IN MEMORIAM...
Princess Ingrid BergmanJune 2005 - February 2006
I'm a total wreck. That morbid ominous feeling I had all month finally made sense yesterday when our little Ingrid had to be put to sleep due to a viral infection and resurgence of distemper. And although her time with Tesa and I was short and sweet, her death also comes associated with a very disturbing trend happening among the Philippine upper classes right now: The giving away of puppies as souvenirs. It was just last August when my aunt called me up to asked me if I wanted to adopt a Jack Russel. Being the dog person that I am, I happily accepted the offer. But upon receiving Ingrid, I soon learned the darker story behind the request. Apparently, at some hoity toity soiree thrown by some fruitcake freakshow named Tynie Meneses, Ingrid and her siblings were passed out to my aunt and the guests as they were leaving. And it gets worse, not only were they given away like lollipops without a single thought regarding the pup's welfare, apparently this guy also kept the puppies and their mother on a fighting cock farm in Sto. Tomas - a totally inappropriate place for dog raising. That was where Ingrid's distemper developed. All her other brothers and sisters died of the disease soon after the party and Ingrid was the only survivor. And although I would like to throw all the blame squarely on Tynie's shoulders, sadly, he is not alone in this savage heartless trend. The precedent for this was set by that social climbing C grade actress Gretchen Bareto who gave away dalmatians at the 101 Dalmatian themed party she threw for her daughter's birthday last year. So to you Tynie and Gretchen, I say this: DOGS ARE NOT PARTY FAVORS. YOU HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITY AND CARE THAT GOES INTO RAISING A DOG. IT'S LIKE GIVING AWAY INFANTS FOR CHRISTMAS. IT'S A BARBARIC ACT THAT IS NEITHER CUTE NOR RESPONSIBLE. IT IS A REFLECTION OF YOUR LACK OF BREEDING, EDUCATION, AND HUMANITY. So for you, Tynie, I wish that you suffer in the same way that your diseased dogs did. And for you Gretchen, I guess it's already bad enough just to be known as a money grubbing, posturing, adulterer who will never fulfill her dream of being the other Gretchen Cowanko.
posted by carlosceldran @ 9:05 AM
39 Comments:
You mean Tiny Meneses? the guy who owns Mirabella Farms? How cruel.
Carlos, ain't that a bitch ! But how can I pity those dogs who end up having thier own ya-ya's in a city where I see children sleeping in the streets? I understand your compassion however you are not a vegetarian yet. I chant for you...a little less ego and alot more love...Kisses, N@
Hi, Carlos! I'm so sorry about your doggie. I'd be so upset, too. I am in the process of adopting a puppy myself. I've been researching for a little more than a year. The puppy will finally be with me in April. After three years without a pet and living independently after RISD, I took so much time thinking and emoting on the prospect of welcoming another puppy into my life. It's a big responsibility, just for the sheer fact that it's us (their humans) who choose to have them (living, breathing, furry friends!!). Anyway, I thought all the breedres I spoke with were so O.A., but as the reality of having my own pet (not a family pet) approaches fast, I am finding myself reading everything I can read about training and all that. It helps that Chicago is very dog-friendly. I wish you happy moments with another pet soon. I love our blog, and I stop by almost everyday, when I have to rest my eyes from drafting. BTW, I just discovered that I can get ABS-CBN in my computer, and last week, I was watching a soap that they filmed with a Jet Li-fied Piolo in front of the El Hogar (can I ask for anything more from a kapamilya soap?). I remembered that afternoon with you and Tessa and everyone. Good times! Love to you and Tessa! Anna R.
condolences.
That really is cruel. When our dog first gave birth, friends and family requested puupies. I was horrified to find out later that many of them just chained the puppies or kept them caged. Now we know better to screen who we give future puppies to.
This is so heart-breaking. i hate celebrities, socialites and social-climbers parading dogs as if they're fashion accessories. I didn't know these people also give away dogs as party loots! They're as despicable as dog eaters.
