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Likes: Lots of attention
Pet-Peeves: he has a thing about rocks, i'm not sure if it is love or hate
Favorite Toy: Balls or Frisbees
Favorite Food: Canidae and pizza crust
Favorite Walk: Anywhere with Me
Best Tricks: winning me over
Arrival Story: I went to see this litter of German Shepherd Puppies about a week after I had to put down my 12 year old aussie. He plowed through everybody and came right to me and gave me a kiss. It was if he was saying, I'm the one, I'll take care of you and he has done that ten times over. He is truly a one in a million dog. He is a tribute to the breed and it was this reason that I wanted offspring from him. His gift to me is his son Barkley.
Bio: Since April of 2006 Manny has been having back problems. It is more than likely DM but not only DM because he has pain with exercise and there are other things that lead me to believe it is not just DM if DM at all. I take him to physical therapy and I have him on supplements and recently put him on previcox for the pain he feels after we go for a walk or play in the yard. I cry every day at the thought that he will not be with me as long as I had prayed he would. I second guess myself every step of the way. An MRI would for sure tell me what I probably already know but I don't want him anesthesized and the cost of the test and visit is about $2000. I would not put him through a back operation if it determined he had something they could try to surgically correct. And so I ride the rollar coaster seeing him through good days and bad and also knowing how much he does what he does for me. I tell him to use his muscles and pick up his feet and he does. He walks on the water treadmill because I ask him to. He is such an amazing dog that I don't know what my life would be like without him. I never cry around him but I cry all the time when I am not with him. He entered my heart the day he chose me and he will take it with him the day he leaves. Manny's iron will and courage has helped me tremendously. He swims now for physical therapy as the water treadmill is too difficult for him. Just recently he got his new wheels. He is happy and playful and he is not bothered by his disability. He loves his new ride and understands that he can now have more mobility. He has not be walking on all fours for about 2 weeks now but he is insistent on moving. If he has to he'll drag just to come and be by myside. As long as he is happy and feeling good I will do whatever it takes. When he decides he has had enough and he is too tired, I will do whatever he needs to help him. He is an unbelievable animal. As Manny's front grew weaker, he began having problems holding himself up even in his wheels. At times he became frustrated when he would fall and have difficulty getting himself up. I was waiting for a signal from him that he was tired and had had enough but he would not. He was too devoted to ever tell me that he was done. He was still so bright eyed and happy which made things much more difficult. He began to have other problems like a kidney infection that would not respond and the vet said that once the front starts to go there are worse problems ahead, like breathing and swallowing, etc. I knew I loved him too much to ever put him through that and I also knew that he was content to do whatever made me happy. So with a heavy heart I made the decision to set him free. The night before I was bringing him to the vet I bought him a filet mignon dinner which he thoroughly enjoyed. He even shared some with Barkley. Barkley knew something was up as we were all upset. When we went to bed, he began howling like he was grieving. 2/19/08: Manny, himself knew that morning that things were changing. I spent some time with him before we went into the vet and in my arms, he went peacefully and with dignity. I felt amazing pain in my heart once I left the vet's and knew my heart had shattered. Manny was a soul mate and I just lost him. I haven't stopped crying. I know he will never truly leave me but he is painfully missed. Thank God I have Barkley, his son, who has been here for me in more ways than he even knows. He is quick to run to my side and dry my tears and is such a tribute to his Father. Manny will forever be in my heart. A once in a lifetime friend.
Forums Motto: One in a million best friend.
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The Last Forum I Posted In: Lost my best friend last saturday
I want to thank my angel friends and my pup pals on earth for all my birthday wishes and pressies. It sure is great to have such wonderful friends. It sure helped mom out alot today. I know she was very sad but she cheered up for Barkley so he wouldn't be nervous for his rally trial today. Barkley gave me a terrific birthday present in his Rally trial today. He got a score of 97/100 and a first place win today. Boy I'm one proud papa and on my birthday which made it extra special. I was watching the whole time and just beaming with pride. Thanks Barkley for the great present. Keep up the good work.
Hi Mom,
I hope you heard that extra special ring to my chimes this morning. I know I can't be there with you physically but you know I am right there in your heart. There's nothing that could ever take me from there so that is where I will always be. Please don't be sad because I will never ever leave you. If you could see me you would know that I am happy and other than being by your side there is no place like it. I know my life wasn't as long as you would have liked but you sure gave me a life that some pups can only dream about and the best years of my life were spent with you. I am glad you have Barkley and the boys to honor this day for you. I know they will be good boys and treat you extra special today. Love you Forever.
To all the Dogster moms, this Angel wishes you a wonderful and Happy Mother's Day!
To all the Dogster pups, give those moms some special kisses and hugs because no one deserves it more.
One year ago I said goodbye to you, my best friend and soul mate. It was almost exactly this time. On this anniversary of your crossing the bridge I hope you are certainly in a better place and are running free. I can't tell you how much I miss you because there are not enough words. Your pictures grace the house, your ashes rest on the mantle and your spirit remains in my heart that has been so slow to mend. I wish our time together could have been longer but that was not in my control and so I sit here missing you. Not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. Thankfully, a part of you lives in Barkley, your son, and I am eternally grateful for that. It's very hard to think about good memories today when the vision of our trip to the vet is stamped in my brain. I'll never forget how brave you were.. I will also never forget the pain in my heart when I left there without you. I have never experienced anything like that in my life. You were such an amazing friend! How blessed was I to have you in my life. When I hear the wind whisper and your chimes ring I know you are close by. My sweet angel, I know someday you'll be waiting on the other side of the bridge when it comes my time to cross, but until then your spirit will stay in my heart always.
All My Love,
Mom
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