PATCH
How does he bring you strength?
Estrella: He never judged me, and he unconditionally loved me. He left in the best way, held by his mom.
Robert: He gave me happiness because he always greeted me at the door at the end of a work day. He’s a gentle and sweet dog, nicer than Chloe.
Chloe: You know the first time he peed inside the house and I stepped on it, I was upset. After years of getting used to it I grew stronger and more tolerant. My nose is a lot stronger now because he used to smell so bad. Patch’s breath was the worst thing I’ve smelt. As a future dentist Patch has trained me to tolerate bad breath. Around the time he started to have health problems: fleas, bladder issues, and a broken leg back in August 2018, I was still in school and had to deal with the unknown of his fate post operation. I would have to go to school and act unaffected, and he was fine after so that I didn’t have to take him so seriously. The dog is indestructible, he just wanted to leave on his own terms.
Matthew: It surprising how deep of a connection can be formed with limited communication, in this case an unspoken agreement of unconditional love. Actions speak louder than words, and with him that’s the only option we had. The continuous cuddles, teething, scratches, and face licks drew our attention away from inconsequential issues and brought us back to the present. Throughout history dogs have symbolized fidelity and trust, but to us they represent much more than that. Patch was the very best dog, brother, and son, all in one. Loved by the Federe family.