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The SecurePet Family of Pets

Welcome to the SecurePet family of pets. I have selected several photos for your enjoyment. It’s a combination of my own furry kids and those of my clients. Each fur baby has their own unique qualities. All are special and all have so much to offer.

Geronimo, the Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

Geronimo, a Bernese Mountain dog mix, was a loving, gentle giant.

Geronimo! The Gentle Giant.

Geronimo was quite large, weighing in at over 180 pounds, but he was a sweet natured boy. We had some wonderful walks together and many “chats” on the back porch where Geronimo and his feline side kick named Ash would hang out.

But the most memorable occasion (for both of us) was the time his “mom” and I decided to take him to Pucci to get his nails trimmed. Pucci was located just a block away and we both thought it would be a breeze to get the giant dog into the car and over to the doggy salon. Neither one of us were prepared for what happened next. Because of Geronimo’s immense size, we thought it would be better to use my low-riding convertible to transport him. Armed with determined wills we attempted to stuff Geronimo into the back of the convertible. And that is when the trouble happened: midway between the pushing and the shoving, Geronimo got stuck! With back end outside my car and front end inside the car he could go no further. There was no budging him, not even an inch!

Geronimo’s veterinarian’s office was directly across the street. I placed a call to the vet and asked what we could do. Unfortunately, the doctors were all either at lunch or with patients. Both Geronimo’s mom and I looked at the sad spectacle in front of us, neither one of us knew what to do. Then we had the brilliant idea of luring him out with treats. I placed the treats directly in front of his nose while mom pushed Geronimo’s back end in an effort to move Geronimo towards me. And that is when the gentle giant emitted a series of rather menacing growls. We both stopped immediately.

By this time I am thinking that I will never regain the use of my vehicle again. At the very least, I’d have to wait until Geronimo lost a few pounds before reclaiming it as transportation. I looked down at the hapless victim and felt for him. Thankfully, good fortune decided to smile upon us when Geronimo’s mom’s sister emerged from the house with leash in hand and a resolute look on her face. She grabbed the non-business end of Geronimo (the tail-end portion of his body that was sticking out of the car) and began pulling him out. Well, Geronimo would have none of this and began scrabbling to get out and within moments the hitherto stuck dog was set free!

You can’t imagine the look he gave me! As if to say, “How could you?” I’d betrayed his trust. I was crushed at the thought that he would never view me as his friend again. But Geronimo was a forgiving boy and the next time I saw him he was his happy tail wagging self again.

Geronimo, I can only tell you that you are missed very, very much. Your mom and all the people who knew you will always remember your sweet, loving smile and your wonderful disposition. I know that you are free from pain now and you are limber and able to run through the meadows at Rainbow Bridge. Take care my friend, until we meet again.

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