Faithful Friends | Randy | Activity https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/members/valleybandit56/activity/ Activity feed for Randy. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:51 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4f29c41fdbbffa64fe720aac0cbda713 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/73317/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:31:45 -0700
Hi everybody. Doing ok out here in N.E. Pa. Big storm missed us this past wkend. We just got a few inches of snow & some wind – not the blizzard conditions they had forecast. Thank God! My 2 boys are doing well: running, playing, eating & sleeping w/out a care in the world. Ahh, the life of a house dog. I hope everyone & their pets survived the storm & came out unscathed. Hopefully spring is right around the corner! Take care all.
]]> 2 281a74e9a9605fd2e925e10306223c63 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/73300/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:40:49 -0700
G.M. everyone. Hope you & your pets are all staying warm & cozy. Sorry to those who have lost cherished pets lately. I still get sad thinking of the pets I\’ve lost over the years. Doing OK on my end. It\’s been bitter cold & snowy in N.E. Pa these past few weeks. 🥶 Spring!! Are you out there?!? My 2 boys are doing well, enjoying the snow, but only the Husky loves the cold. I\’m off today, home chilling w/my 2 boys. I got a pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove & my boys are napping as usual. Just getting ready for another work week. Be safe everyone & pray for spring. Take care.
]]> 0 72fcc0c44d08b83f688aee501c56c795 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/73267/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:42:01 -0700
Like I said…. Crazy cold lovin\’ Husky 20° w/wind chill of about 15° & he won\’t come inside! I\’ll have to bribe him with a treat!
]]> 0 e36101225797df2901de6c6f524872eb Randy posted an update: Hello everyone. It's been a while since I've been able to […] https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/73266/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:40:28 -0700 Hello everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to log on to say hi. I hope everyone & their furry friends had a happy, festive holiday. I’m dealing with a typical cold, snowy, icy northeast Pa winter. My Husky LOVES it, but my shepherd only deals w/it cuz he has to. Doing OK on my end & I hope everyone else is as well. If I can get some pics of my boys romping, playing & chasing thru the snow, I’ll post ’em so you all can have a good laugh. Take care & stay warm & snuggle your pets tightly folks.

]]> 1 9fb16ce6145654060fe9bb220eb9cbe5 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/73006/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:13:55 -0600
Hello everybody. I haven\’t logged in for a while but here I am. Doing good on my end, winding down after a hot & sunny summer. Unfortunately starting to prep for winter @ work & home. My 2 pups Renzo & Rowen are doing well, they\’ve enjoyed a wonderful summer w/plenty of yard time, walks & fun in the sun. My wife & I were away for a few days so my wife\’s parents stayed @ our house to babysit our dogs. Their 11 yr old grand daughter (our niece) stayed over too. Our white Husky/shepherd mix snuggled on the bed w/her the whole time! He loves kids & is such a stinker! Sorry for the folks who have lost pets – it is a soul crushing experience but you just have to think about the time spent w/them & the loving bond you had. Other than that, I hope all is well the members of Faithful Friends community. Take care & keep on petting your furry pals!
]]> 2 5ea293a03e254d6227f328bac1baf9e2 Randy posted an update: Hi everyone. It's been a while since I got to log on & read […] https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/71577/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:40:50 -0700 Hi everyone. It’s been a while since I got to log on & read all the stories about the wonderful animals who have touched & enriched our lives. So sorry to all who have lost a pet – heartbreaking, I know. Just gotta find strength in the good memories & when you’re ready – save the life of another & make another best friend. Stay strong people & stay warm too. Weatherman says deep freeze coming next week for many of us. Snuggle your furry friends!

]]> 1 7ad729ee9189f6e1c8bc0974be14580b Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/70470/#acomment-70486 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:13:22 -0700
Thx Cody & Merry Christmas to you & yours as well.
