King Copper – by Lauren Scott

On By ResaIn Book Reviews, Tributes

I fell in dog love with Copper when I read, Copper Boy (Ever So Gently, also in King Copper)

"His white choppers shine as if
they've never caused any commotion..
never mind when he attempted
to eat the barbecue!"

Somehow, to me, animal love is proven with those words. I was always asking about him, and one day drew him. It is my first and only animal portrait.

When Copper crossed the “rainbow bridge”, Lauren was heart broken. Concerned with how the healing was going, I asked a few questions.

 Resa – In the book you say it was 4 months after Lucky Girl was gone, when you adopted Copper into your family. It’s been a bit longer than that since Copper passed. Are you thinking of adopting another puppy/dog? 

Lauren – We will most likely adopt another dog in the future, probably an older dog that needs a loving home. But we’re not ready yet. As I mentioned in my book, every one of our family dogs has been special. Yet, it was in Copper’s amber, soulful eyes where I felt a deep connection. I’m doing better with occasional teary moments, but still grieving his passing. I wish I could hug him again, you know…

Resa – Yes, I know. I feel the same about my cats who are gone, especially my baby Jeep. (& Johnny & Pupkin & Cabbage & Mom & Potato)

Lauren – My mom passed shortly after Lucky Girl, and my kids were home and then leaving for college. Life was busy; dynamics were different, so after a few months, I was ready for another furry family member. And we’re so glad Copper trotted into our lives. Copper was also the first dog where we had to make that heart wrenching decision, and even though it was the right thing to do, it was the hardest decision I’ve had to make.

Lauren – I wanted my son and daughter’s support from out of state via phone, and of course, my husband, Matt, was with me, but ultimately, it was up to me. The emergency vet was very compassionate. She told us that she would support any decision we made, and she had told many pet owners “no” before. But she knew Copper would suffer tremendously if we prolonged his life, and the thought of him suffering shattered my heart as well. 

Lauren – Though it still wasn’t easy, so before I decided, I looked at her, crying my heart out, saying, “I don’t want to be an adult right now. I want you to tell me what to do.” I knew it wasn’t her decision to make, so I nodded my head. Matt was silently emotional sitting in a chair, and I sat on the floor with Copper’s head on my leg while he peacefully left our world. I buried my face in his fur and sobbed like I’ve never sobbed before. 
After that fateful day, my husband and I needed some time to let our emotions settle. As our daughter says, “We need to give ourselves grace.” 
Recently, I heard in a movie, “Love is worth the grief.” It truly is…
So, I don’t know the timeline, but we’ll know when the right time comes. ♥️

Resa – When Copper passed, you fell on your pen, and wrote King Copper.  Can you put into words how writing was a catharsis? Did you go through stages, a journey,  as you wrote? 

Lauren – I had written several fun poems when Copper was with us, so when he passed, it felt natural to write through the grief. Instead of moping around the house and crying all the time, my grief found a destination in poetry form. Writing kept me busy, kept me focused to the end of a poem, and then another was inspired. Sure, I had down time to fall in a chair and simply cry for a few minutes before I ‘got up again.’ But those times didn’t consume me because of the writing.

One More Moment

A dog barks in the
distance causing me to pause,
it sounds like Copper’s
a wild imagination
longing for one more moment

Lauren – I can’t say if there were stages, but it was an emotional journey that felt like I had been sucker punched. I’m grateful to be a writer so that my grief had a place to go. I can’t imagine what those days, weeks, and months would have looked like without being able to put my emotions down on paper. Before I knew it, a poetry collection had evolved, and that’s when I decided to pay tribute to Copper in book form. I’m so glad I did, not only for me, but for my family too.

Resa – Where do you find yourself today, your missing of Copper, now that the book is out there and people have been reacting?

Lauren – My book has received beautiful and touching reviews, so it’s heartwarming to know how Copper has touched the hearts of those who have loved and lost a pet. Many friends have fallen in love with Copper, and that warms my heart. He didn’t know how lovable he was. He didn’t know how handsome or regal he was, but all 80 lbs. of him was pure unconditional love.

In some poems, Copper writes to Lauren

ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE

I see you dry your tears; how sad you seem to be.
Please know that I am here, but I'm also feeling free. 


