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Likes: His furfamily and his Mom. He is an amazingly balanced and confident boy.
Pet-Peeves: Having his nails clipped.
Favorite Toy: Bed pillows
Favorite Food: He's on organic food and loves it mixed with yogurt, garlic, veggies and fresh meat and chicken.
Favorite Walk: Walk? Never! He runs for several miles a day through woods, beaches or beautiful parks. It's a GSP requisite :)
Best Tricks: He makes a little dolphin-noise and backs up when he wants something.
Arrival Story: Tucker's Early Days: Tucker's life was one of uncertainty, mishandling and boredom, tragic circumstances for any living being. He'd been "owner-abdandoned" several times and "owner-surrendured" at several pounds and shelters throughout the northeast. He was the quintessential shelter dog! His last shelter stay was for 2 months, where he was abandonded by his 'family' with an open, hind leg fracture; and muliple lacerations covered his emmaciated body. Thankfully, the devout angels at the shelter nursed his injuries and contacted GSP Rescue.org, who placed him in a foster home for several months. Tucker was categorized by Rescue as an "improbable placement". But that's all history now - he's a new pup!!!
Tucker's New Life!
We adopted this amazing boy in November, 2006. It was readily apparent that he hadn't had opportunity to run, evidenced by his clumsy jog and occasional tripping over his own paws :) In time and with practice, he would find his stride and run with confidence and purpose.
Tucker Today: While out, he prefers to run far beyond to climb, flush or swim with his GSP brother, Max. His favorite place to run is the ocean. When not there, he joyfully runs and chases the scents of all different critters in the woods and covers around 8-10 miles a day - with preference to trails less traveled. At the end of each day, he's a very tired and loving lap dog; and I'm thankful everyday to participate in his spirit, fortitude and joy.
Forums Motto: GSPs Rock!
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This diary entry is about a very special girl and her very special dog, G and Buddy, respectively, as below. I think once you see them, your heart will melt as you read our (their) story.
Mom received a very special package in the mail today from a very special Dogster pal named Buddy.
To begin, Buddy was an amazingly smart, Border Collie mix who, over the course of his short life, would learn over 25 commands and hand signals. He loved playing fetch with his family and lived to please. He was a fun-loving, happy pup:)
I learned of Buddy through a pawsome pal, K10. K10's Dad encouraged me to take a look at Buddy. Apparently, three months prior, Buddy began to lose weight and had considerable dysenterry. He wasn't eating earerly and was lathargic. Buddy's Mommy, whom we'll refer to as G, was reaching out to Dogsters for information and advice, since despite a battery of tests and various treatments, Buddy could not rebound.
Despite various veternarian treatments and a lion's fight, Buddy grew sicker. On September 21, 2009, Buddy was far too weak and impaired and the family regrettably decided Buddy could no longer manage. Surrounded by all he loved, held in G's arms; the last words before journeying to the Bridge were whispered softly in his ear, "I love you, Buddy". The family returned Buddy home where he was carefully inturned on the property he loved most. His resting site, now adorned with flowers and a cross handcrafted from tree branches, is visited daily by G. She leaves flowers at his grave that she's picked from the yard.
In today's mail our Mom was suprised to receive a package sent by G. Contained within the meticulously-wrapped envelope was a clipping of beautiful thick, black fur secured in a plastic blag. Also enclosed was a photo, seemingly laminated with Scotch tape. Mom knew instantly - it's Buddy. Also enclosed was a handwritten letter to Mom by G. On the back of the picture, the following words are written "The Buddy I Remember".
I'm (Lisa) is very emotional and continue to fight back tears as I type. But I'm honored to be entrusted with pieces of Buddy's fur. I'll forever treasure these offerings. So much so that the fur will be placed right next to my beloved Alex's urn, on the mantle within my home.
I've posted Buddy's page below for those inclined to offer this young girl some much needed solace and support.
I've been tagged by TWO of my pawsome pals, Pocono and Sophie Claire!
Here are the RULES of the game:
Answer all questions, post them in your diary, then tag 5 friends by sending a rosette or PawMail.
Questions and Answers:
1. What color is your collar? - Red or orange.
2. What kind of food do you eat?
I eat Wellnes kibble, but not too much, mixed with lots of Core wet or Mom cooks chicken, potatoes and kale for us a few times a week. I always get one to two dollops of plain yogurt mixed in along with frozen blueberries and brussel sprouts. I also like when Mom buys us cod, Bumblebee canned Salmon or Spot's Stew :)
3. What are your favorite treats?
Frozen beef bones. chicken skewers or Eagle's Salmon nuggets :)
4. Do you have a Valentine or significant other?
Nope - still single and LOVING it :)
5. Do you get table scraps?
I love bread, but otherwise no, because Mom doesn't eat as healthy as we do :) BOL!!!!
6. What is your favorite toy?
Mom's bed pillows :)
7. When is your Birthday? October 3, 2003
8. How many times a day do you get to eat?
Two.
9. Do you have a favorite color?
Whatever color the critter at the moment happens to be is my FAVORITE color :)
10. Do you hope all your pals put this in their diary?
Absolutely!! I would enjoy learning a little bit more about my pawsome pals.
I recently played a great new game provided by three of my pawsome pals: Wyoming, Riley and Austin. The game is called the Noun Hound. Here’s how it works:
Below are four clues to the secret animal. If you know the answer, pawmail me. The first four pals to answer correctly will win a rosette :)
1. I reside in the desert.
2. I weigh up to 3 lbs.
3. My ears may be as long as 6 inches and are essential to dissipate heat.
4. My extraorindary hearing allows me to locate prey underground or insects traveling on the surface of the desert sand.
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