    In reply to - Randy posted an update
    Hi everyone. It\'s been quite a while since I\'ve logged on to post anything. Life & work & everything else can just get so crazy if you let it. All is well on my end: me, my lovely wife & 2 crazy dogs! Renzo & Rowan are quite happy. We have Renzo about 3.5 yrs & Rowan close to 1.5 yrs now. They\'ve both captured our hearts & give our home much laughter & good times. Rowan\'s new thing is jumping on the bed & snuggling up to my wife when I\'m not there. He\'s such a lil\' stinker! Renzo continues to be the older, mature, well behaved big brother dog. I hope all the other members & their faithful fur friends are doing good. I\'ll enclose a few pics, just for laughs! Merry Christmas to all & God Bless.
    ]]>         ff4aeb1ab1a3ddad8adb8a03d6c88848 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/70470/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:09:30 -0700
    Hi everyone. It\’s been quite a while since I\’ve logged on to post anything. Life & work & everything else can just get so crazy if you let it. All is well on my end: me, my lovely wife & 2 crazy dogs! Renzo & Rowan are quite happy. We have Renzo about 3.5 yrs & Rowan close to 1.5 yrs now. They\’ve both captured our hearts & give our home much laughter & good times. Rowan\’s new thing is jumping on the bed & snuggling up to my wife when I\’m not there. He\’s such a lil\’ stinker! Renzo continues to be the older, mature, well behaved big brother dog. I hope all the other members & their faithful fur friends are doing good. I\’ll enclose a few pics, just for laughs! Merry Christmas to all & God Bless.
    ]]>     3     9a79fda728ab6166662595cbbe9603f6 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/66187/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:15:38 -0700
    Hello everyone. I know it\’s been quite a while since I visited so I wanted to say hi. I read several of the stories from numerous pet parents about the happy, fun times & also the sad, sorrowful endings of all the furry companions. As an animal lover & a BIG softie, my heart goes out to all of you & your personal hardships. It\’s been 2 1/2 yrs since my wife & I lost our 2 shepherds just 8 days apart. We\’ve been so lucky to be blessed w/our new (July 31, 2021) shepherd Renzo & on July 7, 2023 we adopted another dog \”Rowan\”. He was supposed to be a pure white G.S.D. but we think he\’s 1/2 (or maybe more!) Husky cuz he doesn\’t listen, runs like an Olympic track star, is VERY vocal & howls like a wolf! He\’s so damn cute & friendly & adores everybody so we love him no matter what he is. Our boys keep us pretty busy along w/work too. I\’m just getting back into a regular routine after the sudden passing of my dad last month so life\’s been tough & challenging the past few weeks. Aside from that, same old same old here. I hope this message finds everyone well. Take care all, stay strong & talk soon.
    ]]>     1     1b0524137fc6947a589cb60ed697a954 Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/58259/#acomment-58299 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:48:43 -0600
    G.A. Back to Rowan (Ro-Ro, Lil’ Snowman, Husqvarnass or Bolt as we’ve nicknamed him) – he’s supposedly 2-3 yrs old but is so crazy & has so much puppy in him we think he’s more like 1-1.5 yrs old. He can run like a deer (hence the nickname Bolt after the cartoon dog) & absolutely will not return & is completely uncatchable if he escapes! Other than that, he is a little cutie & has some very funny mannerisms. He is a work in progress – more updates to come!
      In reply to - Randy posted an update
      Hi everybody. Sorry I haven\'t been on for a while, life just gets so crazy. Well after some thinking & searching, we adopted a 2nd dog so our boy Renzo would have a buddy. \"Rowan\" is a pure white G.S.D. (supposedly) but we\'ve discovered he definitely has some (possibly 1/2 or better) Husky in him. He\'s stubborn, headstrong & sometimes just a total jerk if he\'s not feeling like listening or caring! We\'ve had him for 3 months now & he\'s put on some weight & adjusted well. He & Renzo are buddies & get along fairly well. Rowan still needs work but he is friendly, loving & cute as all hell! He loves my wife - he is HER buddy & waits for her to come home from work. I\'ll try to give more frequent updates but here\'s some pics of the lil\' devil along w/Renzo. Hope everyone & their furry friends are doing well. Talk soon, good night.
