Molly

February 14, 1994 - March 2, 1999

Molly, you were a little ball of fur when we first got you. You were so loving. You loved the girls the second you laid eyes on them. As you grew, I could sense something about you, but could not figure it out. I want to thank you for all your help watching over the girls. I think you thought you were actually their mother. They seemed to listen to you better than me, and I didn't mind. Thank you for being the over-seer of the house, you kept things organized. But most of all, Molly, I want to thank you for helping me with my disorder. I knew then that was what was so special about you. You always had a big heart, and you took it upon yourself to help me when I was down. Honey, I will never forget what you did for me. Your love and compassion just went on and on. I really hate that you got sick. We did everything we could for you. The leukemia took you in the prime of your life; you were only five years old. We know you won't suffer anymore and know you will be waiting for us at Rainbow Bridge. You will always hold a very special place in all our hearts. We love you and miss you!

Mary Ann, Mom
David, Dad
Hillary, Mallory, Bethany

CH Arenray's Reminisce, ROM
"Marty"

April 20, 1994 - March 17, 2000

 

The sire of 6 American champions
and 3 Canadian champions
at the time of his untimely passing,
with many more to finish
 

Marty: My dog show life revolved around you. In my personal life you were my constant companion. The last year of your life you never left my side during my two surgeries. Never had I imagined I would lose you at such a young age. You have left behind a great legacy and a big hole in my life and my heart. Gone is your head on my lap when I cry. You were my once in a lifetime. I will always love and miss you. To have had you in my life is to know what it is like to be touched by an angel. Rest in peace my Mart Man and I will see you in my dreams.

Love, Karen Coombs, Arenray Shelties

She was a phantom of delight
When first she gleam'd upon my sight;
A lovely apparition sent
To be a moment's ornament;
Her eyes as stars of twilight fair;
Like twilight's, too, her dusky hair;
But all things else about her drawn
From May-time and the cheerful dawn;
A dancing shape, an image gay,
To haunt, to startle, and waylay

(excerpt from "Perfect Woman"            
                           by Wm. Wordsworth)

Bernbrite Evening Star
"Lucky"

October 28, 1987 - March 20, 2000

Thank you, God, for the puppy you made me...

At first, when I brought you home, I thought you were learning so much. But it was me who was learning all those years as you grew into the beautiful dog you were meant to be.

There were lots of things that made you special. Your sparkling eyes healthy and bright, your willingness to please and your devotion too. You taught me patience by always waiting for me to get done with whatever I was doing, just to spend time with me or even to have me just look at you. Your watchful eyes were full of sensitivity and love for life. Through your unconditional love, you showed me I could love much deeper than I could possibly imagine. I just didn't know I had it in me, until you were gone from this earth and from my life.

Now I am alone. I feel an aching hole in my heart as I grieve for you. You meant so much to me, being a part of my life. I miss you a lot and will never forget you ever. I know there are lots of tears right now, maybe only a cup, but in comparison you gave me an ocean full of joy for twelve and a half years of the life we once enjoyed together. It just wasn't enough time. And Lucky, I figured something out. You gave me everything in all of your being for the time you spent here on earth, and left that special gift to stay here with me. Now it is lost within me, but I will find it someday when the healing is through.

Love, Brenda Batlle