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Shugar Bear 1993-2006
Shugar Bear came to us in December of 1993. My mother went to WalMart and saw a van that had a banner saying "free stocking stuffers." The stockings were filled with puppy food and treats along with free puppies. We had a male black lab named Grizzley Bear already. There was one puppy left the runt, she was a female we got lucky the other people werent allowed to have her so we took her home. Grizz and her were the greatest friends. As they grew they had 2 litters of puppies. One of 7 and one of 10. She was a very loving mother. I remember my older sister and I dressed shugs up in a black and gold shirt, which looked like a dress on her, and married shugs and grizz. Mr. and Mrs. Bear. They loved each other very, very much we could see. When grizz died she was devistated.
She got along with everyone including the 5 ducks we got for easter. She wouldnt hurt a fly unless, of course, it was hurting one of us. Then there was Reggie, the boston terrier we got for my brother. A few years back during a very bad winter storm they wondered off together. We called every animal shelter around. Surprisingly 5 days later we got a phone call. A lady had found Regg, and Shugs in her barn and they were STILL TOGETHER!!! Amazing huh? She took care of him like he was one of her own. Peter, my bunny, he looked up to her so much he thought he was a dog. He acted like her pup. Shugar would even let him eat out of the same bowl as her. She's so funny too. Like one time she "farted" while walking up the steps, she turned around looked at us, started to walk back up and farted again! Then she must've got embaressed and ran up the steps with out stopping, farting the whole way. Haha!
She knew when we were sick or not having a good day. She'd sit or lay right beside you and watch over you to make sure everything would be ok. Words can not describe our love for her. She was the most fantastic daughter, sister, mother, grandma, great grandma and friend anyone could ever have. She was such a smart girl and was filled with energy. She could give you paw, say other paw she would give you the other. She could lay down, roll over, balance food on her nose , knock it up in the air and catch it and she could sit up pretty and dance for you. The best thing was she could give you kisses!
Its sad to see her go. She was diagnosed with Carsonoma, cancer of the mammory. She was scheduled November 22nd, 2006 for surgery to get all the tumors removed. She passed away the night before. Even though she's gone I'm so very proud of her. She was so strong. She survived getting hit by a dump truck, and survived through a teribble blizzard along with saving the life of little reggie.
She was my role model, brave, beautiful and smart. She lived through the cancer for quite some time. She never let the pain over come her. She was tough and gave us no signs of pain. She didnt want us to see her hurt. She'd still make us smile and laugh. She was a very happy dog.
The past 13 years (since I was 7) wouldnt have been so wonderful with out her. We will never forget her. She'll never leave our hearts. Its amazing how much your animals become part of your family. She's not just my pet, she's my sister. Life will never be quite the same with out my Shugs. I wish she could stay forever and in spirit she will. Everytime I come home or walk in the other room I will say "hey fat girl." It will be so hard to come home after a hard day at work and look forward to seeing her and feel her lick your hand to let you know she missed you. Or when one of us is sick who's gonna be with us all day long keeping an eye on us?
Who is dad gonna make an extra pancake for some mornings (that was her favorite)? I have no one to give food to under the table or move my hand with there little wet nose and give me this sad little face saying, "are you gonna eat that?" And dad? whos gonna grunt and lick him in the middle of the night to let him know they have to go out side? No More dog hair for mom to vacuum up. No more barks. She made us feel so much safer at home. We will miss her running to the bathroom to crawl in the tub everytime it storms.
Who am I gonna cry to, who's gonna lick the tears away? Who am i gonna share my secrets with? Who's gonna sleep next to moms side of the bed? She was mommys baby. Who is Reggie (brothers dog) gonna play with? Who is going to love us like shugar could? No one. Shugar is in a much better place now where there's no more pain. She and Grizz, the love of her life, are finally together again, watching over the people who loved them more than anything that anyone could ever possibly love. She can never be replaced and certainly will NEVER be forgotten. We love you fat girl. Sorry.
<3 Mommy Daddy Miranda Matt Alan Reggie and Me... sissy! LOVE YOU FAT GIRL! |
