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- What are your dog(s) names and ages:
- Rio - Rest in Peace my little angel May 23,1996 - June 28, 2008 , Oliver -10 (Birthday April 8th)
- What is your dog's breed? (If you have more than one dog, please list a name followed by breed.)
- Maltese : )
- About Me:
- Love dogs in particular Maltese. Some people say I spoil my pooches too much.
I would do anything for my Oliver and Rio. I'm sometimes called the Maltese Mom !
My dogs have taught me that they live in the moment and forgive & forget very easily & move on to the next adventure in their day.
- What is one thing your dog does that reminds you to open your heart and love more deeply?
- Rio and Oliver always have a happy face when I come home and make me smile no matter what. Rio is a very special Maltese. At 2 he had a blood disease and wouldn't eat, the vet thought he would not survive. He proved everyone wrong and bounced back after not eating for three weeks. When he was 8 he was paralyzed and could not walk. An operation was an option but would not guarantee he would make it. The vet suggested home therapy. Little Rio could not walk but he managed for a few months and before you knew it he was walking again. Unfortunately, a month after his recovery he was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Disease ( a heart condition). We took him to the cardiologist and Rio's survival rate was 1%. He had a heart murmur, ruptured chord and the disease. We thought we would lose Rio. The cardiologist said it didn't look good. Rio started taking medication and 3 years later he is still here. Now Rio has doggie senility but with medication he is doing well. RIO IS A MIRACLE DOG. Oliver my other Maltese takes care of Rio...so I am blessed to have both in my life. On June 28, 2008 at 5:15am Rio passed away in my arms. I felt Rio's last three heartbeats. At the moment he passed I saw a bright light around him and I became dizzy at that precise moment. I had a beautiful funeral for him and he is buried in a fabulous back yard with trees and flowers, Above Rio's grave is his marker and a ceramic figurine of St Francis of Assisi. Bless my little amazing Rio. Since his death I kept praying for Rio to show me a sign. He did three weeks after his death. Rio wore a kitty collar with a bell so I could hear him at night when he paced. I would check him every night at 1am to make sure he was fine. Three weeks after his passing I heard a bell and a bark at 1am...I am sure it was my sweet Rio letting me know he was fine. He will forever be in my heart.
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- At 10:00am on December 26, 2009,
Cheryl Masterson said…
- Beautiful pictures. And we are very greatful that you asked us to be your friend. Both my dogs are very independent, except when it comes to snack time or dinner time. Then they both act like puppies. Dancing around and going through all their tricks trying to intice a little goodie. We are both disabled and most of our time at home. So our pets aren't too spoiled. But we love them all.
- At 9:41am on December 24, 2009,
Cynthia said…
- Hi, Thank you so much for being my friend as well. Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas. hugs, Cynthia
- At 3:44am on December 24, 2009,
Sarah said…
- Merry Christmas to you & Oliver....
Wishing you a wonderful holiday.
I'm looking forward to my first Christmas with my Angel :)
Happy Holidays
from Sarah & Angel
- At 1:43am on December 24, 2009, nitz gave Maltese Mom a gift…
- From the Gift Store
- At 10:58am on December 21, 2009,
robin franks said… - thank you so very much i really do miss my baby she would lay under the christmas tree and look up at the lights wink at me and smile i really do miss her i still cry when i think of her a friend of mine her dog had pomeranians i dont know nothing about them do you>? i don't know if they are good around kids whatever i think she said they are purebreds i don't know just they are black and sable she wants to give me one for christmas but i am not sure do you know anything about poms > i hope you and your family have a wonderful christmas only a animal lover would appreciate the love of a pet and understand it and how much it hurts when they go on home one day we will see them again i truly believe that have a wonderful christmas i love your malteses they are beautiful robin
- At 6:33pm on December 20, 2009,
Adelaida Luis said… - Thank you. If you know of anyone interested in adopting a dog please let me know. All the babies in the photo are for adoption. Merry Christmas
- At 5:43am on December 19, 2009, Lynne Schwendeman gave Maltese Mom a gift…
I'm sorry to hear you had one of those miserable headaches. I'm glad Dr. Oliver could help. Molly does that for me too. Have a wonderful, Merry Christmas and a very Happy, Healthy New Year!!!From the Gift Store
- At 7:12am on December 18, 2009,
Lynne Schwendeman said…
- Good morning Maltese Mom! I hope you're all ready for the Holidays! I hope they are wonderful and Oliver will have a great time! As soon as I get my pictures downloaded again I'll send you some of my Molly and Gabey.
Stay well and have a very happy Holiday!!!!!!
- At 5:13pm on December 17, 2009,
Cynthia P said… - Oliver is so cute. hugs, hugs, hugs
- At 5:08pm on December 17, 2009,
Cynthia P said…
- Thank you, I appreciate it very much. Have a nice day. Hugs.
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