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"The love Pasado's saw
that Kevin has for Hoover and that Hoover has for Kevin is nothing
less than beautiful!" |
Helping Hoover's body
keep up with his Spirit |
Kevin knew he and
Hoover belonged together from the moment he saw him. He was the
biggest pup in the litter, had the most spirit and was as fast as a
speeding bullet.
In his new home and
never far from his owners side, little Hoover grew into a big,
strong 100 pound lover full of loyalty and devotion for his dad.
He loved to run, play chase and go after squirrels in the yard.
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Hoover with his
family and greatest love, his dad Kevin
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He quickly earned
his name from his love of eating. He never allowed the other
little puppies to get any food, he would "hoover out a dog dish
before anyone else could eat".
And then one day when
Hoover was just a year old, he was running around the back yard
playing while his dad was cutting down a tree. Kevin was extra
careful to know where Hoover was but when the tree came down it
bounced right at a moment when the curious pup pounced back near the
tree. Hoover was accidentally hit by the tree which landed on his
back. He ran away with a yelp, but appeared ok. Still able to play,
run and wrestle, Kevin had not reason to suspect any damage done
that day.
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Then five years later,
Hoover was walking around the corner yelped and fell down. Kevin took
his beloved dog to the vet, where after an exam the vet declared the
damage was permanent.
Those were the last steps
he would ever take...or would they be?
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Hoover's useless legs do not slow down his spirit and love of life.
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"Nothing stops him, it
never has. He wants to play and run with the other dogs, and if I am
not careful he will take off pulling himself out and all around."
Kevin tried to make several different types of wheelchairs out of old
lawn mower parts so that Hoover could still have the most enjoyment out
of his life but they never seemed to work just right.
When Pasado's Safe Haven heard about Hoover, we presented the idea
to Kevin to see if we could come out and take a look at the handsome
boy. The love Pasado's saw that Kevin has for Hoover and that
Hoover has for Kevin is nothing less than beautiful! Hoover never
strays more than a foot from Kevin's side.
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"I don't think I
have ever seen a more patient and tolerant dog. Hoover allowed
us to manipulate, maneuver and mold his body into this new
awkward contraption. Never fighting us he held his big body up
while we worked to fit him into his new wheels." said Kim K,
Pasado's staff member.
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Finally his body can
keep up with his spirit! |
"When we
finally got the big boy set, he took off as if he had been in one
always. His first experience though, was not the most graceful as he
flew up a small hill in trees and wiped out, in his new cart. Once we
got him back onto flat ground and situated he continued to cruise around
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Kevin is
grateful and Hoover is happy. Pasado's staff and volunteers are
thrilled that we could help Hoover continue his adventures. To see
him running and playing again are the moments we all strive for.
Pasado's will be following up with Kevin and periodically checking in on
Hoover to make sure things are working well. |
Kevin, Hoover and
Pasado's staffer, Kim K |
Says Kim K- "These are the best stories...the best
experiences! This is the best part of this job. As it can be so
heart wrenching, so painful and so hard to do, to experience a day
like the day Pasado's had with Hoover, is the fuel that runs
tireless through me. I feel so honored to get to be apart of
helping animals like Hoover! Because of our awesome
supporters, Pasado's is able to continue helping animals in need.
Thank you for your kind, generous and loving support for the
animals!!"
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