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Here is what Checkers has to say...

A familiar smell

I was at the Bridge running and playing with all of my friends, as usual. About 6:30, May 5th, my Terrier nose smelled something familiar, but I didn't know why.

I stopped playing and looked at the gate. There was a big-headed Beagle just coming through. I didn't recognize him, but he smelled like mom and dad!

He said his name was Buddy and he told me all about his life; how he had gotten the scar on his neck from a collar that was too tight, how his ear became mangled and how he had been abandoned and was living alone with a cat. A cat! And he liked the cat.

Then Buddy told me he had been adopted on Christmas Eve of 2010 by my mom and dad from the family that had rescued him. And his life became full. And he knew that he was loved. Buddy said while he was with mom and dad a cat had come to their new house and she was now part of our family. She made him feel at ease. And Buddy told me about Max coming to live with them, too. I knew Max. He had belonged to our friend's family.

I told him all about my life with mom and dad and how wonderful it was. I was glad that he had the opportunity to come into the lives of mom and dad and know love like I had known.

Buddy told me that mom and dad asked him to give their love to me and he brought a piece of their hearts with him.

Mom--dad--we are both thankful to you for our lives with you. We love you and miss you as much as you miss us. Until we greet Max and Kit, we'll trade stories with each other of our times with you.

Love, Checkers

It seems like yesterday

that I just held you in my arms,
went for a walk with you,
enjoyed a ride in the car,
watched you tilt your head at me from across the room as you were casually mentioned in a conversation.

It has been three years and I have missed you every day. You were a very special dog who taught me a lot about animals and myself. I thank God that you were a part of my life.

You will always be a part of me, Checkers.

Love mama.

Mom and I thank you

Thank you my dear friends, for remembering on this special day, what would have been my 18th birthday. Mama is very touched that I was remembered by so many of you. Thank you, Buddie, Maggie, Peanut, Willow, Rebby, Mike, Josie, Zaidie, Flicka, Lucas, Maxi BBF, Zoe, Scarlett, Elise, Anya, Pippi and Cheeky, Sandy, Kiki, Abbie, Wishbone, Bailey, Buttercup and PDPC and George, my Aussie pal!

You, any many more like you are what make Dogster the best place on the web. I am most honored to be called your pal. As July 27th approaches, mama will remember you all.

xoxo ~ Checkers

Happy Birthday, America!