When we first got our dog Tracy, we tried to put her in the car. Sometime during the process, she escaped and ran down the block. So my dad chased her. Years later, we got three puppies and I became centered around them. I regret that deeply.

But one horrible night, May 29, 2010 to be exact, we were going bowling. And of course, the dogs had to be walked before we could leave. When we got the leashes on the puppies, we couldn’t find her to put her leash on her.

We began to get uneasy when we couldn’t find her. We frantically searched for her and came back empty handed.

I then looked in the bathroom in my parents’ bedroom, then under their bed. I opened the curtains to their sliding door and watched in horror as my dad pulled her lifeless body from the backyard pool.

There was 5 seconds of silence in our house, then there was 7 hours of screaming and crying. She was dead.

The vet said that she suffered a heart attack and fell in, so there was a chance that she died before she fell in, and didn’t drown.

She was cremated and her urn is on it’s way to our house. She was a great dog and had a great life.

She will be missed forever and never forgotten. Before she passed away, she had been suffering from arthritis.

Now she is in a better place and is suffering no more.

Tracy, we all love you and miss you.

Thank you so much for giving us the best 14 years of our lives. Goodbye my baby girl.

Until we meet again … my friend.

When the breeder showed us Ozzie (Silky Terrier dog) and asked if we were interested in adopting him, we should have seen the signs.

He took great pride and joy in bring shoes into the kitchen from the front entry during our visit, and this never changed.

Ozzie became the consummate sock hunter, locating stray socks wherever they may be. Although his favourite hunting ground seemed to be the laundry hamper.

Squirrels, mice and chipmunks did not stand a chance with Ozzie. He was a successful protector of his domain, from these interlopers.

His passing came too early and completely unexpectedly leaving a huge void in our family.

Our comfort remains in knowing we will be reunited at The Rainbow Bridge.

Farewell old buddy.

Sometime in 1992 (possibly 1993 since it is hard to remember so far back) a funny looking puppy was born into the world.

Merlin (Bassett /Cocker Spaniel mix) came from a litter of 13 puppies and he was black with long soft ears.  He had the body shape of a Bassett hound and the hair of a Cocker Spaniel and would trip over his long ears as a puppy.

But alas he was no ordinary dog due to magical candy stealing powers and he was soon named Merlin.

Candies would magically disappear from the candy dish and his human “brother” Chad was often blamed.

At 9 years of age Merlin moved to Calgary with his old “dad” Rick and new “mom” Val.

He traveled everywhere with his family including Alaska in 2002 and recently to Anaheim California in 2008.

He loved to cross country ski with Rick and Val and would run ahead to Rick and then back to Val with his snoopy dog ears flying straight outward at 90 degrees from his body.

Merlin even tried the hot tub at his Aunty Chrisy’s in Kamloops.

In later years his most favorite spot in the yard was the pond which eventually became named Merlin’s pond.

At 3:30 pm June 27, 2010 at the tender age of almost 18 years, our beloved Merlin was taken by the angels to heaven.

He was met there by all of his friends both animal and human including Griz, Ed, Grandpas Oliver and Steve and even Ron Manz who loved Merlin because he was such a gentleman.

We will all miss Merlin and our hearts are heavy with grief.

We take immense solace in the fact that he did not suffer, and passed over in our loving arms.

He will be happy in the ever after by Merlin’s pond, where he will faithfully guard his back yard from those darn squirrels.

Our daughter Daisy came to us on 5th Sept 2009 when she was 3 months old & she immediately stole our hearts with her crazy antics.

She dug tunnels in our sofa, tore every mattress that she ever sat on, was the leader of our “puppy gang”, carried her toys with her where ever she went, guarded the food during feeding time, grunted merrily in her sleep ………………  The list is endless. She taught us how to live & love.

On the unfortunate morning of 20th June 2010, she breathed her last & left for her heavenly abode. She has left a huge void in our home & in our hearts.

Daisy was a source of comfort & companionship, of unconditional love & acceptance, of fun & joy.

We are devastated by the loss of such a beautiful relationship. With her we have lost a piece of ourselves as well.

Daisy where ever you are. I hope u know that Mamma-Papa will love u always & you are in our hearts forever & ever.

R.I.P. dear one!

Bereaved,
Ankush & Aparna

My Mercedes Ann was my best friend.

She was a Dalmatian that blessed this earth from August 1, 1995 until June 21, 2010.

She was always by my side. I am lost without her. I do not know how to adapt to life without her. I will miss her eternally.

Mercedes was the best dog anyone could ever want. As a youngster, she loved to play fetch with a tennis ball.

She would retrieve it, drop it in front of you, and stare at you and the ball until you threw it again. I loved playing with her.

As she got older arthritis set in. Now she is free from pain, but my pain has just begun as I try to go on without her.

I love you Mercedes.

