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heinz57_79
07-26-2006, 02:14 PM
As the topic says, I'm dipping my toe in, testing the waters, as it were. I realise I didn't leave on the best of terms, and I actually felt bad for simply disappearing after so many people showed their support. There are just some things that can't be fixed with a kind word, you know? :(

But I decided to take a chance, stick my head in the door and see if anyone even remembered me and my furkids. So much has changed. Compounded with other issues and the strain of losing both Arthur and Charlie within months of each other, my relationship with Bella fell apart. But, I move on as we so often must. She kept Anna, whom I miss dreadfully and haven't seen since last October, and I still have Chloe and the 3 wee kittens (not so "wee" anymore) and Sebastian. In the interim, we have expanded our family by one pup and a HUGE cat. My current gf has Chica, a gorgeous little pit mix who I know will win over the hearts of all you pittie lovers out there, and Ashton, the world's biggest cat! At least, he seems that way sometimes. Carrying him in after one of his great escapes, my father (who was visiting) exclaimed, "Goodness! Is that a CAT?!" We also have a foster pup who's looking for her forever home. A border collie mix named Sparky. I also thought this might be one of the best places to help find her a home.

My job has changed, too. Done with the toil at Starbucks am I! I'm now the Production Coordinator and person in charge of Marketing at a LGBT and Indy film production and distribution company. (No, it's not porn! ;) ) We handle movies that you'd see on IFC or the Sundance CHannel. It's great. I can honestly say I love my job, even though there are days when it makes me want to pull my hair out...

Charlie's ashes sit on a shelf next to a picture of Arthur, both their collars are there too. My heart still breaks, and my girlfriend will tell you that I've never totally gotten over the guilt, but I still keep on truckin'.

And there you have it. I hope everyone is fabulous!

Cheers!

caseysmom
07-26-2006, 04:00 PM
I remember you! Glad your back and doing well.

Dorothy39
07-26-2006, 04:08 PM
Welcome back to Pet Talk, I'm new here, so, No , I am not familier with your story at all. But, you have suffered quite a loss, as I sensed from reading your post.


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lizbud
07-26-2006, 04:44 PM
Yes, I remember you alright. I've never before or since, met anyone who
showed such cold hearted treatment of their own dog.Frankly, I don't give
a flying f*** what you do.

heinz57_79
07-26-2006, 04:57 PM
Yes, I remember you alright. I've never before or since, met anyone who
showed such cold hearted treatment of their own dog.Frankly, I don't give
a flying f*** what you do.

And that is why I left in the first place. So much for my trying to come back to a supportive and kind-hearted place.

catnapper
07-26-2006, 05:03 PM
Welcome back!!! I was thinking about you lately -- sounds like the world has turned upside down but you've landed on top

Jadapit
07-26-2006, 05:09 PM
I'm not sure I was here when you were but welcome back. It sounds like you have been through an awful lot. I'm a HUGE pittie lover I own a pit and a pit mix I for one would love to see a picture of Chica! :D

heinz57_79
07-26-2006, 05:10 PM
catnapper! Who;s the midget? ;) (That's what my dad calls little ones... hehe) Yours? Someone else's? Are you a GRANDMA?! :D

heinz57_79
07-26-2006, 05:14 PM
I'm not sure I was here when you were but welcome back. It sounds like you have been through an awful lot. I'm a HUGE pittie lover I own a pit and a pit mix I for one would love to see a picture of Chica! :D

Jadapit, I think you were here, cuz I recognise the name. :) But here ya go... as requested, a pic of Chica. It's probably one of my favourites of her.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/jcricket777/Pets/Chica017.jpg

Jadapit
07-26-2006, 05:20 PM
She is absolutely beautiful!! What is she mixed with do you know? She sure has the pittie ears. :D They are such a fun breed to own, such clowns.

heinz57_79
07-26-2006, 06:21 PM
Actually, she's probably almost all pit with maybe a splash of something like staffy, although she has an apple shaped head which makes her look like an oversized chihuahua. hehehe

Jadapit
07-26-2006, 06:44 PM
Actually, she's probably almost all pit with maybe a splash of something like staffy, although she has an apple shaped head which makes her look like an oversized chihuahua. hehehe

Lol, I thought she looked all pit. I hope you stick around and post more pictures of her, she really is a beauty. I love her coloring.

RedHedd
07-26-2006, 07:00 PM
Welcome back and we NEED a pic of Ashton - Sounds like a Maine Coon (or as I call my Mishi cat - a Main Goon :p )

critter crazy
07-26-2006, 07:12 PM
Welcome Back! I am not sure if I was around when you were, but Anyways welcome back!!!

heinz57_79
07-27-2006, 11:17 AM
Welcome back and we NEED a pic of Ashton - Sounds like a Maine Coon (or as I call my Mishi cat - a Main Goon :p )

We think he's definitely got some Coon in him. He doesn't have the hair, but he has the size and the markings. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/jcricket777/Pets/ashynchica.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/jcricket777/Pets/ashy.jpg

RedHedd
07-27-2006, 11:28 AM
Aww! he's cute! Thanks!

JenBKR
07-27-2006, 12:13 PM
Welcome back! I don't think I was here when you were, so it's nice to 'meet' you :)

king2005
07-27-2006, 12:28 PM
I recall the name & the dog (I think).. I don't hang out in the dog boards much, so I don't know the story, but sorry for you losses & welcome back.

binka_nugget
07-27-2006, 04:51 PM
Welcome back! I was just thinking about you the other day. Chica is just a doll!! :D

molucass
07-27-2006, 05:24 PM
Chica is beautiful!

I'm so glad you are back. I personally have missed you.. Regardless of what anyone else says. I hope you are here to stay.. :)

Welcome back!!!

heinz57_79
07-27-2006, 06:00 PM
Thanks binka and Cori! :) I think I need to post threads re-introducing my furkids. hehe

jackie
07-28-2006, 04:52 AM
Welcome back!

BitsyNaceyDog
07-28-2006, 09:15 AM
Welcome back. I've thought about you many times and wondered how you and your pups were doing. Both Chica and Ashton are adorable. Ashton is such a fitting name for a grey kitty.

finn's mom
07-28-2006, 09:20 AM
I do think I remember you, but, not totally sure...regardless, welcome back!

moosmom
07-28-2006, 11:57 AM
I thought about posting here for a couple of days now, after going back and searching the threads to understand what happened.

While I don't condone your decision to put down an 8 month old puppy instead of trying to rehome him or find a rescue organization that would help, I believe that everyone deserves a second chance. Everyone on this board at some point in their lives has made bad decisions, even me. And unless they are Mother Theresa or God, their aren't above reproach.

So, here's to a new beginning. ;)