Snaggles Ambassador from Hell

February 24, 2005



Snaggles Slide Show

How do you say good-bye to our sweet Snaggles, you don't!

You say thank you for all you shared and taught us.

Since the day they carried you in broken and beaten by cruel bastards, the only survivor of that Ohio puppy mill, your unconditional forgiveness and loved shined through and touched each and every body you met. When we saw what they did to you, our hearts were filled with hate and anger. But you refused to allow that, because you knew anger and hate only brings sorrow. Instead you brought us laughter and love.

Your eyes shinned the brightest for Suzanne, and her love for you was returned ten fold. You asked so little but gave so very much.

We believe with all our heart, that death is not the end but a beginning, and you are in a better place. Your broken body, restored, your spirit free and running, watching over us with the incredible unconditional love you showed us in life. Wait for us, and guide us we struggle to go on.

Snaggles left his paw prints in our hearts forever!!! And until we are reunited again, he will be remembered.

The day Mim brought Snaggles out to SCD my eyes were opened to the harsh realities of a puppy mill. A busted up blue dobe got out of the truck and immediately rolled onto his back and submissively peed. He expected what always happened to him when humans were involved; a beating. His legs had been broken and never set so they were healed crooked. His back had been broken as well at some point. His front canine tooth stuck straight out of the side of his mouth. I said, "this dog's name is Snaggle Tooth". Arda is never fond of the names I give, so she promplty took him to Dr Karen for some much needed medical and dental work. The Snaggle part stuck. Every week Suzanne would clean his kennel and wash a comforter for him to sleep on. She never brought it cold, only fresh from the dryer for her boy. Snaggle's confidence grew and soon he owned that property, venturing out to the gate and even saying hi to visitors. Second Chance was his castle.

Karen

Oh Dear! I am so sorry to hear about Snaggles. What a sweet boy he was. I'm so glad that he got to spend his last days where he was happy and loved.

Tears,

Sheilla

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure that Snaggles was a wonderful dog and I am also glad that he was rescued and given a loving home in time.

We are sorry to hear that Snags has passed on. He was such a sweet boy who would sneak up behind you and poke you with his nose. All he wanted was a little love from you. What a gentleman he truly was, and always would stand still for my little girl to put her arms around him. You were one in a million boy. You will be missed by all.
Lorie and family

I saw a picture of Snaggles for the first time When he was up for adoption with SCD. My heart broke in two when I read his story. I am glad that when I made my first trip out to Arda's that I spent time with Snaggles in his kennel petting and kissing him. I overheard some conversation that he liked french fries and so I asked Sherri if this was in fact true and she said "yes" but that he preferred cheeseburgers. When I came out to Arda's the next week to pick up Coco, I stopped off at the McDonalds, the one closest to Arda's and bought him a cheeseburger. I hand fed Snaggles the cheeseburger and he enjoyed it very much! Snaggles, I will never forget you. You will remain in my heart and mind forever. Run free Snaggles and play till your heart is content. Know that you were loved by many.

Snaggles enjoying his cheeseburger.

Oh, this is soooooo yummy!

Thanks for thinking of me!

Tears are running down my cheeks as I type this. I am outraged and, at the same time, sickened by the plight of poor Snaggles. It makes one ashamed to be part of the human race. Thanks to all of you at SCD, he was able to restore his faith in people, and learn to love again. He's in a better place now - free of pain forever.

I'm so sorry.




