"Danny Boy"

"Danny Boy" seated on the floor, with "Rosie" who is lounging in the chair

I fell in love with him the moment I saw him at a shelter. He was 3 months old.

He was the funniest dog I ever knew. He watched the Discovery Channel, loved yellow duckies, and spun in circles at the toaster ticking away, or if he heard the words raccoon, squirrel or bug. Danny also really loved watching horses, and I often took  him for trips around town to see them.

Following is a poem I wrote several years ago to honor Danny, and to honor all Shelties - a very special breed.

DANNY BOY
By Joanne Lee

I have a little Sheltie,
and his name is Danny Boy.
How his Scottish eyes do smile...
Just to think of him brings joy!

When he was just a puppy
at the sheltie in a cage,
he appeared misplaced and woeful,
and so skinny for his age.

I simply had to have him,
felt it deep within my soul,
so I waited there for hours
exercising self-control.

At last they brought him to me,
since that day life's been a blast...
Oh, that Danny keeps me laughing -
he's a dog enthusiast!!

Such joie de vivre for living,
such a passion for each thing,
There is much to learn from Shelties -
they are quite astonishing!!

Their days are filled with wonders,
every moment's to explore.
And they want to share it with you,
it's a gift you can't ignore.

He watches TV with me,
and when animals are seen,
he picks up his yellow ducky
and runs to the TV screen!

He loves the shows with horses,
but just why I do not know.
He wags his tail and licks them
'till away they trot and go.

Dan also runs in circles,
and he barks at certain words,
like "raccoon," "buts" and "lizard,"
and especially at "birds!"

He freaks out from the toaster
as the timer ticks away,
and spins around in circles
when the ice cubes hit the tray.

And when it's time for shopping
little Danny wants to come.
He loves to bark at dogs on walks,
so I always find him some.

My Danny's such a crack-up!
He's a dog extraordinaire!
Who knew what joy awaited
at the shelter shivering there?

If we could be like Shelties,
live each moment as they do,
then our lives would be far richer...
and our dreams would all come true!!

Joanne Lee
United Animal Friends
Prescott, AZ

I lost you little man and I am broken hearted. I cannot think of you without tears pouring down my face, my heart is broken.

I miss your constant playful bark, always wanting me to throw your toys. I miss your jumping on my legs, just because you were so excited to see me. I miss your running in circles for breakfast every morning. God, I miss you. Your sweet kisses whenever I was sad or crying. Your beautiful eyes begging me for just one more treat, Oh those beautiful baby blues. I knew I fell in love with you, the second I saw those eyes. I miss everything about you.

I know you are safe but I just want to tell you how sorry I am that I let you off the leash that day. I never saw that truck until it was too late. Please forgive me!

I will love you forever and think of you every day for the rest of my life. I have your ashes in my room with your beautiful picture. Please know you will always be with me.

I love you, my sweet "Aussie Bear."
Mom

Karosel Reed Me A Love Story
CDX, OA, OAJ, RN, CGC
"Reed"

September 19, 1995 - January 2, 2007

My Dear Reed,

Time will come when we meet again. You have taken a piece of my heart with you. You were a once-in-a-lifetime friend, always keeping me humble in the ring with you.

Your antics were a joy and so many people loved to watch you perform, never knowing what you would do next. You lived to please me and I lived to love you. You were my girl, and you let Dad know it, pouting when I couldn't take you with me. Dad would call you the "Blue Tude" because of the attitude you would get when I left.

I miss you my friend, sooo much. I still think I see you out of the corner of my eye. It may be you watching over me.

Until we meet again, I love you, Reed, always did, always will.

Love,
Mom

Denise Brown
RanLyn Shelties

Monami Leah Image Of Success, CD, CGC
"Leah"

August 8, 1990 - February 21, 2004

You left a hole in my heart.

You are missed so much.

I know you are no longer in any pain from your arthritis, heart problems or high blood pressure, all from your old age.

I miss you laying on the deck, barking at the cowboys driving up the dirt road on the north end of our property to the arena behind us. You couldn't hear anything but you sure could see and always had to tell them to keep on driving, as that was part of your property and they were not allowed. Funny how you knew that road was on part of our property.

You are keeping Reba, RanLyn's One Honest Heart out of trouble now as you were always the boss. Neither one of you are alone at the bridge.

Someday I will be there with you.

Love,
Mom

Denise Brown
RanLyn Shelties