My 4th Woofday!

Today I'm four years old!

This is my second Birthday in Sweden and I just want to say that I'm so happy I've got a wonderful Family and a beautiful place to live.
I was a lucky pup, and I'll never forget it...

This morning, Mama brushed me and let me play outside a lot.
I expect some yummy treats too...
I've not been well, back in August, but now I'm perfectly fine again and I want to show my Mama how much I love her.

Happy Woofday to me!!!

Lots of love,

Marty xxx

THANK YOU, MISTY!

My gorgeous friend MISTY (http://www.dogster.com/dogs/532808) has sent this poem to me.
It is so beautiful and full of meanings, that I really wish to share it with all of you.

Woof!
Marty xxx

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For My Best Friend


This is for you, my best friend,
the one person I can tell my soul too
Who can relate to me like no other
Who I can laugh with to no extents,
Who I can cry too when times are tough,
Who can help me with the problems of my life.

Never have you turned your back on me
Or told me I wasnt good enough
Or let me down

I don't think you know what that means to me
You have went through so much pain and you still have time
For me.
And I love you for listening even when inside YOU are dying
And I look up to you because you are strong,
and caring
and beautiful.
Even though you don't think you are.

And I hope you know that I am always here
To listen to you laugh and cry and help
In all the ways that i can
And I will try to be at least half the friend you are
To me.

I hope you know I would not be the person I am today, without you.
My best friend.

Goodbye, brother...

Why do some people hurt us? What have we done to them?
When I learn about these things, like what's happened to poor Maximus, my heart aches.
I have a great family, I am lucky; my Mama and Nana both love me very much. But I know that not all humans are like them. I was mistreated and then abandoned as a puppy; I could have ended up in the hands of someone as cruel as the criminal who killed Maximus.
Yes, I was lucky...
But why, why would someone be so evil? I am only a dog, I want to give love, I want everybody to be happy. Why can't they all see it?
Rest in peace, dearest Maximus. It feels like I've lost a brother and Mama has lost a son.
Goodbye and sorry you had to know human cruelty... It should not have happened. It must never happen again!
Please, kind humans, make sure no one will hurt us again.

Love,
Marty xxx

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Maximus Succumbs to Burn Injuries
July 17, 2007

Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, regret to announce the passing of Maximus, the two-year-old pit bull mix who was chained to a fence and burned in a horrific act of animal cruelty, last Thursday evening (July 12) in Brentwood.

Maximus suffered burns to more than 60 percent of his body, leaving his skin raw and his outlook grim. Maximus succumbed to his injuries early this morning at the Veterinary Medical Center in West Islip.

"Our entire staff and Maximus' physician Linda Loudon made every effort to save him." Dr. Reed Zaroff, owner of the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, said. "Everyone at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island was shocked by this crime and heartbroken at the loss of Maximus."

Maximus passed away shortly after 12 a.m. today, Dr. Loudon said.

"The trauma was too much for Maximus to handle," Dr. Loudon said.

Maximus was brought to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island last Thursday by the Town of Islip Animal Shelter, which was contacted by a concerned citizen. Loudon contacted Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption, located in Port Jefferson Station, which agreed to assist the medical center in funding Maximus' treatment. From that time until his passing, the Maximus had been under the constant care of the staff at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island.

Save-A-Pet Seeks Help for Badly Burned Dog Left to Die

July 16, 2007

Donations are needed to help "Maximus," a mix breed who was chained to a tree, doused with gasoline and set on fire this past week. The badly burned animal was taken to the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island for emergency care by a concerned resident.

Maximus has 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body and so far he has already incurred over $3,000 in medical expenses. However, his vet and Dori Scofield, Founder/Director of Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue believe his chances for survival are good.

Despite his terrible ordeal and the brutality he has endured, Maximus appears to hold no grudges and is alert and friendly to everyone at the VMCLI, wagging his tail and licking the staff caring for him.

"We can't allow such horrific crimes to be committed against our companion animals. Although Maximus has made progress, he needs a great deal of treatment and has a long road of recovery ahead," according to Ms. Scofield. With love and proper medical care, Scofield is hopeful that Save-A-Pet will be able to find a forever home for Maximus.

Maximus was found in Brentwood, but neither his owners or the perpetrators have been found.

I've been tagged!

I've been tagged by Ella and Freddie The Old Man!
Here are seven things about me:

1. I am an Italian dog!
2. I love to have my belly rubbed.
3. I play soccer.
4. I got on an airplane... twice!
5. Sometimes I can actually talk the human language (I can say 'Mama').
6. I am an attention seeker.
7. My favourite soccer player is Alex Del Piero (see my photo book).

Talk to the Paw!


I choose to tag:
1. Chesterino (493907)
2. Sergeant (469405)
3. McFly (438599)
4. Alfredo Fettucini (91681)
5. Justice (289349)
6. Brianna (245354)
7. Lulu (256452

Tragic fate... (remembering our JUVE boys!)

As you may know, I am a huge JUVENTUS fan, just like my Mum and Loki. I love Alex Del Piero and share this immense passion with millions of people, all over the world.
2006 has been a very bad year for JUVE, but no one was prepared for what has happened only two days ago.

On Friday, 15th of December, two players from the JUVENTUS youth team died in a tragic accident. Midfielder ALESSIO FERRAMOSCA and goalkeeper RICCARDO NERI, drowned in a lake at the Vinovo training centre in Turin, when trying to recover some footballs that had fallen into the water during the team's training session.
RICCARDO would have turned 17 today. ALESSIO was also 17 years old and an only child.

My Family is devastated; we all support JUVE and feel so sad for the Families of these two unfortunate teenagers.
May they rest in peace.
They died for what they loved the most: they will never be forgotten.

Blessed be.

Marty, Trigger, Bastian, Loki, Mummy Rosie and Nana Margherita xxx

Vote for me!

Hey guys,
My crazy Mum has entered me into this competition.
If anybody likes my photo, they could vote for me.
This is the link:
http://www.catster.com/show06/vote_pet.php?i=227704
Please vote for Marty at the 2nd Annual World's Coolest Dog and Cat Show!
Thanks a bunch!
Marty & Mum Rosie xxx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Hey everybody!
Today is my birthday: I'm three years old!
Wow! My very first birthday in Sweden.... I wonder how many treats I will get.... I'm very happy to be with my family and hope all my birthdays are going to be so wonderful.
Woof!

Marty xxx

I LOVE JUVENTUS!

Visit:
I LOVE JUVENTUS!
http://www.freewebs.com/1juventus/

It's the website we have created to celebrate the glorious football team we all support in our family.
JUVE is our biggest passion, and even Bastian's been hooked on the glorious club from Turin (Italy).

WE LOVE JUVE and we'll ALWAYS will!

"We are the Champions, we are the Champions, no time for losers, 'cause we are the Champions..."

Yours,

Marty xxx

My video!

My Mum has just recorded a short video of me, chewing on a bone.
Don't I look great? I think so!
She'll get better at this, I'm sure, but for time being, enjoy a brief moment in to my life.

Love,
Marty xxx