Farewell my friend, Chandler

redangie24 · Post by **redangie24** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:12 am

How wonderful. I cannot wait to see his pics in his new home. I knew you would find another chow to love soon enough. Good luck and Congrats.

chowfrnd88 · Post by **chowfrnd88** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:27 pm

Congratulations!! I'm so, so happy for you. I cried reading your post. It's so smazing that you chose to adopt an older chow, what a greta thing you did for Seymour. I also can't wait to see pics of Seymour in his new home.

Breathless · Post by **Breathless** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:32 pm

I'm so happy for you and Seymour. It's a wonderful thing you did for him and what a way to honor your sweet Chandler!

Chandler · Post by **Chandler** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:18 pm

Well, Seymour is settling in just fine. I think he's house trained now...unless his dumb mom is just not very good at finding his hiding places.

He is sleeping on the floor beside my bed each night...he doesn't snore loud like Chandler...He loves his new toys...and is getting along well with the other dogs. Seymour and Hank, my 35 pound cockapoo, really seem to like each other...and play together very well.

Here are some photos.

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Here's Hank and Seymour....

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He will be forever missed...My wonderful friend, Chandler...
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Post by **kingalls** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:30 pm

I love this happy story!

LEO's mum · Post by **LEO's mum** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:09 pm

What a beautiful chow Chandler was. I can't stop tears running down my cheeks. And how happy Seymour looks. My deepest condolences for your loss and biggest congratulations for the new addition to your family. Thank you for sharing your story.

Boggled · Post by **Boggled** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:41 am

I'm glad everything is going well with Seymour - I love the picture of him scratching. That face is priceless. Your Chandler was also priceless - "may he run free".

chowfrnd88 · Post by **chowfrnd88** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:27 am

Aw, he looks so amazing and happy and relaxed, he just knows he's home. I love this story too, it's so wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.

3blackchows · Post by **3blackchows** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:58 pm

Wow....what an awesome thing you did. You have a HUGE heart. Seymour & Hank look like good buddies. Chandler is a beautiful boy. He's looking down on you & so proud. Keep us posted on Seymour & Hank photos.

Chandler · Post by **Chandler** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:07 pm

Hello again. It's been almost four months since I had to say good-bye to Chandler. I think about him everyday...and still miss him so much.

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I took his ashes down off the fireplace mantle this past week and scattered them. Now, I think of him running free in the yard and in the park across the street.

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Chandler was a good friend...and had a very kind soul.

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He will forever be missed.

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Thinking of you Chandler. I hope that you and Lucy were able to meet up again. Happy Roaming...until I see you again.

...Sandra
Chandler's and Lucy's Mom

chowfrnd88 · Post by **chowfrnd88** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:23 pm

Sandra, I'm so glad you posted, I've been wondering how you were. What a beautiful tribute to him to scatter his ashes in the places he loved.

How is Seymour doing? You're an inspiration for adopting him.

Chandler · Post by **Chandler** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:55 pm

Seymour is doing just fine. Thanks for asking.

I think he really likes his freedom. I really don't think he's as old as they said he is. He does not act like he's 12 years old.

And, he kind of has a spoiled attitude. He always wants to go...always ready to jump in the car. The shelter volunteer said he spent most of his life in a small concrete floored cage with other dogs. I really think someone paid attention to him. He really likes people. However, he is very territorial when it comes to other dogs.

He's a real cutie...and I love having him around.
I needed him just as much as he needed a home.

I'm still on the site quite a bit. Always checking out the "memorials" and "the chows needing a home" sections.
This site was sure a life line for me after Chandler passed on. All of your kind words and understanding helped me so much.

...Sandra

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