Linda
(Grindle & Betty's Mom)

Snaggles,
The day we met I knew you were someone very special. I was there to drop off donations. There was two Dobes lounging in the yard. You and Doodge. Now, I thought to myself, these two both look to be walking funny. Well, then I ask about both of you and get an ear full of the horror you were subjected to before coming to SCD. I thought about you and Doodge all the way home. Wondering how some humans can be such assnine idiots. Thankful, that you both somehow found your way to Arda's. Thanking GOD there are rescues and people that do care and do help. I started to want to help more. DO something. Anything to help. Everytime, I came out, You Snagg's always made me smile. You loved to be petted and would sneak up behind me and push your nose into me. "hey lady just pet me!" I would laugh because you did not like it when I moved and cleaned "your room". Arda had to lock me in once so you would stay out just long enough to get it cleaned. I loved the fact, that you loved shreaded paper. Kathye got that pillowcase stuffed and I thought well he deserves Satin. SO pink satin, You did not care it was pink you just wanted the paper inside it. You will be sadly missed and I will never, ever forget you. RUN FREE SNAGGLES> RUN FREE.

Cathy, Todd, Suzzane, & Doodgee

one of my the best memories of snaggles is seeing him Running with Doogie, yes Snaggles ran not fast or far but he ran..

Snaggles was a special boy. I cannot imagine that anyone who met him left without learning a lesson on forgivness and strength. If he could learn to live and love again, the rest of us would have to be ashamed of ourselves if we didn't try to as well. Rest well, run fast and play hard. I am sure you will be a favorite in your new home, as you were here.

I'm crying right now. Feel so bad!

My condolenses to Arda, and all of you at the Swamp, who had and shared such a special bond with this amazing animal...
Snaggles, I met you only once, but your eyes were that of love and compassion. I know that you are running free and strong, with healthy bones and straightened legs, and that you are running with the loved ones we have lost before you...
Gods Speed, Snaggles...
~Jenny~

Snaggles was my reason for coming out to SCD and even thoght we couldn't have him, he helped introduce us to Ellen. Because of his story I am sure he helped many other dobes find thier forever home too!!

Thanks Snaggles!!

Today is the 1st day I'm able to look at any pictures of Snaggle without crying and feeling totally sad. I was reminded of Snaggle's kisses and felt some comfort, now for the first time since he passed, I can think of him and smile.

Snaggle never knew what a kiss was, finally one day we made a breakthrough! I had finished cleaning his room, fluffed his pillow, with a big, warm, fluffy comforter on top . I snuggled in next to Snaggle, giving him gentle kisses on his eyes and nose. Then to my surprise I got a big wet lick across my face . In his shy little way he tucked his head under his leg, as if he was embarrassed. That was his personality, he was like a shy little child, but just bursting with love.

Underneath that broken body and crossed eyes was one of the most beautiful I've ever known! Snaggle is one of the greatest blessing in my life. Snaggle I hold you in my heart! And until we meet again whenever I'm sad I'll close my eyes and feel you kisses. I love you and miss you so very very much!!

This is another memory that makes me smile . I was busy this day with Saturday cleaning. Decided to move all the papers that were stuffed in a crate onto a pallet. Snaggle was behind me and kept poking me in the back with his nose. I was of course to busy to stop and love on him at that time. When I turned to get more papers from the crate, this is what I found . I guess he figured if he was between me and what I was doing he could get my attention. Well it worked!!

Still not sure how he got in there

Snaggle did have an adopted family here at one time. This momma (we called her Angel) came in with with her babies (6 of them) . Snaggle and Angel fell in love And he adored all the babies! Angel actually took up residency in Snaggle's pen. Every morning when we would clean the puppy pen, they would all run down to Snaggle's pen and pile in, he adored them all..

I'm at a loss for words. I don't even know what to say to ease the pain. My sympathy to all who loved Snaggles.

Suzanne,

Thank you for sharing all these pictures of Snaggles and for the stories you have shared.

Cheryl

Snaggles it wasn't the same this weekend without you , we miss you so much! I hope there is a McDonalds at the bridge. We love you! Kari

I love the picture of him sitting on the pile of newspaper. His face reflects the size of his heart. I’m sorry he is gone.

