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Legacy for Your Pets Stories

CAROL’S STORY... FROM SCOOTER’S PERSPECTIVE

Carol left home on a dark rainy night to go to the store to buy dog food and a chew toy. She lived alone and knew she’d always be there for Scooter, her mild tempered retriever...

As the sound of the driving rain pattered the windshield, all Carol could think about was how lucky she was to have someone as special as Scooter in her life. She thought surely there will never be another friend like him. He was more human than dog. He went on walks with her, slept with her, ate with her, studied with her, spent sleepless nights with her, comforted her when she was sad, made her laugh and often caused her to worry. But she thought, every minute was worth it because she loved Scooter so much.

After her mom’s funeral, Carol went to the dog pound and rescued the little helpless puppy, who grew up to become her "Big Scooter Boy." She had no one else in her life except her dog. As she drove, her mind was filled with happy images of how she would spend the weekend with Scooter at a new hiking trail that was just opening at nearby Hickory Creek.

Before she had the chance to see Scooter one last time, to experience his exuberant welcome, that sloppy kiss on her cheek…fatal tragedy struck...the red lights flashed…a state trooper swept up dog food from the wet pavement…and Carol’s love for Scooter became a legendary memory in the mind of a very special golden retriever…but that was all. In the beginning there was a helpless puppy, now there remained a beloved friend who had no one…and who once again needed to be rescued from a now empty house, to which his master Carol would never return.

What happened next occurs almost every day somewhere in the world. Scooter was discovered frantically yelping, grieving and crying in his abandonment three days later by a state trooper. Carol had failed to make preparations for the unexpected. Scooter was immediately sent to the dog pound, in the hope he would be readopted… however, it was later discovered no one ever adopted Scooter. Avoidably, Carol’s premature tragedy led to Scooter’s untimely end.

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LILLIAN LOVES HER PETS FOR ETERNITY:

Lillian was concerned that if she died, what would become of her precious cat, Simone? They had never known anyone but each other.

It was a difficult decision but Lillian felt the best thing would be to take Simone with her.

Lillian had already lost one cat, Rascal, who had been cremated. Lillian found a sympathetic friend who agreed to carry out her wish: at Lillian’s death, she was to be cremated.

Simone would be euthanized and then cremated. The ashes of Lillian, Simone and Rascal would then be joined for eternity.

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ANGELA'S THREE FORGOTTEN FRIENDS:

Angela loved her three dogs, Bonzo, Digger and Toby, more than her children. They were always there, willing to go for a walk, work in the yard or simply relax in front of the television.

At 75, the dogs made Angela feel safe and loved. On the day Angela suffered her stroke and was hospitalized, the dogs were the last thing her children thought about.

Angela never returned to her home and now lives in a nursing home. She misses her dogs and asks about them every day.

She is told they are fine, well fed and loved. The truth is Bonzo was hit by a car and killed, Digger suffered a heart attack and Toby was taken to the pound.

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MEET LISA'S FAMILY:

Lisa has seven horses (age 6 months to 18 years) who occupy the better part of each day. Her day starts with feeding and watering, then stall cleaning and light grooming. Then there are the horses who need riding or training. The day the farrier comes is an all day event with lots of trimming and shoeing. Then there are her 5 dogs and 3 cats to be fed, loved and let out.

It takes nearly all day to properly address the needs of all her pets. She knows she should probably find homes for some of the horses but they have all been raised from foals.

How could she ever sell one of her "kids" to a complete stranger – to never know for sure that they are being loved and cared for. She has a daughter - but will she be willing to do what it takes to care for all her pets long-term and in the same way?

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MACK WILL OUTLIVE STEVE:

Mack, the parrot, may live to be 50 years of age or more. His owner, Steve, now 50 is genuinely concerned about what might happen to Mack if something happens to him. He’s afraid he can’t rely on family or friends to provide the same type of loving home and care he is willing to provide. He doesn’t know who to turn to, what questions to ask, or who might provide the best advice.

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BEAU — THE LOVE OF PEGGY'S LIFE:

Peggy had her cat Beau her entire adult life. She adopted him when she was in college, now she is 40. He had been through everything with her; college, her first job, moving from town to town, apartment to apartment, boyfriend to boyfriend. He is her longest running relationship to date. He means everything to her.

Yet she knows in her heart he won’t live forever; that the day he dies will be the worst day of her life. And when the day comes, she still isn’t ready – can’t say goodbye – isn’t willing to let go.

But the decision isn’t really hers – except that they are in the vet’s office because she drove them there. The injection is painless, the end serene – he’s only sleeping – only this time he won’t wake up, won’t come home.

How is she ever going to find the strength to go on? Who will understand the pain she is feeling? The pain that just won’t end?