The Animal Patrol

The Animal Patrol

Colleen Robinson

Copyright

Copyright © 2015

Robinson, Colleen (1972 - )

ISBN: 978-09920732-1-3

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

Children’s short story series

Second Edition 2015

603-1297 Marlborough Court

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

L6H 2S1

Cover design by Colleen Robinson / Colleen Robinson Designs

Disclaimer

This book is a work of fiction.  The animal characters for the most part are real life pets. The human characters are my cousins and other relatives and identify them by their first names only.

In Memoriam

In Memory of Charlie who passed away October 2010

The remaining original member of the famed Animal Patrol passed over the Rainbow Bridge 18 days after his 19th birthday.   Like his predecessor Puffer, his demise was kidney failure.  Charlie was rambunctious (as rambunctious as a 19 year old could be) to his last day here on Earth.   Charlie made it through is birthday – he ate his food and drank his water as usual and a week later he got his birthday treat. (wet food – which he gobbled down like there was no tomorrow)  After that it was downhill.    We made that last trip to the vet on October 18, 2010.   We said our final good byes to the cat that made us laugh since January 4, 1992 when he was a wee kitten of 13 weeks.   He made us laugh especially over the past six months when he would purposely tip over his water dish and make a nice puddle on the kitchen floor.   Here’s to you Charlie – run and play with the butterflies and all your pals over the Rainbow Bridge.  Until we meet again my baby.  One other unique thing Charlie (Meow-Face) liked to do was sit atop shoulders.   Anyone’s shoulders and just be on top of the world.

In Memory of Chase who passed away in 2014

I didn’t know this kitty very well, only met him once.  But to my recollection he was a cute and cuddly furball who will be missed by many.

In Memory of Duffy who passed away in 2014

Duffy, a kitty who was about 21 years old.   The subject of Chapter Four: The Animal Patrol and the Stolen Cat.   Duffy, go play with the others have fun and roam free!

In Memory of Zippette who passed away 2012

Aw sweet Zippy…   The dog with zest and zip is now with the others on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.       She was part poodle as well as a mix of other breeds but was one in a million and loved by all.   She will be missed by many.

In Memory of Morris who passed away September 2008

Our dear sweet Morris passed over the Rainbow Bridge on September 18, 2008.   Sometime in either August or September, he had reached his 18th birthday.   Morris was in ill health and was suffering so the kind thing was done.   A beautiful tabby with a heart of gold… We will miss him.

In Memory of Bailey who passed away in December 2006

A beautiful precious cat, taken too soon.  Apparently little Bailey had a heart murmur and passed away suddenly in December 2006.   

In Memory of Bart, who passed away in August 2005

Beautiful Bart, fluffy and full of energy, you always had something to say whether it was when you meowed at the birds or at a human talking to you…you were a character.  

In Memory of Sparky, Who Passed Away In August Of 2004

Sparky was a wonderful cat that lived up to his name Sparky full of spark and life. At the end of his thirteen years, Sparky was diabetic and suffered terribly and as a final farewell to him out of love, he was put down in August much to the sadness of his owners. We will miss you.

In Memory of Timber, Who Passed Away In March Of 2003

Timber was a beautiful dog that warmed everyone’s heart. He was a loving pet and a great companion. We will all miss you. An Alaskan Malamute that warmed the hearts of everyone.

In Memory of Puffer who passed away in January 1992

The leader of the Animal Patrol, Puffer is sadly missed at this time as he passed away from kidney failure in January of 1992. 

In Memory of Chester who passed away January 2011

I did not have the pleasure of meeting Chester, who was my cousin Bobby’s beloved 17 year old cat.   Apparently Chester’s health was failing and it was time to Say good-bye to him.   It was rough for all involved who knew and loved Chester to bid him good bye.    But as with all the pets that we’ve loved and lost, in almost all the cases the animals were in bad health and it was in the best interest of the animal to say good bye.

Rusty, Dinah and Sugar-Baby:  2008, 2007 and 2010

I had always wondered about Victoria’s three kitties.   It was only when she posted an ‘I still miss you’ about her cat Rusty that I asked her about Dinah and Sugar-Baby.   She told me via Facebook that indeed Dinah and Sugar-Baby had both died as well.   Sadly the whole gang is gone now as she put.   I hadn’t seen any of these cats since I baby sat Victoria and I hadn’t babysat her in over 10 years.  I still have pictures of them – with her.   Prior to getting these three, when I first began to babysit her she had Chelsea (a Himalayan – twin to Bart) and Sugar. (Who was an old and beautiful white cat.  Both of these have been gone a long time.  Sugar about 18 or so and Chelsea at least 15 or so. 

To Other family pets who have passed over the Rainbow Bridge:

In Memory of Sallie, Miss Mick, Mary Margaret, Caramel, Holly and Joey, who enlightened us with their years of loyalty.   Holly was a beautiful Bernese Mountain dog who was full of life up until her passing in January of 2008.     Joey was a beautiful Himalayan cat who, at the age of 14 was put down due to ill health.  He is sadly missed by his owners and his sister and littermate Gina.  He along with the other pets is sadly missed. Chico & BJ, (black and white border collie and silver and white tabby cat) also members of the A/P passed over the Rainbow Bridge in the early 1980’s.  Kramer the Cockatiel also passed away and joined her ‘friends’ on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. 

