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

[Nomilynn]

I was never close with Phred. I know that when Bassett was sick, he contributed but I never knew how much or what part he played in that. I know that he wanted to help, and did whatever he could to do that.

I would like to contribute. I don't have much, but whatever I can afford, I would like to send for the dogs care. I will send you a PM.

RIP, Phred. Play hard with our pets, and keep them company until we all meet again.

[cyber-sibes]

Bless you both, Diana & Carl, I'm really happy the pups are fitting in. You know Phred is up there beaming that his beloved Smokey & Cinder are with you. I'll say a little prayer for Heidi, too, that everything works out for her.

[dukedogsmom]

Phred's funeral will be on Wednesday, December 29th at 11:00 am at the Methodist church in Berlin Center, Ohio. Right now his body is at the Love Funeral home. I just realized I have neither address but will get as soon as possible. He didn't want flowers so donating to Pet Talk, Angels for Animals in Canfield, Oh; Best Friends in Utah or another Animal Rescue Site or the Berlin Township Volunteer Fire Dept. (Staci has volunteered to deliver that in person if you send her your donation!)

He is going to be cremated and his wishes were that his ashes be divided in 3 - one to go to where his stone is, one to go to the Findlay Dog Park and one to go to my son's tree that Pet Talk donated when he died. They will be buried under one of the trees in the Park near to where Binx's bench sits.

I've thought about this and prayed about this and I have decided that I will take donations for the dogs care since several have volunteered. Carl and I have had changes in jobs over the last five years and we are not doing as well financially as we once were. It takes a lot of money to care for six dogs - Heartworm pills, shots, licenses but most of all unseen vet bills. We have had to pay out a lot in vet bills with Snoopy and Jack's illnesses. I feel I can't add that stress to Carl at this time. Any money you donate will go in a checking account for the care of Cinder and Smokey - not my dogs. As I said it will be used to buy the things they need now and for any vet needs in the future. They are 10 and 11 years old - hopefully as they age they will remain healthy but we can't count on that. Cinder is taking meds for a thyrod problem but I do not know how much that costs cause she has enough for now. If you pm me, I will tell you where to send the money.

How appropriate is that funeral home name? Both for John and you both. Bless you. I'll try to send you some money. If you have Paypal, that would be a big plus. Got leaky eyes reading the updates. I'm glad all the dogs are adjusting well. May you all be blessed this Christmas.

[ChrisH]

Can't write much, typing through tears. Once again bless you Diana & Carl, it's so good to know the pups are with you and settling in fine so far.

[Laura's Babies]

As long as you have Cinder & Smoke you will always have a piece of Phred with you. You know he will be checking in on them from time to time. Were you able to bring something from Phreds home that they would have for themselves? A favorite blanket, bedspread, pillow or anything with the "home" smell on it? Something to remind them of their "Dad"? One of his caps that he wore would be perfect if there is anyone who could send it to you..

God Bless you for taking them in as your own. That is all any of us can hope for if we suddenly have to leave our furry companions behind. Someone who could take then in and love them the way we did, remembering how much they meant to us.

As long as I have Boo, I know I have a piece of Mama with me. I know how much Mama loved her and the joy she brought Mama. I love Boo for that and how happy she made Mama and want her to have the best life possible until her time to go join Mama. When her time comes, I want to take her ashes to put with Mama.

[4 Dog Mother]

Here are some pictures from Friday - The first one is Cinder, the second Pat and the third, Joan.

[anna_66]

Diana I can't write much since I'm off to work and don't want to cry too much. So I just wanted to say thank you once again

[cyber-sibes]

Oh those sad puppy eyes of Cinder's made me cry again. Please pass along some ((((hugs))) to Phred's pups. Phred, we miss you!!!!!!

[Barbara]

In these sad times it is good to hear that Cinder and Smokey are with you and happy to share their home with your doggies.
Thankyou so much- it is a big relief.
I remember how much it impressed me when Phred was going to take Bowser in who was alone after his dad passed. Now it is his dogs who have a home thanks to Pet Talk.

[Cataholic]

Diana- I would like to attend the funeral. Are you going to go? Anyone else? Also, will there be a dedication and burying of the ashes at Findlay this spring? To whom will the ashes be entrusted?

Johanna

[shais_mom]

Diana- I would like to attend the funeral. Are you going to go? Anyone else? Also, will there be a dedication and burying of the ashes at Findlay this spring? To whom will the ashes be entrusted?

Johanna

I can answer that Jo.
Yes, we are going to the funeral as long as the weather cooperates. As long as we do get to go I'm going to ATTEMPT to record the funeral on my camera to upload. I might be a crying mess so I can't make any promises. Last I talked to Diana the funeral was @ 11am on Wed the 29th.
We are going to do a Memorial of some kind over memorial Day weekend. We are going to try to make it the biggest yet. I believe Diana is going to keep the ashes until then.

[Cataholic]

Thanks, Staci. I will see you there.

[gini]

I think I speak for everyone on Pet Talk when I say how incredibly wonderful it is of you and Carl to take in Cinder and Smokey. I too, feel that Phred must have had a talk with them and explained that they would be living with you now and to be good dogs.

It is so comforting to know that they are alright and well loved because they represent all that we loved about Phred and the prayers that he offered for us in their names.

This thread just gives me leaky eyes, I cannot type any more.

[mruffruff]

I'm at a loss for words.

I'm grateful that I got a chance to meet him in person. He really was a great man. But everyone on PT knows that.

Thank you, Diana, for taking in the prayer pups. Phred would be pleased.

We will all miss his stories and generosity. We could never give him as much as he gave us.

Rest easy, Phred. Enjoy the furry friends and keep in touch!

[luckies4me]

I can't believe this. Phred is really gone. I just got done reading through all the posts and it's still very hard to believe. I am in tears. Pet Talk will never be the same without him here.