hrtbrk Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 The very first Spardel, Sparky, and the inspiration of the petpet, has passed away. In honour of Sparky, head to Coltzan's Shrine for a free petpet! Duskitty, Clumsy rockyroad1, CrazyBiscuit and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeseStorm Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If anyone wants more context: http://shoomlah.tumblr.com/post/59559411584/ So one of the reasons I’m all guns a-blazin’ today is because my pup of 12 years or so, the lovely Sparky, passed away this afternoon. Sucks, but we couldn’t have had a more amazing time! She was the best. Sparky was the inspiration for the Spardel when I was working at Neopets, so it’s kinda neat to know she’ll live on through one of the stupidest looking petpets in existence. Edit 2: Snarkie responded: http://snarkie.tumblr.com/post/59567524250/ *giant hugs* Sparky was rad. I remember the first time I met her. It was when she tried to lick my face off at the 2004 Neopets company picnic. She didn’t. Lick my face off, I mean. Which was super nice of her. "To live in hearts and virtual worlds we leave behind is not to die" - Thomas Campbell, sort of It's sad, but a sweet gesture. *Edited to add picture. *Edited again to add Snarkie's reply Clumsy rockyroad1, Duma, Rebecca~ and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystalline Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Aww, I was wondering what the story behind the Sparky petpet was. (Well, and I've always wondered why Spardels looked so derpy.) Thanks for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashbash Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Aww that's so sad. I was so confused at first. Thank you for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznnerd09 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Well Sparky lived a long life. I hope my own pets lived as long as Sparky did. It was a really sweet gesture, what her former colleagues did. Duma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca~ Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Awww, that is so lovely! I had wondered about that, since there was nothing in the news. Lady Lyuba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novelista Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 D'aw! That's huge! Not only the Spardel, but making Sparky into an angelic petpet to live unto forever in the lives of Neopians everywhere! Ooo...excuse me...I need to go tuck Sparky into my SDB and get some tissue! :( Duma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leverhelven Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Is someone cutting onions around here? :'( I'll keep him forever. Novelista, Lady Lyuba and Clumsy rockyroad1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feeble_iq Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 This is so beautiful: the sentiment, the memory, even the item itself! And the way it was delivered! TNT has never made me feel this way before. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duma Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 This really is very nice of them. I hope that person will get a happy warm feeling every time she can see it as a petpet on someones pet. Mine will be forever in my gallery for everyone to see. TNT isn't as heartless as some say or think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koralis Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I thought that was a new RE; I had gone to the Shrine before reading this. That is a nice jesture though, it's always sad when a pet passes away :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberrykiwi141 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Awww it is sooo cute!!! Great way to remember her!! I will keep that petpet forever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clumsy rockyroad1 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Sure I'll keep it forever! Very nice way to commemorate something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leverhelven Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Some people on the NeoBoards are sugesting that we all change our avatars to the Spardel one. I think it's a very cute idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novelista Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Consider it done. I'll change mine until Monday or Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaotic_fashion Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Awww gosh, I just though it was a RE..makes me sad!! O.o Glad they have a heart =) its so sad when this happens.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbreeze Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Awww, the item description. "Thatll do, Sparky. Thatll do." :sad02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novelista Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Tissue warning! http://www.neopets.com/art/gallery.phtmlThis post has been edited by a member of staff (Spritzie) because of a violation of the forum rules.Please keep your posts at 7 words or above.Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules. Wildbreeze and Rebecca~ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannah_abdash Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 As someone said before, I love the way the random event was presented. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeló Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 well , TNT prove they are human and actually have some heart left in them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyTragic Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Oh wow, that's sad. I hope the owner feels better. I know how she feels. I lost a boston terrier 6 yrs ago and a shih tzu back in may. It's never easy losing a pet and I feel her pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Lyuba Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I completely missed this yesterday as there was no announcement in the news - until I saw the Art Gallery and the news here. Got my Sparky...and changed my avvie to the Spardel av. TNT sure will be impressed at all the people wandering around with the Spardel avvies, in memory of their inspiration, Sparky. I'm sure all the Art Gallery submissions touched their hearts, we're honoring and remembering her as much as TNT is. It was very sweet of them to immortalize Sparky in this way, and we're returning the gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezescout Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Thanks for posting. Happy memories of a wonderful dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTimeMarr Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I missed it, so sad! :( This post has been edited by a member of staff (Rune Valentine) because of a violation of the forum rules. Please keep your posts at 7 words or above. Please check your user inbox to see if you have been contacted regarding this incident, then review our rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ11 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 awww rest in peace cute happy pup He was adorable and Im sure he had a great life being much loved I have changed my avatar to spardel in memorial, how lovely that he lives on through his inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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