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Looking Down & Back At My Ole Pal

By dcraton written 12/15/06 10:44 AM, published 12/15/06 8:49 PM
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My Ole Pal He was born with a deformed right front leg.  His ears weren't perfect.  He was large for a Dalmatian and thought he was a 76 lb. lap dog.  He got hair everywhere and I love to wear black.  But, he was our pal and bud for 12 years.  He passed last year and this was one of my last shots of him probably wanting a bone or treat or a butt rub or back scratch or his favorite, a scratch behind the cockeyed ear.  I miss him.  But everytime I see this pic, I smile.  He was the happiest being I have ever met despite all his imperfections.  This creature loved life, eating, playing, and curling up for a nap.

His original owners were going to put him down at 8 weeks old because he did not meet AKC contest specifications.  Who does?  We took him and loved him and still do.  His name. . .Alex.  I have part of a song posted I wrote for him at http://www.davidcraton.com/mp3/stampede_tc.mp3.  

The big goober!


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  • CanonFodder 12/15/06 11:13 AM
    There's no friend like a good dog. Great shot of a great friend.

    - My "kids"!


  • surferguy 12/15/06 11:15 AM
    Great shot of Alex... yep...

    - WoooFrigginHoooo...


  • jojames1 12/15/06 11:40 AM
    I miss Alex and I didn't even get to know him...lots of personality in the pooch's face!

  • RobinG 12/15/06 11:57 AM
    What a cool dog! Wonderful tribute! He's beautiful. Thanks for sharing :o)

  • JustPeachy 12/15/06 12:32 PM
    Yep, What a face! So expressive.

    - Good Kitty No More


  • kitzi 12/15/06 1:02 PM
    thanks so much for telling us about Alex,,,he looks like the best kind of friend.

    - ©kitzi


  • margarita 12/15/06 1:03 PM
    That's one happy pup!

  • Lidljo 12/15/06 1:32 PM
    What a lucky dog to have someone to love him no matter what he was like!! Sweet dog!!

    - Flowers are happiness...


  • bullshoalsview 12/15/06 2:45 PM
    He looks totally perfect to me! What a face! I am sure the memories are sweet....

    - Run Bubba Run!


  • BEARPHOTO 12/15/06 3:47 PM
    Great tribute to a beloved family member and I enjoyed your music.

  • chef009 12/15/06 4:14 PM
    got to love that face and his soul....what a treasure to have had....their such a blessing to have, and a hard thing to let go....I miss him too!

    - With these Hands


  • ShoeboxOfLies 12/15/06 8:00 PM
    Very cute pic of your best bud.

  • palofmine 12/15/06 8:33 PM
    Thanks for sharing your story. Got a bit of a lump in my throat. Sad to think some animals are put down because they don't meet the "standards". So happy you found him. Sounds like he had a very good home. You can see how happy he is in the photo. What a great shot!

  • Penny 12/16/06 12:37 PM
    How could he not make you happy when he was here. What a cute dog! Nice post.

    - Smile


  • eyesofspirit 12/16/06 12:44 PM
    thanks for your post. i have a 10 yr old dal and she (noel) is the love of my life. i totally got teary-eyed reading your story because my little girl suffers from arthritis in her hind legs. she still has the energy of a pup on her good days. thanks, again, for the post - from one dalmation lover to the next. mine was the runt of the litter! i love your pic. i thought it captured alex beautifully!

  • fatcatxcon 12/16/06 2:04 PM
    he was blessed that you saved him. i got that lump, too, since i don't meet most social standards either.

    - avatar2


  • trio55 12/16/06 7:11 PM
    Nice memory of your best friend...Thanks for sharing this pic.

    - Climbing Higher


  • damommie 12/17/06 3:37 AM
    We miss them terribly when they're gone. He was a lucky dog. You were even luckier.

  • seamist 12/17/06 6:56 AM
    You're proof positive that love doesn't require papers or awards. Why can't more people figure out what real love is? Nice picture! He IS PERFECT! And still near you.

    - seamist


  • kikker 12/17/06 1:08 PM
    Thanks for sharing the picture and i liked the song you wrote for him.

    - Just an Editor


  • DSW 12/17/06 3:13 PM
    Hope you have this one framed and prominently displayed in your living room. What a beautiful dog and a great expression.

    - DSW


  • Birdie 12/17/06 4:00 PM
    LOOKS LIKE A SWEETIE WITH A ALIITLE DEVIL MIXED IN!