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

[krazyaboutkatz]

Is there any possibility of establishing some sort of memorial to Phred at the Findlay dog park? A bench or something, with a plaque? I'd surely contribute to that.

I think this is a wonderful idea.

[shais_mom]

There already is a bench there from Pet Talk and I'm not to sure they would be keen on adding another one from us.
I've been toying with the idea donating some animal books in his honor at his local library.
I am confident we will do a memorial service of some kind over the Memorial Day weekend.

[Catherinedana]

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Phred's presence will be felt here always. There is joy at the Rainbow Bridge today. . .the babies got one of their human angels back to be with them.. .

[Cincy'sMom]

There already is a bench there from Pet Talk and I'm not to sure they would be keen on adding another one from us.
I've been toying with the idea donating some animal books in his honor at his local library.
I am confident we will do a memorial service of some kind over the Memorial Day weekend.

What about another plaque to affix to the current bench?

I having been thinking about the idea of Memorial Day since last night. Since it is only Decembr now, that might give people time to plan, save money and make the trip from further away. I'd love to see it be our biggest gathering ever, to get together and share our memories of a great friend.

[shais_mom]

What about another plaque to affix to the current bench?

I having been thinking about the idea of Memorial Day since last night. Since it is only Decembr now, that might give people time to plan, save money and make the trip from further away. I'd love to see it be our biggest gathering ever, to get together and share our memories of a great friend.

I TOTALLY agree - My couch is already spoken for from NM. I think we should make this biggest one EVER!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I've been looking through my old pics from the times we spent with phred, then LES sets in again. What a special man... Im glad he's out of pain, the last time I talked to him in the hospital he sounded so, so bad. Hate to think of him feeling so miserable.

I posted about Phred on our blog today, he always comments there. I imagine he's still going to keep tabs on all of us, he just has a better view point from "up there."

Mom of fuzzyfaces - that is a wonderful photo of Phred, Cinder, & Smokey! Do you mind If I put it on my blog?

Phred sent me that years ago. I think he would be honored to have you use it. He does love his prayer pups!!!

You can be sure he was engulfed by a sea of wagging tails, cold noses and kitty purrs the second he got to heaven.

[wolf_Q]

I TOTALLY agree - My couch is already spoken for from NM. I think we should make this biggest one EVER!

If all goes as planned (and I've been telling him we're doing this for a while) I'll be dragging Corby and four dogs across the country for memorial day. I hope this will be the biggest one ever, I know he would be so happy to see that many PTers together in his honor.

[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?

[wolflady]

I'm sitting here in tears again. Luckily I'm still at home. I feel like I've lost a member of my own family. He has touched so many peoples lives in such a positive way. The world was a better place with him in it. We have lost not only a wonderful member of PT but a beloved caring great man. I'm just so lucky to have known such a man.

I couldn't have said it better, Tracey! I too, found out about this from FB and came right over. I didn't get to meet John/Phred in person - but he was certainly a pillar of this community. I'll never forget the year of the firemen at the southern CA BBQ!
He always had something positive to say and prayers to give for those in need. Reading through all these posts brought tears to my eyes. He will certainly be missed.
Although I don't have a dog - I'm close enough to actually drive to Findley this year...hmmmm....

[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.

[Grace]

I keep coming back to this thread. Hoping I'm just waking from a nightmare, and Phred is still with us

[Cincy'sMom]

I keep coming back to this thread. Hoping I'm just waking from a nightmare, and Phred is still with us

I keep doing the same. I'm sure by tomorrow IT will have Pet talk blocked from our network. Most "social networking" sites are.

[3Catcondo]

I did not know Phred but always saw his encouraging, caring posts and I am saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace and please let us know if his pups need anything. I will be happy and honored to contribute.

Amy

[4 Dog Mother]

The mystery is solved. Phred's dogs will be come to live with us. His friends don't feel they can take them permanently. His sister will not be a part of the equation. I hope they will be ours the rest of their lives but that makes us a 7 dog family with 6 grandogs who often visit (although now that Christy lives in Findlay her 3 don't come as often). The important part of this is that not only do all the dogs need to get along on a day to day basis (which is quite different from a visiting basis) but the dogs have to get along with the grandkids. Can't have a biting dog here. Not too worried about Jasmine at almost 7 but that 4 year old Dominic has no fear of dogs and can pull some not so thought out tricks. Like jumping at them and screaming "boo!" Or just running pell-mell at them. Or getting down in their faces when they are eating. He is way too used to all the dogs in his life putting up with his shenanigans. Remember little boys aren't long for warnings and have a heck of an impulse factor going for them.

For the most part I think things will work out. Phred's dogs are around the age of 10 now and ours are getting older too which certainly mellows them out. I am a little concerned about the money - Carl and I both had are jobs eliminated over five years ago and with the ones we now have we are living on less than half of what we did then. Brian has left Christy and is not sending as much money as he should be so we find ourselves helping them out often. The day to day costs aren't so much of a worry but dog licenses are coming up and of course vetting fees. I think Phred gives the dogs heartworm medicine year round and I am sure he must use the flea meds in the summer. However, I can't see letting the Prayer Pups go to strangers so we may have to look into welfare for dogs (LOL). I am sure the neighbors and many others will think we are crazy (I certainly don't intend to tell my mother) but you got to do what you got to do.

Phred was always there for us and now we have to be there for his pets.

[shais_mom]

omg. I just read the first sentence and thought it said they WON"T be coming at all. And my heart stopped.