- Copper Boy

Lauren – I’m emotional as I type. Sigh…I’m just grateful for the reception my collection has received. And I hope my poems provide comfort for those who are also grieving the loss of their dog or cat. Life is part joy and part loss then comes acceptance. This is what King Copper is all about. We know he’s frolicking in lush, green meadows with our dogs who had previously passed and he’s not in pain anymore. Knowing this allows acceptance in our minds because he lives in our hearts forever. 🤎🧡🤎

I only have1 drawing of Copper, so I did my best with it for this post

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My heartfelt thanks to Lauren, for sharing her heart here today!

293 thoughts on “King Copper – by Lauren Scott”

  1. Lauren certainly did share her heart! It is so hard to lose our furry friends, and to have to make that decision. What a handsome boy Copper was! His eyes look so wise and soulful in Resa’s artwork .

    I still grieve for my Ricky cat, but I’m glad we got the kittens when we did.

    Good luck with your book and your life beyond, Lauren! 💙

    2. Yes she did share her heart, Merril! It’s a heart’s swell we can all take comfort in.

      Like you, I still hurt over my Jeep and Johnny. But Misha has been good for me, and I love her to pieces. They really get under one’s skin.

      Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and for your lovely sincere comment! 💙

  3. Hi Resa
    Who could not fall for Copper and those big soulful eyes.
    Wonderfully, honest interview with Lauren.
    I am glad she took the pain of loss and turned into something so beautiful.
    Love your artwork too.
    Thank you for sharing 🥰🤗

    1. Thanks for your continual support through this emotional journey, Maggie. I appreciate your lovely words. And my heart is full for the love Copper has received. And I agree, Resa’s artwork is beyond amazing! Hugs to you both! ❤️🧡🤎

  4. Wow, what an amazing drawing and interview! The eyes are just amazing! This is a wonderful interview with Lauren. I can see these poems really helping people who are grieving the loss of their cherished pet. 🍂🐶💜

    2. Thank you Ada!
      Yes, pet love is a powerful emotion. Lauren has written a beautiful, healing book of poetry.
      Thank you for coming by and sharing your considerate thoughts!
      You are a lovely friend. 🤗💙🐶💜

  8. Lauren and Resa, thank you for sharing the making of King Copper. It’s a beautiful book that many can relate to. I am afraid we never really recover from the loss our fur baby. They stay with us in so many ways. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t remember sone sweet and loving or funny trait of theirs that we miss so much. I love the cover of your book Lauren and your sketch Resa, it’s very heartwarming. It’s so hard to say goodbye but they are entrusted to our care and sadly that is the tough part. Thanks for putting it down in writing Lauren. Sending much love to you.
    🩷

    1. Thanks so much, Holly, for your beautiful words and compassion. I agree with you too. I’m grateful for Resa’s support and her amazing drawing! And I’m glad you love the cover. That photo is a favorite. I got lucky in capturing him in that moment. Much love to you and Resa! ❤️🧡🤎

      2. This is a beautiful conversation Lauren. My heart goes out to you as I have been there as so many who truly love their dogs, cats, all are loved so much. It’s so hard to say goodbye but only through our love for them can we find the strength as suffering is not an option. Your book is lovely. The cover is amazing . The care dear Lauren
        🩷💚❤️🩵🧡

        1. Aww, thanks again for your compassion, Holly. I loved this interview with Resa. And I appreciate all you wrote. I still wear Copper’s dog tag as a necklace. Sigh…Lots of hugs to you! 🧡🌈🤎💫

          2. That’s lovely , I don’t t have a necklace but a great idea. I still have all of Tides stuff, even the bed and a special dog tag I had made for him , a bone in his color with his name on it, his winter clothes. I feel guilty and keep saying I’m taking some things to the shelter. I will… soon. 🧡💕💞

      3. I’m wishing you tremendous success in all your amazing and thoughtful endeavors, Lauren. You have a huge heart and so does our beautiful Resa, thank you both for this. Teared a little but that’s ok. Sometimes it is good for us.
        ❤️

    2. Dearest Holly,
      It’s true, they stay in out hearts forever.
      Lauren made a loving book of healing poetry, and it’s my joy to share that here.

      Much love back to you!
      xoxoxoxoxoxo

      1. A Wonderful review of the book and discussion on how much how pets mean to us. They talk are like our babies. So sweet. I can’t get over losing Tide. I know just what is meant be saying goodbye is so unbelievably hard to do and only my from the tremendous love we have for Their welfare are we able to do it because those bs it’s suffering is not an option.
        Love to you both !
        xoxoxoxoxo

  9. It is an awful decision to have to make. It has only been a week for Fiyero, but lucky for me he made the decision for us and passed peacefully in his sleep without ever suffering. Very heartfelt interview. I am sure it is a special book as Cooper was a special dog.

