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 Lady Bea ?- 1/29/03I finally realized that it was time to honor my baby's life. It's been almost a year since my Lady Bea has earned her wings, and I miss her just as much as the day she left. It's been a difficult year for me, and in writing this, I've been able to turn the corner, and the smiles are slowly coming through my tears. One thing Bea always enjoyed was life, and she would want us to celebrate her life, and not mourn her death. That's easier said than done sometimes. Bea was our first foster failure. I had never met any hound like her. Arnold started our love affair with bassets. Bea taught us about the virtue of bassetude, and the importance of well trained slaves. The first day we had her, she walked into our house, jumped on the couch, proceeded to push all the couch pillows to the middle if the couch with her nose and proudly climbed on top of them, as if to say "I'm home, now wait on me!" Bea knew the virtue of being a well dressed girl, and would rarely be seen out without one of her chapeaus and her lovely pearls. She kept a busy social schedule, traveling all over to various waddles and social events. I think she stayed in more hotels in her short time with us than some people do in a lifetime. I have no doubt she relished each and every minute of it! She loved to be the center of attention, and knew the world existed just to pet her. She was an incredibly trusting soul, who loved her Arnold, even after he tried to eat her. She was Arnold's comfort and there whenever he got nervous and needed her around. Sometimes, I get angry. Why was Bea's time with us so short? It didn't seem fair. But then I realize, she blessed us with her presence for a little over 2 years, 2 years we would have never had if it was not for rescue, and our lives are better for it. There are lots of little ways I know she is still close by, and watching over us, especially me, her sad momma. She reminded me that on June 6th, when Clementine came to help fill some of the hole she left behind. For those of you who knew Bea, and who've met Clementine, I am sure you'll understand why I believe it. Clementine's personality is very similar to what Bea's was, with her own unique quirks and preferences added in, and she has helped us smile, and is quickly putting her own pawprints all over our hearts. Lady Bea, you are my heart, my soul, my princess. We are blessed to have you watching over us. Until we are together again, Lisa, Jackson, Arnold, Duchess, Clemmie & Buford |
 In Loving Memory of
Katie JaneAt the Bridge on January 2, 2004 It is with a heavy heart that Lois and I helped Katie Jane to the Bridge this morning. Katie Jane touched everyone she came into contact with; she was such a happy girl and a great ambassador for senior dog adoption. No other dog I know could wag their tail while having their temperature taken. She lived to be petted. As sick as she was, her tail was wagging right up until the end. We will miss her "Stevie Wonder" head bob dance she did while she was waiting for her toast and the insistent woofing telling us to hurry it up. We Love You Katie Jane Love, Ellen Lois and Fifi LaRue |
 In Loving Memory of HattieAt the Bridge on Nov 13, 2003 “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France Hattie, we loved you so much, our souls are fully awake. Good-bye and god speed sweet puppy. We all miss you terribly. Your St Bernard, Moose, and the rest of the family |
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loving memory of TootsAt the Rainbow Bridge - December 27, 2003 It is with the saddest heart that I have to tell everyone that Toots went to the bridge at 2:00 pm today. She was being destroyed by what ever was in her, probably cancer, and was whining and crying. She would not come to me and she would not eat. There was no comforting her. The vetman agreed that she was suffering. So I held her as she crossed. There is nothing in life that prepares you for the hurt. I had Toots for five years and she had a pretty hard time of it. When I moved into this house, she came home, walked about for a minute, went to our room and went to bed. She seemed very happy here. When I came home from the hospital, she practically jumped into my arms and didn't leave my side for a week. She was playing with her new brother just last week. Monday night she refused her cookie and it was down hill since then. Please say a prayer to guide her across and I know there are many to meet her and play. Jane |
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Loving memory of MaxieAt the Rainbow Bridge - December 26, 2003 It is with the heaviest of hearts that I let you all know that yesterday evening, Maxie went on to the Rainbow Bridge... She was my best friend for almost 13yrs...my very first basset. I actually had her before I had any of my 2 legger children. Before my husband and I knew about rescue, we found Maxie at a breeder in Delevan, NY. I was looking at all the puppies and this particular gal just kept wiggling out on her belly toward me...I thought she was cute, put her down and went to see the other pups...well she just kept on coming out, and I guess she picked me :) She was always at my side, or under my feet, always looking for me. One of my favorite stories is when I my son was about 2, Maxie was 3. We took a walk, my son in the red wagon, Maxie walking with me...going down the street, Maxie did not want to walk anymore, so she just laid there....then she jumped in the wagon, and I had to pull them both home...it was cute and from then on Maxie didn't walk she rode with Joey..... She remained pretty healthy for the most part, until this past year, I noticed more arthritis, she really couldn't hear well, or see well, but she still seemed happy...My husband built her a ramp to get out of the back door, and back in..she still tried to climb the stairs to our upstairs bedroom so she could sleep on top of the bed...she did need to be "air lifted" up there.. Last evening she seemed fine, acted fine, then all of a sudden had a terrible seizure which I cannot even describe...it was horrible and never seemed to stop, it lasted over an hour..from onset til I got her to the vet...even after the valium she got she still had tremors...the vet said it didn't look good for her, since it had such a sudden onset, and with the severity of it and the length of it...he suspected possible brain tumor, and so with that I let her go...my very best friend..I let her go. Nancy Fayad. |