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| November 1996 I was walking Brodie, 18 months of age, and his (cousin by blood), but sister to us, Breanna at the park. Across the street from the park lived 2 very aggressive and well trained guard dogs. They dug their way out from their yard and charged at us and we were viciously attacked. Because Brodie was docile he immediately submitted by laying down. They jumped him immediately. I ran to Brodie and they attacked Breezy Breanna and she was only 9 months old at the time so I had to shield her body with mine. Than the worst thing that could happen, happened. The dogs split up and double tagged us. While I was protecting Breezy the other dog was hurting Brodie. I fought and fought and bounced from dog to dog. They got Brodie off the curb and into the street and drug him thus causing spinal damage. I grabbed Breanna and ran across the street where I saw them go for Brodie's throat. I continued to kick and punch the dogs and scream for help. The person's house that I sought help from had a ramp so I grabbed Brodie and Breezy and I took them up the ramp. the deranged shepherd continued to attack but the other one backed off as I kicked it really hard and punched it's nose. The one dog continued to attack as I got safely in the house. Even thEn it continued to hit the screen door. I rushed the dogs to the vet. Breanna's wounds were not that bad since I shielded her with my body. My wounds were not that bad either. Brodie was hurt very bad and I had to monitor his wounds for 3 days. None required stitches or surgery though. The dogs continued to terrorize the neighborhood and my neighbor boy was attacked from behind and the vicious dog caused him to bleed. They then went up the road where they almost killed my neighbors dog Chance (beagle). Thanks to the mailman macing the dogs Chance lived. He was hurt very bad and had to have surgery and 10 stitches. The dogs were never brought to justice and they still live in the neighborhood. For one year after the attack the dog owner stalked me and caused legal problems. The aftermath for the dogs and I were nightmares, fear of german shepherds, and numerous trips to the vet. Within a year of the spinal damage, bone spurs developed all over his back. They put pressure on his spine. At this point he was a little over 2 years old. I did not want to euthenize him so I asked about an anti inflammatory and baby aspirin. The vet said okay but be aware that in the long run we are going to have liver damage. I said okay we will cross that bridge when we come to it. We tried the meds and it worked and when he felt better I took him off. He took a turn for the worse at age 3 and I was forced to put him on a stronger anti inflam meds. and for 2 or 3 weeks he was on Demerol. This went on off and on throughout the winter and when he was 3 1/2 I was faced with a difficult decision. Back surgery that is only temporary, meds that are not the greatest, or death. I cried and I said I can not lose my baby. So I had x-rays taken and I said before I make any decision I want to see a chiropractor. I did and I had a new dog for 2 years. It was a miracle. I was amazed. He could walk again and he was off the narcotic pain medicine. Unfortunately his back continued to fuse together and the bone spurs continued to grow. He had to go to the chiropractor 2x @ week and go back on the baby aspirin and the anti inflamatories. His liver was not good and he was not doing well when he turned 6. Last August we moved to my Grandma's house because she died and I had not gotten a ramp built for him yet and he threw his back out and it took 4 trips to the chiropractor before I knew he was going to make it. I almost lost him last August. I wanted to end his pain than but my friends and family would not allow it. He never did recover from that and I knew that if I was lucky he would live to see his 7th birthday and go on our last beach trip. The beach trip was a special thing that Brodie and I shared and it was our special day together. In January I took him in for his routine bloodwork and new x- rays and it wasn't good. He never recovered from the anesthesia. He went into liver failure and was very ill for 3 weeks. I spent hundreds of dollars trying to save him but there was nothing left to do for him. The vet gave me medicine to take home for him to stop the vomiting and I had pain medicine for his back but the vet and I agreed that if he had to go on narcotic pain medicine then the quality of life was no longer there. I took Brodie home and I invited some friends over and I threw him a birthday party and made him a chicken and gave him one last meal and he was laid to rest February 24, 2002 at 9:45 AM. |
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| ~ Ruffians Striking Color ~ I loved you Brodie the moment we met, you were Momma's boy my little pet. you had so much love inside to share, and for you my love I said a prayer. you were there for me in good times and bad, Oh Brodie you were such a good little lad. I love you Brodie with all my heart, and it saddens me that we had to part. you are no longer here to lick my tears, no longer here to bark at my cheers. You are no longer here for me to hold, and my heart feels cold, so very cold. oh my brodie I do still love you so, oh my Brodie why did you have to go? your parting has left me with much pain, and so many days my heart feels the rain. I do so miss our little games, my little Brodie with so many names. you were named Ruffians Striking Color, because striking is what you were. you and I we loved to play, it is so sad that you could not stay. The time has come for us to part, dear friend Brodie forever in my heart. The love we shared will always be there, you and me Brodie, we're quite the pair. |
