Everyone will be sad to know that Trish’s oldest papillion Dickens ( Trianne’s Don’t Toy with Me, CD) is now at Heavens gates. Dickens was 14. Here’s a really nice poem by Trish’s sister-in-law:
Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge, when our earthly journey ends
Are our most beloved pups, our true eternal friends.
Restored to health and vigor as in the prime of life
They romp in fields of clover without pain or strife.
Patient they are and they will wait for an eternity
For our arrival at the place where joy will never cease
For some uncertain reason as part of a great plan
The life of dogs is shorter than the life of man
So puppies need a special spot where they can romp and play
Where lame dogs scamper happily and the old made young and gay.
Then we’ll be reunited with our special canine friend
No loneliness or sorrow just our hearts to mend.
We’ll cross the bridge together parted never more
As happy true companions pass through Heaven’s door.By Nancy Barry
From Jeff Robb comes some sad news:
We have some very sad news. We had to put Chelsea to sleep today. She had been failing fast for the last few months. This morning she awoke around 6:00 and could not walk or even stand. She was scared and confused. Our vet came out on a Sunday to take care of her for us.
She was such a wonderful collie, not the brightest, but so devoted and gentle. She would have done anything Cathy asked her. She loved Ki (the puppy), so much. He was the puppy she could never had and looked for for the past 10 yrs. She spent her last few hrs with him with his head on her shoulder.She isn’t suffering any longer, and has gone to join Cisco to run in the green fields forever.
Our hearts go out to Jeff and Cathy.
March 16, 1991/ September 20, 2007