      1. The bad part of Fiyero passing peacefully was that it came totally unexpectedly – he was 11 (old side for a Boxer) but we thought very healthy.
        We do have a six month old puppy, so a lot of our energy has been tied up more with her than mourning.

        1. That makes it even harder, Trent, but it’s wonderful that you have a new puppy now. Even though Copper was 14 1/2 and we anticipated ‘that day’, when it came on March 3rd, it was unexpected and came too soon. I mention this in the book. The events of that morning is engrained in my memory like a tattoo. I hope you have lots of fun with your new pup. ❤️

    2. Yes, it is an awful decision. Yet, we have to remember that we have saved them pain. It’s a strange decision to keep them alive for our own needs.

      Trent, I’m so honoured to have Lauren here today, sharing her love.

      Fiyero is special. Copper is special.
      This book and post are special.

      Thank you so much!

      1. That was the deciding factor for us, Resa. The decision was really hard, but knowing the suffering would continue if we brought him home, well, I couldn’t bear the thought of Copper suffering. It’s hard being an adult sometimes! They’re all special and live in our hearts. And they’re playing together in green meadows pain free. And you are special, Resa! I can’t thank you enough (but I’ll try)! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  10. Aww, Resa, I love this post so much! And I wish you could hug Jeep, Johnny, Pupkin, Cabbage, Mom, and Potato too! I know they all live in our hearts. ♥️
    You say you did your best with the one drawing of Copper, but your best is fantastic! The header, WOW! Surreal, spectacular, and spiritual! I’m teary-eyed just looking at it – tears from varied emotions. Can you send me these images? I have your original, but I love your editing in these also. Or I can save them. I would credit you, of course, when I use them. Anyway, thank you for this beautiful and touching post and interview. You gave me a chance to remember and relive. I’m so glad my poems resonated. I appreciate you, your friendship, and your support more than you know. Sending hugs and love. ❤️🙏🌈⭐️❤️
    p.s. I’ll reblog soon. ❤️💫🌺

    1. Dearest Lauren,

      Thank you for your beautiful poetry, and healing open heart!

      You are welcome to all the Copper pics! I’ll send you a mail! Do what you want with them!

      So many visiting here today know exactly this heart break. Your sharing has shown we are not alone in our grief, and we will heal, slowly.

      I appreciate you too, and I’m honoured to have been able to celebrate Copper’s life in this post.
      HUGS!!!!!
      ❤️💫🌺❤️💫🌺XO

  12. a most beautiful tender interview post , Resa. I’m so happy you shared. A good looker like Copper makes everyone heart melt easily. And Lauren, is a gem. A good pairing. So happy to see how well Lauren’s book is doing. Wow. Phenomenal. All the best dear Lauren. Congratulations on your every success. Xoxo

    2. Thank you so much Selma!
      I’m happy to hear Lauren’s book is doing well. Her heart is on every page.
      Thinking about it right now, that is exactly what I have loved about her poetry, from the first words I ever read.
      xoxoxo

  14. A great interview with Lauren, Resa. I think it is wonderful that she wrote a book honouring her well-loved fur baby. It was the best thing she could have done for herself and her family.

    2. I agree Darlene!
      It’s a book that can be of comfort who have loved and lost a pet… and that goes for all pets.
      Thank you for your lovely comment!

  18. As I have come to expect, Resa, you undertook this honor with grace and unmatched artistic flair! Copper and Lauren had many an interview/review but you have taken it to another level here. Your drawing comes to life immediately- it’s the eyes.

    1. What a beautiful thing to ‘say’ Violet, and I couldn’t agree more. I love this post so much! And I’m touched by Resa’s words and love for Copper. And her drawing, I know! His eyes captured the love of anyone who met him, and even through Resa’s drawing and photos. Thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely comment. 🤎🌈🧡

    2. Aww, thank you, Violet!
      Yes, it’s a lovely book of poetry, full of heart.
      Still, I just wanted to know how she was doing, now that some time had passed.

      Copper was charming to draw. It’s as though I fell in extra love after drawing him.
      The eyes, Lauren sent me a pic of him, and those were the eyes I saw.
      Again, thank you!

