Creature left us after a wonderful life. We say “left us”
vs. “he is gone” because it is we who are left with a big void. He now joins
Vinnie, Gus and other eternal pals.
He came into our lives as that “cute puppy with all that
brindle” found running around abandoned in parking lot with no home. At the
time we had no plans to have a dog, but there he was wiggling his butt into our
lives. He didn’t look like anything in particular, just one of God’s creatures,
so Creature became his name. And from that moment on this very special dog
worked his magic.
Creature changed our lives. The years of volunteering with
animal rescue, the thousand of dollars given to animal groups, staying in the
US rather than returning to the UK, and most importantly the rescue of other
dogs; Vinnie, Gus, Lizzie and Natalia… all because of Creature’s magical
influence.
His charisma, confidence and swagger meant people never forgot him.
Dr. Lisa in Malibu would always brighten up and excitedly call his name when
she saw him, and he brightened up in return, especially when he saw treats.
Years after leaving Malibu he was back walking around the shops and out of
nowhere an inquiring voice said “is that Creature?” Someone whose name we
didn’t even know remembered Creature.
He had that magnetic quality about him. In his early years
the good looks and twinkle in his eyes made him a lovable rogue, a Joe Namath
among dogs according to his grandfather. Later on as he greyed he took on the
persona of being the George Clooney of dogs.
Happy trails our dear, dear friend. You changed us all, and
all of us are so much better for it.
Thank you Creature.
Craig & Tracey Kleber
A poem that captures all you and other animals deserve, and will
receive, as sure as the sun will rise.
A Place in Heaven
Is there a place
in Heaven
Where dog
companions go
Before I'd want to
go there
I'd really need to
know
A being pure of spirit
And a being
without sin
Is surely one that
should be there
But does God let
him in?
The theologians argue
A soul is what
they lack
But one who's
always there for you
Should be given
something back
I could not face eternity
Without paws and
tails
And if that's what
religion thinks
Then that is where
it fails
I hope God doesn't let me down
I'm sure He knows
their worth
For we who have
been loved by them
Have Heaven here
on Earth!
-- Janis
Diebert
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