| ~ Don't Grieve Too Long ~ Don't grieve to long for now I'm free. I'm following the path God set for me. I ran to him when I heard his call, I wagged my tail and left it all. I could not stay another day; to bark, to love, to romp or play. Games left unplayed must stay that way. I found such piece it made my day. My parting has left you with a void; so fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss... oh yes these things I to shall miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full, you've given so much your time, your love, and your gentle touch. Perhaps these my time seemed all to brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, he set me free........... I wish I could put into words, the depth of my feelings for you. When I think about the good times we've shared, I feel so very grateful to have found you. I love you with all of my heart. |
| My Best Friend, I love you and miss you so very much. Mere words cannot express how very much you are missed. My heart and soul is filled with my love for you. I miss you so very much. I miss your pouting lip when you didn't get your way, and your cries at night for your goodnight snacks. I miss fighting you for the front seat of the car; a big hug was the only way you would move. I sure miss our hugs. I miss snuggling with you and our mornings we spent as I was getting ready for work. You were my best friend and I will always treasure you in my heart. I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because I did not love you, but because I loved you to much to force you to stay. You are in a better place now; a place free from pain. While you are on your journey, I shall keep the memories that we share together close to me in my heart. What the heart has once owned; It shall never lose............. |
| ~ TO MY BEST FRIEND ~ The day they laid you down to sleep, I prayed the Lord; your soul he'll keep. Until the appointed day and time, when together we'll meet; and all will be fine. With all Gods creatures; great and small, go run and play now, have a ball. No more aches; and no more pain, just bright sunshine; no more rain. Rest in peace for now; best friend, cradled in Gods arms; to the end. Dream of that special day and time, when we'll meet at the bridge one last time. Although we'll be separated for a very long time, we'll be together than; and all will be fine. We'll cross Rainbow Bridge side by side, with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside. Once again than; all will be fine, we're together forever; till the end of time BRODIE ~ 4/20/95 to 2/24/02 |
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| Brodie's, Kandi's & Snowy's Way to the Rainbow Bridge |
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| Brodie, Kandi, Snowy and Friends |
| ~ I Will Remember You ~ I will remember you, will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by, weep not for the memories. Remember the good times that we had, we let them slip away from us when things go bad, clearly i first saw you, smiling in the sun, want to feel your warmth upon me, I want to be the one. I will remember you, will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by, weep not for the memories. I'm so tired, but i can't sleep, standing on the edge of something much too deep, it's funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word, we are screaming inside, oh, we can't be heard. So afraid to love you, more afraid to lose clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose, once there was a darkness, a deep and endless night, you gave me everything you had, oh, you gave me light. I will remember you, will you remember me? Don't let your life pass you by, weep not for the memories... weep not for the Memories. ~ Artist ~ Sarah McLachlan ~ |
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| {{{{{{{{Dayna}}}}}}}} A place for all in that golden heart Because her Brodie had to part, Her hours are filled with misery Sharing her sorrow, helps me see My mentor has days just like me. written for Dayna by Pat & baby Max -October 2002 |
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| Brodie�s Prayer Please Do Not Shed Your Tears For Me I�m Happy, Running Wild And Free I�ve Crossed The Bridge To A Wondrous Realm Where Only Love Is At The Helm But Spare A Drop Or Maybe Two For One I Had To Leave With You Please Help Her Know Her Choice Was Right She Took My Pain To Give Me Light written by Dianne, Sppoly's Mommy on Brodie�s 1 year anniversary, February 24, 2003 |
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| Ginger napping with Breanna |
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| Breanna says: Don't hurt me Ginger! |
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| Ginger & Brodie with his Kisseys from Mommy Dayna Blanket |
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| Brodie & Breanna at the Beach |
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| Ginger dipping into the Catnip |
| Dayna's BooBoo Kitty |