Eric D

I never got the chance to meet Snaggles, but the pictures and the tributes are so beautiful and loving that I know he must have been one of God's most special dobe. I feel all of your grief. The tragedy here would have been if Snaggles had died without knowing all this love, the good humanity has to offer. You are all so wonderful for what you do. You are all my heroes as I am sure you were Snaggles and the countless others like him that you have helped. Hey Snaggles say hi to my baby, Adonis at the bridge. Love Mary

I'm not ignoring all of you. Please understand....I'm not readyyet. Not ready to let go, not ready to stop crying yet, not ready to talk yet. Just not ready. The Sad Swamp!

Take all the time you need Arda. We all understand.

Cheryl

I love the picture with Snaggles and the pups. He looks to be the proud grandpa

Arda
Let your heart heal, and the memories surface. We all understand the pain and grief you must be experiencing, just know that all of our condolenses, love and sympathy are with you. Even though (I don't know if you'd remember me) I only met you once, I knew right away your #1 priority are your furbabies...and that you are the most wonderful thing for all of them, and that as much as you adore them, they adore you...again, I'm sorry for your loss.
~Jen~

I still open that "dog house" in the morning and exspect to see him. I always had to pull him out of bed. His favorite thing in the world was to sleep. And he really loved that pen and bed and THE ATTENTION. It has been such a sad year. I can't tell any of you what it is that I see when I know it's the end. I can't even describe it to myself. Daisy is better describing it than I am. It's in their eyes. I knew a month before we lost him it would be his last ride and there would be nothing on earth we could do for him. I put it off and put it off til he looked at me and said now is the time. He was such a mess and still had the old Dobe "forgiveness" trait all over him. I've been rescueing Dobes for the better part of 30 years and the one thing I know is that for every one of them that God takes home, another one follows is just a short time that really needs help. Seems like God gives us an adequate amount of time to grieve and then sends another, like to say "You aren't through yet". And here came "Help'em". I look in the front room and I know.....Rayne Days, Toot, Gypsey, Candy, Geezer, and Lady are the next bitter morsels to swallow. And who will fill their shoes? What friends will I loose and what friends will I gain? Death is so easy for the dying. And so terribly hard on the living. Wonder who God is going to fill my spot with. Just enough time to grieve and another will come who needs you. He was a GREAT dog and a lesson to all of us. Arda out in the Swamp

When we were out to visit Ardas, & I saw Snaggles laying on his
bed & not paying attention to all the people & stuff going on around him,
knew it was getting close to his time. Like Arda said, its something in their
eyes, as an aura, their great spirit is saying its time to leave. They look at
you without really seeing. When you get a bond going with them as Arda
does, its a quiet thing, they dont want to leave, but it is the best thing we
can do to help them. I know as we went thru it 4 times last year ourselves..
All we can do is LOVE them while we have them as much as we can, cherrish
the memories & let them take alittle piece of our hearts when they go..

ARDA, dont you plan on leaving anytime in the next 20 years at least!!! Your light is still shining too bright....

I didn't have the honor of knowing Snaggles but he looked like such a sweet & trusting boy. Every time I read these posts, whether happy or sad, I end up all teary. I am so glad Snaggles ended up in a place where he was loved & will be remembered.

Last falll I heard a chaplan speak on grief and loss. He said you never really "get over" a loss. Over time it becomes more integrated into who you are as a person and who you become. Each loss is always a part of you. I wish I could remember his exact words. He said it in such an eloquent way, but the idea makes sense to me and gives me comfort.

As much as I love reading this board, I sometimes just can't read
it. It's because of stories like this.

I never got the chance to meet him, but just seeing his pictures,
the gentleness in his eyes says it all.

I had really high hopes for him when I saw him posted at Petfinder.
As well as General. I had high hopes for him too. I was really pulling
for those two, keeping my fingers crossed. Both terribly sad, sad
stories.

Rest in peace, Snaggles & General....



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Good bye, sweet Snaggles...your loss is a heart break to many, but your spirit has touched so many and will live on forever. You will be greatly missed!