Dino Guajardo

Dino was a Neapolitan Mastiff.  Their main function is to guard and protect the estate and its master.  My Boy was very docile, a huge teddy bear!  I preferred, My Handsome Man.  At a first glance he would ward off others.  Not him though, he was gentle as can be.  Unless you were gonna hurt his Mama.  The true temperament of the breed is extremely loyal, affectionate, faithful and devoted to their master and family members.  He was definitely all of these.

I know I was lucky to have him for as long as I did.  A friend introduced me to the breed in 1995 when he went to pick out a pup.  I had just gotten my Rottie, Rookie.  As we looked at the 13 Neo pups, I couldnt believe how cute they were.  But I wasnt there to pick one out.and then here came a pup at my feet playing with my shoe laces.  Naturally I picked him up and said, This ones cute.  My friend decided to take the cute pup home, and later named him Dino.  After two years, it was time for my friend to go and I took custody of Dino.  If I hadnt, Dino would have never had a long life like he did with me.  And no ifs, ans or buts about it, I WAS KEEPING HIM!!!   So, Rookie, Dino & I made a life together.  Rookie passed 3 years ago due to cancer.  I thank God I still had Dino.  The two had grown up together.  I have no children, and they were my fur babies.  I still cant believe he is gone, but he is with his sister now.  He had been sick for at least 6 months, and when I took him to the vet in April, he was diagnosed with pneumonia, which was caused by Megaesophugus.  The vet told me it was only a matter of time.  I did everything I could, from giving him antibiotics to changing his food, and his eating habits, all to no avail.  He was literally starving to death.  Not keeping anything down.   At his healthiest, he was 165 -175 lbs., in the end he was down to 130 lbs.  It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make, but I new he would no longer be suffering or in pain.  He was surrounded by those who loved him most, as he took his last breath, with his Mama, Mr. Dave & Grandma.

I will always love you, "My Handsome Man!"

F.I.M.H.   F.Y.W.B

Missing you, Mama

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

The thing about animals, is that they love us unconditionally no matter what.  In 1995, we chose each other for a reason.  He was my everything, my companion, my partner, and my best friend. 

I had Dino privately cremated, and it gives me great comfort knowing he is in a better place, and back home with his Mama and Rookie.  I assured him, that he would see his Mama again one day at Rainbow Bridge.

The Rainbow Bridge story

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. 

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together..

Prayers said at his service: July 9, 2007

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