Two lonely and hungry critters came looking for food at the
back door of a country club where I was catering.
Not being sure if they were pups or Coyotes I would place food
out and run back in. In time I could see that they were just scared pups
and continued to feed them.
Soon they were coming around the golfers often stealing
sandwiches or hot dogs. I got word that they were
going to call the Humane Society for them.
At that point we knew we had to take them home.
We named them Trauzer and Honey Dew.
Honey Dew was ready to have pups soon after we took her home.
She had 8 puppies on our couch.
Luckily we were able to find homes for her and her babies.
We had bonded so with Trauzer and he was the sweetest fella
and you only had to call him once and he was there!
Ready with a happy tail and sweet kisses.
He was always eager to greet us and any friend that would enter.
His head was always seeking a friendly hand to
rub his head.
Trauzer was an unusual looking fella.
He looked like a mix between a small shepherd dog
and a dashound. A long body and the cutest little legs.
He would bounce around investigating and was so
loving and caring to our other babies.
In particular to our sweet Bichon Ashley.
Early May of 2002 we noticed that Trauzer was not getting around like
he had always done. Old age and failing kidneys were
taking a toll on our special fella.
As always he would lay on his special comforters and rest.
Ashley would be with him and they would clean each others
eyes and ears. He loved that.
But we could not ignore any longer that he was not
going to get better.
He stopped eating.
The trip to the vet was so emotional and painful.
It was time to let him go.
Go to wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge.
When we entered the house it was quiet.
Our other babies must have known Trauzer was gone.
They did not greet us as usual but just sat and watched
as we cried.
Ashley still cries for her friend Trauzer as we do.
Yet for all of the pain we are feeling and the void that exist
we would not have missed having him in our lives for anything!
For now Trauzer lives in our hearts and we are warmed
with his memory.
We were very blessed for 12 years and know we will see
our friend again.
Jan and Pete
| Trauzer {Mr. T} |
| Jan & Pete |