Dedications

This is dedicated to  My father Rick, my brother Mike, my best friends, Derek, Stacey, Melinda .      To my grandma Annie Vinokuroff.     To my Mother: Verna, my Aunt Donna and my grandparents;  Freddy and Dorothy Robinson who are watching from above this is for you too.   To my huge extended family this is dedicated to you as well.

A special shout out to my cousins Steven and Samantha Tayler, the two illustrators of the pictures in this book at the beginning of each chapter.   Also special credit goes to them for assisting me with the ideas of the 2nd chapter in this book The Animal Patrol Saves Christmas   they gave me the ideas of the names of the elves as well as some of the storyline.

Dedicated to the following Pets

The family pets featured in the Animal Patrol Series

To the pets who have passed away:

You brought us joy when you were alive,

And to this day remain in our hearts and memories

Featured Characters and Location

Chapter One:  The Animal Patrol Helps Charlie

Characters: Bart, B.J., Chico, Charlie, Sheafer,  Sparky, Timber, Puffer

Location:  various locations

Chapter Two: The Animal Patrol Saves Christmas

Characters: Bart, B.J., Charlie, Chico, Sheafer, Sparky, Timber, Zippy, Morris, Radar, Patches

Location:  various locations

Chapter Three: The Animal Patrol and the Lost Kitten

Characters: Bailey, Bart, Charlie, Zippy, Patches, Puffer

Location:   Montreal, QC

Chapter Four: The Animal Patrol and The Stolen Cat

Characters: Bailey, Bart, B.J., Chico, Duffy, Elizabeth, Zippy, Radar, Jasper

Location:   Morrisburg, ON

Chapter Five: The Animal Patrol and the Adventure at the Eco Musee

Characters: Sheafer, Timber, Zippy, Puffer, Morris, Patches

Location:  Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

Chapter Six:  The Animal Patrol and the Missing Child

Characters:  Bart, B.J., Charlie, Duffy, Elizabeth, Timber, Sparky

Location:  not indicated

Chapter Seven: The Animal Patrol and Scrappy the Mischievous Kitten

Characters: Bart, Charlie, Sparky and Morris

Location:  not indicated

Chapter Eight: The Animal Patrol and The Escaped Tiger-Cub

Characters: Bailey, Sheafer, Katie, Radar

Location:  not indicated

Chapter Nine: The Animal Patrol and The Amazing Rescue

Characters: Bailey, Chico, Duffy, Elizabeth, Sheafer, Timber, Sparky, Morris, Zippy, Patches,  Jasper

Location:  Morrisburg, ON

Chapter Ten:  The Animal Patrol and The Pet Store Robbery

Characters: Bart, Timber, Sparky, Morris

Location:  Pointe-Claire, QC & Hawkesbury, ON

Chapter Eleven: The Animal Patrol and the Four New Recruits

Characters: Bart, Charlie, Duffy, Elizabeth, Sheafer, Timber, Sparky, Puffer, Zoey, Morris, Morrigan , Mika, Patches, Luna

Location:  not indicated

Chapter Twelve: The Animal Patrol and The Case of the Lost Children

Characters: Bart, Zippy, Morris, Mika

Location:  Ste. Anne-De-Bellevue

Chapter Thirteen: The Animal Patrol and the Christmas Arrival

Characters:  Bailey, Sheafer, Puffer, Katie

Location:      Morrisburg, ON

Chapter Fourteen: The Animal Patrol and The Holiday Theft

Characters:  Duffy, Timber, Zoey, Morris, Radar, Patches

Location:  not indicated

Chapter Fifteen:  The Animal Patrol and the Adventure at the CN Tower

Characters: B.J., Charlie, Elizabeth, Sparky, Morrigan, Jasper

Location:   Toronto, ON

Chapter Sixteen: Animal Patrol and the Mishap in Morrisburg

Characters: Bart, Chico, Duffy, Elizabeth, Zippy, Luna

Location:  Morrisburg, ON

Chapter Seventeen: The Animal Patrol and the Adventure at the Big O

Characters: Bailey, Cloey, Sheafer, Mika, Katie, Bear, Caramel

Location:  Montreal, QC

Chapter Eighteen: The Animal Patrol and the Trip to Niagara Falls

Characters: Niagara Falls, ON

Location:  B.J., Charlie, Elizabeth, Timber, Sparky, Puffer, Morrigan, Jasper

Chapter Nineteen: The Animal Patrol and Ashley’s Frightening Ordeal

Characters: Morris, Ashley, Mika, Luna, Loki

Location:  Montreal, QC

Chapter Twenty: The Animal Patrol and the Vancouver Bear

Characters:  Bear, Caramel, Gandalf, Holly

Location:  North Vancouver, BC

Chapter Twenty-One: The Animal Patrol and the Lost Child at LaRonde

Characters:  Bart, Cloey, Sparky, Zoey

Location:  Montreal, QC

Chapter Twenty-Two: The Animal Patrol and the Fire in Morrisburg

Characters: Duffy, Elizabeth, Zippy, Jasper

Location:  Morrisburg, ON

Chapter Twenty-Three: The Animal Patrol and the Kennel Fiasco

Characters: Duffy, Morris, Charlie, Chico

Location:   not indicated

Chapter Twenty-Four: The Animal Patrol and the Amazing Delivery

Characters: Ashley, Bailey – the others aren’t mentioned by name  but are in it briefly in one scene

