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Born:January 23, 1995
Rockaway, NJ
Died:December 31, 2009
North Bergen, NJ

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I remember the day I got Tami like it was yesterday. I was sitting upstairs watching TV when my father came upstairs and told me he had a surprise for me. I thought "Oh my God, is it a dog?! Did he finally get me one?!" I ran down the steps so fast and into the garage and there on the the floor was a medium sized box. My father told me to open it so I did. And there she was looking like a confused little deer. I grabbed her out the box so fast because I couldn't believe my dad actually got me a dog. We had just moved into our new house so my mom said NO WAY. But he didn't care because even then he knew how much I would love and cherish her. What we didn't know was how much the rest of my family would also become attached to her. Even my Mom. She fell in love with her at first lick. She wasn't even the breed I wanted (I originally wanted a retriever).But at that moment of me meeting her that afternoon, she was the most beautiful dog I had ever seen in my life. Her fur was a brown and tan color so me being corny as usual suggested Tanny. My sister said "How about Tammy?" I don't know why but it was Perfect! We later dropped the MY and replaced it with an I just because it was more unique. TAMI

     Over the years, I acquired many stories with her that were sad, happy, or funny but I would need to write another Marley & Me to talk about all that. But its funny how that book was so similar to Tami's life. She was a cute hyper little puppy that turned into a crazy mischievious teenager and then into a moody and stubborn adult that everyone showered with love and affection on an hourly basis. I would take her for walks and all the little kids would want to pet her (what kids don't like dogs?) and even the adults would fall in love with her. I heard it all the time "Oh wow she is such a pretty dog" "What breed is she? Her fur is gorgeous!" "She is the cutest!" "She is such a flirt!" And inside I would be so happy because I knew what a great dog she was and how much she deserved the attention. 

    But noone gave her more attention than my Dad and I and for that she became more attached to us than anyone else. Most likely because we let her do whatever she wanted. My Dad would take her to the park and set her free and she would just run, and jump, and chase other animals. And it was the happiest I ever saw her. Just to be out with us acting all silly. 

     But as the years passed, she got less and less active and didn't have the same drive that she once had. It made me really sad to see her act like that becuase I didn't want her to get old. I wanted her to act the same way she did. But in my frustration with her, I had forgot that I had also grown up. The years had gone by so fast. And the next thing I knew, Tami couldn't go up the steps anymore. Then she coudln't hop onto her couch. It drove me crazy to see her sleeping on the cold floor (she hated doggie beds) that I would argue with my mother all the time to blast the heat so she would be more comfortable. Everyday I would just lay on the floor next to her, petting her, talking to her, and just spending time with her. Alot of people thought I was nuts but they didn't realize how much she had become part of my family and all the memories she brought.

     When my dad passed away, I knew the end for her would come soon too. She loved my father so much that I think the day he died was the day her heart broke. And slowly every day after that, she got slower and slower and slower...

     I can't talk about the day she died just yet as it is still too soon. Just that she went away peacefully in my arms with my sister and Jonathan by my side. Jonathan only really knew her for about half her life but she gave him the same affection that she did my dad. It even made me jealous sometimes. She was such a flirt with the boys! 

     I know the right decision was made for her but it won't stop me from thinking about how much I'm going to miss her. No matter how much time I spent away from her or yelled her, she was always waiting for me in the beginning of each day and at the end of my day with happiness and love. She was my Best Friend always no matter what and you can't find that with anyone in this world. 

     To my Tami, I will love you and miss you so much. You are no longer old and frail. You are at your very best jumping and running and barking like I remember you the most. Go ahead and be free. Someone has been waiting for you. Take care of her Daddy <3 <3 <3



*Cindy*
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Hey Guys. I am leaving this section for everyone to share a personal story or experience they had with my Tami. She's known so many people in her life that I couldn't mention everyone in her biography. Even if you only met her once, it was 5 minutes of bliss for her to sniff out a newbie. LOL Thanks <3
Added by Cindy Mailolli


A fond memory that can never be lost for dear Tami is her excitement to sniff you out of pure affection. No matter who you were, she would sniff, lick, or want to play with you. Tami always wanted to be around others whether it was on the couch or near the kitchen table in hopes of some table food. Everyone could not help but fall in love with her. Tami provided many more memories that are far to long to say right now, but she will never,ever be fogotten. "say hello to Baba Fredo with a lick & be free like you always were.".
Added by Nick


I have so many memories with her that I wouldn't even know where to begin because she was there for most of my life. I always like to remember her in her younger years when she was really hyper and jumpy. She would jump over our fence into our neighbor's yard and it was so cute because it looked as if she was flying over and we would all yell "Bambi!" Than I remember the the times my brother and I would fight and Tami would protect me by barking at him and actually nipped him one time to protect me. She was the closet with my Dad and was very loyal to him. I was always intrigued by how close they were to each other, it was like she was my father's other daughter. My dad would talk to her in Croatian and she would understand. One time she got stuck across a busy street where many cars were coming. My dad yelled "Tami, cekaj! stoji tamo! and she would sit down and patiently wait for the okay with her ears back and tail wagging. I love you booski, my dog, my friend. <3
Added by Johna


Tamster was a sweet pooch and will be missed very much. She was one of the few women I've met that simply did not like getting a pedicure! ;-) Tami, you are very loved and will be missed. Thank you for being such a wonderful pooch and giving Cindy and her family so many years of love and happiness. I only wish you could've done it for longer. If you meet a scruffy little shih tzu named Sammy at the Rainbow Bridge, she's with me and I'm sure she'll be happy to "show you the ropes"! Lots of love and peace to you, Tami! <3 Next time I see you, I will leave the nail clippers at home! :-)
Added by Tash


I will always think of Tami as the silly little lady that used to kiss me so much that she would lick off all of my makeup. I think the first time she did it i was annoyed for like 0.1 seconds. She was so sweet and full of love that you couldn't possibly feel anything but happy by being around her. Tami,i hope you know how much you meant to so many people and that you will be missed. Love you, Tami.
Added by Lauren


Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way you always used. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight. All is well, nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. Condolences from Dublin Ireland on the loss of Tami.
Added by Phoebe's family


Dec. 31st 2009 will always be a sad day for me as long as I live. I had to say good-bye to someone that was very close to my heart for the final time..
I remember the first time I said hello to her like it was yesterday.It was day of cold weather and the snow blanketed the streets. That day in the winter of '96, I was off to a friend's house when suddenly I see this cute, skinny pup jumping around in the snow in front of Cindy's house. I wanted to pet her right away. Cindy just laughed, as Tami had no interest in doing anything but barking at me.
5 years later, i re-lived that introduction to Tami, with the same results. But that day was the day we began our trust, our bond. I would bathe her, take her on walks and just lay next to her and rub her belly. She was my friend and I was hers!
so.. it was hard for me to keep it together as she slipped away in Mine & Cindy's arms. I Love you Tami. Im so sad u are gone. Ill never forget my promise to you & I know i will meet you again.
Added by Jonathan
 
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