Charlee was such a fun loving dog. He was full of energy and always barking to let you know he needed attention. He loved his family. His journey was a long one. He came from an animal shelter in Pennsylvania where Erica rescued him. He willingly moved to Atlanta and loved that Erica came and got him. He took the plane ride like a trooper and didn’t even mind when he had to stay in a crate to get to his new home. He had new friends and couldn’t wait to meet them. He excitedly met his new friends; a little boy who loved him, a young teen that took care of him, his new mom and dad and his bestest friend, his fellow doggy, Bella. Bella always seemed to tolerate him but deep down, she loved having him around and being able to play with him whenever she wanted. Unfortunately, this fun came to an end all too soon. One day, Charlee woke up, appeared to be himself, but he went outside and fell ill. It was clear he was not himself.
He succumbed to an unknown illness that he was carrying and his new family had to make the difficult decision a pet owner prays they never have to make….Charlee just wasn’t able to manage and he had to cross that Rainbow Bridge. He will continue to play and be full of life there. He will wait for his family to find him when their time comes. But in the meantime, Charlee can be a free spirit where he can play as much as he wants and continue to exert all the energy he can. We love you Charlee, and we miss you!!
All Our Love,
| Charlee |
| 1, July 2007 |
| Erica and The Smith Family |