Memory Thread for Phred.

[shais_mom]

Well, I thought I might as well just take the bull by the horns and start this thread. So many memories over the years. I've laughed at him, cried over him so many ups and downs. No one was more opinated than Phred I don't think. He would INSIST you do what he said but if you suggested something to him - meehhh.
The first time I met Phred he surprised all of us at a Memorial Day Pet Talk meeting. I remember standing at the pavillion and seeing him drive by with Cinder and Smoke in the backseat. Ok confession - I recognized the dogs first! And Saying HOLY CRAP THAT IS PHRED!! The rest was history.
When I flew to Los Angeles for the California BBQ he was tracking my flight and calling and checking in more than my parents. He always was a night owl, he would call me at all hours of the night, so it wasn't a big deal for him to stay up late, he waited to go to bed until I had landed. He knew I was there before my parents even did. He checked so much on my flight that my parents were wondering just who the HECK Fred was. That took some explaining to do.
While I was out in California he called while we were on the way to Gini's BBQ and told me he had some friends coming to see us, and I squealed "ARE THEY FIREMEN? Then when they got there I called him to tell him they were there and as soon as he said "HEROW?" I yelled into the phone "CAN I KEEP THEM?" He just laughed and laughed.
Phred mapquested EVERYTHING. When Tonya, Kelly and I were out shopping one day, and we called him and told him that "Kelly was sick and Tonya and I were out driving around totally lost and could he mapquest us back to Kelly's house." There was a long period of silence on the phone and He says "are you serious?" I said "NO" and we all laughed while he let out a HUGE sigh of relief!
He was the BEST cookie maker - in the last couple of years he didn't feel up to making them for our meetings and we sure missed them. The ones he bought from a lady in Findlay were good but They just weren't the same.
He wanted to help people regardless of if he knew them or ever met them. If you were a friend of a friend that was good enough for him.
I'm sure I'll add more as I think of them but I think I got to a good start, can't wait to hear more memories from members.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I will never forget Klamz juize (or however Phred spelled juice).
His cat Bootz (aka Boots) was having trouble, um, peeing. I suggested mixing tuna juice with his water. That helped.
Then someone suggested clam juice and later Edwina's Secretary started a thread in Cat Health called Dear Phred.

She went to the grocery looking for something to entice kittys to drink. She came up with clam juice. That turned into one of the funnest thread's I ever read on Pet Talk. I still laugh about it. (it's still there is anyone wants to read it. just type Dear Phred in the search under Cat health. )

It's something no one can really describe. It just needs to be read.

[joycenalex]

i found PT through his story of smokey finding cinder. he had such a way with storytelling and words when you were face to face. he was a comfort, a great comfort when duke and alex left for the rainbow, and a steady presence on PT. i am glad i got to tell him that he was important to me, i will miss you Phred.

[shais_mom]

i found PT through his story of smokey finding cinder. he had such a way with storytelling and words when you were face to face. he was a comfort, a great comfort when duke and alex left for the rainbow, and a steady presence on PT. i am glad i got to tell him that he was important to me, i will miss you Phred.

Joyce, I left you messages on the numbers I have for you. ((HUGS))

[wolf_Q]

After Corby and I were engaged Corby got an email saying Jon Phred wanted to be his friend on facebook. He asked me who that was, I told him it was just my "pet talk dad" wanting to keep an eye on him. He kept bugging and bugging me to set up a wedding registry. I was slacking on all the wedding planning, he was making sure I was getting stuff done. I finally set it up, and within days there was a big box of gifts on our door from Phred. He sent us a gift before anyone else.

He was always one of the first to help us out with our donations to Strut Your Mutt and to any other causes. He sent me a beautiful frame for a drawing I did of Smokey when he passed away, and included him in a memorial at Findlay. I remember the first time I went there and had Nebo with me. There was a book or something we were having the dogs "sign" with their pawprints in ink. Nebo was a little skittish with men at the time so I was a little surprised when I looked over and there was Phred with Nebo, dipping his paw in ink to sign.

If you look at Phred's post they are all words of encouragement and love to other members. You couldn't find anyone more willing to help anyone in need. He was a character for sure, and one of a kind. Miss ya Phred.

Here's some photos from the two findlay meetings I went to

Nebo wanting in on the treat giving

[wolflady]

...While I was out in California he called while we were on the way to Gini's BBQ and told me he had some friends coming to see us, and I squealed "ARE THEY FIREMEN? Then when they got there I called him to tell him they were there and as soon as he said "HEROW?" I yelled into the phone "CAN I KEEP THEM?" He just laughed and laughed.
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Good times, Staci! I remember what a hit those firemen were and how we all passed Phred around on the phone! LOL That's also the first time I ever had my toenails done. Kelly took me for a pedi so we showed up to that BBQ with nice toenails! LOL

[k9krazee]

I'm pretty sure the story of Bowser was my first exposure to forums and the first thing I read on PT. I then started stalking this mysterious man who talked funny and spent a few days going through all of his posts.

He added Rich as a friend on facebook and I told him the same thing that Amy told Corby, that he was my "other dad" wanting to keep tabs on him. And that he did! haha

I am really upset I didn't go to Findlay last Memorial Day. He kept insisting that I go, and would send me messages asking if I'd changed my mind. I should have went, Rich could have moved in to his apartment a day later.

He always insisted that I went to the meetings, and I'm very thankful for that. I'm glad I got the chance to meet and hang out with him. He called me 'The Blonde Kid' or 'Blondie' and was always encouraging and helpful no matter what I was going through.