    2. Thank you, Teagan!
      It is hard when our beloved pets go, and Lauren has handled the grief most creatively.
      Thanks about the drawing! I’d like to draw more animals, but then I think of a gown.
      HUGS!

  23. Fabulous interview. What a perfect way to show our love to our Copper! I love his eyes and the art enhances the spark in his eyes. Great work, Resa. Thanks for sharing a lovely post.

    2. Hi Balroop, I love how you say “our Copper” because your words just warm my heart. I never anticipated the kind of support I’ve received, nor the love Copper has been given. It’s been amazing, to say the least. Thank you so much, and thanks again to Resa for this incredible review and interview. ❤️🌈❤️

  24. Beautiful story, wonderful interview and a gorgeous piece of artwork xo I sit here in tears as I know that journey all too well.

    Brady is the 11th dog I have shared my life with. 3 while growing up and I had no say when it was their time. My first one I had to decide what was best for was a great dane given to me after my great dane pup was stolen at 6 months old.

    I then got a male and female springer spaniel who gave me 7 beautiful pups, 2 I kept but it was their dad Remington that left me gut wrenched when he got sick at just 4 years old and I went to work being told I could come get him later, he would be fine but when I was backing in my rig at the end of the day I saw my brother with a shovel crying it seems he made a turn for the worse and we had no cell phones, so I never got to hold him, say goodbye or to grieve. Every other pup including our last, JT, died in my arms. I was as heartbroken as the author was. I have Brady now and know if I outlive him I will also be there to remind him how much I love him as he passes.

    Thank you again Resa ❤

    1. Thanks for your lovely words, Eunice, and for sharing your story. My heart aches for you. I would’ve felt the same as you when Remington’s time came unexpectedly. When I was younger, my parents bought a Springer Spaniel puppy. His name was Jasper, he’s mentioned in the book because I know he and Copper have met by now. Well, he was my ‘baby’ and when he died, I cried for a long time. This is when my husband and I began dating. Well, we’ll celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary in January, so he has stayed by my side. And then any dog we’ve had, including Copper that has passed on, we’ve leaned on each other. Take good care of Brady. Resa’s artwork is out of this world and the header is heavenly. My family loves it beyond words! Thanks again, and take good care.

      🤎🌈🧡

    2. Dear Eunice,
      You are welcome!
      I didn’t know you had so many beautiful pups.
      The story about Remington is heart breaking.

      It does mean a lot when the pets die in our arms.
      I’ve only ever had cats. It didn’t always go well. However, once I started keeping them indoors, it has aways gone well.

      Brady is a beauty! I love every pic I’ve seen of him.
      Take care, Eunice!
      Sending hugs and love!

  25. Resa, this was such a profound and moving interview. Lauren, your reflections on Copper touched me deeply — the way grief found its voice through poetry is both heart-wrenching and healing. What struck me most is how Copper continues to live on, not only in your family’s hearts but now in the hearts of readers who feel his unconditional love through your words. What a beautiful tribute, and what a reminder of the quiet, powerful legacy our beloved companions leave behind.

    1. Hi Rebecca, I agree about Resa’s questions, and I’m so grateful for her generosity and compassion. I think Copper won her heart years ago. And I love what you said about Copper living on not only in my family’s hearts, but in the hearts of readers. That brings peace to my heart and mind…Thank you so much for your lovely words. Hugs to you and Resa! xoxoxoxo

    2. Dear Rebecca,
      Thank you so much for taking time to read, and for this eloquent comment.
      You always have beautiful, thoughtful words.

      It’s been an honour to do this post.
      King Copper is a beautiful book!

  26. What a beautiful drawing of Copper, Resa! I love his eyes and the facial expression. Your review is fantastic. I also enjoyed this interview a lot. I appreciated your sharing, Lauren!

  27. “Love is worth the grief.” One of my best friends, a lifelong dog owner, once said words that have stuck with me upon having to put one of his dogs down. “Despite how bad I feel right now, it’s a tradeoff I’ll make every time.”

    We’re about to go through this soon. Our dog, Lulu , would be eleven next month and has been suffering from bad arthritis, making it hard for her to stand. Then, earlier this week, she was running a fever and wasn’t eating (so unlike her). We brought her in to the vet on Tuesday and found out she has two masses growing (most likely cancer). I’ve accepted that the end is near. I’m just waiting for my wife to process and accept it. This is the heartbreaking part of owning a loving animal.