Condolences, Carlos, what happened to baby Ingrid is such a tragedy...I almost lost my dog because of parvo virus (even though he already had his parvo shots), and i spent thousands just to save him. I can't imagine how I would handle it if I lose any of my dogs.
sorry to hear carlos about your loss. losing a beloved pet is such a heart-wrenching experience and i've had my share of it in the past and i really had a tough time getting over it.
"money grubbing, posturing, adulterer" haha! and she's proud of THAT accomplishment...i hate her.
I am one fashionista who DOES NOT wear fur because of the cruelty involved in raising and processing the skins. I also try to stay away from cosmetic brands that test on animals. I admit that I love animals more than people and I refuse to have children. Instead I have dogs that are raised like children (this is why they had to see a psychologist--because I was a crazy mother). Those irresponsible people should be arrested but like anonymous said, it is hard to convince a country to be kind to animals (and preserve rare species) when people can barely make ends meet. HOWEVER--Carlos, you are SO RIGHT---the upper classes in the Phils are truly the upper crasses. I am very sorry for the loss of Ingrid. I know how you feel since I have lost a few pets to old age, disease, asusena, etc. I once had to take in a German Shepherd, Tallulah Butthead I (the II is still alive and mad and on medication for her brain)for the same reason you had to take Ingrid. BUT guess what naman my situation was? Tallulah Butthead I came from my dad--but she came from his kabit's house because they wanted a dog but couldn't take care of it. So who got it? The biggest bitch on earth (to humans)---me!! Anyway, TBI died on me within months because of course, being from the upper crass, they buy an expensive dog but don't give it shots!! Jesus H Christ!! What do these people think the dogs run on--batteries?
Carlos, she was an adorable pooch, with the sweetest disposition (I may have to change my pov on small dogs after Ingrid). I'm glad I had a chance to meet her in person.
Let's get the animal welfare group to work on these situations. Enough of an uproar and hopefully it'll make a dent in the social consciousness (it's there, it has to be). PAWS made a very strong statement when one of the malls was giving away animals (it might have been birds) to kids for Easter. So many animals are tossed away and poorly taken care of.
To N@: the anonymous idiot who did post number two:
"Carlos, ain't that a bitch ! But how can I pity those dogs who end up having thier own ya-ya's in a city where I see children sleeping in the streets? I understand your compassion however you are not a vegetarian yet. I chant for you...a little less ego and alot more love...Kisses, N@"
I don't get your comment. Were you trying to be mean? Why would you say such things? Who the hell are you to judge my life, my dog, and my diet?
And PLEASE don't chant for me. Chant for your own salvation, you intolerant ignorant fuck.
Oh, then you can kindly kiss my ass. Then die.
Ingrid will be looking forward to biting off your head and pissing on your corpse in the afterlife.
Sorry to hear this sad story. Was she the one I saw in the picture that was published in Metro Society? Cute na cute siya!
I have no pets but when I see her picture my heart is melting.
Thank god no. That was Bogart. My dog that I found at a police station. He was abandoned by some drug dealer evicted from his house in Dasmarinas Village. The cops found him in a cage in the back. I'd be twice as messy if ever anything happened to him. He too feels the loss of Ingrid though. He used to sleep in her bed thinking she'll coming back from the vet soon. I've since put her bed in storage. Yes. Mila/Kitty, we should ostracize all clueless freaks who give animals away thoughtlessly.
What, like Jezebel ? I love that name, "anonymous idiot", thank you ! Don't you know that death makes angels of us all ? Ingrid has never left you, infact she is still around you dancing in the light. Why would I insult you ? I am like a sister to you in this lifetime and I will always kiss your ass in hopes that you use your god given talent responsibly with love, not anger. Revert your compassion here -www.rockedphilippines.org
It's the year of the bitch, woof !
Peace,love,light,& rainbows !
