Tracy in WI
    May 8th, 2008 12:37
    54

    Great idea Carrie - I’d buy some too.

  55. Collin
    May 8th, 2008 14:08
    55

    Carrie & Tracy - they already have one at Low Key. Search “tigger” on this site and read the article “Hey, it’s a Tigger-tee”. I ordered 3 a couple of weeks ago … turns out it was rather timely.

  56. Jason
    May 8th, 2008 14:28
    56

    I threw a some fries on the ground here in Colorado in honor of Tigger. He will be missed.

  57. liz howard
    May 8th, 2008 16:14
    57

    that made me sad today.. tigger was a great dog,
    Im very sorry for Ann Maries and Daves loss.I knew Tigger well, I walked past him every day for over a year..

  58. Mrsb
    May 8th, 2008 18:15
    58

    Rest in Peace Tigger. We only met you last year but your mohawk was so cool. So sorry for your loss.

  59. Bill
    May 8th, 2008 19:15
    59

    Well Tigger, 59 comments as of this posting! Since I have been following this blog pretty much daily since Jeff and Russ started it, that seemed like a lot to me. So, in honor of you Tig, I went back through all the previous entries to see just what was THE most popular entry in terms of the number of commenters. (Ruth, I actually did look at them all!) Guess what Tigger? You win!… Just like you won the hearts of so many lives you touched in your short span on this Earth. What a wonderful tribute to you, your parents and the folks who visit this site. Well done thou faithful servant!

  60. Chicago Steve
    May 8th, 2008 20:48
    60

    We stopped by twice to say “Hi” to Tigger on our visit a month ago and just missed seeing him both times. Sorry to hear the news. Best wishes…

  61. Helen
    May 8th, 2008 21:18
    61

    So sorry for the loss. Losing a family member like Tigger is very painful. Hugging all my critters in his honor.

  62. dana
    May 9th, 2008 19:56
    62

    So sorry for the loss. We loved seeing Tigger when we came in to the shop during our first visit to St. John in Dec. 07. He was a sweetie.

  63. Susan
    May 10th, 2008 10:58
    63

    I’m so sad to hear this — Tigger, I was hoping to meet you in a couple of weeks and give you a good ear-scratching. Please say hi to my Fergie Girl up in heaven — she’ll be sure to escort you to the 24-hour Steak Buffet (where they have all-you-can-eat french fries, too). Rest in peace, sweet one.

  64. sarah
    May 13th, 2008 20:11
    64

    Aw, this is such sad news about Tigger. Rest in peace good boy and run free and happy at the bridge. I think it is ever so appropriate and touching that the news of Tiggers psssing seems to have generated the most comments ever on your blog. We love our doggies!

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