Maddie was preceded in death by his beloved big brother Morgan who died on September 27, 2009.

Madison (Maddie) was a special, loving best friend who died unexpectedly of Bloat. Please visit www.globalspan.net/bloat.htm for more information on bloat.

After Morgan died Maddie enjoyed spending all his time inside following my every move. He especially enjoyed our nightly walk with Oliver our black lab and exploring new trails or visiting the neighborhood horses.

He used his herding skills by always walking on the outside as to protect young Oliver from on coming cars on the street. Maddie was truly the alpha dog to bigger brother Morgan, always making sure Morgan knew his place.

Maddie would patrol the perimeter of our fence while Morgan would have to stay on the deck when neighborhood dogs ventured too close.

Though he was aging, slowing down, and losing weight and had a difficult time adjusting to Morgan’s death, Maddie sudden death has been unbelievably difficult for our family to deal with. We will never forget Maddie’s sweet disposition, and how happy and content he was to just be next to us.

On Monday, May 17th at 1:00 pm we said goodbye for now to Maddie and Morgan as we buried them together at Precious Memories Pet Cemetery in Greensboro beside our first Sheepdog Max (the very first dog buried in the cemetery) who died September 14, 1999. Although we know there is only one best place to bury a good dog, that’s in our hearts forever.

We would like to thank Dr. Mark Whitley of Cobb Animal Clinic for his excellent compassionate care over the years for these special OES’s Max, Morgan and Maddie. We would also like to thank Lori Hudson Fury Friends Grooming; she loved both Morgan and Maddie and did a great job keeping them looking so great. Well Done thy Good and Faithful Servant

My pet dog R Jack, my well wisher,and  family member (my younger brother) who lived for my family and for me took personal care on every one.

Born on 01.04.1998.  Father was a German shepherd and mom an Alsatian.  Passed away on 15.05.2010.

He was with a good nature dog, with good behavior, respectful, and possessive. He took care of every member of the family and loving nature.

We deeply mourn for him.

We are so lost without you my big beautiful boy.  These seven years went by so fast and we can’t believe you are gone.

Every room I walk in, I see you.  It’s hard for me to walk inside the house, because you were always wagging your tail, looking out the window with Jayde, waiting to greet us.

You without a doubt were the best member of our family, as you gave us your unconditional love every day.

I loved coming home to your hugs and your endless kisses.  You were the best part of my day; every day.

Thank you for always being there for us, you were and will always be our best friend.  I loved going to sleep every night with you lying right next to me.

This has hit us harder than anything in our lives and we are so sad.  I feel like I don’t even want to wake up anymore.  You were such a huge part of our lives and we are finding it hard to function without you.

I can’t believe you left his world the day before your 7^th birthday and losing you so soon breaks our hearts.  You were supposed to beat this cancer and come home to us.

I miss you begging for food, playing with Jayde, petting your soft fur and rubbing that big belly.  To this day I can still feel your soft fur on my palms as I pretend to pet you.

You loved playing Frisbee and most of all driving me crazy with you going outside 100 times a day.  Bubba, we love and miss you so much and our hearts ache every day.

Just remember you left your paw prints on our hearts forever.  We love you like no other.

“A Letter Home”
Author: Anonymous

I’m safe here and I’m happy.
I have lots of space to run.
A cool, clear stream of drink from,
And a deeper part for fun.
The grass is long and lush and green
With flowers everywhere.
The air is clean and always warm
And spring is in the air.

I’ve made a lot of friends here
Who were crippled once, like me,
But I wish you could see us run now,
We’re restored, we’re strong and free.
But don’t think I don’t miss you
And all the we’ve shared.
I know you’re sad and hurting,
But remember that I care.

So try to be happy for  me
Until we’re together again,
For I’ll be waiting patiently
For you…  my most loved friend.


My beloved dog Trevor is the Sheltie that inspired Sheltie Nation and the Sheltie Forums.

This poem is in loving memory of Trevor.

I ONLY WANTED YOU

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I’d walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

— Anonymous —

Jakie (Flat Coated-Retriever) was a gentle, loving soul. He always let us know he loved us and we always let him know we loved him unconditionally.

Jake was our loving family member and companion. We swam, hiked, canoed, fished, camped, ran, wrestled, slept and took long walks just to be together.

He could tee up golf balls and put three tennis balls in his mouth at once. We always said that if he could express one wish, it would to be let loose at a driving range so he could “fetchum up” or “get the golfs”!

We are devastated and in shock at the prospect of not seeing you each day, hearing your big voice or feeling your warm tongue on our faces.

We will miss your wagging tail at the sight of us, your nose pressed against the patio door or rolling on the grass with your tennis ball between your paws.

We will love you forever and will never, ever forget you sweet boy.

You were tired and it was time.

All our love forever,
Namaste buddha-boy!