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      Hi everybody. Sorry I haven\’t been on for a while, life just gets so crazy. Well after some thinking & searching, we adopted a 2nd dog so our boy Renzo would have a buddy. \”Rowan\” is a pure white G.S.D. (supposedly) but we\’ve discovered he definitely has some (possibly 1/2 or better) Husky in him. He\’s stubborn, headstrong & sometimes just a total jerk if he\’s not feeling like listening or caring! We\’ve had him for 3 months now & he\’s put on some weight & adjusted well. He & Renzo are buddies & get along fairly well. Rowan still needs work but he is friendly, loving & cute as all hell! He loves my wife – he is HER buddy & waits for her to come home from work. I\’ll try to give more frequent updates but here\’s some pics of the lil\’ devil along w/Renzo. Hope everyone & their furry friends are doing well. Talk soon, good night.
      ]]>       2       714a77a202593cba81a888f0457ee03b Randy posted an update: Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in so long. Life is a […] https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/54314/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:42:15 -0600 Hi everyone. Sorry I haven’t posted in so long. Life is a whirlwind ride sometimes & doesn’t always slow down. It’s coming up on 2 yrs since we lost our 2 German Shepherds in an 8 day span. Also nearly 2 yrs since we adopted another male G.S.D. named Renzo. Truly, time waits for no one. Blink & it’s gone. All is well w/Renzo but I still find myself lost & disheartened when I recall that fateful time in July 2021 when we lost our 2 boys. I smile & remember good, fun times when looking @ their pics while also feeling an empty sadness due to their sudden loss. Renzo has been wonderful as a dog & companion though, so we are thankful for that. We’ve actually considered adopting another G.S.D. (hopefully a white one) since we are so enamored w/the breed. We’ll have to see what the future brings. Any how, hope all the pet lovers & members here are enjoying good times w/your fury friends. Take care all & have a great summer.

      ]]>       1       13d6c476468aede19f16604b62d1afa8 Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/46416/#acomment-46561 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 02:39:17 -0700
      Hello all. Thx for the sweet comments about my boy Renzo. He IS living the life! A lady I worked with made the comment: “That dog hit the f*#@+n’ lottery when he came to your house!” Still makes me laugh to this day. Yes, he is spoiled & handsome (and he knows it!). Merry Christmas to everybody & your furry pals!
        In reply to - Randy posted an update
        Hi everyone. It\'s been a while since I logged on & posted anything. Life is just so darn busy @ times! Doing well on my end. Still enjoying our rescue shepherd \"Renzo\". Nov 30th was 16 months that we have him (yay!), but also 16+ months since we lost our other 2 shepherds only 8 days apart ( very sad face). But we are going about our lives just trying to have fun, learn & be better. I hope everyone else in this community is doing good as well. Less than 2 weeks til Christmas. Wishing good holiday fortune, health & happiness to all. A pic\' of some bad dog on my bed!
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        Hi everyone. It\’s been a while since I logged on & posted anything. Life is just so darn busy @ times! Doing well on my end. Still enjoying our rescue shepherd \”Renzo\”. Nov 30th was 16 months that we have him (yay!), but also 16+ months since we lost our other 2 shepherds only 8 days apart ( very sad face). But we are going about our lives just trying to have fun, learn & be better. I hope everyone else in this community is doing good as well. Less than 2 weeks til Christmas. Wishing good holiday fortune, health & happiness to all. A pic\’ of some bad dog on my bed!
        ]]>         4         c7921042a2f1bdb072225272a088ef66 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/44180/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:53:48 -0600
        Hello everyone. Sorry I\’ve been outta touch for a while. I\’ve been busy w/work, yard work, vacation, car troubles & I tested positive for stupid COVID the other day! When it rains it pours! Anyway, work is good, working on the car & recovering well from COVID so no complaints here. Doing well w/our G.S.D. Renzo. Had him @ the vet the other day for a lame l.f. paw – turned out he had a thorn/splinter in his paw pad! The poor guy! Our vet removed, ordered a topical spray & after paying we both pranced out the door! Another satisfied customer! I still think about the (2) G.S.D\’s we lost in July \’21. It still hurts a lot at times as I\’m sure all pet owners know. So w/another summer just about in the books I\’m reluctantly facing the fact winter is coming. I wish everyone & their furry friends warmth & friendship.
