Woof - We'd love to share this portion of Dogster with you, but first you'll need to login.
If you don't have a Dogster account yet, you can register in about 60 seconds. Registering allows you to use all our free features while allowing us to create a safer, more meaningful environment for the community as a whole.
Registering is fast, free and lets you create your dog page(s), find adoptable dogs, save your favorites, connect to your Pup Pals and more.
Likes: Going for walks on the mountain; swimming in the pond; going for car rides; carrying anything in his mouth; and most of all - MOM
Pet-Peeves: Those darn cats sleeping in his bed; trespassers; the vaccuum cleaner
Favorite Toy: Mr Fuzzy; Mr Moosie; big lips; Raw hides
Favorite Food: PEOPLE food - lots of it
Favorite Walk: Mom's mountain trail
Best Tricks: Ability to get the squeaker out of Mr Fuzzy in less than 2 minutes; ability to tell the best secrets ever
Arrival Story: My boyfriend (at the time) really wanted a dog. I'm embarrassed to say, I didn't. He WON. We went to a breeder & picked out a pudgy, little white pup. The breeder told us that he was the 13th puppy of that litter, and that he was born late at night in the backyard. The mom had delivered all her pups, and he knew there was one left so he walked her until she had him. It was hard to decide what to name him, but we started calling him Cracker because he was so white. It wasn't meant to be a mean 'slur' it just fit him. In the 12 years he was with me, only 4 people actually 'got' his name! It must have been a good name because I found out after we moved out of our neighborhood, one of our neighbors got a yellow lab & named HER Cracker. Needless to say, my boyfriend & I split up. He didn't want Cracker, I did - I WON! I am so happy that I was able to love & adore him for almost 12 years. I was the lucky one!
Bio: Gosh, the stories I could tell of Cracker. He was my best, forever friend for almost 12 years. That's a lot of memories. He was always a hyper, happy guy - smiling all the time. He was the class clown at doggie obedience class. He just wanted to play, play, play. Even the instructor would laugh at him. When I practiced down time with him - I'd actually have to lay on top of him for the entire time. The first years of Cracker's life we lived in a development. It wasn't an easy life for a pooch, but he had an 80 foot run so he could be outside. I tried that wonder electric fence invention, but that didn't work for my guy. As soon as he'd see a person or cat, he'd dart through it like it wasn't there. The kids in the neighborhood loved him - they used to come to my door & ask "Can Cracker come out & play??" When Cracker was 6, we moved to the mountain. Cracker was lucky enough to have his own pond to swim in (no more kiddy pool), mountain trails to walk unleashed, & a huge yard to run and play. Boy did he have the life!***In April of 2005, Cracker had his first stroke. This was followed by several others. I took him to the vet fully expecting that I would have to say goodbye. The vet told me that he wasn't ready yet & that I would know when the time came. He started coming out of the strokes - able to walk again, but eating was tough because his mouth was slack. I started feeding him anything I could find that he would eat - even going to the deli daily & buying him lunch meat. He really was on the road to recovery & he would still run to greet me when I came home from work every night. Four weeks later, the seizures started. They were the worst. I would just hold him & tell him how much I loved him until they passed. I was hoping he'd overcome this hurdle too, but it wasn't to be. I knew I had to make the decision to do what was best for HIM and no longer be selfish. On May 31st, 2005, I said goodbye to my true & loyal friend. He was 23 days short of turning 12.***"My little Peanut - thank you for being my best pal - you'll always have my heart"
Forums Motto: Remember me Happy & Free
The Groups I'm In: "Canadian Golden Retrievers" who want to be Friends with other Goldens..., ♥ I miss you darling! ♥, ♥Crazy for our Canines♥, *~ I ♥ SuPeR DoGs!! ~*, ♥A TEAM♥, Angel Doggies, beautiful toy dogs, Dogster Guardian Angels, Febreze® Pet Odor Eliminator™, Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever Lovers, Golden Retriever FunHouse, In Memoriam, LABS LABS AND MORE LABS!!!!!!!!!, Losing A Beloved Pet, Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies, Retriever Love, The Dog Park ;), The Rainbow Bridge, whoahh. cool dogs., ^*^Over The Rainbow^*^, ^^^Angels from above^^^, ~~~~~~~I LOVE CONTESTS!~~~~~~~
The Last Forum I Posted In: ARG - Blue ribbon rosette "best in show"
Earned Angel Wings: May 31, 2005
Gosh mom, it’s hard to believe that I’ve been here at the bridge for four whole years. That’s like forever. But in my mind it was only yesterday you were sobbing, bringing me to the vet making that final decision to give me the peace I needed. You did the right thing – it was my time & I needed you to be strong even though you didn’t think you could be. I am so glad that you were there comforting me when I passed – I wouldn’t have wanted to be alone. You begged me to just pass in my sleep but then I wouldn’t have had my last moments with you which I really needed (and I think you did too). I want you to know that I’m still okay up here at the bridge – I have soooo many friends that are all just like me - Waiting for their forever companions to join them, and watching over them while we wait.
