Phred has Passed, the Prayer Pups join our family & funeral news (pg. 13)

[Cincy'sMom]

One question..does your town have any limitations regarding the number of pups you're allowed, before you have to apply for a kennel license? Here it's 3! Thank you so much for all you're doing, for Phred, his kids, and all Pet Talkers!

I believe my parents looked into this before, when they had 6 and my sister's 3 were with them for over a year. They thought it may be cheaper to buy a kennel license then 9 tags. But if I recall there are no limits to the number of dogs you can have in Findlay.

[4 Dog Mother]

You only have to have a kennel's license if you are breeding the dogs. As long as you are keeping the dogs as just pets, you don't have to get a kennel's license. Somebody told me once it would be cheaper to have one but I don't think that that was true in reality. Our town does not have a limit as far as number of dogs go but if the neighbors complain about the noise, smell (gotta clean up after all those dogs) or you are not taking care of them, they can take them away. We are outside of the city limits though so I am not sure that would apply to us anyway and I know the county does not have a limit.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm in deep shock right now and can't believe Phred is actually gone.

Diana & Carl, you two are truly angels for keeping the prayer pups and Heidi in your family and the PT family. I know Phred is smiling down knowing his kids will be so well taken care of. Like someone said, if/when you need help, please send up the flare. Phred has done sooo much for sooo many people that the least we can all do is make sure his kids are taken care of for as long as they may need.

The picture that MOFF posted has our first motorhome in the background from one of the infamous Memorial Day gatherings - that Phred was so instrumental is setting up.

When Tubby died, Phred made a donation to Best Friends in Utah. We had the pleasure of visiting Best Friends this past summer. What a fantastic place for pets in need of a home & medical help. You can bet I will be making a donation in Phred's name real soon!

Yes, God must have needed a very special angel, but what are we all to do down here on "the 'ol dirt ball" without him?

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that Phred is gone.
He has always been a special part of Pet Talk and he had done so much for so many people and pets that make up the Pet Talk family.
I'm glad that his dogs will be able to stay with a Pet Talk family.
I think that there should be some kind of memorial plaque or tree planted at the Findlay Dog Park to honor him.

[cyber-sibes]

Wow, Diana & Carl, you guys are the best! Can't think of anywhere else Phred would rather have his pups stay now. Paws crossed it all works out with the kids, granddogs, & all.

[wolf_Q]

I'm so happy to hear that the pups will be staying with Diana and Carl. You guys are saints. I hope that everything will work out and they will be okay with all the other dogs and kids. Could you let us know where you buy dog food and such? I'm sure a lot of us would be willing to chip in to help you with food/other supplies for their care.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Diana & Karl will be taking Phreds pups in. PT homes are the best. I too would be willing to donate towards their care.

[captain]

Diana & Carl,
My offer still stands ......... you just holler, OK??

Truly a wonderful thing you are doing ..... you are absolutely amazing people ...

[Randi]

Dear Phred,

I am so sorry you had to go so soon and that you suffered in your last time here on Earth, but now you are at peace and getting reunited with Boots, Bowser and all the other critters who left before you. I picture you and John (Jonza) sitting together sharing stories and having a good laugh and a few beers - and stroking all the cats and dogs, who surely are queing up around you. Down here we will miss you terribly!! PT will never be the same without you. You were here to lend a helping hand/paw to literally all members - and I will never forget what a comfort you were to me when John passed.

When I first joined PT, I soon came across your “gibberish” posts and could not understand half of it, but with a bit of concentration I quickly learned to enjoy what you had to say - to an extent where I was falling off the chair with laughter. That goes for John, too. He was quite proud of you calling him “his buddy”.

I am so glad we kept in touch over all these years and that I got to speak to you a couple of times on the phone, but this last last time, my heart sank. I could hear how bad you were feeling and I knew you were ready to join the others at the RB. I will try to focus on the good times we had - I know that’s what you wanted.

Phred, you were a true friend... so caring, generous and helpful towards everyone on your path, and you had the best sense of humor. You will be deeply missed, but you will stay in my heart forever and never be forgotten.

Now rest easy, Phred and get ready for your big job at the RB... what lucky critters up there.



I am so relieved learning that Cinder, Smoke and Heidi will be staying with a PTalker and I hope Phred knew that was going to happen. Thank you so much, Diana and Carl!

[Freedom]

Somebody told me once it would be cheaper to have one but I don't think that that was true in reality.

Yeah, I'm not sure that would be true, either. Here, to have a kennel license, you also have to have kennel facilities: fenced in dog runs which are indoor and outdoor, and the indoor facility has to have drainage for washing it down.

Blessings to you Diana and Carl, for taking the 3 Amigos!

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm just seeing this. I'm speechless. The world has lost a wonderful wonderful wonderful man.
Rest in Peace Phred. It was such a pleasure to know you.

[Felicia's Mom]

To be absent from the body
Is to be present with the Lord
The dust returns to earth
The spirit returns to God Who gave it

(2 Cor 5: 8, Eccl 12: 7)

Rest in Peace dear Phred; you will be missed.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so glad to hear that his dogs will be staying with a Pet Talk family. I would also be willing to help out with costs for their care.
It is just very strange to think that I won't see any posts from the prayer pups, or Phred helping someone out with the details most of us wouldn't even think of.
I was telling someone yesterday about Phred and couldn't help the tears that welled up in my eyes.

[shais_mom]

I really like the idea of a plaque as well.
I have a feeling now that he is free of a hindering body he is soaring all over the world visiting all the PT people he never got to meet or hasn't seen in a long time.

[lvpets2002]

I am so so sorry to read of Phred's Passing.. RIP Phred & may you be with Corinna now in Heaven & with all of our Beloved Pet Angels..

I so aggree with you Vermontcat.. Having LES now..

I'm so sorry to hear that Phred is gone.
He has always been a special part of Pet Talk and he had done so much for so many people and pets that make up the Pet Talk family.
I'm glad that his dogs will be able to stay with a Pet Talk family.
I think that there should be some kind of memorial plaque or tree planted at the Findlay Dog Park to honor him.