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All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
In Memory of Those We Loved a Lifetime!
CH Sur Swissy Soberanes
AKA "Palo" April 4th 1994-July 18th
2002
Our beloved first swissy who passed away much too young but mercifully very quickly. May your journey be safe and may our hearts guide your way. We shall always cherish the lessons you have taught us.
Jim & Charles
Burnished brown, black and clear white, Colors, in perfect symmetry,
Framed the dark understanding in your eyes
Kind, your noble nature, Tempered your great strength, With gentleness
Your grace and enthusiasm, Brought to our lives, Joy beyond measure
Companion, dearest of friends, In constancy and wordless love, Your
presence sustained us
We cannot comprehend, A moment, An hour, A day Without you
Our eyes search for you, A glance catches the mind, Spins a fleeting hope,
Of seeing you again
You are gone, Your are not gone, We can't touch you
We can't feel you smooth soft coat, Against our skin, See you smile, Feel
your eagerness to, Leap Laugh And play
OH Palo, This we can say, We loved you As much, As you loved us
Poem by Sherry Dunn
Ch. Echo of High Ridge CD "Echo" June 13, 1994 - August 7,
2001
Our first Swissy, left us far too soon, dear friend and teacher, mother of Ch. Alnwick and Ch. Ari, a big piece of my heart went with her to the Rainbow Bridge.
Sheila Oates
"There is no faith which has never yet been
broken, except that of a truly faithful dog."
Rudyard Kipling
"CH Cassie" July 25, 1992 - March 21,2002
I very sadly must report that I helped my dear wonderful Cassie begin her
journey to the Rainbow Bridge on Thursday. She had severe degeneration in
her spine and she became paralyzed. Thankfully, there were no symptoms
prior to her going down and she was her usual bouncy playful self until
that time. Cassie has been by my side for 9 1/2 yrs. She was my first
Swissy, my first showdog, my first CH and my best friend. Through her I
met other Swissy people that I am now lucky enough to call friends. It is
because of her that I do what I do each day, which is work to protect and
work for the betterment of this breed. No one could ask for a better
inspiration than Cassie. She loved and gave fully each and every moment of
her life. I never doubt that she will be waiting on me.
Owned & loved by Julia Kuni
"Toody"
January 15, 1998 - October 1, 2001
She was so intelligent. A beautiful dog. Loved to play fetch and tease
others with toys.
Owned & loved by Steve and Ardy Hoffman
"Pepsi" November 1, 1988 - December 12, 2000
Pepsi - From rescue to my heart, you brought a wonderful world of Swissies to my life. You have left an empty place in our lives. A champion in no one's book but mine.- Owned & loved by Glenda Parks
"Donna" (Donnabella von der Herrenmatt) June
25, 1991 - July 28, 2000
At 4 weeks, 4 months and 1 year old.
At 7 years, 8 years and 8 1/2 years old.
One of her last pictures at 9 years old.
Died of severe renal, hepatic and cardial insufficiences that occurred so suddenly that I could not help her anymore. It hurts so much, that I am a veterinarian and use to save animals lives but could not help my own dog.
"The day is empty without You. We miss to touch Your lovely fur, to smell Your scent, to look in Your eyes and see that You understand without a word, to hear You breathing evenly at night and to hear You joyfully whimpering "Good morning" every day. We miss to place kisses on the soft back of Your nose, to hug You, to feel You nudge with Your nose saying "come", "give me" or "caress me" and to feel the love You gave to us. We have spent 24 hours a day with You for all of Your life - and You will be in our hearts 24 hours a day for the rest of our lives. See You at the Rainbow Bridge...."
Katharina Migl Sr.& Katharina Migl Jr. - Austria
"Quaestor" (TC Sennenhof's Quaestor) Dec. 4, 1991 - May 8, 2000
We only part to meet again,
Tho mighty boundless waves may sever
Remembrance oft shall bring thee near;
And I will with thee go forever.
And oft at midnight's silent hour,
When brilliant planets shall guide the ocean,
Thy name shall rise to heaven's highest star
And mingle with my soul's devotion.
-Edgar Allen Poe
Owned and loved by Tommy Curtis
"Montana" Sept.
12, 1995 - Aug. 23, 1997
Died from a gran mal seizure.
"Montana, you were our first swissy and the cause of our love and devotion to this breed. We miss you so." Bob & Gaila Pettway
Senta V. Rolligholz
"Dixie" July 30, 1998 - Jan. 2, 1999
Died from bloat/torsion - cardiac arrhythmias following surgery for torsion.
"You died in our arms on the operating table with our tears falling, but you passed to the other side knowing you were deeply loved" - Bob & Gaila Pettway
"She was already an angel....some things, people and especially swissys are just too heavenly to stay here very long" - Kathy LaRue
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