Tag for Blue - Shared with Me By Dreamy

A friend of mine is missing. His name is Blue - officially Yukonwind's Doobie Blues.

I still believe that he is alive and I still believe that he will be found. I have to believe... what would I do if I were missing? Would my humans look for me... would they still look for me after 2 months? after 6? Would other people help them or would they be all alone too? Would someone find me and try to make me theirs? Would I wonder searching for food and shelter? I'd be scared... this I know

Blue is alive, I feel it, but he's scared. He wants to come home and he wonders if anyone cares... if anyone is looking for him.

My humans live many miles away. They have never met Blue or Blue's humans but they are trying in any way to help... help spread the word, help find blue.

So... why help strangers, why help find a dog you don't know?
For many reasons, but mostly because they know that this could just as easily be me. How helpless would any of us pups, kitties or humans feel? Who else could we turn to who would truly understand? We do this because we put ourselves in the shoes of Blue and Blue's humans and because we've come to know that even as strangers, we'd be there for each other...

We do it for our own pack. We do it for the friends we've made here - we do it because we know if any one of us is in need, we will be there for each other.

We do it because Blue needs us... and we all have something to offer, we can all help and add to a sum that is so much bigger than just one.

Please help us - please post this in your diary. Please click here to go to WhereIsBlue.com and help us get Blue home!! and share it with your friends, ask your humans to share it with there friends. Please pay this forward - we would do the same for you.

Blue, a black and white Siberian Husky (4 year old male, brown eyes, microchipped) has been missing since May 8, 2007 from Brighton, MI.

Dogster page: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/620507

Website : WhereIsBlue.com

E-mail: inform@whereisblue.com

Telephone: (313) 550-6095
Reward offered for his return, no questions asked.

Permission and gratitude for cross posting. Thank you!

BEING LOST -- FROM A DOG'S PERSPECTIVE

The gate was left open
one bright sunny day
So I thought I would go,
explore, run, and play.


Seeing new things,
this is such fun!
But where do I go,
now that I’m done?

Was it back this way,
or maybe that
Where is my home?
I want to go back.

I have on my collar,
it’s red, white and blue
But, I don’t have my tags
to give someone a clue.

A man comes and gets me,
puts me in his truck
He’s taking me home,
Oh, what luck!

Wait a minute,
this isn’t my home
I’m stuck in a cage,
scared and alone.

People come see me,
so I wag my tail
I love the attention
I get in this jail.

The food is okay,
and the bed is too
But I really miss home,
yet what can I do?

I miss my yard,
my bed, and my ball
But, I miss my master
the most of all.

Where is my master?
It must have been weeks
I know he will come.
He really loves me.

Then someone takes me
down a long hall
I’m confused and uncertain,
I stare at the wall.

I feel a prick,
things start to go dark
I think of my master
and me in the park.

I’m going to sleep now
with him on my mind
Little do I know,
my fate has been signed.

I pray when I wake,
he will be there
Holding me close,
stroking my hair.

I’m sorry I strayed,
who knew the cost?
But it doesn’t have to happen
when dogs get lost.

Lisa Williams

This poem is dedicated to the "stray" animals that do not get reclaimed.

Tagged!!

I have been tagged by the wonderful Cherry - Forever Loved and that sassy Sassy! It sounds like fun so we're off to tag. Below are the rules of the game:

(Hint: Copy and paste the rules so you don't have to type them again):

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

1. I love to eat, my motto was taste first, then if it wasn't edible, oh well.
2. I could only lick out of the left side of my mouth. :P
3. I looooooove and would search out the softest spot.. pillows, laundry, blankets.. etc
4. I won first place in the Skeeterspal contest by popular vote and 5th place by judges vote :D
5. I didn't like being a lap dog, I was content to sit with mom
6. I would try to get into the kleenex, or toilet paper whenever at all possible.
7. I would get grumpy at bbq's if no one gave me scraps.

And the pups I choose to tag are:
1 Miss Dixie Monroe
2.Puf
3.Baby
4.Roswell
5.Charlie
6.Eddie Essig
7.Wingnut

Don't Cry Mommy

Dear mommy,

I see you when your sad and I know you miss me. I know how much you ache to hug me again and rub my fluffy ears and bury your face in my fur. But I'm okay mommy. I'm happy and healthy and running around up here having fun. There are cheeseburgers to eat and fries too! Plus all the BBQ sauce I want! Cherry's watching out for me, making sure I don't get into trouble, Paris too. I was here to welcome Clover and make lots of new friends! Don't worry about me mommy, I didn't have time to be scared when I got up here, Bandit and Haley and Ariel were all here to welcome me and Ziggy and Zadie too!

I know you miss me with all your heart but one day we will be together again. Just know that when you feel that fuzzy feeling in your heart or a soft breeze, that's me coming to hug you.

I love you with all my heart!

Love,
Griffy

My Tail of Devotion for Griffen - Fur Angel

This is a special Tail of Devotion

See All Tails of Devotion

Dogsters are amazing..

Mom and I are just overwhelmed (in a good way) by the outpouring of love shown by the entire Dogster community. We wanted to cherish everything everyone did for us. I wish we could post all the notes from every thread and pmail and star and rosette.. but mom's giving me dirty looks from below. She's a fast typist, but that she said is ridiculous. Especially when I can look into the hearts of all those pups and their family and know how much they care about us.

