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Chico Dunivent
January 1, 1998 - December 8th, 2008
The day Lisa with the Indiana Sheltie Rescue came to my home, she had actually come with the idea of adopting out
Kimmie ( some of you may remember her), unfortunately Kimmie was a bit to vocal for me. Lisa also brought Chico
along just in case and as soon as she opened the back of her van and I laid eyes on him, it was love at first site. He was
the most beautiful dog I had ever seen. The eyes truly are the passage to the soul. Until the day he died one of the
things I loved to do most was to just look at him and I miss that so much.
Chico took about 3 months to really feel at home with us, but once he did he loved us with all of his heart. Some of the
things Chico loved to do was play in the sprinkler, go for walks, sit with mom and do anything his big brother Simon was
doing. He should have been named Pokey, he would take so long to come in, I would call and he would look at me and
continue on at his own slow pace. I remember one time he really did stop to smell a Daffodil. I called him sneakie
cheekie, he would always sneak up on our other two dogs or squirrels. Those squirrels had his number though. They
would sit between the two trees in the back yard and wait for Chico to get about 10 feet from them and run up a tree.
Chico never knew which tree, so it would always be a last minute decision on which way to go. He would try to jump up
the side of the tree with no luck. I always give each of my dogs mommy and me time, Chico and I had ours just a few
days before, I was eating peanut brittle and had him sitting in bed with me. I do not usually give my dogs table food, but
I gave him a few small pieces of the brittle (no peanuts). I think maybe I knew deep inside, his time was coming. I just
remember Dr. Murphy telling my mom in her Yorkies last week to give him whatever he wanted. And maybe thats what I
was doing for Chico. I am just glad I had that time with him, one on one. He was one of a kind and I will never meet
another soul like him. I thank the Indiana Sheltie Rescue for giving us 5 great years with him. I am so glad we were able
to give him a loving, safe home where he knew he was family.
Although he became very dependant on me in the end, Chico was happy and full of life up until an hour before his
demise. He got up and ate breakfast as usual. Unfortunately the fluid in his chest was too much for his little heart to take.
I have lost family members young and old, however I have never grieved this hard and hurt this much in my entire life. I
wake up in the morning and for a split second everything is fine and then I remember, my stomach drops out from under
me. I cry at the drop of a dime. When your pet gets old, sick or both you become more than just "their human" your role
changes and you become their caregiver. So, you not only lose them, you lose the need they had for you. Their
unconditional love is irreplaceable. I ask myself if there was more I could have done, did I wait to long to get him started
on his medicine, did I not see the signs because I was too worried about dealing with the day ahead? If I had taken 5
extra seconds to really check on him, would it have made a difference? Sometimes we get so wound up in day to day
tasks, we forget to take time for our family. That will never happen again here.
I know Chico is not questioning me, he is having fun and in full spirit with all of his brothers and sisters, running, playing
in sprinklers and having a ball chasing squirrels. I will miss him so very much. My time is not over here and I have more
dogs that will need me in this lifetime. Chico is now waiting with our other pets at the rainbow bridge and I know that
when my time comes we can all finish our journey together. Between you and me, I am looking forward to that day. I
can't wait for it. It will be the most joyous of days. I love you baby boy! Can't wait to see you again.....Love, Mama
January 1, 1998 - December 8th, 2008
The day Lisa with the Indiana Sheltie Rescue came to my home, she had actually come with the idea of adopting out
Kimmie ( some of you may remember her), unfortunately Kimmie was a bit to vocal for me. Lisa also brought Chico
along just in case and as soon as she opened the back of her van and I laid eyes on him, it was love at first site. He was
the most beautiful dog I had ever seen. The eyes truly are the passage to the soul. Until the day he died one of the
things I loved to do most was to just look at him and I miss that so much.
Chico took about 3 months to really feel at home with us, but once he did he loved us with all of his heart. Some of the
things Chico loved to do was play in the sprinkler, go for walks, sit with mom and do anything his big brother Simon was
doing. He should have been named Pokey, he would take so long to come in, I would call and he would look at me and
continue on at his own slow pace. I remember one time he really did stop to smell a Daffodil. I called him sneakie
cheekie, he would always sneak up on our other two dogs or squirrels. Those squirrels had his number though. They
would sit between the two trees in the back yard and wait for Chico to get about 10 feet from them and run up a tree.
Chico never knew which tree, so it would always be a last minute decision on which way to go. He would try to jump up
the side of the tree with no luck. I always give each of my dogs mommy and me time, Chico and I had ours just a few
days before, I was eating peanut brittle and had him sitting in bed with me. I do not usually give my dogs table food, but
I gave him a few small pieces of the brittle (no peanuts). I think maybe I knew deep inside, his time was coming. I just
remember Dr. Murphy telling my mom in her Yorkies last week to give him whatever he wanted. And maybe thats what I
was doing for Chico. I am just glad I had that time with him, one on one. He was one of a kind and I will never meet
another soul like him. I thank the Indiana Sheltie Rescue for giving us 5 great years with him. I am so glad we were able
to give him a loving, safe home where he knew he was family.
Although he became very dependant on me in the end, Chico was happy and full of life up until an hour before his
demise. He got up and ate breakfast as usual. Unfortunately the fluid in his chest was too much for his little heart to take.
I have lost family members young and old, however I have never grieved this hard and hurt this much in my entire life. I
wake up in the morning and for a split second everything is fine and then I remember, my stomach drops out from under
me. I cry at the drop of a dime. When your pet gets old, sick or both you become more than just "their human" your role
changes and you become their caregiver. So, you not only lose them, you lose the need they had for you. Their
unconditional love is irreplaceable. I ask myself if there was more I could have done, did I wait to long to get him started
on his medicine, did I not see the signs because I was too worried about dealing with the day ahead? If I had taken 5
extra seconds to really check on him, would it have made a difference? Sometimes we get so wound up in day to day
tasks, we forget to take time for our family. That will never happen again here.
I know Chico is not questioning me, he is having fun and in full spirit with all of his brothers and sisters, running, playing
in sprinklers and having a ball chasing squirrels. I will miss him so very much. My time is not over here and I have more
dogs that will need me in this lifetime. Chico is now waiting with our other pets at the rainbow bridge and I know that
when my time comes we can all finish our journey together. Between you and me, I am looking forward to that day. I
can't wait for it. It will be the most joyous of days. I love you baby boy! Can't wait to see you again.....Love, Mama
| Inspired by the Indiana Sheltie Rescue If you have lost a pet and would like to memorialize them in some way, writing your feelings, memories and stories may help you feel better. Please send your letter and photos to admin@afewgoodpaws.com. You can write about or to them, whatever it takes to start the healing process. We will try to get your story posted within a week from receiving it . We are very sorry for your loss. Hopefully The Rainbow Bridge can bring some comfort to you in your time of need. |
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow
Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to
someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There
are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so
they can run and play together. There is plenty of
food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm
and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored
to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again, just as we
remember them in our dreams of days and times gone
by. The
animals are happy and content, except for one small
thing; they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes
when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over
the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your
special friend finally meet, you cling together in
joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the
beloved head,and you look once more into the trusting
eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never
absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author Unknown
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow
Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to
someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There
are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so
they can run and play together. There is plenty of
food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm
and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored
to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again, just as we
remember them in our dreams of days and times gone
by. The
animals are happy and content, except for one small
thing; they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes
when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over
the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your
special friend finally meet, you cling together in
joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the
beloved head,and you look once more into the trusting
eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never
absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author Unknown