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To all who had the privilege of meeting Homer you realized immediately that he was very special. He lived life even in the face of extreme tragedy with great optimism and never lost his love of fetching the ball, going for a walk or taking a ride in his big red truck with his Dad.
He would greet anyone who was willing to acknowledge him (especially his friends at the office and Lowes) with a big smile and if you were lucky he would even try to hold your hand:)
Homer started out his life in a place and time that only Homer will ever know. He was found as a stray and taken to the Idaho Humane Society when he was around 4 years old. A young boy came to the shelter looking to share his love with a four legged companion and was drawn to Homer. They became inseparable but tragically one year later after many days of climbing, hiking and playing ball their happy future ended suddenly.
Homer was struck by a passing truck in front of his home and lost his sight. His boy fought diligently to save his sight and to adapt to having a handicapped dog but it was not to be.
If you believe things happen for a reason Homer had a larger destiny to fill with yet another boy that became his Dad and his true love. He never forgot the boy that rescued him from the shelter. They will always be bonded by wonderful memories of that first year together.
His new Dad became his seeing eye person and his world, as Homer became his. They loved spending time together, but especially playing ball and taking their daily walks. Going to car shows, watching TV or reading snuggled in bed were also the highlight of the weeks that turned into years.
As Homer had triumphed over losing his sight, he became the inspiration of the Homer Series Note Cards. If you have ever received one of these wonderful handwritten notes from his Dad you know they contained praise, congratulations or encouragement and knew how much Homer meant to him. He wanted to share him with all in a way that was meaningful not only to him, but hopefully to the recipient.
Homer will be missed forever, and will be constantly in our hearts and in our memories. We hope that he will remain with you in some small way when you are facing difficulties so you will remember that you too can triumph over any challenge that comes your way.
A request has been given to us to provide a rescue name that we support so donations can be made in his honor.
The following link is to a group in Alabama and Georgia that is very near and dear to us. They are two women that have devoted their lives to helping the throw aways and abused animals in their area when even town officials look the other way and do nothing.
Thank you for any amount you would like to donate to help the other Homers of the world find their family and a happy life.
DONATIONS
can be made to
Southern Souls Animal League
by copying the link below into your browser.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CMPMSME7XS8WW
We know that Homer touched many lives. We would love to hear from you and have you share what your encounter with Homer may have meant to you.
Thank you to everyone that have sent kind words and condolences.
We cannot tell you how much we appreciate your care and concern.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI am so sorry you lost Homer. I have lost 3 animals due to age in the last 4 1/2 years and it is so difficult. One of my babies was adopted from Petfriends and had been in a puppy mill. She was a special needs girl. I donated to the charity I listed as I believe all animals deserve a forever home with love and kindness
I had my lunch in a bag that didn't make it to the fridge yet and HOMER decided the lunch smelled fabulous and he snuck his cute head in my bag and ate the meat that was in there! Too Cute! GREAT memory and we will miss our Mascot around the office.
I hope that you find peace in knowing that you gave Homer a great life, saved him (many times, I am sure) and that you cherish the memories!
Hugs to you all!
Joss
Leave a Tribute
I am so sorry you lost Homer. I have lost 3 animals due to age in the last 4 1/2 years and it is so difficult. One of my babies was adopted from Petfriends and had been in a puppy mill. She was a special needs girl. I donated to the charity I listed as I believe all animals deserve a forever home with love and kindness