Griffen's at the Bridge

Daisy Mae and her pack even started a beautiful stroll for me and my family "Smile at the Bridge Griffen":
Other Barks and Woofs: Griffen went to the Bridge today.....12/26/06

Plus Informational: Smile at the Bridge Griffen

Beautiful Abbie even started candles for me, if you wish to light one click here:
Light a Candle for Griffy

Some wonderful Dogsterholic dogs also started other strolls: "in honor of griffen" and "smiles for griffen".. mom and I are loving the photos! That’s what we all should do when a pup passes, tag your smiliest and funniest photos!


Mommy's original posts when I was sick:
Plus Friendly Forum: Christmas in the Hospital

Get Well Soon Forum: Christmas in the Hospital

Helping Mommy Understand..

Cross posted from the Support Forum:

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners; Ron, his wife Lisa and their
little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a
miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.
I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker and offered to
perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would
be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt
Shane could learn something from the experience.

The next day I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last
time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy
seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.

We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about
the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next
stunned me - I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good
life - like loving everybody and being nice, right?"

The four-year-old continued,

"Well, animals already know how to do that,
so they don't have to stay as long."

Griffen went to the Bridge today

My family has this "policy" - no suffering. When my mom was sick, she made this clear that if she was ever only surviving on machines we were to let her go. When the time came, we respected her wishes and despite wanting to fight it completely we did as she asked.

This was an extremely hard decision but it had to be done, he was seizuring more frequently over the last day and his kidney levels hadn't changed. The vet called me at 9am this morning and said his levels hadn't changed and that due to his kidney's failing he was having blot clots which was causing seizures. His quality of life was nothing. I even tried to give him a piece of steak when we were there and he wouldn't take it.. that's trouble, this dog LOVED food. We got to spend cuddle time and I told him how much I loved him and how much everyone loved him. He also got lots of neck scratches before he passed away in my arms at 11am. He was a wonderful dog.

I just wanted to express my thanks for all the kind words, rosettes, and stars. Griffen really was one of a kind and I miss him already. I'll be going through slowly and responding to all the pmails and everything but I just wanted to say thank you. This dogster cmmunity is amazing and please know that I'll still be around and so will Griffy in spirit.


Thank you,
vicki and griffy - fur angel

Christmas PM Update

I couldn't visit him tonight, when I got there they were super busy and had a lot of emergencies tonight so they couldn't have any back in the ICU. I called just now and the vet tech said the vet would call me back. They did, his levels haven't gone down very much or really budged she said. The seizure this morning was stopped with drugs and now he's on some medication.

I asked them to go ahead and do an ultrasound just in case tomorrow morning. They'll also be doing a more full blood panel so hopefully I'll know more tomorrow. I'm not sure it looks good, the vet said if it doesn't change in the next few days it's probably not good.

I can feel my heart breaking right now but I'm still hoping and praying for a miracle.

*edited to add: I definitely want to keep my positive thoughts, I keep looking at his photos and I feel like he can get better, I need to take that attitude with me when I visit him tomorrow. Come on Griffen!! Mom still needs you!

Christmas AM Update

Went in and sent 2 hours with him this morning, he's on seizure watch, they said he had one about 8am. I'm not sure if they saw it or assumed he did because his tongue sticks out. I think he really did though since he's already been there for 24 hours. I didn't get a chance to talk with any of the vets on duty or vet tech because they were all really busy. Poor guy, looks so weak and tired. I'm hoping this flush works so badly. I don't care if it takes time to nurse him back to health, I just want to know that it's a possibility.

Christmas Eve Update - Merry Christmas!

Griffen's mom here - My brother and I went to visit him twice last night, once before dinner and once after. He ate a little bit, but we found out later he threw it back up. He's scheduled to have bloodwork done this morning so as soon as I get showered and dressed I'm going to go over there and see how it went and spend some time with him.

But a little more about this guy: Griffen's kinda special, not only because he and I developed such a strong bond the moment he came home with me, but because my close knit group of friends from high school also in a way adopted him. They would bring him treats when they came to visit and helped campaign to help him win the skeeterspals contest and even helped me raise $250 for the rescue that saved him originally. My friends say he's the perfect dog for me, we both smile a lot and care a lot and plus they say, 'only you would adopt an 11 year old, deaf, toothless dog.' He has helped fill a void better than anyone after I lost close family members and he was there to love me when I lost my best friend to a random shooting. This dog is amazing and his little furry face just grows on people and makes them like him. :) Heck, if he can even get through to my dad who has a strict belief about dogs being dogs and humans being humans then wow! sidenote: my dad (griffy's grandpa) used to not believe in the vets and that if dogs couldn't survive on their own then they weren't meant to be dogs.. he's changed his mind now about griffy.

I just have to say that it always amazes me how wonderful this dogster community is and I know I couldn't really go through this without all of your support, thoughts, and prayers. This is a community that understands what each other goes through and is there to always help and hug when needed. THANK YOU for the bottom of my heart for everything. And Griffy and I promise to go through all the rosettes, notes, and stars when Griffen is better. :)