In Loving Memory Of
Mr. Fritz Von O'Dell
Returned to the fields of Heaven to run free
on December 23, 2009
after 12 years of love and loyalty.
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In the Beginning ~
Fritz came into our lives via the Houston SPCA. We had lost another of our dogs so we took
Ashleigh to the SPCA and let her pick out our new companion. We made it to one cage, she
saw Fritz and said, "That's the one I want; he looks like Benji", whom we had just lost. So
Fritz came home with us. We estimate that he was already 1 to 2 years old when we got him.
In the Middle ~
Fritz loved to be loved, which he had in abundance. His only fear, thunder and going outside
at night. He had been attacked by a neighbors dog at night when we moved to our new place
in Montgomery, so I think night time reminded him of that. He loved running all over the yard
with Mike when he started his 4 wheeler, Fritz was right there running. He also loved it when
I took him to the groomer. We would have him shaved and he'd come home looking like a
brand new dog (this picture is after a shave) and would run to all of our other dogs as if says,
"look at me, look at me, I'm handsome"
In the End ~
At being at least 12 years old, as with every animal or person, age creeps up on you along
with other unexpected things. We knew that Fritz was going blind, this we could see, and
we'd have to watch him outside at night so he'd come back in. I believe he was following
sounds by now. Well, long story short, around October,'09 I noticed a small growth on his
bottom jawline, I just thought it might be an infection from something getting between his
teeth. Bad new came fast. Our visit to the vet wasn't a comforting one. "Fritz has cancer of
the jaw" is all I kept hearing.....we were sent home with meds and a wait and see. November,
'09 met with another trip to the vet, the growth had almost tripled in size and it was now
interfering with his chewing ability. He'd bite down on the growth, it would bleed, profusely I
might add, and we'd be up putting pressure packs on his mouth.
Now the decision had to be made, we knew it was the right one, and by all means, I think Fritz
knew also. Vet visit, early December, '09 only brought more bad news. Fritz was suffering
from an advanced heart murmur & loss of bladder control. Decision made.
Fritz went to be with his fellow yard/house friends on December 23, 2009. He now resides
with Benji, Jett, Bear, Vader, Nala, Hades and is survived by his parents, Mike & Diane, sister
Ashleigh, and brothers, Middy, Kodi, Cesar, Sparky, Ares, Zeus and kitty buddies Simba, Blu,
Jasper & Caleb.
Fritz, you are in our hearts forever, and we miss you terribly.
Mommy & Daddy
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