CHARLIE BEAR

Our 'Grand Ole' Man' cat passed over rainbow bridge on 01/11/01.   'Chuck' (as he was also known as) was a very unusual animal with almost no typical characteristics of most cats.  He helped raise all the young puppies around here, would discipline them without ever putting his claws out, and had a 'Dirty Harry' attitude (make my day) at all times. 

He also had a marvelous sense of humor, although Boom-R never seemed to think so since it was usually directed at him!  When training Boom-R for his CDX, we worked every day on his high jump with and without retrieving the dumbell.  With, Charlie Bear would lay in wait somewhere in longer grass and pounce on the dumbell before Boom-R could get to it!  Without, Charlie would hide on the other side of the high jump and leap up at Boom-R as he was sailing over the jump, scaring him all the time!  LOL 

Anytime you were outside doing chores, walking to the mailbox, even taking the dogs for walks in the horse pasture, Charlie was always there with you.  He loved company! 

There is now a big void in our household and on our property that will never be filled again.   He was an older cat when he passed and it might've been his time but it's still so hard to those of us left behind without his company!   

Keep everyone in line like you usually do, Chuck!  We'll see you soon! 

Lori E. Tracy