Simon 06/01/93- 08/28/09


Wheaten Terrier/Breed Unknown [See My DogsterPlus Photo Book]
Picture of Simon   06/01/93- 08/28/09, a male Wheaten Terrier/Breed Unknown

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Home:San Francisco, CA  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 18 Years   Sex: Male   Weight: 26-50 lbs

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Nicknames:
Simone Ficus Monfils (don't ask!)

Doggie Dynamics:
 Energy 
sleepyenergetic
 
 Intelligence 
sillygenius
 
 Friendliness 
aggressiveaffectionate
 
 Playfulness 
not playfulvery playful
 
 Disposition 
anxiouscalm
 

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Quick Bio:
-disabled

Likes:
Beef treats

Pet-Peeves:
When I accidentally drop something; sudden loud noises; being sexually harrassed by other dogs.

Favorite Toy:
No longer enjoys toys.

Favorite Food:
Trader Joes beef treats

Favorite Walk:
Around the block

Best Tricks:
Shake!

Arrival Story:
I was working in Charlotte, NC and was seeing clients out in the field. I used to go to the animal shelter and look at the dogs there. One day, there was a litter of wheaton terrier mixed puppies. All the puppies were yipping and trying to get my attention, except one. One bushy, mangy small male dog just sat in the back as quiet as could be. That was it! I knew I wanted him. And 16 years later, he is still with me. I love him dearly!

Bio:
I thought to write this poem about Simon: Ode to Simon I bought my first car; Simon was there with me. I had my first break up; Simon was there with me. I traveled back to Rochester, NY to come out to my family; Simon was there with me. I have moved seven times in the past sixteen years; Simon has moved with me. I moved all the way to San Francisco from Charlotte, NC; Simon came with me. My little brother had leukemia; Simon was there with me. My Dad had to have a quadruple bypass; Simon was there with me. I met my partner and he fell in love with Simon. I bought my first house, Simon moved in with me. Now Simon needs me more than ever. He is old. He is sick. He is amazing. I love him dearly. He has been my only constant for sixteen years. He has seen me grow up and seen me through the good and bad times. Getting him at that shelter was the best decision I ever made. He is truly a blessing. Clive Lazarus

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I've Been On Dogster Since:
June 25th 2009 More than 2 years!

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Dogster Id:
1004209

for 870 days

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I am sixteen going on seventeen...


We're doing fine

October 20th 2011 6:12 pm
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Hi Dogster friends. Wow, its been a long time. 2 years since Simon died. Jim, Judd and I are doing great. We've created a wonderful life for ourselves and we are showering Judd with attention and love. John Denver music is forever etched in my mind as it reminds me of the summer of 2009; the summer I went through this terrible experience when Simon was dying.
We have gone to Ft Funston twice now on Aug 28th, in 2010 and 2011. We plan to do it every year and set a rose by the cliffs to celebrate Simon's life.
He will be forever in my heart. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I don't think I will ever be the same. I think a part of you dies when you lose a dear friend such as him.
Anyway, from time to time, I'll write in here and let y'all know how we are and we are fine!

 

Life Goes On...

March 24th 2010 11:12 am
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Hi all,
Wow, its been almost three months since I wrote in Simon's diary, but here we are.
I just wrote in Geoff's (Abby's dad) diary and it made me think to do this.

I think about Simon every day. I miss him tremendously. We love Judd, our new baby. He is seven months old now. I never want to take him for granted as, in retrospect, I feel I sometimes took Simon for granted. I even feel some guilt in getting Judd like I've betrayed Simon. I know that's silly...

We've been doing well. We love Judd to death. He is the cutest, most loving dog. I even show him Simon's urn and tell him this is your uncle Simon; we loved him very much. I know it sounds crazy, but I think Judd understands this. I had a dream about Simon a few weeks ago. Many people tell me this happens and I'm so glad it finally did. He looked very regal, a glow about him. He looked like Aslan from the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, if anyone has seen it. Like a lion. He looked beautiful.

Was this just a dream or a visit from my boy?

 

The Odyssey Ends

January 13th 2010 2:41 pm
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Hi all,
Well, this is the end of a long journey for me. I'm in Asheville visiting one of my oldest and dearest friends. We drove up to the Smokey Mountains today. We went to a place where we scattered the ashes of a close friend about five years ago. It was freezing cold. We got a beautful tree, a shovel and water.

I got Simon in North Carolina back in 1993. I saw it only befitting to honor and memorialize him where he came from. So, we planted a tree today in his honor. The tree is beside a stream, amongst some trees in a beautful spot. The painstaking task of digging a hole took FOREVER, but with some gusto we got it done.
My friend Shannon said a heartfelt blessing and we dedicated the tree to him, his life and my love for him. I hope it will grow. We asked my friend who passed to take care of him for me.

This ends my odyssey (which I thought was such a befitting word to describe what I have done this past week) Odyssey means a spiritual journey for resolution. We revisited all our old places that we used to live, where we used to go for walks, where it all started. To here, where it ends. I hoped this would give me some closure to his passing. I think it has. I hope to come here again in the future and see his tree grow and remember how much he meant to me.

Here's to you, old friend.
Your Dad, Clive

 
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