    1. I’m so sorry to hear about your Lulu, Pete. You are so right about the heartbreaking part of ending a beloved pet’s life. We had to make the tough decision twice, both times for cancer. I wanted each of them to die at home with us, but they were suffering too badly.

    2. I’m so sorry to hear about Lulu, Pete. I love what your friend said. I couldn’t handle Copper suffering, so that carried us through. But it doesn’t make it any less easier. I’ll be thinking of you. There really are no words, but know that I understand. ❤️

      2. Thank you, Lauren. It’s interesting that just three weeks ago, I shared a piece that I had written six years ago with my writing group about our labs. Those good memories will stay with us forever.

        1. You’re so welcome, Pete. The memories are beginning to shine, even though we have our moments, which will come and go for a long time. There’s nothing else I can say, except that I feel for you, and you’ll be in my thoughts. ❤️

    3. I understand your friends words. I have had many cats, and I loved them all to bits. As sad as it is that they are gone, I would never change having had them.

      Dear Pete,
      Don’t let Lulu linger long in pain. I hope your wife accepts that soon.

      Thank you so much for reading, and leaving this heart felt and heart breaking comment!

      Lulu loves you!

      2. Lulu is getting the royal treatment for now, Resa. She won’t eat her dry or wet dog food or even scrambled eggs (which she devours typically), but the last three days she’s had steak, hamburger, and chicken.

  28. I have tears in my eyes as I read this interview. But the beautiful art is just so full of soul. Lauren, I know you will treasure these art pieces Resa has created, and I certainly would, too. Congratulations on the wonderful success of sharing King Copper’s legacy with the world! Thank you, Resa.

    1. You are welcome Jan!
      Thank you so much for coming by and reading this soul filled chat with Lauren.
      It was a joy to draw Copper, and an honour to do this post!

    2. Hi Jan,
      Thanks so much for taking the time to read our conversation and Resa’s amazing review. I agree, Resa’s drawing is so full of soul, which I treasure very much. I appreciate your good wishes too. I’m just so grateful that my collection about Copper is helping others in similar situations. And of course, it’s become a great gift for my family. I appreciate your support and Resa’s! ❤️🤎🧡

  29. Resa and Lauren, what a beautiful post. And Resa, your first and only animal portrait is as amazing as your entire post is full of compassion.. I found this very heartwarming despite the sad loss of Copper. xxxx

    2. Thanks so much, Shehanne! I’m over the moon with Resa’s beautiful post and loved doing the interview with her. I agree with you about Copper’s portrait, and it doesn’t look like a first and only animal portrait to me. She is so talented! And you’re right, it’s sad when we have to say good-bye to our furry family members, but the time we have with them makes up for the grief to come. 🧡🤎🌈

  30. Oh Resa, what a beautiful tribute to Lauren and Cooper you created for her with your amazing art and interview. The colors of the holding hands in vivid color of his soulful eyes has such light and love.
    ❤️
    Everyone who owns a dog or cat like you well know bleeds the sadness and red ink on the page with is such a gift for all who are touched by these beautiful beasts!
    🐶🐈
    I know the love and loss of each of these words that live in my heart and are what have made me whole. Each of my animals are a call from the wild that ground and tether me to the earth. They live inside me and are always part of my heavenly body, always together by a thread of life’s invisible thread.
    Beautiful exchange between the two of you and congratulations to Lauren on the gift of Cooper’s love bigger than life.
    💕

    1. Sigh!
      Thank you dear Cindy!
      I believe the love and loss we suffer with our pets does make us richer; not money richer, but human richer. I don’t have the beautiful words of a writer here, which is why I try to express with my art.

      It was a joy to draw Copper, and making this post with and for Lauren is an honour.

      So many lovely friends out here.
      Sending love to you, and out into the universe!
      💙🧡xx

    2. Cindy, thanks so much for your beautiful, heartfelt words, and for taking the time to read Resa’s review of King Copper. I think he stole her heart a long time ago, and it only took one look into his soulful eyes. I’ll end with these words from “March to March” in my book:

      “…we were links in a golden chain
      and now one link is missing,
      our golden boy –
      each day tears follow
      like a shadow – the shadow he was,
      but smiles gently find their place
      because he is in our hearts,
      because joy needs room to simmer.”

