Chancey Bear 9-21-01..01-21-04

[IrishMist428]

Chance (Bear) proudly adopted Patty Weldon on December 3, 2002

Chance was put in a pen at 5 months old. He spent the next 9 months in the yard without any socialization. He was given up to SCNC Rescue fostered by Jeannie & Gary Grosch. Who, loved him like their own.
Since he never heard anyone call him, he never knew his name was Bear. There is a town in Newfoundland called "Come by Chance". Hence, our chance to build a happy life together. He became my/our "Chancey Bear"!!!

He attended the 2003 National, and walked proudly in the Honors/Rescue parade. He lived in NY with his sister Akira who couldn't have been happier.
I was so very proud of him, he had come along way.
I would like to thank Rescue for their continuing efforts, and for the opportunity to share my life with such a wonderful boy.

Things are never going to be the same around here without Chancey Bear.

Joan (JTNewf)

Thanks for giving all of yourself in a very difficult time for me. Lending everything.. from an ear.., a ride, your heart... your comfort .. encouraging words .. and then some.....Calming me down.. even when I didn't know I was shaking.

I know what you are going to say "STOP".. thats what friends are for ... BUT I NEED YOU TO KNOW... it means alot to me to have you as a friend. Never forgotten !!

Giddy .. I am just about speachless. I thank you for all your research in helping my furry critter without ever meeting us. Whom you got to know and love through "my" words and emotions. I am sorry you didn't get to meet my wonderful boy!!! Only God Knows why?? He will remain in our hearts and I thank you for being there!!

Annie & Jeannie
I Love you both and can't express the thanks for the support and encouragement!!

Chancey Bear did NOT leave this world a sad pup.. yet left knowing he was and will always be loved by me, and many many people!!!!

I thank all my Newf~Net friends and local newfs for your support!!

Rest in peace "Chancey Bear" Mommy LOVES you !!

[ 01-25-2004, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: IrishMist ]

 

[Giddyuppy]

What a wonderful tribute to your Chance, Patty!

I DO wish I could've met him....guess I wasn't meant to...least not in this life.

You made his 2nd chance the happiest time of his life...he couldn't have been happier....God will remember that.

God bless you for lovin' him, Patty!

[ 02-07-2004, 12:53 PM: Message edited by: Giddyuppy ]

 

[nice newfie]

OH Patty,It was the "Mommy loves you" that got me!!!Just take the time YOU need to grieve.When James died, I spent two days comforting three boys and a husband.a friend of mine told me to crawl in bed and stay there if I had to, Just so I could get over the shock.SO I did.Once I got up and going again I could do so with tears running down my face. I will keep you in my prayers.Karen

 

[sarnewfie]

*tears*
patti, i am so glad you had joan, that must have been such a comfort for you.
what a beautiful tribute to such a wonderful wonderful newfie soul.
karen you also have been thru such loss.
take comfort, when i look in the sky there are two new bright stars in the heavons.
they wait for you at the gates.

 

[Jeannie]

Patti,
No one did more for Chancey Bear than you. You loved him and gave him a wonderful home. He learned love even if he only had it for a short time. He was such a happy boy. God bless you for taking Chance into your home, loving him, then being brave enough to set him free from his pain. I really don't know if I could be as strong as you were during that time. I am still remembering you and your mother in my prayer. You are a special wonderful lady.

 

[Angela]

Patty,
That is a beautiful tribute to Chance. You know, he is up there with your Dad and all the Newfs who have gone before him and one of them is my Emma, Finnigans Come by Chance, named also after the town in Newfoundland, they're probably up there comparing names.
Hugs,

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

What a wonderful tribute to Chance, Patty!! I remember when you came over with he and Akira for a bath in my outdoor shower last summer. When you were bathing Akira, he sat right outside that shower making sure you were not too far away and he knew you were close by. He sure was part of all of our lives and such a shame he was not meant to be with us longer.
I believe things happen for a reason, and even though you intended to give him a loving home for many years, the master plan may have been for Chance to be with your dad.

 

[MNnewf]

OH, Patty...I'm so sorry. That was a wonderful tribute to him, and the two of you were so lucky to have eachother. You're in my thoughts.

 

[BoundlessNewfs]

How beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss. Wish there was more we could do for you. Give Akira an extra hug. Take care.

 

[BluwaterNewfs]

Patty -
All I can say to you is "That is what freinds are for". I don't usually cry to easily but right now, the tears are welling in my eyes as I type this.

 

[2Paws]

Even though we haven't met face to face, I feel like our family knew Chance. He looks out at us every morning from his beautiful picture on our calender. We are so sorry for your loss and admire the love and second "chance" you gave this great guy. Your tribute to him is beautiful. Many cyber hugs are being sent your way.{{{hugs}}}

 

[Annie Milliron]

I believe that each and every creature has at least one angel riding on their shoulders.... and I think that Chance was blessed to have more than one.

He first had Jeannie & Gary who fostered him.... he then had Patty, who became his Mommy and who adored him and stuck by him... he had Joan, who was there to lend a hand and be a wonderful support to Patty....

And now, he's in heaven with Patty's Dad... and I believe that they are both now angels, sitting on Patty's shoulders... watching out for her, her Mom and Akira....

 

[torydog]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Chance now has your Dad and I'm sure they'll be watching over you.

 

[bo'smom]

Patty, I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish I had gotten to meet Chance in person, but I feel like I got to know him a little through your posts and your beautiful tribute. You continue to be in my thoughts & prayers.
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Amy & Bo

 

[Pam G]

Patty,
I am sitting her with tears welling up in my eyes.

What a beautiful tribute to your "Chancey Bear. I know that this must be such a difficult time right now, but I hope that knowing he is with your Dad gives you some comfort. Hugs to you and Akira...

 

[Liz]

Patty - Glad to see your post. Thought of you all weekend and hoped you were doing okay. Lovely tribute to your Chancey Bear...

 

[amyk]

Patty, that was a wonderful tribute to your sweet Chance. I was hesitant to read this while I'm at work but did anyway and I hope that no one sneaks up on me in my cube because the tears are flowing. I have thought about you many times in the past few days, and I will continue to keep you and your Mom and Akira in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Taylor's mom]

I'm am so sorry for your loss. You were lucky to be together for the time you had. He will always be a part of you life and you a part of his. Just know he is waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.

 

[MGoBlue]

I've been off NN lately, and just read all of the threads about your Dad and Chance. Wow. I'm so sorry, Patti.

What a blessing that you had each other, even for a short time. It seems to me that you were his angel when he needed someone the most, and now he will be yours.
-Tiff

 

[Sabeaux]

Oh Patty,
What can I say..I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face....It hasn't been the best day we have decided to give Bo help to go over the bridge then I read your wonderful tribute to Chance and I cried my eyes out...for all the wonderful newfs we have loved and lost forever in our heart!