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Sheltie Angels Page Fifteen
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Mandy
Michelle April 12, 1991 - May 9, 2003
In Loving Memory of Mandy |
I had never owned a dog before but had
always wanted one. Friends of mine had a sheltie named Dolly. Once
knowing Dolly, I knew I had to own a sheltie. After a divorce from
my first wife, I decided the time had come. I picked Mandy up when
she was six weeks old from Dolly’s breeder.
Their kids had named the nine puppies in the litter “Andy, Candy,
Mandy was one of the most loving, loyal, smart, sensitive, sweet and gentle companions I have ever known. Like a shadow, always right there by my side following me everywhere I went. She would come sit next to me, put her chin on my knee and look deep into my eyes with her dark brown, intelligent, caring and sensitive eyes as if to always say "I Love you, its okay!" and that everything would be fine, no matter what was going on in my life. Mandy was the perfect friend and companion through the ups and downs of life during the time she was here to bless us. She was there with me through my single times as a great companion. She was there when I re-married. She was there with us when we had our son. Over the years she was always there at my side with loyalty and unconditional love. All she asked for was for some affection and the rub of her stomach, which she loved so much. I will always remember your little twirling dance to let me know you needed to go out, your tip toeing through the wet grass being the prissy girl your were, and always laying right by the shower door waiting patiently for me to finish and get out. You have been faithfully at my side through twelve wonderful years. For that I thank you. God has truly blessed me with your presence here on earth. Words cannot describe how much I miss you now that you are gone. It was so painful for me to make the decision to let you go, but I know you are no longer in any pain and now in a very peaceful place. I was just fortunate to be there with you in the end to comfort you and to say our goodbyes.
Mandy, you will forever be remembered and in our hearts.
With all of our Love, |
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"Bonnie" Effingham
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| My Sheltie Angel was named Bonnie. She was the most gentle, loving and intuitive animal I have known. She converted me from a cat person to a dog lover. While I was a single mom and my children were doing their own thing, my Bonnie was with me. When I was sad she knew it, her gentle chin was on my knee and those loving brown eyes looked into mine. She was my treasure for 12 years (far too short). For 2-1/2 years I tried to deal with the loss, not very successfully. Recently my heart and soul cried out for another Sheltie. She has been such a joy to us, and I know Bonnie would love her if she was still with us, because Misty has the same gentle and loving personality. She does not replace my first love, Bonnie. I will always grieve for her loss. Now I have another very special Sheltie named Misty. I hope and pray we have her for at last 12 years. No matter what, I will see them both at Rainbow Bridge. Bonnie, wait for me. |
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Misthills Calypso Careann, CD "Callie" April, 1984 - September, 1997 |
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What a wonderful way to pay Tribute to a Loved Sheltie, now
a Sheltie Angel. We lost our little female Sable Sheltie, "Callie"
over 6 years ago, in September, 1997; she was 13 and a half, and had suffered a
stroke. We had wanted a female sheltie puppy and had phoned around looking for
one to buy, when we came across a breeder who didn't have any puppies, but an
adult female, who was nearing 7 years of age. I took one look at Callie, who was
a sable and white sheltie, and it was
Lovingly remembered and sorely missed |
love at first sight. Her name was MISTHILLS CALYPSO CAREANN CD (Callie) and she was born on April 7, 1984.
Wherever I took Callie there were comments on how gorgeous and petite and how
well behaved she was. I never thought I could love a dog as much as I loved her,
and she brought so much love and happiness to our home. We had professional
studio pictures taken of her when we got her, and the photo studio asked if they
could put her picture in the front window on display. When she passed away my
heart was broken, and my husband did something so sweet, he bought all the
proofs that were taken at the studio, along with the one in the front window.
Throughout the years I have longed for another Sheltie, as my heart was always
with that breed. One month ago, we were visiting my Mother-In-Law out of town
when my husband said he had to go somewhere and would be back in an hour. When
he came back he called me into the living room, and there in a crate, was the
sweetest little face. Inside it was a male, sable, sheltie puppy, only 11 weeks
old. I was stunned, and started to cry, as it was a total surprise to me. He had
it all planned, and knew how much I loved Shelties, and knew the time was right.
We have called him "Riley" as it was on Riley Rd. that I got my first
glimpse at that adorable little face. So now on the wall along side Callie's
picture is Riley's and we know that Callie would have approved and thought,
"What took you so long."
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"Bear"
November 8, 1993 - September 18, 2003
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What a friend... what a marvelous friend you were to each and every member of your family, Bear dog. You were not only our friend, but our protector. You'd sound the alarm whenever anyone came to the door. You were a big sheltie, sometimes looking more like a small collie. You'd wrestle with us and would often win at your favorite game - tug o'war. Oh, how we wish you were here now for another match! You were so reserved, actually timid, when you came to us. We always wondered what your early years were like. But you relaxed after a while, and became such an important member of the family for five incredible years. And when you were dying... those sad last few weeks, you were such an amazing example of courage, loyalty and selflessness. We will never forget it... or you, our beautiful friend. The Law Family p.s. - The weekend paper routes just aren't the same without you in the back seat of the van. |
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"Cowboy"
November 5, 1988 - August 13, 2003 |
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Cowboy came to us at 8 weeks of age to be my mother's companion which he was until she passed away, then he lived with me and my other dogs until recently. He was always at my mother's side or in her bed, wherever she was he was. He grieved for her I think until the day he himself died. He was a joy to know and love and be loved by, he never met a stranger and he never had an unkind thought about anyone or anything. He was the happiest boy in the world. Now he is happy and carefree again, and has met up again with "our mom" and his older brother "Raider" (tri Sheltie on this site elsewhere). He can eat all the cookies he wants to and play ball - his favorite game morning, noon, and night! I will always love you Cowboy, till we meet again, rest easy my sweet boy. You were one of the best and I never stop thinking of you. All my love- your second mom! Kathy |
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"Charlie" Kennedy April 7, 1991 - October 21, 2003
Loved forever by Bill, Georgia, Joe, and Amanda Kennedy
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You were beautiful enough to be a show dog, but you had an attitude all your own. Never one to fetch or play dead, you simply weren’t a dog. We called you a person, but you were really too kind, gentle, loving, and pure to be a person. You were simply a gift from God. We grew up with you as a family, and you taught us so much about responsibility, kindness, forgiveness, love, dignity, duty, honor, and character. We loved you then, as we do now, more than life itself. Every time we look at your pictures, we think of you, talk to you, and smile. We can’t eat grapes, popcorn, or spaghetti without thinking about how much Putt-E-Dog would love to have some. How we would love to give them to you! You had uncommon wisdom. You knew when we were sad or sick and never left our side. You comforted us while we cried, listened while we complained, and were privileged to our deepest secrets. You gave us so much during your precious life. We want you to know that along with all of the love and the memories, you have left us with one final gift. As a result of your passing, we are closer. We realize very clearly what is important now. Thank you. We will always miss you, but knowing that you are held in the loving arms of He who created you, comforts us. Every night before we go to bed and first thing in the morning when we wake, we count you among our most precious blessings. Putt-E-Dog, we hope you know how very dearly you were, and are still, loved.
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Dear
Charlie: