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Masterpiece Miss Emily "Emily" December 22, 1997 - May 7, 2010 |
| You needed a home
that first day we met, and for 9 more years you were by my side,
following me everywhere, my faithful buddy. Now you are gone
from my sight and hearing and I can no longer brush or touch
your beautiful fur, and that bright and happy face is not there
to get us up in the morning nor to greet us at the door, but the
place where you live in my heart will always be there, filled
with memories of our too short time together... The daily walks,
receiving your Canine Good Citizen Award, accompanying me as I
taught art classes at the college, sharing lunch, the many road
trips from Arizona to Florida to Nova Scotia, and the quiet
times just hanging out in the garden (you used to come up as I
was working there and stick your nose in my face just to check
on me; you were such a helper). You were my humane education
partner as we spread the message of kindness to countless
children, from 40 inner city kids all packed into a hot room to
classes of rural children and nursing home patients. You loved
my grandchildren too, especially when they had food! Through it
all you were a canine ambassador, possessed of a sweet
disposition and a gentle spirit, always the lady, politely
introducing yourself with a quiet wag of your tail. No one could
resist your patient and loving heart, and I live in gratitude
for all the years we had, though they were far too short. You
were truly a Masterpiece, my beautiful "Little Em."
Love, Sharon from Hillman, Michigan |
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"Abby" April, 1996 - April, 2010 |
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beautiful and loyal merle sheltie, transitioned to the Bridge in
April 2010, just 3 days after her 14th birthday. We rescued Abby
in 2000, and she quickly became the "queen mother" of our little
pack. Even our head pack dog, Prince, stopped and listened to
Abby, for she was wise and spoke with authority. As 63 other
rescue shelties came and passed through our home to adoption,
Abby was the greeter, the teacher, and on occasion the enforcer.
We never had need for a crate, even with illness, for Nurse Abby
maintained a house of love, joy and peace. Never really sick in the 10 years she shared with us, her heart gave out in a matter of two days and we all knew it was her time. She had the softest fur and the most beautiful full tail of any sheltie we have seen. We learned from her, as she gave us her all. She is now with our Prince and Ginger playing in the green fields and doing important work for the angels. I will see her one of these days after my rescue work is done and I go to join her and other waiting family. Dave Stockman |
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"Kelsey" September 10, 2000 - June 19, 2010 |
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We knew Kelsey was a very
special dog from the day we adopted her. She had a
gentleness about her no other dog had. She would put her
snout under your hand if she wanted to be petted or give you
her paw and that would melt your heart. Kelsey had a
beautiful coat and she loved to be brushed. As an
over-sized, tri-color Sheltie, she seemed to sense she was a
beautiful Sheltie and that she was special.
She loved to jump on the bed and
put her head on our pillow at night. We'd tickle her tummy
and then she'd get down and lie down by the side of the bed.
Kelsey gently licked your face and I will never forget how
she would lick the water off my legs after I got out of the
shower.
Thunder was Kelsey's biggest
nemesis. No matter what we tried to do, we could never calm
her during thunderstorms. She would bark loudly and pace
from one end of the house to the other. It just isn't the
same during a storm now.
When we adopted Kelsey, we knew
she was about 5 years old but we did not know her exact
birth date. Since we got her on September 10, 2005, I gave
her a birth date of September 10, 2000. Our hearts were
broken on June 11, 2009 when we found out she had a tumor on
her lung. Nine days later she was at the specialist and 4
days after that it was confirmed she had lung cancer. We
were faced with the agonizing decision of operating with the
hope to give her more time, but we had to keep in mind her
quality of life. With surgery, we were told she might live a
year and without it, she would probably last only 6 months.
We elected not to have the surgery and we were blessed with
having her for one year and a week after they found the
tumor.
Our hearts were broken when we
lost Kelsey but she will remain in our hearts forever until
we see her again at the Rainbow Bridge!
Sharon & Bill and Amy & Michael Kyryliw |
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Mickey Parker "Mickey" September 10, 2000 - June 19, 2010 |
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Mickey Parker, beloved canine companion of the Parker Family passed from this life late Tuesday night. He recently developed heart problems and was unable to breathe unassisted. He was a noble, dignified little dog with a few quirks that annoyed and endeared. He was a Sheltie, who herded us as we walked and kept watch as we sat. He graced our lives with love and joy for nine and a half years. I've never felt this bad about the loss of a dog or cat. It hurts to think I'll not see his nose poking through the picket fence barking a greeting as I walk up the drive, or see his white ruffled chest bounce as he trots to greet me this side of heaven. William R. Parker |
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Caledon's
Valentine Promiss March, 1997 - February, 2010 My Guardian and
The Love of My Life Sheila Reese /
Shel-t* Ponies
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Wistin Sweet Spirit
Suzy Q
"Suzy"
Love, Pat Foskie
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