The Obituary of Izzy Weekus Brennan-Conti

Izzy Weekus Brennan-Conti was euthanized by his loving parents Meg Brennan and Ted Conti the morning of December 30, 2008. Izzy had fought a strong battle after suffering a stroke on Christmas Eve that rendered him blind and somewhat confused. Izzy's suffered two severe seizures in the morning of the 30th and his parents decided to end his suffering shortly thereafter.

Izzy, originally named "Inky", was rescued by Meg and Ted in February of 1995 from the Denver Dumb Friends League. Upon meeting Meg for the first time Izzy promptly "marked his territory" by peeing on Meg. It was decided immediately he should become a part of the Brennan-Conti Family. Following his "Big Snip" Izzy joined the family at their first home in Aurora, Colorado.

It didn't take the young pup long to get accustomed to his new home. Thanks to a very quick smack from Misty the Cat that left some scars physically and emotionally Izzy found immeadiate appreciation for the status of cats in the home. After short time Izzy and Tashi, the younger feline at in the Brennan-Conti House, soon forged a friendship that would find them rough housing and as "Dogs and cats living together."

In February of 1996 the Brennan-Conti family moved to Walnut Hills where Izzy enjoyed a HUGE backyard and further explored the aspects of inter-species (cat and dog) love with his beloved Tashi.

Izzy's life was turned upside down on March 13, 1998 and the birth of Amelia Brennan Conti, the first child of Meg Brennan and Ted Conti. This family addition was at first difficult on the dog as he had to learn to share his parents, grandparents and friends. Izzy soon warmed to Amelia after he was joining her on a daily basis at the home of Meg's parents, Peter and Cindy Brennan. This change in attitude was do primarily to the constant availability of bacon in the morning provided by his Grandpa Brennan and the swift smack from his Grandma Brennan when he attempted to show his displeasure towards Amelia. Izzy enjoyed many years of "going to Grandma's" with Amelia, and for a short time his friend Herder Dunn, while enjoying the wonderful handouts from his Grandpa and the cooking of Grandma.

Izzy did suffer a personal loss in April of 1999 with the loss of his beloved feline friend Tashi. His despair was deep as he wallowed with his socks and bones for at least a week.

The dog's life was turned upside again on April 11, 2002 with the birth of Meg and Ted's second child, Reese Brennan Conti. It was at this time that Izzy discovered the power of kids and accepted Amelia as a playmate and was soon accepting of pets, pats and ball throwing. Izzy could also be counted on when a dog tongue was needed to clean up after the young and "urpy" child.

Further turmoil was unleashed on the dog in the Spring of 2003. First was the introduction of "Daisy" the young and sexy Shit Tzu (Spelling is correct as she is still prone to poop in the house.) Shortly after Daisy's arrival the Brennan-Conti family moved to their current home in Heritage Place. Izzy enjoyed the home's new backyard, the other canine neighbors and smaller steps.

In the Spring of 2004 Izzy and Ted embarked on an ambitious weight loss program that resulted in significant changes to both. For Izzy this meant daily morning walks. Many a morning sunrise came with Izzy and Daisy whining at Ted to get him out of bed and on the road. This daily routine was followed, weather permitting until about a month before Izzy's death. Cold winter weather and Izzy's failing eyesight made it more difficult for the pup to safely complete the 1.4 mile loop around the neighborhood.

Izzy will be fondly remembered for his horrible under-bite, love of the games "Sock" and fetch, constant begging at the table and in the kitchen, his great love form his Grandma Brennan and Mommy Meg, and his tolerance of his life companion Daisy. Izzy lived a great many adventures in his 14 years. He was a companion on camping trips and Rendezvous adventures, the first dog in Sammaw's house, an occasional playmate to Josh, Katie and Fergus, occasional visits to his daddy's office following trips to the groomer and his constant search for a spot of sun in the house.

Beyond his immeadiate family Izzy's favorite people were Auntie Catherine, Grandpa Brennan and anybody that came into our home with a friendly greeting and a warm hand.

His entire family will greatly miss the old guy and we are grateful for being able to share his life with him.

We Love you Izzy Dog.