| Current Mood | Peaceful |
| Age | 3 years |
| Birthday | May 15, 2006 |
| Gender | Male |
| Number of Friends | 281 |
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about meI left my mommy for the Rainbow Bridge on November 1, 2008. I was born at a puppymill in Indiana and had lots of problems in my short life. My mom is trying to get the puppymill shut down and while I was alive we helped save some other dogs from there.
So, when my mom got me I had a bunch of fleas and ticks and worms and stuff. I felt like crap! I never got much to eat and there was always bugs and stuff on me. I was so happy when my mom got me! She took me right to the vet and got me all fixed up.
Well, after that I was still sick a lot. My skin was always real itchy and I had this skin infection that came back all the time and we couldn't ever seem to get rid of it. My ears got infected a lot too and mom had to put drops in them. I hated that and I shook my head really hard.
Once I got this really bad stuff mom called pneumonia. It was awful! I puked a lot and I couldn't make it to the door when I needed to go out. I felt really really bad cuz mom had to keep cleaning everything up, but she took me to that vet lady again and they fixed me up again.
Mom says I had something wrong with my hip and my shoulder. She called it dysplasia or something like that. It hurt sometimes and mom gave me medicine which I loved because she wrapped it in cheese! Sometimes it was no fun cuz mom made me stay in the house and wouldn't let me run and play and stuff.
Well, so, in July of 2008 something really weird started happening to me. It was like my brain just went all haywire and I kinda freaked out. I ran all over the house and was really, really scared. I even tried to bite my mom! Can you believe that?!?! There was all this foamy stuff in my mouth and it was really scary. It happend a few times and mom kept taking me back to the vet lady again and again. They poked all kinds of needles in me and even shaved my fur for what they called an ultrasound, or something like that.
The vet lady told mom I had things called seizures. Then I got to take even more medicine (which meant more cheese!!!). The medicine helped so I didn't get all scared and my brain was better, but sometimes it made it so I thought I needed to bite people. I felt really bad, but I just couldn't help it. My mom was really understanding, but the little blond girls that live in my house had to stay away from me in case I might have bitten them.
I really hated it because I used to love, love, love chasing the little blond people around the yard but then I wasn't allowed to anymore. Mom got really scared and kept taking me back to the vet lady and they kept trying different medicines and stuff but I just got worse.
The vet lady told my mom that I had a brain tumor and that's why I acted like that. Mom knew that it wasn't my fault and she wasn't mad at me for acting mean, but she knew I couldn't be with my family when I acted like that cuz I was a big strong dog and I might have really hurt somebody. The vet lady also told my mom that I was probably getting really really bad headaches and mom didn't want me to go through that anymore, so she sent me to the bridge.
My mom misses me a ton and she cries every night and every morning. I wish she wouldn't cry so much so I sent a fluffy little kitty to her to make her feel better. I think it helped some.
So anyways, all you dogs out there have to get your moms and dads to do whatever it takes to stop these puppy mills, so other dogs and cats don't have to go through what I did and leave their families.
latest gifts and journal entriesLong time no bark! Lots to tell you all!
Posted on: November 2, 2009 at 11:34 am
Well, it's been a long time since my mom has been able to come here and type for me. Yesterday was a year since I went to the bridge and mom has had kind of a "ruff" year. My brother Phoenix, who was a gift from some of my mom's friends after I went to the bridge, wasn't able to stay with my mom. He was really really scared of everything and he ended up biting a girl that came in...
Comments
add a commentUnnamed (Mar 18th 12:03 pm)
Buddy Boy Smith (2010-01-15 23:57:00)
Hi My Handsome Paw Charlie: Do you remember me as it has been awhile since we have chatted but mommy & I have been thinking about you and your mommy as we were wondering how your mommy is doing? Your mommy will always have those memories that she will cherish of you as my mommy does of Sweet Missy Bear. It has been 3 yrs as of last November 27th and her heart still aches for her but I have been very helpful. I will be celebrating my 3rd birthday on the 27th of this month and I can't wait. My mommy & I will always keep you in our hearts....Much hugs, love & licks....
Alley (2010-01-07 00:07:32)
We were just checking in on your Mom. Hope all is well!
Alley (2009-11-04 00:13:52)
I know what you mean Charlie, Mom still misses Casey, Rebound and Rocky. I caught her crying on Rocky's 2 year anniversay at Rainbow Bridge. We never forget our loved ones, their memories are always in out hearts
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Sierra (2009-11-03 09:19:14)
CHARLIE!!!! OMD, how I have missed you!!! Mom and I think of you a lot, we know you are having fun at the Bridge with Chey and the other Bridgekids.....but we miss you too! Well, the squirrels got to run a little wild earlier this summer, I kind of lost interest in them. Honestly, I lost interest in a lot of stuff. I just missed having Chey there as my partner in crime I guess. So, I have a brand new baby sister! Well, she's not so new anymore, she's been here for three months. We had a rough start, I was scared of her! Had never been around a puppy before. But, it only took three days and we bonded like you wouldn't believe! I have taught her well with the squirrel chasing techniques...in fact she's taken it to a whole new level...she's trying to figure out a way to get up on the roof of the shed when the go up there!! She's already gotten up on the woodpile and mom's potting table! Mom is not happy about that!! BOL! Anyway, I have a sidekick again and it's great. Nodog will ever replace my sissy Chey, but it's nice to not be alone. How are things at the Bridge? Is Chey driving you nuts with the ball yet? BOL! We do think of you and your mom often. We just don't come to DS much anymore. Too much drama in the last year. Charlie, it really is so wonderful to hear from you! Let's keep in touch OK? Miss you lots!!!
Alley (2009-11-02 23:05:51)
Time goes by so fast; Mommie said she remembers you going to the Rainbow Bridge and praying for your Mom like it was yesterday. WE hope your Mom is doing well and know that you are watching over her. Sending blessing to your family, Alley and her family
Jack-Jack (2009-11-02 15:05:49)
Oh Charlie ~ You must have ready my mind. I was thinking about you just yesterday as I recalled that November was the month you had to leave us for the Rainbow Bridge. You are missed but not forgotten beautiful boy. Hugs to you Charlie and to your Mom too!
Jack-Jack (2009-07-06 14:56:25)
Hi Charlie ~ I think of you fondly and often. I'm sorry I missed your birthday ~ Mom went to a place called Ireland May 14 to June 6. She sent out a "Happy to All" for that timeframe so I hope you received it. Your friend, Jack-Jack
Happy Birthday Charlie!!! I'm sure you are celebrating at the bridge with all of our angel friends!!!!
Jesse (Missourian Pack) (2009-05-15 18:32:26)
Happy Birthday!!!!!
12, Chappy and Whiskey (2009-05-15 15:32:00)
Charlie, we hope you're having a wonderful birthday celebration at the Bridge!
Rusty (2009-05-15 15:03:41)
I wanted to say Happy Birthday! I also wanted to say I am sure you and my brother are playing at rainbow bridge where there is no pain just love and happiness.. Love, Ru
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Tramp and Rascal at the Rainbow Bridge (2009-05-15 13:50:35)
Gizmo (2009-05-15 13:44:30)
Hi Charlie - God Bless you and hope you are happy and having a wonderful day, on this your birthday at the Rainbow bridge - Hugs, Gizmo
Boudica (2009-05-15 11:30:35)
I just stopped by to wish you a very happy birthday filled with lots of toys
and treats 
up at the rainbow bridge.
Rocky (2009-05-15 10:45:31)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope you are having a big party at the Bridge!! My cousin Luke is up there, now, so be careful--he may eat all of your birthday cake -- just kidding!! BOL!! We miss you!!