Maku-Nat
Fuck yourself once again. Why would you insult me? Like hell I would know but you just did. So take your attitude and eat it, whoever you are. You are so out of line. I have never heard of you and like hell you are like a sister to me. My sister would never use a tragic moment like this as an opportunity to JUDGE OTHERS and to feed their OWN EGO by promoting their own agenda. Just because I don't join your bloody clean up projects OR go to your damn concerts does not mean I am not using my skills to help society in whatever way I can. THERE IS NOTHING IN HERE THAT SAYS THAT I PRIORITIZE HELPING DOGS OVER STREET CHILDREN. Its apples and oranges. One can do BOTH without having to give up either issue. Are you that myopic? AND VEGETARIANISM HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS ISSUE whatsoever. So kindly realize how condescending (for thinking you are better than me), hypocritical (for being the judgemental one here), cowardly (for not leaving your name), and insulting you are being right now. Then you and rocked.org can fuck off.
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning ? I still recall that day I was so happy to meet you in '78 at the little Dasmarinas playground by the swings. You were such a little gentleman showing me and my sister around. It's ok to cry but you can't bring the dead back in anger.
I am not accusing you of anything or judging you...just calling it as I see it. The freedom of speech is a beautifully orgasmic right our forefathers have earned, realize this gift and use it to heal. I left my name twice...can't help it if I have collected atleast 25 nicknames growing up there...hope to catch you in Mexico.
Rainbows ! N@-N@
Shit ! I am such an asshole 'cuz I forgot to send you a Valentine's card on my list of agenda's today...Happy Valentine's Day !
Kisses to you and Tessa from moi !
Maybe soon I will be Tita Nat 2x ?
Hope it works -
http://www.organicconsumers.org/valentines/slammed.htm
Carlos, so sorry to hear about Ingrid. I too thought it was Bogart, the cutie you took with you to the office. I know the pain of losing a dog, and I don't wish it on my worst enemy.
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown
xoxo
nena
Thanks nena. Did you check out Nat Nat in the earlier post? Is that really her you think?
Hmmm, I just saw that. I don't know, it is possible. But I do recall her signing an email to me some time ago with "rainbows". So yes, I do think it's her.
Hey Nat? Is that really you? How are you? Are you still in Canada?
Oh my goodness, Nat. So sorry about all the vitriol. But really, you don't start letters with "Aint that a bitch?" when someone's bitch dies. Totally inappropriate, dear.
And are you a vegetarian now too? So nice to hear from you after all these years. Heard you are in Amsterdam...
Ok. This weirdness has to end. Nat, I get your email from your sister and I'll end this bizaare chain of comments right now.
Sino pa ? Ignorant, I don't know ? Maybe it is the difference of sweating the small stuff and sweating the bigger stuff. As for the bitching, takes one to know one darlin'...if I scratched too hard, I'm sorry but pain is gain !
Loved your rainbow poem Nena, thanks ! Got some of my own favorites...check out Manataka if you get a chance. Yes, I am in exile cuz Daddy wont let me go there. It's ok cuz the boys are cuter and the sense-a-milla is greener on this side of the world.
Life is good since I vowed never to complain about it anymore realizing that Daddy up in the skies might make it much worst !
Been busy making Katia's wedding dress and preparing the parties. An Armenian lady told me the other day to write the name of the guy I like underneath the bridal shoe of my sister to make him come. I plan to write 4 names because I want 4 house husbands. If the men can do it, why can't I ? Anyhoo, blah blah blah...I dont have your email so please send it to me or write me at natnow@msn.com
Rainbows !
The Elephantasia
Hi Carlos! I forgot to recommend the book Maya's Firt Rose--it's about the loss of a pet--but I think through sickness. I read it years ago so can't remember. There is also a new bestseller on a Lab out by one of the Philadephia Inq (I think) columnists. Then there is Dead pets (forgot the author). Hope those will help. It's terrible to lose a pet suddenly. I consider myself lucky bec most of my dogs died of old age...Only one little pekingese was mauled to death by the German Shepherds and the Japanese spitz lost to asusena when I was a kid. I will join one of your tours when I go back to Manila next.
Thanks. Ill go check that out at Powerbooks. But Tesa and I are doing better now. It just takes a bit of time.
