Tysol
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Kennel Number 14
Kennels aren't as bad as you'd think, I mean you get a blanket, food and water but its still lacking the one thing every pet craves, love. Im used to it by now, and the Jeb and Ed on either sides of me keeps me company, they are both pretty nice. Unlike me, these guys didn't come in as puppies, they had homes once and it sounds nice. Fireplaces crackling, hugs, pets and kisses every day and night. Maybe this is my home now but i can't help but dream of a new one coming soon.
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Why me?
He seems to connect with my inner mutt, life isn't always easy and sometimes we have to do things or become people we would never have dreamed of. Me, I wasn't quite right for the dream I had and I had to find a new me... Later in his history you might understand a little better, but he was born on the streets , meant to be a mutt, a stray a kennel dog, he dreamt of being a house pet but someone came along and everything changed. They saw potential and even though his dreams didn't come true he found something better. It is on this note that I connected with him, I live hoping that one day ill understand a little bit better and something about his design or the way I imagine him pouting, his tail wagging, that reminded me about that hope and the faith I need to have to go on.
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- About the character -
Name: Tysol
Derived from the Swedish words TYsa and SOLdat
Tysa meaning Silent
Soldat meaning Soldier
Gender: Male
Species and/or specific breed: Dog – Mutt
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Personality:
Brave
Tysol grew up with tough surroundings, not only was he one of many but they lived in a dangerous place full of angry creatures and hateful humans. Bravery was a must and even now it seems important. Its a way of keeping himself alive and strong a way of showing others, humans, strays, even house pets, that nothing is impossible.
Street smart
As an ally cat (oh the irony) he needed to learn to get around, avoid trouble and talk himself out of sticky situations. Street smarts was the only way to keep alive and stay out of trouble. It involves knowing how and where to cross the streets or which hot dog stands are the best to raid. His street smarts also adds to his personality making his obnoxious but fun and loving.
Adventurous
'Nough said... He loves going out, finding new things, new places and new ways to enjoy life. Adventure is one of his weaknesses and leads him to making stupid decisions and to not think things through. It does however mean that he makes an amazing companion on the road.
Egocentric and Charming
He knows that he's good looking and uses it to his advantage. Charm comes naturally and so does the ego but these things only surfaced after some time on the road. He thinks allot about himself but still doesn't allow it to cloud his judgement.
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History/Background:
As a puppy he was one of many, many siblings, many strays. He ate junk, running from ferocious dogs and chasing cats. It seemed quite glamourous as a pup, seeing the world with his siblings. It was fun, a brand new adventure with every new day and most of all he got to meet strangers and make them friends. At times it was stressful, not finding enough food or running into trouble but it always ended the same, all of them lying laughing like crazy. It seemed like it would go on forever but like all good things, it had to come to an end.
Catchers where sent into the streets ordered to find every stray, catch and kill them. Luckily the rescue shelters found out about this arrangement and sent their own catchers in to save the dogs. Tysol and his family found themselves in the middle of this new born war, dashing through the streets in panic trying to avoid nets and leashes. The streets grew quieter with every day and every day they found it harder to keep themselves from being taken.
Time went by and only a few of strays where left but they where all cornered. One morning the dog catchers moved in sending the ally where they hid into a flurry. Dogs ran in patterns unknown to man, barking like crazy. Grunts and shouts set the air on fire and fear more than anything made it hard to think straight. Tysol hid behind some crates with his other siblings as his mom protected their position. Out of fear he stepped back and off of the crate.
His eyes where pinched shut as the air rushed into him, he was ready to hit the ground, ready to die, but he didn't. A rescuer dashed towards the puppy and caught him tucking him into his pocket and grabbing his siblings. They where saved, alone but alive. THe shelter was nice, they had a pen full of toys and food and everyday there were less of them until Tysol was the last one left and growing fast.
After a few months of faces passing him over he was no longer considered a puppy and his search for a home got harder. They moved him to regular kennels where he did have friends on either side of him but lacked the love from others he desired. It was cold and he constantly felt broken only to hear that the reality was worse.
Jeb and Ed told him about homes, they way they worked and the people that lived in them and kindled a desperate want for a family and house of his own within Tysol. After months of loneliness the person who saved him, Jet, decided that he would take Tysol in, he hated seeing the pup grow up homeless and loveless and also wanted a companion for himself.
Jet took Tysol in and decided to start a group called S.O.U.L.S who set out to try and save strays by showing people how loving they can be. Jet and Tysol travels all over trying to show kids and people that not all strays are bad and that adopting is better than buying. They've made it their mission to help and teach as well as save those who need it most. Tysol was saved and now he dreams of being a reason why others will be saved as well.
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- Other information -
Likes:
* Adventure
* Chasing cars
* Being between others
* Music
* Playing ball
Dislikes:
* Dog Catchers
* Bad people
* Scary dogs
* Hawkers
* Lies
Item add on's:
* Harness for going out
* Bandanna with name (works like collar)
* Small ear bandanna with SOULS on
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Poetry:
I took a walk along a road
unknown to dog or man
wanting to just get away
not waiting for a plan
It was dark and dusty
Skies where grey
and as reality set in
the clouds just fell away
Happiness was true
like a dream come true
welcoming me
welcoming you
and a thank you
won't ever be enough
cause you made my life golden
when it was getting tough
and a love like ours
special in every way
will go on forever
and remind me every day
That home is where the heart is
and my heart is on my sleeve
Ill love and protect you
and never ever leave.
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