Location:   Montreal, QC

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Animal Patrol and the New Adventure

Characters: Ashley, Bailey, Elizabeth, Luna

Location:   Montreal, QC and the imaginative future

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Animal Patrol and Boomer the Lion Cub

Characters: Charlie, Cloey, Zoey, Morrigan, Luna

Location:  various

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Animal Patrol and the New Arrivals

Characters: Bailey, Charlie, Mika, and the others but they’re not mentioned by name.

Location:  Montreal, QC and the imaginative future

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Animal Patrol and the Quest at Grouse Mountain

Characters: Bear, Caramel, Gandalf, Holly

Location:  North Vancouver, BC

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Animal Patrol and the Visit to the Animal Shelter

Characters: Bailey, Chase, Ashley, Luna

Location:  Montreal, QC and the imaginative future

Chapter Synopsis

#1 The Animal Patrol Helps Charlie

© 1993

We begin with Charlie on his quest to find his owner. Through the adventures, he meets up with a variety of cats and dogs that helps him to find his family, who had moved and forgotten to take him.

#2 The Animal Patrol Saves Christmas

© 1999

When Rudolph and Helper Elf go missing three days before Christmas Eve it is up to the Animal Patrol to find them so Christmas wouldn’t be ruined.

#3 The Animal Patrol and the Lost Kitten

© 2001

Bailey the curious kitty gets out of her owner's apartment and ends up going on an adventure on a bus. With the help of a guard dog Jack Russell Terrier, and some pets store pets, will the Animal Patrol pets find Bailey and get her home safely?

#4 The Animal Patrol and The Stolen Cat

© 2003

With the help of Radar, Zippy, Bart, Chico and B.J., New Animal Patrol recruits Bailey, Elizabeth and Jasper try to find the burglars who stole Elizabeth and Zippy's sister Duffy. With the human help of Diana and her neighbour Emma, will the Animal patrol find Duffy and prevent any more burglaries?

#5 The Animal Patrol and the Adventure at the Eco Musee

© 2003

A frantic call to the A/P from an owl at the Eco Musée sends a group of pets to a place they have never gone before, a wildlife sanctuary. The task this time is to find Snowball, a beautiful valuable Snowy Owl. During their exploration of the sanctuary, they meet up with many different animals that assist them. But when intruders appear, will the pets be able to hold them off...?

#6 The Animal Patrol and the Missing Child

© 2003

A small deaf child and her sister get separated on their way to school. Will the Animal Patrol be able to communicate with the deaf child's (Amy) sister Erica and get her to come retrieve the child?

#7 The Animal Patrol and Scrappy the Mischievous Kitten

© 2003

Scrappy is a six-week old kitten who loves getting into mischief.  When she escapes through the barn window and is stuck in a pile of leaves. She begins to get scared, when she hears a loud noise and the leaves all around her moving; she learns it is not good to be too curious.

#8 The Animal Patrol and The Escaped Tiger-Cub

© 2003

Terry the tiger cub wants adventure so he hides in a feedbag to escape from his cage. He then finds his way out of the zoo and into the city streets. With the help of team two, will Terry find his way back to the zoo and learn that there is no place like home.

#9 The Animal Patrol and The Amazing Rescue

© 2004

The A/P animals are spending Canada Day weekend with their humans in Morrisburg - a first for the pets. What was to be a nice relaxing weekend turns out to be a harrowing rescue for a visiting neighbour's child! Will the A/P get to the child in time?

#10 The Animal Patrol and The Pet Store Robbery

© 2004

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The Fairview Mall pet store pets call upon the AP pets to help them. Word was that a prized Alaskan Malamute living at the pet store was in danger of being stolen. With Timber's help posing as the prized malamute, will they be able to prevent the robbery from occurring' or will they be able to catch the bad guys in time.

#11 The Animal Patrol and the Four New Recruits

© 2004

The pets eagerly meet at their Secret Place (as introduced in AP #6) where four new kittens are introduced to the Animal Patrol. Each kitten shares how she came to live with her new families and the pets share some of their past adventures and answer any questions the newly joined kittens have for the veterans.

#12 The Animal Patrol and The Case of the Lost Children

© 2004

The A/P has a new mission, this one once again involving both missing children and the Echo Musée. With the help of foxes, the raccoon and the wolves will the children be found safely? Will the wildlife animals understand that the pets are there to help?

#13 The Animal Patrol and the Christmas Arrival

© 2004

Christmas is upon the town of Hawkesbury where Sheafer and Mika of Team Two live. During a walk, Sheafer hears