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A Tribute to Hobo

"Hobo"

Hobo was orphaned at birth, and had a struggle, for the first seven months, to live.
But the sheer will power of this pup brought him through,
and taught me a valuable lesson about the Power of Love.

All through his early problems, he lived every minute to the fullest, and loved life.
And it became apparent that I was as determined as he, that his life would be a full one, and a long one.
Every day, watching Hobo overcome seemingly insurmoutable obstacles, was a miracle.
He is truly an amazing little dog.

So…together he and I have gone through numerous struggles...he has never quit.
He is my soul mate...I am his mommy. Yes...he is spoiled, and I don't apologize for that.....he always will be.
But what he has overcome has shown me how very special he is, and I love him dearly.

Just a couple of weeks before his first birthday, this wee boy,
who nobody thought would live, let alone ever amount to anything at all,
completed his UKC Championship, beating his sire, a UKC GR Ch...the highest a dog can go in the UKC.
I dedicated that show, and his Championship, to his wonderful mom, Elly May,
who passed away in my arms delivering her puppies.
Elly will never be forgotten, and her spirit, and her love for life, will live on in Hobo.

Each October 1st, we celebrate Hobo’s incredible life.

A dear friend of mine wrote a special poem in honor of Hobo. It is below.
I have had, and still do have, many wonderful dogs in my life....
but none quite so special as this wee man.
Thank you, Lana, for understanding how important Hobo is to me,
and for writing my feelings down in such a special way.

A Tribute To Hobo

My life wasn’t handed
to me on a platter.
My Mommy adores me,
And that’s all that matters.

I don’t know why
they think I’m so small.
My gosh! Can’t they see?
I’m at least 4 feet tall!

I really must
have been meant to be
And I’ll grow up handsome!
Just wait and see!

If my body were big,
like the size of my heart,
There’d be no stoppin’ me.
I’ll prove that I’m smart!

My Dad doesn’t feel
I could go in a show.
Good things come to those who wait.
Doesn’t he know?

I’ll love to see
the look on his face,
When Mom says, “He’s won!
And he’s taken first place”!

I can handle myself.
I know my place.
Anyone comes near me,
I’ll lick off their face!

If Mom counted my pictures,
She’d be here all day.
I'll never leave here.
There’s simply no way!

I wouldn’t be here,
Sent from above,
If it wasn’t for Mommy,
And all of her love.

by Lana Caron

Happy Birthday, my dear friend. I look forward to celebrating many more with you.

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