Serving Brooklyn's Off-Leash Community
In Memoriam A - G
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To Find Your Dog ... Our In Memoriam pages have been arranged alphabetically. Please look for your dog's name within the below links
Baron...
1997 - May 2009
Our beloved friend Baron, passed on, at the age of 13 years, on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 after months of increasing illness.
He had many wonderful years of going to the park every day with Robby, meeting all his friends. Thank you all for the attention and the cookies Remember him that way, in joy.Robert and Ricki Davis
Bella (1996-2007)
She came from a rescue group and truly rescued me. I am grateful for the 11 years of wonderment with Bella. My mourning will pass but the memories of happier days will remain.
Dylan Thomas, On the Death of A Child : "After the first death there is no other."Bob Marino
Note: FIDO in prospect Park is proud to include Bella's picture and the eulogy above. Though Bella was an infrequent visitor to our meadows due to her age, she nonetheless provided comfort and the spiritual support that empowered her owner as President of the New York Council of Dog Owner's Groups, to see to it that off-leash became the law of NYC.
Boo
09/1994 - 9/11/2009
Boo was a rescue; my son. I am grateful for his love!Michelle
Chaucer
10/21/1996 - 2/9/2009
This is a simple note to thank all of you for being there for my sweet Wheaten, Chaucer, for all of his eight years living with Addisons, and the 6 years before. I don't know what I would have done if I had not found you those many years ago.
He was diagnosed in November of 2001 and after living in New York with the lost due to the events of September 11, 2001, life became even more treasured. My dog helped two children who had lost an Uncle in the World Trade Center - cope, - he helped many of us cope, so when this illness threatened his life we gained some strength from watching him survive.
He has been through many ups and downs; most recently in 2008, Chaucer had the removal of a large tumor but he made it through with his doctors crowning him their "miracle dog". They even stopped the surgery, to take photographs because the tumor was the size of a melon and yet he seemed happy just to be alive.
Unfortunately in the last few months, my buddy became allergic to his steroid medication and although we tried many things his body went into renal failure. I learned so much from this experience, and my decision to love an animal with Addison's has kept my entire family healthy - we have changed our diets and have incorporated many health regiments because of this experience.But most of all, and especially in this time of a troubled world, we have watched Chaucer wag his tail even when his body was too weak to rise, or rest his head upon my hand to let me know that things will be alright - so hope became the order of the day! After his thirteen years and four months by my side, Chaucer has now gone to be with my mother who also loved him. I never knew I could love an animal so much, even enough to know when to ease his pain.
It was simply his time to leave... God likes it simple.Although my heart is heavy, I want you all to know how much good you do - just by being there for each other, for our furry friends... for me. Thank you.
May you all have great joy and much favor for deciding to take this journey of love.
Peace and blessings
Denise with my buddy Chaucer in spiritAnd many little birds make melody
That sleep through all the night with open eye
(So Nature pricks them on to ramp and rage)-
Then do folk long to go on pilgrimage,
And palmers to go seeking out strange strands,
To distant shrines well known in sundry lands.
And specially from every shire's end
Of England they to Canterbury wend,
The holy blessed martyr there to seek
Who helped them when they lay so ill and weak
from Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales
Daisy
June 1995 - August 2008
A girl of the north country, Daisy was born of a chance encounter between a Nova Scotia Tolling Retriever father and a Golden Retriever mother in Columbia County, NY.
She picked our family to join after we accepted a neighbor's invitation to "take a look" at the new litter. For 12 years she was Gerry's constant running companion in Prospect Park and the country roads around Kinderhook, NY, becoming a familiar canine friend to many of the early morning regulars in the park.She could hear the pop of a beer can or bottle from anywhere in the house, knowing it was treat time for her also. A lover of music of all kinds (classical, jazz or rock), she invariably positioned herself in the sweet spot between the hi fi speakers. Daisy was an exemplary dog in every respect and her memory is etched forever in our hearts and minds.
Grace and Gerry Sun
Daisy
1988-2002
I'm still aware of your paw steps behind me; that flicker of your shadow through the patches of light between trees. I whisper that it's all right to leave me; but I know you never will.Anthony C.
Charlie
1992-2002Never a stick nor a log
That this dog
Couldn't consume on the spot...
