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

[shais_mom]

Thank you Staci for calling me last night and letting me know, sorry I broke down at the end.

No worries. I held it together until I got home then and now am drowning my keyboard.

[prechrswife]

I'm so sorry to hear this...Rest in peace, Phred.

[popcornbird]

To God we belong, and to God we return.

I am in shock to hear this heartbreaking news. Phred has always been such a big part of pet talk. This site will never be the same.

His poor pets must be so sad. Anyone knows who will be caring for them?

[shais_mom]

To God we belong, and to God we return.

I am in shock to hear this heartbreaking news. Phred has always been such a big part of pet talk. This site will never be the same.

His poor pets must be so sad. Anyone knows who will be caring for them?

Diana - 5 dog mom and Carl are going up to get them thru the holiday. The rest kind of depends on Phred's sister's decision.

[Cataholic]

I am just so sad. I can't ever find the words to express how much Phred meant to me. He helped me through two of the darkest periods of my life as well as the greatest joy. Never had an email or phone call with him that didn't leave me uplifted. In person meetings were the best. He held it all together for many of us, many times, his loving nature was a true testimony to his faith. He was a remarkable man, and a good friend. I will miss him so very much. Say hello to all of our pets and loved ones. Enjoy your reunion with your mom.

[Medusa]

I had very little interaction w/Phred but what I did have was very encouraging and I came to know him through his posts and the testimonials of others. It's difficult to see someone suffer as Phred did towards the end and especially at this time of year b/c we want everyone to be filled w/joy and hope. Now, at least, he's at rest and is enjoying a wonderful reunion w/his critters and all those that he had helped down through the years. Phred, you will be missed around here but we are so glad that you are now at peace and can really and truly exhale.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Our friend Phred and Cinder and Smokey:

[finn's mom]

Oh my gosh. My heart is broken. I think it's a remarkable thing that a Pet Talk friend is giving his dogs a home. Rainbows really do show up after a hard rain.

[Alysser]

I am glad to here Cinder and Smokey will go to live with you. I am hoping it works out for everyone easily.

[Moesha]

Pet Talk will never be the same.

So very true. He certainly had a huge heart and really put his words into actions. As has been said many times about our pets that are no longer with us, they live on as we keep them in our memory. This will also be true of Phred. I'm grateful to have been a part of the community with him around and sorry for future members. He will continue to live in our actions as we try to honor him by continuing to show concern for our fellow Pet Talkers and pets and the world in general. May the happy memories and posts be a source of comfort for all of us and may we stick together and help each other through this difficult time. And may we all take comfort in knowing that dear Phred is not in any pain or suffering any longer. He will certainly be missed.

PS Don't forget to change those batteries in your smoke alarms regularly!