Fred was a stray dog. He came to us October of the year 2000. My son was in first grade when he came into our lives. I have many good memories of this smart good dog. I remember telling the kids not to feed him so that he would go home to be with his owner. I think the kids fed him and Fred stuck around. We put an ad in the newspaper trying to find who his owners were. We never got a response. I relented and let the kids keep him. We went on walks. He didn't need a leash he would walk right beside you. I enjoyed that a lot. I would also take him to the river with me. We would walk through the water together me catching minnows or fishing and him following loyally along.
I remember when the kids were little and we took out the convertible and went to the lake. We took Fred and our other dog Rex with us. Walking through the woods and looking at the numerous fossil rocks. The kids were so young and we had such a good time. I will never forget that day. I don't think the kids will either. We all have so many good memories of you Fred.
Fred died at 4:07 pm eastern time today.
RIP Fred you will never be forgotten. I love you.