      Thanks again, and Resa, I feel honored to have you share in celebrating Copper’s wonderful life and unconditional love. ❤️🌈❤️

  32. What a wonderful, poignant, and heartwarming post!! Thanks Resa for highlighting Lauren’s book. LOVE the drawings, I could see how special Copper was. There’s so much heart in how Lauren talked about Copper here; it must have been quite cathartic to share such great loss. I lost my dear Floppy when I was a pre-teen; she was a Pekingese dog with floppy ears, hence her name. Reading the poem and the interview made me think of her even though it’s been over 25 years!

    Thanks, ladies, for this wonderful post!! Big hugs! ❦ ♡ ♥

    1. Big hugs back to you Ruth!
      Aww, Floppy. What an adorable name. Do you think you will ever get another pup?

      Thank you for taking the time to read this post, and the fact that it made you think of Floppy after 25 years means that the love of our dear pets shines through in this post!
      xoxoxoxoxo

      2. Hey Resa!! Sorry I didn’t see your reply.

        Yeah Floppy was truly special, as it was a gift from my late mother’s friend, who was a nun who had to relocate and couldn’t bring a pet. We absolutely loved having her and her loss was quite profound to all of us. Not sure if we’ll have another pup… though both my hubby and I love cats too, so we may adopt one at some point. Cats are such adorable and intriguing creatures!! I actually have a funny story about Floppy and one of our cats Jill, I’ll share about it later. Hugs! XOXOXO

        1. Love to hear cat stories.
          I’m a total cat person, crazed lover and loyal servant to cats.

          Get a cat!!! They are perfect for career people. They sleep 20 hours a day, and you don’t need to walk them.
          They just come anD cuddle when you’re around.
          XOXOXO

    2. Hi Ruth, thanks very much for your lovely words and for taking the time to visit Resa’s beautiful post. It is an honor for me to have her amazing support where she includes her superb artwork. I already told her this, but my family is in awe! I love the name Floppy too, and parallel to Resa’s words, if this post evoked wonderful thoughts of Floppy, then it’s proof that our loving pets live in our hearts forever. Knowing this provides peace for me. Thanks again for your compassionate words. 🧡🤎🌈

  33. I have to say this was an amazing and very touching and interesting interview and very beautifully and proefssionally presented. I loved Lauren’s King Copper a book that touched my heart and it was also fun to read with a lot of great color photographs of Copper.

    1. Thank you, Thomas!
      King Copper touched my heart, too. After all Lauren did to heal after Copper’s passing, I just had to know how she was doing.
      Thank you for taking the time to read and leave this lovely comment!

      It is a wonderful book!

    2. Thank you for your wonderful, kind words, Thomas, and for your amazing support and incredible review as well. I know the poems resonated with you because of your beloved Bronco and his siblings, but I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos. I felt that without them, there would’ve been an emptiness. They show what words only convey. Thanks again! 🧡🌈🤎

      2. Thank you so much for your kind words Lauren. Loving dogs certainly enhances the beauty of your book, but I really think most people could love dogs, it is just something for everyone to discover, like I did. They are angels without wings.

    1. Thanks Robbie, and you are most welcome! Copper is the only animal I have drawn. It really is a wonderful experience. They have simple, yet deep souls when you look in their eyes.
      I understand why you love drawing them so much.
      Yes Friday! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    2. Hi Robbie, thanks so much for reading Resa’s beautiful post. She’s amazing, along with her artwork. I have all of these now in my possession, and I’m so grateful. 🙂 And when you have time to read my book, I hope you feel the same as Resa does. Have a lovely weekend, and Hugs to you both! 🤎🌈🧡

  35. Before it reaches 200 comments, I rush to write and thank you, Resa, for this lovely description of such a gorgeous book by Lauren.

    💖😅🙏🌹

    I am a passionate animal lover, especially of dogs! 🐕🌻🍃

    1. Thanks so much for your kind and lovely words about Resa’s post and my book. I appreciate them very much. Since you’re a dog lover, I’m sure the sentiments ring true. In this post, Resa created magic that goes straight to the heart. ❤️🌈🧡

    2. LOL!!
      No rush, even at 200 comments.
      Dear Aladin, you are such a sensitive person, I am sure you love animals!
      Thank you for taking the time to read this, and leaving your lovely words!
      xo🧡🤎🌈🐕🌻🍃

  36. Phew! I had to scroll down for ten minutes to get to the end of all these comments! Lol. It just goes to show how wonderful this interview is, Resa and Lauren. King Copper is a beautiful book, and I could relate to so much of the interview. Loving and losing our animal companions/family members is something many of us have experienced, and I can’t think of a better way to deal with our grief than to create something expressive and lasting. And I loved what you did with the image of Copper, Resa. Super sweet. Congrats to Lauren on all her success with this gorgeous book.