Putney
1990 - 2003
If the Good Lord happens to be in need of a brew: Putney was well versed in opening refrigerators and fetching a beer. His services will be sorely missed!
Pegasus
1997 - 2004To see her was to believe her - big of body, big of heart; she was truly a giving companion...
Because they belong together...
Jennifer B
Darla
Passed away June '03
My Darla...
We fell in love the minute I rescued her from the shelter -
From the first second she was usually inside my coat.
Now and forever she will always be inside my heart.Susan Ring
Francesco
1990 -2003I found Francesco on March 3rd,1990. He was an emaciated, frightened stray with downcast eyes. I couldn't find him the "perfect" home so he lived with me and my other dog Boy. In time Francesco became the most confident dog in the neighborhood. He was so attached to me many called him "Velcro"... I called him my little soulmate.When he was diagnosed with liver disease at 11 years old I did everything possible but promised him he would never suffer. On Palm Sunday 2003 I let him go when it became evident that discomfort had begun for him. I will always miss him but know he has made it to the other side. Someone tossed him away...thought he was worthless but I wouldn't have traded sharing my life with him for all the money in the world.
Carrie
Chloe
Passed away 7/13/04
Chloe visited Prospect Park daily from July 1990 until she moved to VT in June 1999. Some friends may still be found there. My most compatible and constant friend. She was known for her frequent and long searches for garbage throughout the park! She ate voraciously right up to the end. My sweet puppy.
Daphne
Died 2/2/05Daphne enjoyed foraging grass and dandelion roots in Prospect Park daily from Feb 1991 until she moved to VT in June 1999. Cute but aloof, everyone loved her ears! Daphne missed Chloe (died previous July) and grieved for her sister, exacerbating a heart condition, although she left us before she was in distress. My cutie girl!
Chris Seminara
Exley
March 7, 1991 - May 13, 2002
“If there are no dogs in heaven,” Will Rogers once said, “then I want to go where they went.”
Heaven or no, Exley has left me with a lifetime of memories and friendship…and he did so with others as well. He left a lifetime of friends wanting more…and isn’t that the best thing you can say about anyone?
Carlo DeVito
DINAH the Lion Bear*
March, 1993?, July 28, 2005
Dinah, the grey chow chow, spent the past 12+ years enriching our lives. She taught us that a creature on 4 legs could get us to fetch, open doors to the garden constantly, walk her at all hours of the day, shovel ice and snow when it was freezing out. She taught us patience, tolerance, and unconditional love. She gave us the same in return.
I had the pleasure of walking her the most. Because of her, I started meeting many of the people who stroll thru the neighborhood at 6:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6 pm and 10 pm. I met people with dogs, repair people, homeless people, and more. We were all united in our love of dogs. In addition to meeting the neighbors, being with Dinah, I also got a chance to observe nature and see many sunrises, sunsets, starry skies, leaves changing color, and crispy fall mornings.
Dinah had many likes: hanging around the backyard, digging up my plants, being in the middle of everything when we were in the kitchen, eating liver, and snow. She had her favorite route when she walked; down Court Street to the pet store to drink the water and try to eat the cat food. She liked lying in puddles, sleeping on cool tile floors, and eating pretzels and cheese and riding in the car. Her joy in rolling in the snow and in sand would make everyone smile
She also had many dislikes: having her picture taken, lightening, truck and bus noise, fire works. Mostly she hated being alone and went through years of separation anxiety when left alone. Many a time we would feel sad leaving her, as she howled as we left to go to work or to a movie.
Summer heat got the better of Dinah. She had a tough summer and I’m happy she will no longer have to endure the terrible summer heat waves. I miss Dinah. I know that there will be another chow chow in my future, but it will never compare to Dinah.
*A little boy thought she looked liked a dark grey lion-bear.. and she did!
Linda Blyer
August 1, 2005
Gibbons
March 5, 1993 - May 17, 2006
My beautiful, gentle Aussie with a tail.
We had a wonderful 13 year journey
Together through life + love.
Always a constant partner,
Always a constant friend,
Always a constant source of love & affection.
We shared a bond that lasted life long
To the very end, with love.You will always be part of my heart.
Tara Kluge.
and your best kitties, Sam + Duncan
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