4 Years Today Redman

[BC Crazy]

It's 4 years ago today Redman since I had to let you go. It was the hardest thing I think I have ever had to do but the kindest my mate. You were my heart dog boy. There will never be another like you

When I answered an ad in the local paper 'free to a good home' all those years ago I couldn't believe anyone could have neglected a poor boy so badly. My eyes still well up today when I think of the way you

were neglected & abused You were starving, I could see every bone in your body. You had no coat, apart from on your head because you were covered in fleas & had scratched yourself to pieces. Your emotional state

was something I had never witnessed before & what upset me the most. You had been beaten & kicked so much you didn't walk up to me when I approached you, you sliver along the ground. Shaking & urinating with sheer

terror. They kept you locked under a house, in complete darkness, 24/7 from when they got you as a puppy. Little did you know that you were coming with me the moment I laid eye's on you. You were only 18 months old.

You couldn't get into my car quick enough boy & off we went & you NEVER looked back. It took me almost a week to get you to eat anything & I was very worried because you ran under the house as soon as we got home & that's

where you stayed. I put food & water out before I went to work & it was untouched when I came home until we had a 'moment' on day 5 when I laid down next to you in the crawl space under the house & actually got my first pat &

our eye's meet for the first time, you always carst your eyes toward the ground previously. I returned inside & next thing much to my surprise I heard the food bowl moving on the cement, "yes"!!!

From that day, for the next 14 & a half years you were my constant companion.

It took me about 6 months to completely get rid of all the fleas, mites & open sores e.t.c lots of medicated baths & T.L.C. fixed that. You gained weight fast too. 10 kg's you needed to gain & you did. With in the first year we

had you looking like brand new. So very handsome. A stunning boy you were Red & you had a coat to die for now, very full, long & shiny. You also had a sparkle in your eye now, that was just so very special for me to see that

because I knew that you were feeling some inner warmth for probably the first time in your life. Then we started to live life to the full. I took you everywhere I could & you loved every minute of it. You had never worn a collar

or walked on a lead, so you were happier just to follow me which you did, everywhere. We went to the beach, we bush walked, & played ball, we just had fun everyday. I had to keep you well away from other dogs as never did like

them much but we managed. You were terrified of most men & we had a few moments where you bailed up the electricity guy, the phone guy & the guy delivering our new furniture It was all fear based & totally understandably

so. You were frightened of your own shadow. But over time you did learn to relax on occassion & we just enjoyed each day together. You loved to go for car rides & chase the birds in the backyard. You also loved your birthday

cause we go to the corner shop & have a chocolate paddle pop.

All the fond memories I have of you & our lives together. You were just the most loyal, loving & gentle soul & I will never stop loving & missing you boy.You are etched in my heart & my thought's forever. I believe fate made me

answer that ad in the paper & for us to come together as I too was trying to heal from a really rough spot in my life. I keep your ashes in a cedar urn in our bedroom & the plaque on the urn reads,

"Out of the darkness, into the sunshine" Together Redman we helped each other heal to create a life full of contentment, love & happiness.

Never far from my thoughts Redman, always in my heart. R.I.P. my sweet, sweet boy. Run free Till we meet again

Edited June 26, 2012 by BC Crazy

[baifra]

Such a beautiful tribute to a boy that was clearly adored, loved and cherished.

I'm sure redman is not only in your heart but also watching down on you, with you always.

[MelissaS]

So sorry for your loss.

Redman sounds like he was such a special, gentle boy. Your post was very touching.

R.I..P Redman

[BC Crazy]

Thank you for your kind thoughts.

Baifra, you are right Redman is still 'around' because sometimes I just get that feeling of his presence, he had a real presence about him, my boy.

MelissaS, he was just so very special to me. He never once showed any aggression towards me, even when he must of been in such pain when I had to treat his poor tortured body

cover in sores & parasites. Not even a growl. He had the sweetest soul & yet he had every reason not to. I am very proud of him. He was a stoic boy. Even at 14 when his laric's collapsed

he was just so courageous right till the very end

Edited July 14, 2012 by BC Crazy