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Sweet Dog from the Animal Orphanage

By Lorraine

Many of you know about our cute little schnauzer. But this post is about one of the sweetest, friendliest pups that ever lived.
Scotty

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.

 

From the animal orphanage

Our Scotty was a mixed breed (we were told part lab – part terrier, but who knows) who came from the Animal Orphanage. Just a round ball of fur.

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.

 

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.

And he grew…

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.This is the picture that convinced us he needed a groomer!

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.This sweet dog grew into a 90 plus pound lap dog…

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.that everyone loved. He was frequently found lying in the front yard to greet each person that walked by. Even strangers had a “Hello, Scotty!” as they passed by. Some even chose the route just so they could visit with him.After a bout with Lyme’s Disease, he suffered from joint pain especially in his front paws. Daily aspirin regiment helped for a long time but then it was on to Rimadyl. Later we covered all bare floors with rugs so he wouldn’t slip. Time and again we were confronted with the decision about the pain he was having and his quality of life. We talked with the vet. We waited. One day we woke up and his front paws were so swollen. We knew.

I've been told, you only get a dog like Scotty once in a lifetime. Our mutt from the animal orphanage was a very sweet dog.Here is Scotty with us on the day of our daughters’ wedding in June 2002, just four days before he died. He kind of moseyed over to be in the photo. What a great 13 and a half years we enjoyed with him!My brother in law said it best. “Scotty is the kind of dog you get once in a lifetime!”

   

Filed Under: Family, Family & Friends Tagged With: Daddy, Scotty

Comments

  1. Cindy ~ My Romantic Home says

    February 6, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Oh, that is such a sweet post. There seems to be dog theme going on with Show and Tell today, the link before yours was also a dog post. I love dogs!!!

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  2. Patriotic Mom says

    February 6, 2010 at 4:20 am

    Now Scotty will be waiting at the rainbow bridge for his loving family. I too have many beloved pets waiting for me. What a nice post to honor Scotty! Joan @Americana By Candlelight

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  3. Ann says

    February 5, 2010 at 11:31 pm

    Wow he got really big but he sure was a cute one. I know how heartbreaking it can be to see them in pain but not wanting to let them go, I went through that with 2 chocolate labs.

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  4. Sandra says

    February 5, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    Awwww what a lovely pictorial story! I know you missed him for a long time. Do you have a new puppy now?

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  5. Ms. Bake-it says

    February 5, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    What a sweet tribute to a wonderful friend. He was quite handsome. Your BIL is right. I once had a special dog but unfortunately we only had 5 years together. Although I have had other dogs and have loved each one dearly, I have not had that special bond that was unique to Walker and I with any of them.

    ~ Tracy

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  6. Glenda/MidSouth says

    February 5, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    What a nice post in Scotty's memory. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. The Watts Family says

    February 5, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    Wow he was beautiful I had no idea they got that big. I also posted about Wyatt today ehehehe Great minds think alike ~Love Heather

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  8. marie says

    February 5, 2010 at 6:56 am

    What a sweet post about a precious pet. I love the lap dog photo!! : )
    It's amazing how much a part of the family our pets become.

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  9. Natasha says

    February 5, 2010 at 6:05 am

    A very beautiful tribute to Scotty. He looked like a beautiful dog.

    Best wishes, Natasha.

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  10. Diann @ the Thrifty Groove says

    February 5, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Awww…..cute pup!

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  11. Debbie says

    February 5, 2010 at 3:00 am

    Adorable lap dog LOL!!~ Scotty looks like he is very happy and content! Thanks for sharing, I just hosted my first meme this would have been perfect as well! Mine is fun foto Friday! I just opened the link…..:)

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  12. HOPE says

    February 5, 2010 at 1:16 am

    I loved this…looks so much like my Gus only much larger. Gus WAS suppose to be a miniature and turned out to be a Standard. Scotty must be a GIANT..LOL. He is so handsome in that wedding pic! I'm sure you treasure that photo for many reasons.

    Raider..is one CUTE Schnauzer! Whatta face!

    Thanks for sharing about Scotty…I just think Schnauzers have wonderful..personable..personalities that make each one unique.

    Blessings..
    HOPE

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  13. Tara says

    February 5, 2010 at 1:01 am

    Oh my! Scotty got "really" big. Was he a Schnauzer mix? My Fritz is going on 12 years and he has really slowed down a lot. He has been part of our family since he was 6 weeks old. Can't imagine my house without him.
    Hugs,
    tara

    Reply

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