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Likes: Licking cats and being petted
Pet-Peeves: Not enough cats to lick
Favorite Toy: Fluffy toys and us
Favorite Food: HAPPY HIPS canned stew with Condroitin and Clusomine BUT since he will be living with us, guess what, spoiled, spoiled, spoiled with chicken and Merricks Brand (Grammy's Pot Pie) kibbles and home cooking.
Favorite Walk: Absolutely everywhere & car rides
Best Tricks: To be determined other than being so awfully cute
Arrival Story: Chopper came to us through the FORTE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION in Marina del Rey, California. After LAYLA passed over to the Rainbow Bridge, we wanted to get a happier face on our lives and seeing Chopper, whose master died and he was placed in a Shelter to be destroyed. FORTE came to his rescue and we adopted him. He is a very gentle soul and will be a most welcome addition to our family.
Bio: His love is unconditional. He is an exceptionally gentle soul and will be loved from top to bottom forever. Chopper (TEDDY) is in good health, loves to be with us and loves Pita. We are watching and determining and quirks or special things that Chop is exhibiting. We now know that since we bought the larger (California King) bed, he absolutely loves to sleep with all of us. And my goodness how he snores! BOL More later - Bob
Forums Motto: I need a kitty to love and lick!
The Groups I'm In: ♥ Paws with a Purpose ♥, Dog-o-Tron!, Honor Dogs., P*I*F (Paw it Forward), The Rainbow Bridge
HERE TODAY - TRIBUTE TO TEDDY and family:
Gentleness: Since we had the honor of getting Chopper AKA: (TEDDY), we have found him to be a most very gentle soul! Teddy loves everyone, is still having difficulty answering to his name but loves to be cuddled, loves attention and loves to be with us all. Teddy is a very loving, quiet and gentle soul that we are honored to have in our household. We will forever treat him with respect, love and give him the best of the best! We have been given another chance from above to love an animal in distress and we shall always commit to treating Teddy with the same kindness and gentless that he has brought to our home!
Kitty, Kitty: We have been told that he came from a home wherein he had a cat that he loved and played with and we find that his mannerisms and quirks include those that a cat would have. We are so very honored and proud to have him as the newest member of our home and promise our beloved Layla (who is looking after us all from above) that Teddy will be given the love and respect that he deserves. He IS a love!
A discovery: This Easter we took Pita and Teddy to the park for some romping around and discovered that Teddy made a quick run for balls. There was a spiderman ball that belonged to a little boy there and he played with it for about 5 seconds and it blew up! Now we know that besides kitty cats, he loves to play with balls and we now have a large variety and assortment of them for him around the place. He loves it.
On RESCUING: My job is to assist God's creatures.
I was born with the drive to fulfill their needs.
I take in helpless, unwanted, homeless creatures
without planning or selection.
I have bought dog food with my last dime.
I have patted a mangy head with a bare hand.
I have hugged someone vicious and afraid.
I have fallen in love a thousand times,
And I have cried into the fur of a lifeless body too many times to count.
I have Animal Friends and friends who have animal friends.
I don't often use the word "pet"
I notice those lost at the road side
And my heart aches.
I know of no creature unworthy of my time.
I want to live forever if there aren't animals in Heaven;
But I believe there are.
Why would God make something so perfect and leave it behind?
Some may think we are master of the animals -
But the animals have mastered themselves.
Something people still haven't learned;
War and Abuse make me hurt for the world.
But a rescue that makes the news gives me hope for mankind.
We are a quiet but determined army
And we are making a difference every day.
There is nothing more necessary than warming an orphan,
nothing more rewarding than saving a life;
No higher recognition than watching them thrive.
There is no greater joy than seeing a baby play
who only days ago, was too weak to eat.
By the love of those who I've been privileged to rescue,
I have been rescued.
I know what true unconditional love really is -
for I've seen it shining in the eyes of so many
Grateful for so little.
I am an Animal Rescuer;
My work is never done,
My home is never quiet,
My wallet is always empty,
But my heart is always full.
The Death of TEDDY: On July 16th, 2009, we were informed by the Glendale Animal Hospital that TEDDY, who went in for knee surgery was deceased due to a drug overdose; causing a heart attack. This clinic simply murdered our beloved Teddy and both Jacob and myself were beyond heartbroken as this precious gentle creature became a star in our lives. We have since after investigating, found that the Glendale Animal Hoospital has been responsible for 27 other animal deaths due to negligence. We have taken them to task via the courts however this will never, ever, replace what and who we fell in love with and lost. Our time was relatively brief together however, rescuing Teddy from a shelter that was going to kill him, gave him a few more months of life, love and happiness. We will forever carry in our hearts the memories, fun, love and companionship that our Teddy gave to us and to our Pita. May God take him to the Rainbow Bridge and show him all that he deserves without any further pain. We will join Teddy at the Bridge when our time comes and he will forever live within us and with all whose heart he has touched by his grace. Forever our love, forever in our hearts and forever in mind....Our hearts belong to our beloved TEDDY !