I know my being gone is still hard for you even though you try not to show it. And I know you think of me often and are still reliving my stories with friends – we sure did have a lot of good times together, didn’t we. Remember the little job you gave me when you came home from work – I always had to pick up my water dish & bring it in the house – it didn’t matter that I’d spill it all over me – it was my job & I liked doing things to please you & make you laugh. Those wonderful memories will never vanish – they’ll always be with us.
I know you’ve been going through some rough times lately, I wish I could be there to lick your tears away and make things better for you. Know that I am watching over you and am here if you need me….Love you & miss you Mom…..
From Cracker’s Mom – Ah, my little man or should I say my main man – remember you were always my main man? You still are….Even though when you left I told Gino that he had to step up to the plate and be the new main man. Peanut – he took me sooo seriously – that kitty will protect me with his life – just like you. But between you & I – you’re still my main man. So little guy – I sure do miss you. It’s hard to believe that we had to say goodbye 4 years ago – it’s still so fresh in my memory & always will be. I think of you always – cherishing all the time we had together & thankful that we had it. Know that I will always love you & that you have that extra special spot in my heart that nobody can ever replace. Miss you, my little peanut.
PS – I want to thank all our Dogster pals for the thoughtful rosettes & p-mails. The thoughtfulness and caring is amazing and I really do appreciate it. I haven’t been able to get on Dogster as much as I would like in the past year, but hopefully that will all change when I get my life back in order. Thanks for thinking of us and caring……HUGS
Hey Mom - Just wanted you to know that I'm still looking down on you & will be until we meet again. I know its been three long, sad years for you. It seems like yesterday I was running around stealing your *woops* chewed up shoe...But at least you have the memories on video so you can watch me anytime you miss me & I know you do....And I know you still kiss my picture every day too. That's okay - it makes me feel loved and cherished just like I did when I was with you. You gave me the best life a pooch could have & I feel fortunate to have had almost 12 years with you.
I know you're sad today but just cherish all our fun times - we sure did have a lot - I heard you this weekend telling the story of how I accidentally got on the pool cover & was floating in the middle of the pool. I wasn't worried even though I could sense you were - I knew you were trying to figure out how you were gonna jump in & save me with those heavy shoes on....You should have known that I was just hanging out trying to get my stick & that I knew you'd eventually pull me out. Its nice that you still talk about me & tell my stories keeping my memory alive.
Don't worry about me mom, I have lots of dogster friends up here with me & they are keeping me company while I wait for you. We're all happy & whole again just like when we were pups. There is no pain here - only a sense of purpose - we are guardian angels after all.
I know three years ago, it was the toughest decision you've ever had to make to give me peace - know thats what it was about - giving me peace & saving me from suffering. I was ready to go even if you weren't ready to have me leave. I love you Mom & will always be watching over you.........
*****From Cracker's Mom******Puppy - My little peanut - you'll always be my favorite, my friend, my soulmate even though these other furries seem to keep me busy, not a day goes by that I don't think of you & your antics....I'm now able to smile through my tears. You may have been gone 3 years but it seems like yesterday that you were walking our mountain trail with me with a spring in your step. I still have a gazillion pictures of you all over the house & I still stop & kiss you when I walk by.........Your ashes sit in memorial on my nightstand. I still cringe at the thought that I didn't want a 'dog' (what was wrong with me). You came into my life & made me a better person - you made me feel unconditional love - you were always there for me no matter what - licking the tears from my eyes when I was sad & making me feel special by greeting me every day with a big smile on your handsome face. I was never alone - you followed me where ever I went - the void that I felt when you left was to big to even imagine & can never be filled. You had already passed when I found Dogster, but the support I found here was overwhelming & has helped me immensely. Thank you all my dogster pals for helping me through my pain & loss. But YOU Cracker, have helped me to open my heart to others - its because of you that I adopted not one but TWO doggies into my life. They'll never be you, but I now know that I have too much love to keep to myself & it should be shared with others.
Thank you, my peanut, for showing me what unconditional love is all about & know that I am always, always thinking about you. I miss you so much............Hugs & Kisses - Mom
Wow, its hard to believe its been two years to date since I came to the rainbow bridge. It seems like just yesterday I was following my mom around the house & receiving lots of hugs & kisses. I may be in heaven but I know my mom is still sending me kisses & guess what, Mom - I'm getting them so keep em coming. I look down and see she now has not one but two new furbabies in the house - guess it took two to make up for missing me so much. I also see it isn't working cause I know you still miss me terribly, mom. I noticed that the new yella guy has sure been sucking up to you big time - I know he's trying to weasel into my spot & you're deadset against letting him - Keep opening your heart mom, I know for sure you have enough love to give a thousand furbies. I also know that I will always be first & foremost forever in your heart.
I just wanted to let you know I'm doing okay, mom. I'm healthy & whole again & the only thing missing here is YOU. You can't see me but I can see you. Luckily I'm able to watch over you every day & night. I'm your very special guardian angel.
Light a candle for me tonight, mom - Love your Little Peanut
PS - From Cracker's Mom: My little peanut, I know its been two years & my heartache is still as fresh as it was two years ago at this time. I miss you so. There will never be another like you - you were my soulmate, my best friend. I miss you, puppy.
My Account
