In loving Memory and Honor: Owen

We are sadden to say that Owen has passed away. (this is tough to type up again) He was diagnosed with Diabetes as well as Cushing Disease. We tried a diabetic remedy for a month -he was doing ok but then the quality of life spiraled down quickly, his loss of appetite completely and more. The odds were totally against him big time- his levels were still very high. There is no way we could give him insulin shots and all the tests he would need. With Owen's touch sensitivity and other issues he would not tolerate it, like Seymour too. Owen was adopted but - ended up coming back to MHS. We had Owen for about 6 years, he was unadoptable and believe me we tried several times to see if we could find him a home again. Owen was about 12+ years old when he passed. Owen was a MHS lifelong resident and he became part of all of us. Owen came to us in very bad shape - mistreated and neglected - he was from Weymouth !! like Seymour. It took lots of time for him to befriend you. As time went on he got better but still had scares of distrust, he was ok with certain people only. It took months for him to warm up and befriend you. Not his fault, he had a very bad start in life!! We had our ups and downs and all around's with Owen, but we never gave up. We cared for him daily and gave him all the TLC possible. He learned tricks and he just loved to be with you. The volunteers gave Owen his daily walks and he would play and run around the yard. Seymour and Owen became lifelong brothers at the old shelter and the new shelter too. Owen and Seymour were like lighting - when you called out "cookie time" in the yard, like speed racers right to there kennel and would sit at the kennel door waiting for the dog cookies. Owen had a girlfriend named Sapphire the pug, they were a bonded couple, they would play and hang out with each other every day and would bask in the sun together. Owen loved his kong, he waited patiently for the volunteer to give him his kong filled with dog goodies after his nightly walk and Owen and Seymour loved to run around the yard full speed ahead! Owen had about 20 stuffed toys, he loved his stuffed toys. We would watch him actually observe and almost - like count each one to make sure they were all there on his bed were he left them - he was obsessed with his stuffed toys and loved them. We had to get a dog bed just for his stuffed toys. MHS wants to Thank Very Much the volunteers that took good care of Owen. Worked with Owen every day and showed him love, trust and fun for 6 years !! The MHS Volunteers were Owen's best friend !! He just loved to see them every day.... Owen would do his "happy dance" standing up on his hind legs and twirl around for a treat !! He loved going to Randolph Animal Hospital ever few months to get his "grooming" he would come out of RHA looking good and feeling great. We want to thank All the Doctors, All the Vet Technicians, Claire and Steven, they took real good care of him and knew how to handle Owen. He truly loved going there ! Owen made many friends at RAH and trusted them and was happy to go there. WE WILL MISS OWEN VERY MUCH !! We will miss that cute face with a bottom over bite, and his staring look with his tail wagging, that he was so happy to see you. Knowing that he was loved and cared for. I will Always have a special place in my heart for Owen and Seymour! Love You Always Owen xxxxx! The Staff at Massachusetts Humane Society

Owen have FUN over the rainbow bridge !! with Seymour !! May Owen and Seymour Meet Again !! In Loving Memory and Honor of "OWEN" Gone But Never Forgotten !!