Daddy has been out of town for a couple of days so we did not know. I am so absolutely humbled. I have been at Heaven's Gate for awhile now and to know that you guys still thought enough about me to pick me for doggy of the day just blew us away. My dad was in tears....I suppose he loved me a lot because he never thought that I would be thought of again and yet, over 25 dogsters gave me stars and gifts and said such wonderful, touching and beautiful things about me. Made my daddy look over my page again and although I was not at his side to be petted, I know that he petted me with his heart and soul and mind. Thank you to Dogster and all of you who remembered me. We are truly touched and Bob's spirits have certainly been lifted by your outpouring of love for me and him. Thank you to all and that does come from Heaven, my heart and Bob. We will not forget this gesture soon! Teddy, Bob and the family
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Dear Friends: I wanted to first of all let you all know that I will duplicate this on LALO's page. We received many letters recently from LOUIE, PENNIE, THE TATER TOTS, DANTE, RILELY, NELLY, FLICKA and others. One of the letters was moving in that this dogster also has a 4 legger that may be on the way to the Bridge. The question was posed; How do you know when it is time.
I suppose the best answer I can give is after watching the demise of a couple of my best friends, and one on the way (Pita), I can best tell it by talking about Pita, who has been with me since she was a pup and is now over 14 and a half years old. She has been my faithful companion, friend, never judgemental and always there for my sadness and happy times.
Pita has experienced more in her lifetime than most dogs might in 3 lifetimes; being a service dog, she has traveled everywhere with me, been to the finest and worst restaurants around the country. She has been to the movie studio sets, met many famous people and had her portrait done in oil by an extraordinary artist. She has been to the Los Angeles Opera and met Placido Domingo, and many many others. She has had a full life and a wonderful life.
She was well taken care of when she required surgery and was always loved and never scolded. She was always there for me and I for her.
The time is drawing near when we will have to part company soon. I am not blind nor is she oblivious to the inevitable. I truly believe that she knows that her days are numbered and she understands that my taking in other rescues were a combination to calm my heart and give her a companion and friend that could be with her during her winding down years. She is a very intelligent dog.
Pita once upon a time, chased golf balls, completed agility training and chased squirrels (her many videos tell her tales). Over the past year or so she has gotten so much slower and grayer. What used to take us 10 minutes for a walk now takes half an hour. I am patient with her and always and forever, loving her and reminding her in word and action that SHE is number one because I was number one in her life.
Her muzzle has gotten completely gray. She walks slowly. She still loves her car rides and I many times sleep on the floor with her as she is no longer capable of jumping up on the bed and sometimes has great difficulty climbing her assistance stairs to the bed. Not a problem. She gave me her best and now I will return the favor.
She watches me closely and carefully forever with that smile and pant. I know that she loves me and appreciates the life I gave her and she gave to me. We are one.
It will soon be time to let go and let GOD to His thing and bring her home. I will of course miss her and my life was forever altered as a result of her "adopting me".
You know however, that the time is drawing near when she looks to you and comes to you just to be close. You know when she says nothing but just wants to be held and if that means sleeping with her on her terms - do it! You know it is almost time when you have to help her eat and when she won't go to the food, the food has to come to her!
You know when she gives you that look of thank you and wishing it could last forever!
Treasure your dogs as they love and treasure you! I know that after losing Layla and Teddy etc., losing Pita will be the hardest thing that I will ever have done in my 50 plus years on Earth and I will give her the best send off that LA ever saw.
Remember always, that although their bodies leave us, their spirit and souls remain forever within us and what they taught us will give us the spunk to carry on. Knowing that one day for sure, we will join them again in another realm, another dimension or however you may perceive the afterlife. I myself, know that I will be once again with Pita, Layla and Teddy when it is time.
I hope that this answers your questions and remember that it is only my opinion of what happens but this is the best I can do.
The signs to look for are as described above. LOVE and HOLD your dog close during their waning years as they have loved and held you in their hearts for all the time you gave them!
Bob, guardian to Pita, Lalo and my two in heaven, Layla and Teddy!
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