The Story of Timbit

From Rags to Riches

November 23, 2000

You will be missed!!

This is how you were found, dirty matted and unwanted.  The Caledonia Vet Clinic cleaned you up and gave you the medical treatment that you needed and tried to find you a loving home.  Because you didn't know any better, you kept peeing in the house, so no one wanted you.  I met you and thought you were the most wonderful little guy. You just needed a very special home where someone would have the patience and time to help you adjust.  I searched and found your new 'mom and dad'; it was love at first sight!

Anne and Brian doted on you and you thrived.  You loved the world and thought that all things were put there for your enjoyment.  You had the odd accident but your mom and dad didn't mind, they knew you couldn't help it. You loved everyone, faced every new hurdle as if it were an adventure.

Your dad took you to work with him and you raced him for the chair.  You sat up on his lap or on the desk and tried to help him work.

You even went to work with your mom one day.  How she laughed when she couldn't find you and after searching everywhere found you up on the counter checking out all the instruments

You were curious, precocious and always into something.  You had absolutely no fear, whether it be a big dog or a new situation - you took it all in stride.  You were a constant source of amusement and entertainment  to everyone who knew you.  Your zest for life gave such joy to your mom and dad.

You left this world way too soon.  You left this life as you had lived it, on  your terms, happy, bouncing and quickly.  You died in your mom and dad's arms and we didn't even know that you were sick.  We don't know why you left us so soon but we are all grateful for the time that we all had together.

That beautiful face will stay in our minds and hearts forever!