    1. HA! Now you know how I feel when I visit your blog!

      Diana, I am so honoured to have done this post about Copper. But more… about the love and loss of our dear pets.
      Lauren has been so open, and that she shared her state of healing with me is a privilege.

      Somehow in spite of the sadness, there is a joy of having had, known and shared.

      Thank you so much for being a blog pal! xo

    2. Hi Diana, I have to echo what Resa ‘said’ about scrolling when she visits your blog. 🙂 Too funny! Anyway, thanks so much for reading her beautiful interview. She says that she’s honored, and I say that I feel honored. But I love the questions she asked and am touched that she wanted to know how I’m doing. It’s hard to believe 6 months have already gone by. But between the grief and working on the book, everything else was a blur. You both know this book was unplanned, so to see how many people the collection has resonated with or touched because they lost a dear dog or cat is…well, it warms my heart. Simple as that. It makes me feel good that others have found comfort. For me, it’s also about the acceptance, knowing that he’s still very much around us. We still have some of his belongings, the artwork like Resa’s are a beautiful keepsake, and I wear his blue dog tag. For how long, I don’t know. But I love jewelry anyway, so it was easy to do. My son also made dog tags for all of us that we have hanging in our cars. And we have a million Copper photos, so he may be in a new, pain-free place, but he’s still very much with us too. I think I got carried away here, but thanks again and hugs to you both! 🧡🌈🧡❤️

    1. You old softie!
      Yes, he was a special pup. I never met him in real life, yet, I was inspired to draw him.

      I’m happy I did draw Copper. His image helped me craft this post for dear Lauren.

      I do believe she found some comfort here.

  40. King Copper brought tears to my eyes just like your interview, dahlin and your drawing of Copper is unbelievably sweet! I love it. Lauren knows how much I loved her book but this heartfelt dialogue between you two was so moving. Losing a companion is like parting from a piece of yourself. Lauren’s book manages to soothe this pain through Copper’s journey. Love to both and Hera sends extra tail wags and slobberies. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  41. As I am reading the interview I am getting emotional and crying. I am a dog lover. I have a puppy who his name is Ozzie. I would not know how to feel or do if he ends up passing away, he is my everything and my world. Lauren my condolences for your loss. 😭 Copper looks so precious. 😦

    1. I understand. My mother and son pussycats passed away less than a year ago. I still miss them terribly!
      Copper was a beauty. He’s the only animal portrait I’ve ever done. ❦❦

  44. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your review of Lauren’s lovely “King Copper” collection, Resa, or much better said… your colorfully artistic presentation accompanied by an interview, lovely images (so very sweet) and the whole elegant arrangement from your heart… makes me think that on our blogs we can really express our feelings and thoughts so so freely, as artistically as we can possibly imagine, you are an inspiration, all in all!!

    It has also been a delight to read all the reactions above, it is impressive, such warm-hearted and dear support, it brings a lump in my throat to see and read it all, so in front of my eyes, unfolding… talented elegant people (most of whom I have got to “meet” and visit only recently) together sharing and caring, so dearly and soothing! Only delightful posts and thoughts, words and art as yours can be the best occasion to have all that joyful bringing-together, gorgeous moments of true togetherness, almost like a communion, as I think communication would sound too cold.

    Thank you very much for a wonderful 20-minute read and stroll through it all, Resa, your beautifully unique contribution to the overall beauty as such (although due to my blogging break mid-September, I only got to find and read it now). I am happy and grateful to have gotten to read and follow you and Lauren, and also Dawn, Esther, Diana… and several other such talented and kind-hearted writers and bloggers here… so looking forward to becoming more familiar with their work and style, step by step. Wishing you a nice end of September ahead! 💖

  45. Ugh, this one was so hard to read. My boy Kushie has been gone for over 15 years and I /still/ miss him. And now Golli is getting ready to leave my life. It hurts. Massive, huge, heartfelt hugs. 😦

    1. I understand. Our pets are precious, and their lives are so short.
      BIG hugs back to you! ❦❦
      Pardon for the late reply, I was on my other blog for a week!
      Hope all is well!

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