Hi Gucci

Gucci, I think of you everyday!! I do admit, I do not cry as much as before, but still it hurts to think that I cant play with you anymore. But, thank God, there is dogster where I feel you still live and play with your friends here and in heaven! It is extremely joyful when my daughter looks at your photo and says "Poochi thotho"! She is so lucky that she met you even so only for a little over a year. I strongly believe that your spirit still lives with us.

I feel bad that I stayed away from you after my daughter was born for more than one reason. You were not in the best of your health and you were quite irritable because of loss of your fur and I did not want to irritate you in anyway and I did not want anyone to point an accusing finger at you that you passed some infection on to my daughter. I can never forgive myself for not being with you till the end. I hope you would find it in you to forgive me - for all the mistakes that I committed - please forgive me. Thinking back, I feel that I might have not been very considerate of your feelings in the last year of your life, but trust me, it was not intentional. I love you Gucci. The bond that we shared can never be with any other furry one - not even Coffee or any one dog. I have always loved you but I am not sure if I told you so. Let me tell you now - I love you and I have always loved you - with all my heart.

FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND

FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND
You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.
That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.
Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.
I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
...a young dog once again.
(c) Karen Clouston

yes, we did. we cut the leash and let him run - as a puppy again; as a healthy dog that he once was; to make him happy and to get rid of his pain and suffering.

it has been more than 1 month but it still hurts. it always will.

but, looking at the video that was made in the morning on May 26, 2012, i realise how much physically painful it was for him.

if only he could talk and would talk to me now - whether he was happy with us and whether he was happy that we made that final decision about him.

Gucci - i love you.

from Gucci's other sister

Gucci passed on yesterday (May 26, 2012 Saturday) after bringing us uncountable moments of joy, love, peace and sheer amusement over the last 13 years. He hadn't been feeling well for over a year now. He had developed cataract on both eyes, had difficulty walking and hearing, and had lost most of his beautiful golden coat to an infection. Last week he had fractured his hind leg after being knocked down by a speeding car, and was limping around on 3 legs. He was in pain. The vet recommended it was time to say goodbye to him, and we did, with mixed feelings. We will forever question if we sent him away too soon, sent him away before it was his time. What we are certain of, however, is that he was much loved, and will be sorely missed, more than we can ever put in words. We are also certain that Gucci's Dogster friends absolutely loved him. We want to thank everyone who sent love, warmth and treats his way. You made his life and ours joyful. We have loved having you as part of our lives. It may be a while before we connect again. Until then, we send lots of love and hugs to you and your four-legged babies.

Tag!

One more tag game and i like it :D

My chocolate-sweet furriend Hershey tagged me - thanks Hershey!

10 things that i like:

1. my mom
2. bones
3. long walks (preferably without leash, but that does not happen)
4. come home by car on the way back from walking
5. dogster
6. pup pals and groups
7. wonderful games and threads that we have here
8. sleeping on everyone's clean clothes
9. licking my brother
10. chasing cats, lizards, squirrels, ants, etc.

I am tagging:
Maggie, Alabaster, Abby (P&P), Abby (RR), Nikita

Tree tag

I've been tagged by Mini who was tagged by Sasha who was tagged by Jake who was tagged by Prada, who was tagged by Max, Who was tagged by Oscar, who was tagged by Sadie, Who was tagged by Crystal, who was tagged by Sunny, who was tagged by Shiloh in a neat sort of way! He is celebrating his 20th diary entry and has given tree rosettes to 10 of his pals. He is asking us to "pay it forward" and keep on giving. He is asking us to send rosettes to 10 of our pals (5 if you can't do 10) and to keep on giving!

I've also been tagged by Pookah!!

Thanks Pookah and Mini!

I am tagging:

1. Bogey
2. Satiba (the Bunny)
3. Max
4. Soulja Boy (SJB)
5. Orson
6. Bernie
7. Oscar
8. Minister Misty
9. Lexy
10. Alexis

Friendship tag

Hershey tagged me:

Facts of Friendship

A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and clean.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about their problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!

A simple friend will read and throw this letter away.
A real friend will keep sending it until he's sure it's been received.

Pass this on to anyone you care about....
if you get it back you have found your true friends

Tagged by Hershey!

Hershey tagged me and sent me this mail:

I am going to tag 10 friends and tell them what kind of ice cream I look like. Then you need to tag 10 friends and tell them what kind of ice cream you look like.

Lets see if it comes back to me! Just make a copy of this and put it in your diary so everyone knows what flavor you look like! Sprinkles count too!


I look like...kahlua or espresso ::drooling!::

**********************

I think I am a mix of vanilla and chocolate icecream - more of vanilla and less of chocolate - that gives the exact gold colour i am!! :-D

Thanks Hershey for tagging me. I am going to tag 10 pals of mine right away

Tagged by Walker

Walker tagged me and asked me to tag 6 more pups after I answer and post these questions on my diary. here are the questions.....

1. What color is your collar?
Dark red

2. What kind of food do you eat?
Naan

3. What are your favorite treats?
Ny friend Satiba sent awesome treats from the US. not sure of the name

4. Do you have a Valentine or significant other?
Just my mom

5. Do you get Table Scraps?
oh yes!

6. What is your favorite toy?
I hate toys

7. When is your Birthday?
April 1

8. How many times a day do you get to eat?
3 times a day

9. Do you have a favorite color?
huh? (nothing specific)

10. Do you hope all your pals put this in their diary?
I hope so

I tag...

1. Bear
2. Lexy
3. Autumn
4. Hunter
5. Shaki
6. Dozer (Bobo)

Thanks Walker, for tagging me!

Prayer for Baxter

Baxter has gone missing:

BAXTER'S DIARY ENTRY
Hi, my name is Baxter, I am a male Boxer! I am 3 years old! If you don't already know, I ran away 4 days ago, but if you read my previous entry, I am having a blast *wink*! I started this game to get furs praying for me to return home! Here is what you do!

Please say a prayer for me and pass this on to 10 furs! The goal is to see how many prayers we can get! I will start!

Baxter's Prayer:
Lord, please help me to find my way home safely. Thank you for all you do, I love you.
Amen

I tagged:
Dayzee
Misty
Goofball
Luckie
Emma
Ginger
Jona thon
Dion
BamBam
Cody

Blessings

To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: GOD
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE

This is God.... Today I will be handling All of your problems for you.
I do Not need your help.
So, have a nice day.
I love you.
And, remember.... If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do Not attempt to resolve it yourself!
Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box.
I will get to it in MY TIME.
All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it.
Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.
Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you..
You may have touched their life in ways you will never know!

Now, you have a nice day.

God

God has seen you struggling, God says it's over.
A blessing is coming your way.
If you believe in God, please send to ten furs who you think deserve to be blessed!.

I WANT THESE TEN FURS TO BE BLESSED....

1. Minister Misty #532808
2. Satiba #324480
3. Cinnamon #229269
4. Cody #801108
5. Charlie #868142
6. Maggie #368999
7. Hershey #854601
8. Roscoe #829546
9. Baxter #210641
10. Ginger #929508