Sealoch Nautical View
"Chester"

March 9, 1993 - July 26, 2007

Forever Remembered
Forever Missed

Every day I think of my "little boy." He has been gone now for several months and every day is as empty as the last. He was always there by my side... except when there was food in sight- once a sheltie, always a sheltie. Nevertheless, he always returned.

After fourteen and a half years, there are so many great ways to describe his personality - too many to put in words. He was a great friend for me, and my hope is I was as great a friend for him. It was a joy, honor and an absolute thrill to have him in my life and it was such a pleasure to look after his every need. Unfortunately, there was nothing more that could be done and his failing liver gave way to his day of passing on Thursday, July 26, 2007, at 12:35 p.m.

Known simply as "Chester the Dog," he graced front pages of newspapers and kindly greeted all who came by, and then quickly made it known that he wanted no one to leave. I never wanted my "little boy" to leave either, but that dark day has come and gone. His body is gone but his memory will always be a part of my life.

He will be forever remembered and forever missed.

I love you, Chester... Until we meet again...
Rest in peace, Little Boy
   ~ Danny

Alicia's Alexandra
"Ali"

1995 - 2007

Maxwell Seth
"Max"

May 8, 2000 - September 22, 2007

Mommy and Daddy miss you so much! Our hearts are broken and they say time will mend, but our hearts keep missing you and the emptiness continues on without you. What we wouldn't give to have you greet us at the door again, waiting patient as you hear the key turn the knob and to see that wagging tail and hear the barking on the other side. As we open the door you eagerly peek around for us to see if there are any bags we are bringing in that may contain a new toy, that big long  nose checking every bag thoroughly to look for your new toy. Again you find one and snatch it, ready to play tug-of-war as Mommy and Daddy chase you around the house. When the newness wore off and we were all tired we rested and watched you with your new play pretty laying by your side chewing off the manufacturer's tag that annoyed you so much!

I miss you sitting by my side waiting waiting for me to finish my bowl of cereal so you could drink the milk, and Daddy misses you pacing the floor every morning waiting for that walk around the neighborhood. The joy you brought to us for the seven short years you were here will last a lifetime in our memories.

You never met a face you didn't love as you greeted the neighborhood friends with that wagging tail and barking to be noticed. The children in the neighborhood called you "Little Lassie" as you eagerly wanted only to be petted and loved by everyone. You, Max, will always be our Sweet Angel. Never was there anyone who didn't say how handsome you were, how friendly you were, and what a good boy you were. We always called you our Derby Baby and made your birthday and Derby party a full celebration together.  The memories are priceless and it would take hours and pages to truly express what you meant to us.

You will always be Grandma's Baby Boy and our precious gift from God which is why we gave you a middle name of "Seth." We know the last year was so hard on you and you fought a tough battle. Mommy and Daddy by your side Loving you daily, praying the Cushings disease would go away. The cruelty of this disease is so unfair to affect such a sweet boy at only seven years old. As the last year progressed with the illness it was making you weaker and weaker as you fought hard to win the battle and stand by our side. So in the end we were with you the whole way through. It was quick and expected, but we were not prepared for it emotionally. As you lay there peacefully and taking your last breath we held you in our arms promising you we would be okay and we knew you were tired so you could let go and that we loved you and will meet again, yet knowing in our hearts we would never be the same.

You were an Angel sent from above to show the true meaning of Man's Best Friend. Max, Mommy and Daddy miss you so much and we Love you with all our hearts. Run and play and enjoy your time at Rainbow Bridge with your new-found friends and your renewed health. Just always remember, keep your nose in the air because Mommy and Daddy will be at Rainbow Bridge one day to pick you up so we can all spend eternity together.

Missing and Loving You Always Maxie,
Mommy and Daddy
Frank and Kim Chandler
Sellersburg, Indiana
November 1, 2007

"Pugsley"

2001 - 2008

Pugsley was a Sheltie mix, but she had the finest traits of the breed. She was a "mutt" our daughter brought home seven years ago. She wanted to name her Lucy but when my husband saw the little butterball of fur he said, "She's not a Lucy; she looks like a Pugsley." And so she became the first Pugsley Sheltie!

Pugs became everyone's friend. Our two old cats came to love her and would often give her a "kitty back massage" in the evening. As each of our grandchildren were born Pugs greeted them with doggie kisses and herded them along when they were learning to walk. She always had to be in the middle of the toys and games. She would sing (howl) for us. It became a daily ritual for her to sing for a doggie treat when we got home from work. She was very vocal and we swore that if you asked her a question she would say, "I don't know."

Our family lost Pugsley last Thursday, January 10, 2008. She was only seven years old. We got home from work that day and immediately knew something was wrong. She didn't fly into the room singing her greeting.

We found out later she had found a way to open a gate and was hit by a car. One of her cats has sat on a table in our living room since that day looking out the door waiting for Pugs to come home. It breaks our hearts because she won't be home.

We will always love her and will see her again someday at the Rainbow Bridge

The Tharps
Tipton, Indiana

My Dearest Max, you are missed so much.
It has been almost a year since your passing
and I still grieve for you.
You were my best buddy
through good times and bad times.
You were such a gentle soul
and so loving and giving always.
Abbey, Simon and Samson
(your feline siblings)
still look for you,
especially when they hear a dog bark.
You are always in my heart...
I will never forget you
and I will never stop loving you Max.

XOXOXO
Your Forever Mom