In loving memory of Omar

(We can only imagine what he may have looked liked as a young pup)

I bring you today's post with much sadness. One of The Fort's very first pals has passed away. Omar was a sharp looking, 12 year old, Dalmatian that always surprised us! Despite his severe arthritis, he would come through our doors excited and ready to play. Omar would often be seen frolicking with dogs a quarter of his age, he had a tremendous spirit right up until his last days. He was also a lucky dog, rescued by a loving couple that provided for him wholeheartedly. Take care Mr. Omar, see you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

Sincerely,

-Grant
P.S. Older blog posts with Omar video clips = Meet Omar, Omar and Niko and Old friends and New friends. Some of the video clips were loaded differently (they look blank) but if you push the triangle "Play Button" they will work. :)

Meet Omar!

This is Omar. He started attending Fort Fido way back in 2006, and- though you may not believe it- he is probably ten or more years old! His exact age isn't known, since his current owner rescued him after he was abandoned in a house. Despite his rough start in life, Omar is still going strong. Though he is more likely to spend time just enjoying the company of the pack than tearing it up, sometimes he gets in the mood and can rip around with the best of them. Most of the time Omar has a sweet little gait--when he walks around the play area, he reminds me of a trotting horse.

He looks like he would be at home in a fire department, and is also incredibly soft! Many people (like me!) assume that most short-haired fur is of about the same texture, but some breeds tend to be much softer. Dalmatians and Greyhounds are two that I know of (and have had the pleasure of petting).

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Hope