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

[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.

[shais_mom]

well I know this makes me happy that they will stay with PET TALKERS!
and I'm wondering instead of a plaque if Phred would rather the funds for something like that go to his dogs during their lifetime. I know if it were up to us PET TALKERS we would put a life size statue of him at the park but truth be told I really don't think he wanted a lot of fanfare. And knowing his dogs would be taken care of he would really REST IN PEACE! I know he'll be around checking on all of us.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'd happily contribute to a Prayer Pups fund.

[Cincy'sMom]

well I know this makes me happy that they will stay with PET TALKERS!
and I'm wondering instead of a plaque if Phred would rather the funds for something like that go to his dogs during their lifetime. I know if it were up to us PET TALKERS we would put a life size statue of him at the park but truth be told I really don't think he wanted a lot of fanfare. And knowing his dogs would be taken care of he would really REST IN PEACE! I know he'll be around checking on all of us.

I think we could do both...a little plastic plaque, like the one already on it a few screws and a cordless drill, and we should be able to attach it overselves overselves. I can check into have something made, but I don't think it would cost much.

[ramanth]

Bless you for taking in his pups. I hope it works out and that they all get along.

[lizbud]

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.

It makes me so happy to know that Phred's pups will not be separated
and will live with people & dogs that they are already familiar with.
I will be more than happy to help with a "Prayer Pups Fund". Please PM
me your address where I can send a check. Gog Bless You Diana & Carl.

It is slowly starting to sink in that Phred is really gone, but I am so glad
that he isn't suffering with every breath any more. The image someone offered
before of all the Pet Talk RB animals rushing to greet him at the
Bridge makes me smile. I know John would love that & I'm sure he has made
himself at home there already. We miss you John, but know you are surely
in a better place.

[cassiesmom]

I am a little concerned about the money...

When it is time for dog license fees or heartworm or flea medications, shoot up a flare and I will help. Are dog license fees required to be paid annually?

[Freedom]

When it is time for dog license fees or heartworm or flea medications, shoot up a flare and I will help. Are dog license fees required to be paid annually?

Yes, Elyse, we have to get dog license annually.

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!

I was wondering about this, too. Here the law is 3 also. (Yes, I have 5 dogs here, I only get licenses for 3. )

I am also willing to contribute, let me know the mailing addy. And in future, too.