He really was a sweet man and put others before himself. I can't wait for Phred's Memorial Memorial Day Gathering. I only wish he could be there too

I'm attempting to study for finals, but I'm enjoying reading this.

[RICHARD]

I'll miss Phred checking up on us when Cah Lee Fuh Nee Ah catches on fiur....

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[Catty1]

I messaged Phred on FB and hoped he was feeling better. This is the last message/post I ever read from him:

I've felt a lot better.
Headed back to the hospital Friday ... probably to start dialysis.
Happie "new" KatKid!

That was November 4 at 11:06 am.

I wasn't sure he knew about Zoe, and am glad to read he did. I had sent him a Christmas card last week with the pics in it, but I doubt it got there in time.

He was solid, down to earth...and totally irreplaceable.

{{{hugz}}} to Phred...I hope he gets them.

[Grace]

My first visit to Findlay was a couple of years ago. We were early, just Phred and the dogs were there. I walked up to him and said my name was Grace. He immediately wrapped me in a bear hug.

Of course, I had read his tales of rescue - Bowser is my favorite.

He was one of a kind - that's for sure.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I remember what a hit those firemen were and how we all passed Phred around on the phone! LOL

Yes, I have very fond memories of that day too. This was the only time that I talked to him on the phone. I also read his stories about his cat Boots and also the Bowzer story. There will never be another Phred but his memories will last forever.

[anna_66]

I have so many memories of Phred and our times at the park. I'll share some of those when I have more time, but this is one of my most special memories of him...when he posted in Angus's memorial thread on his birthday.



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Smoke! Da Prayer Line is !
Well, ANSWER IT - mite be God needin sumpin...

"Hellowwww...??"
Oh, HI, GranMom! How'z ya doin??
Good ta hear frum ya!! ...

Why SURE, put him on... we'll type it rite out and
get it onna line...
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HI, Mom an Dad ~ It's da BIG Kid - Angus...

Callin ta say "Howdee", an that I sure do
MISS you guyz, an Roxey an Huney, too!

But dont be sheddin no tearz - I'z *FINE* now!!
Allua Achez & Painz are gone;
an I finally figgured out theze krazy Angel Wingz!

Oh, affore I fuget - sister Keisha sendz Her Love!
She met me atta Bridge when I stepped offa Silvur Klouwd Express -
an we've been pallin around eber since!

THANKS fur all da Birfday Wishez!
An da Memory Kandil - I spotted dat *Glowin* inna Howze window
when I woke up dis mornin!

Phunnie Thing - da GranMomz are cookin up a HUGE Birfday Kake fur
my D-Day Partee tonite.. and GOD kame ober ta *taste* da icin...
HE sed ~ LOOKIT ALL doze Kandilz!!

Now HE's got allua *Spotty Fiur Dawgs* "standin by" -
so's we don't burn da Bridge down when we Lite Em UP tonite!
*LOOK UP* inna Sky tonite - jest aftur dark -
You'll see da *GLOW*!

Tell Rokey an Huney it'z "OK" ta play wiff my Big Red Ball -
I tink I'z gettin a New Wun ta play wiff up here az a Birfday Gift!

So DAT'z where my Blue Wun is...

NUTZ! Furgot ta pack it! Alluz *liked* dat wun!
Da Gurlz up here all say I look inna Band anna Bamdanna -
so I keep wearin em!

Hey DAD!
I'z a lil *wurried* bout You!
We alluz knew I couldn't hang around furr-ebber down there ~
Us FurKids come up here a lil urlee so'z we can learn all about Heavin -
then WE can guide You an Mom around when you guyz come Up -
wuldint *DO* to have ya Up Here feelin Lonelee.

I'll be here at da Bridge (wiff Keisha at my side) ta *meet* ya
whenever you're ready...
So Pleeze don't be Sheddin No Ttears ...
Jest 'member allua Wunnerful Tymes we shared!!
There sure were a LOTTA Phunn Tymes, weren't there, Dad!!

THANKS Agin fur da Lovely Birfday Wishez, Mom an Dad!!
Sendin you BOTH a Big Angus {{{HUG}}} anna SchluRRpie KISS!
Anna *Brudderly KISS* fur Roxey an Huney, too!!

/s/ da BIG Kid, Angus
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Cinder here ~ We gotz it ALL Down, Angus!
Bee onna PT Wire inna minnit!

An affore we sine off ~~

HAPPIE Birfday,
Big Guy!!
WE miss ya too, Angus!

*Forwarded* By: the Prayer Pups

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He sure did have a way with words

[Taz_Zoee]

As I said before I never really "interacted" with Phred. But I looked back on Taz's memorial thread and of course there was Phred's post #10. It brought tears to my eyes all over again. Just as the previous post for Angus did too.
I'm sure I'll spend some more time searching Phred's posts. It helps me feel like he's not really gone.

[Freckles]

Same here. Only chatted with Phred a few times by email, but he kept track of all the pets and remembered Freckles when she passed in 2007. I'll never forget him.

[Alysser]

I will admit I never really "interacted" with Phred either, in the few times I did though, he was so nice. I remember posting a thread about Mikey loving a dog that was up for adoption and he asked me why this wasn't an introduction thread then He is obviously very missed. I will also say the first post I ever read was his "Bowser Adoption" post, that is a true testament to his love for animals and the people of this forum.