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Likes: His mommy, I couldn't leave the room for 2 mins before he would come looking for me.
Pet-Peeves: He hated thunder storms
Favorite Toy: The giant kong, any tennis ball
Favorite Food: He didnt like anything green, he would even leave the green bits of food in his bowl....strange
Favorite Walk: He loved walking with his friend FiFi, they would fight over who was going to be in front.
Best Tricks: Catch, belly up, roll over
Arrival Story: Captain and his brother were kept in small cages for the first 6 months of their lives for up to 10 hours a day. I finally talked the owner into finding homes for them. I took Captain and his brother Taz found a really good home. When we got him home
we shortly found out he was a wild man, he got away from us and it took us over an hour to catch him. With alot of work and patience he became a very loving companion. He was a real sweetheart and is missed so much.
Bio: I remember bringing you home. You were so small and cuddly with your tiny paws and soft fur.
You bounced around the room with eyes flashing and ears flopping.
Once in a while, you'd let out a little yelp just to let me know this was your territory.
Making a mess of the house and chewing on everything in sight became a passion, and when I scolded you, you just put your head down and looked up at me with those innocent eyes, as if to say, "I'm sorry, but I'll do it again as soon as you're not watching."
As you got older, you protected me by looking out the window and barking at everyone who walked by.
When I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting for me with your tail wagging just to say, "Welcome home. I missed you. "You never had a bad day, and I could always count on you to be there for me.
When I sat down to read the paper and watch TV, you would lay at my feet, looking for attention. You never asked for anything more than for me to pat your head so you could go to sleep with your head over my leg.
As you got older, you moved around more slowly. Then, one day, old age finally took its toll, and you couldn't stand on those wobbly legs anymore. I knelt down and patted you lying there, trying to make you young again. You just looked up at me as if to say you were old and tired and that after all these years of not asking for anything, you had to ask me for one last favor. With tears in my eyes, I drove you one last time to the vet. One last time, you were lying next to me.
For some strange reason, you were able to stand up in the animal hospital, perhaps it was your sense of pride.
As the vet came into the room, I took you in my arms & held you , I could feel your last heatbeat & your last breath as you fell asleep & I comforted you as you had done for me all of these years "Thank you for taking care of me.
You will always be in my heart.
Forums Motto: Mommies boy
When I was a puppy My brother Taz and I (Captain) where bought from a pet shop. Our owners took us home but they didn’t play with us much we was allowed out of our cages about 5 hours a day. We were kept in crates in a basement 12-15 hours a day because our owners worked all the time. We could hear them come home at night and was all excited thinking they would come and let us out soon but it would be a few more hours before we would see them. The basement door would open and then our cage doors we were free to go outside and play, potty, & eat. But for only a couple hours then it was back to the cage in the basement. We could hear them walking around above us hoping the door would open again and we would be able to come upstairs with them but soon it would be quite and dark and sleep would overcome us. Every morning we got out of our cages for 30 mins to eat, and go outside to potty then our owners had to go to work so back in the cage we went. This went on for the first 6 months of out lives. Then one day a lady came to see us she talked to us in a very clam and sweet voice and told us she was going to take us away. Apparently she knew about us and had talked to our owners and they agreed to let her have us. Although she couldn’t keep me and my brother together she did find him a good forever home just across town and I got to go see him occasionally. Now let me tell you about my rescue……when Mom and dad came to get me from the dark basement I was kinda scared because that’s all I knew except getting to go out for short periods of time. They put a collar on me and then a leash, I didn’t like that one bit and I was walked out to their truck. They tried to get me to jump up into the truck but I didn’t know how to jump so dad had to pick me up and put me in. It was only a short drive to my new forever home but it was very scary. When we got there all I was hoping for was a bigger cage since I was growing and my other one was getting a bit cramped. Mom got out of the truck first I saw her walking to the back. She opened the door and I could think of was RUN. I jumped out the back and took off . It took mom and dad an hour to catch me and when they did I figured ok here we go back to the cage. I was wrong though they took me in the house and showed me where I would be sleeping, on a bed right next to theirs, then they showed me my food and water, wow all the water I wanted and then, your not going to believe this, a huge yard. They said it was all mine I even had toys, LOTS of toys. At first I was a little shy but mom got me over that. I loved both mom and dad but mom was my favorite I went everywhere she went and eventually I ended up right next to her on the bed. I took care of mom thru the years would comfort her when she cried, snuggled with her when it was cold, and made sure she was always safe when we went for walks in the woods. As I got older she did the same for me she covered me when I was cold. Comforted me when I was feeling bad, and always made sure I was safe. When I was 11 years old I was diagnosed with heart worms. I also had bad hips and was losing my sight.
Mom decided that she would not treat me but to keep me comfortable with meds. The vet told her the treatment could hurt and make my bone even worse then they already were. For the next 3 years mom and I were closer then ever just like when I was young and watched over her she was now watching over me.
At 14 I went to rainbow bridge and I have no more pain. I watch over my family everyday and play with all my Angel friends here at the bridge. Thank you Mom & Dad for taking me away from the dark, cold basement and letting me see the light!!!!!
1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years - any separation from you will be very painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me - it is crucial for my well being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment...You have your work, your friends, your entertainment...
I HAVE ONLY YOU!
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when you're speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll NEVER forget it.
7. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hands but I choose NOT to bite YOU.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long or my heart may be getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for ME if you are there. Remember that I love you.
I sit and try to write the words, I want your heart to hear.
Hoping to find some comfort, in the fact that your not here.
I look out into the open field, that you once occupied,
Knowing now that field is empty, because my love, you've died.
I do believe with all my heart, that your soul has gone to be,
With all the other angel dogs, that you were meant to see.
We will have to stay behind, until God calls us too,
So do not be afraid, that he's only called for you.
The water is still, in the pond that you played,
And your bed is so empty, where your pretty head laid.
Our bed is to empty, where you once laid between,
the two people who LOVED you and now only dream,
That one day our eyes will shut one last time,
and you will come greet us, angel of mine.
Until then, I'll keep trying to see through my tears,
with memories you left us, to reflect through the years.
We'll never forget one minute we spent,
of loving and laughing, of places we went.
And I dread the day that your scent disappears,
for it's "proof" to me, Captain, that you were just here!
But one day will come, when we'll start to see through,
the pain of the moment, and remember just "you".
Now you go and play, and look down when you can,
remembering we love you, and this isn't the end.
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