        ]]>         1         f47bb83df0c9ce88bb8a9c1b16367a38 Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/41951/#acomment-41952 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:29:27 -0600
        Oh my God, they are so cute! I would take them all home w/me & snuggle them!
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          ]]>                     4e642c4c597d3612ad388d583d6a30c0 Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/41711/#acomment-41891 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:08:56 -0600
          Hi Tay. Sorry it took a while to get back to you. Renzo has done a pretty good job of destroying his new toy. He tore the rounded ends off it already & is proceeding to nibble it down one bite at a time. I had high hopes for it, but no such luck. I would not recommend it for a serious, strong chewer.
            In reply to - Randy posted an update
            Very happy with his new Kong chew toy/braided rope. I think he\'ll have it destroyed in a week or two!
            ]]>                         7219010e76a2a2c0b49938548b299b9c Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/41711/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:44:00 -0600
            Very happy with his new Kong chew toy/braided rope. I think he\’ll have it destroyed in a week or two!
            ]]>             5             c4cef4622367cfb406f05a24ded46db2 Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/41440/#acomment-41700 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 21:05:36 -0600
            Hi Toni. We’re both doing OK here. Been a busy winter with a lot of work hours put in but now just waiting for spring. Eager to get outside more with our dog Renzo who absolutely loves running & playing outside! I can tell he’s also getting a lil’ “cabin fever” from a long winter but we’re planning lots of outdoor adventures & car rides too. Everyday i still think of the 2 shepherds we lost last summer. They’re both buried in our yard under a nice apple tree along (2) other dogs who passed years ago. It still hurts so much because of the sudden way it unfolded. Brighter days ahead…
              In reply to - Ann posted an update
              Very sad
              ]]>                             551de9d3e7726e4dfc79cfb1556710ac Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/41440/#acomment-41615 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:48:38 -0600
              Hi Ann. Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog Cracker. Was he a pure white German Shepherd? My wife & I lost 2 German shepherds last summer: A 10 yr old black & silver male named Ranger to cancer & our 11 yr old white one named Axel died a week later suddenly. We think he died of a broken heart after losing his buddy. We were so heart broken & know how you feel. Sympathies for your loss.
                In reply to - Ann posted an update
                Very sad
                ]]>                                 c09dd9c8e5411210a20658d96f787df7 Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40997/#acomment-41008 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:08:10 -0700
                Sorry for your loss Toni. We grow attached so quickly to our pets & when we lose them it is heart breaking. I still grieve for the 2 shepherds I lost in July 2021. I look @ their pics & try to remember good, happy, fun times w/them.
                  In reply to - Toni Noel posted an update Everything is so empty. My house, my heart. I have created a memorial for her and your words of support there will be so welcome if you care to. I am just devastated. ]]>                                     3f58b0aa04dfe3ce3426fb064a5cc2b1 Randy posted an update: Hi Dana, I see your posts. It's also comforting to me […] https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40833/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:12:49 -0700 Hi Dana, I see your posts. It’s also comforting to me posting about the dogs we’ve lost. We rescued another shepherd last year after the sudden passing of our 2. He’s a great dog, just different. We don’t expect him to be the same as our others, it just takes some getting used to for us & our new pet. Change is very tough sometimes. We all handle things differently.

                  ]]>                   0                   fc95acfdd6bc98666bd571f390ff0b3f Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40744/#acomment-40754 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:20:00 -0700
                  I see your posts Tani & my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
                    In reply to - Randy posted an update
                    Hi guys. I\'m posting a few pics of the 2 shepherds we lost back in July. We love our shepherd Renzo but still miss Ranger & Axel. I think about them everyday w/mixed emotions & I guess I always will.
                    ]]>                                         1b8b97a5030b7c20d2662dfdfe6514a2 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40744/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:09:00 -0700
                    Hi guys. I\’m posting a few pics of the 2 shepherds we lost back in July. We love our shepherd Renzo but still miss Ranger & Axel. I think about them everyday w/mixed emotions & I guess I always will.