And yes. Please do come to a tour. It would be a pleasure to finally meet face to face.
hell, i like to talk about gretchen!
oh how i miss the days when the party favors in her kid's party were lv bags hanging under a pabitin to further put her on top of the food chain over her equally crassy friends trying to grab their first original vuittons!
must be heartbreaking for her to find out that not only is hubby's wife passing on the inheritance to her favorite apo, but that hubby has to return all those wonderful pldt shares that they got from the apo. tsk tsk....
sorry, i meant hubby's mother...
Meow.
The latest one I heard: At one particular kiddie party of the idle clueless rich (was it King? Or the Spanish translation of the name?), I pods were hanging from the pabitin.
And according to the mortified Expat mother that attended, it was the greedy mothers and grownups that were jumping up and down for the goods.
Shades of "Wowoweee".
my heartfelt condolences to you. i, too, have a jack russell terrier [his name is milkshake] and i love him so much.
dogs as souveneirs. it's true - money can't buy you class.
my month in the philippines was definitely filled with culture shock, most especially with the socio-economic rift between the classes. however, i learned a lot while i was there. thank you for the informative and entertaining tour.
My pleasure! It was fun touring you around too.
The Philippines can really be extremes, no? Which is why I love it here. Y'all come back now agin, y' hear!
Belated Happy Valentines too!
So sorry about your dog. Your post was very eloquent (as always!) and brought up many animal humane issues I had while I was in the Philippines.
We bred my dog (an extremely smart, gregarious and athletic Standard Poodle)with another Forbes Park family's poodle (I think the only other one in the area at the time.)
The pups all went to good - and, frankly, illustrious, homes and families - and I ain't naming any names in this public forum - but I am grateful that we brought home the one we did.
The Kid - 7 years old now - has suffered through a range of health issues, broken bones and temperment problems (methinks his mother was perhaps a bit inbred) - at any rate, with a more cavaliar family, he would have been a goner a while back. And the kid means the world to me!
Haha, I was on an episode of that talk show - was it Point of View I forgot waht it was called- the one w/Jessica Zafra and Cher Calvin and that dopey hip hop pinoy guy -as a guest with Kim Atienza - and my papa-san dog and Kim's python - talking about animal rights. I remember there was some kind of fuss about Marikina and the mayor and also the inevitable dog-eating!
At any rate, my conodolesnces regarding your loss.
just learned about this, so sorry for this loss... I'm glad I had a chance to meet ingrid once...
shame on those people giving away dogs as party favors... I didn't realize that this is happening in our country!
re: that weird exchange with a childhood acquaintance - jeez I'm sorry Carlos, but she's a fucking ditz. Ah one-a two-a three-a! "SMELLY CAT... Smelly Cat... It's not your faaaauuullt!" :-)
Hi. You don't know me but your little post has been making the email rounds. Like you, I'm aghast. Condolences to you and Tesa. You're soooo right. Dogs are living creatures and shouldn't be given as gifts! Dogs should be treated as family members and adopting one (not bought, adopted) should take some thought and planning.
And for Anonymous Rainbow,whomever, ... instead of not eating meat - why don't you try adopting a streetchild - or if that's too much of a stretch - why don't you instead adopt a homeless dog. You'll be doing that ONE dog so much more kindness than being a heartless vegetarian.
so sorry to hear that.. i myself have 2 lovely baby doggies and i would be so depressed when something happens to them. condolences carlos..
hi. i own a beautiful jack russell terrier and your blog entry left me feeling angry.
i love dogs. i love all animals. i hope karma comes around and bites gretchen and tynie squarely in the ass.
i love dogs. i love all animals.
Thank you for your messages. It really was painful. Were still not ready to get a new dog though. It really takes time.
Did you know that the Singapore Tourism Board gave away labrador puppies during their media event for the Year of the Dog? I was horrified to see the photo release in the paper...
Love your dog photo md. He looks like my bogart. My faux half askal half jack russel. Singapore. Tsk. Tsk. For shame.
his name is Bitoy :o) full-blooded and proudly mongrel.
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