                    ]]>                     3                     d28945cf00bbf3438254360e95414d10 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40730/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:09:20 -0700
                    Hello all. I think Renzo is training me to be a good play pal! It\’s always his way or no way. Throw, fetch & retrieve! Chasing a squirrel up a tree & car rides are also his favorite fun activities.
                    ]]>                     3                     61b62a500df8af0a2e1c45384dee3504 Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40605/#acomment-40706 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:02:19 -0700
                    Yes indeed, Renzo is waiting for me to throw the stick! Playing fetch is his favorite play time activity whether it’s a stick or a ball. He will literally fetch & retrieve all day long until you feel like your arm is falling out of its socket! He has nearly infinite energy!
                      In reply to - Randy posted an update in the group Celebrate
                      We have Renzo just over 6 months now. All they could tell us about him was his approx age of 1 1/2-2yrs old (best guess-timate) & that he came from Tennessee. We\'re not sure if he ever experienced winter/snow before, but here he is enjoying it to the fullest!
                      ]]>                                             ec097a388b580e6870bc544e559fa7c1 Randy posted an update in the group Celebrate https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40605/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:23:30 -0700
                      We have Renzo just over 6 months now. All they could tell us about him was his approx age of 1 1/2-2yrs old (best guess-timate) & that he came from Tennessee. We\’re not sure if he ever experienced winter/snow before, but here he is enjoying it to the fullest!
                      ]]>                       5                       598eed6430c53347f71a1591bd66ba60 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/40581/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:24:15 -0700
                      G.M. all. Doing OK on my end, just trying to get through this brutal cold spell here in the northeast. Luckily our GSD is home safe, sound, warm & well fed probably sprawled out & snoozing! He snuck up on my bed the other day when I was sacked out. What a stinker!
                      ]]>                       2                       6702c9fab7084b353ed66980964af153 Randy posted an update https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/39287/ Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:19:33 -0700
                      Hi all. Just logging on to share a bit more about the great dogs who graced our lives. It\’s been nearly 5 months since we lost our 2 shepherds & I still think about them & miss them every day. We\’ve since adopted another dog. A young male G.S.D. named \”Renzo\”. He\’s very energetic, crazy & high strung but w/steady work & exercise he\’s coming along nicely & has become a great family dog & companion. Renzo has helped us through the loss of our other dogs while filling the emptiness in our home. I was skeptical @ first about getting another dog so soon, but now I\’m so glad we did. I\’m sending a pic of our 2 dogs who passed along with a pic of our new addition.
                      ]]>                       2                       696c5cca5657a3f2b47f077d8dfadbdd Randy posted a new activity comment https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/38676/#acomment-38899 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:38:27 -0700
                      Hi Toni. Doing OK here. Getting back to you about the loss of our 2 shepherds. We found out our silver & black shepherd “Ranger” was riddled w/cancer & suffering only 1 week b4 going on a trip so our vet recommended putting him to sleep. We were very sad, but still had our white shepherd “Axel”. 6 days later we took Axel to a local boarding kennel before we went away & 2 days later the lady who runs the kennel said he became ill & lethargic. A few hours later she called back to tell us Axel had passed away. We cut our trip short & came home late that night. We picked Axel up in the morning & brought him home to bury him in our yard next to Ranger. We don’t know if he died of a natural cause like heart failure (he was over 10 yrs old) or if it was the trauma of losing his buddy. We’ll never know for sure why it happened but we hope that they both enjoyed a loving home here w/us.
                        In reply to - Randy posted an update in the group Remember
                        ALWAYS thinking about the 2 shepherds my wife & I lost this past summer. Sad & heart breaking. We buried them in our back yard next to 2 of our other dogs. R.I.P. guys - til we meet again. Gone but not forgotten.
                        ]]>                                                 6ebfe3f254d562a16b33bf0a8b10dcfe Randy posted an update in the group Remember https://www.faithfulfriends.com/social/activity/p/38676/ Sat, 27 Nov 2021 05:52:29 -0700
                        ALWAYS thinking about the 2 shepherds my wife & I lost this past summer. Sad & heart breaking. We buried them in our back yard next to 2 of our other dogs. R.I.P. guys – til we meet again. Gone but not forgotten.
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