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My father
had a great love for all animals, especially dogs.
It was his love for animals that he instilled in me
from the time I could walk. Many times he came home
after a long night in the emergency room with an
orphaned or injured animal a nurse brought in. He
taught us to care for them and hopefully one day we
could release them back to the wild in our woods.
In his
last years he enjoyed traveling in his RV with
me to the ASCA shows and babysitting puppies while I
was at work. He had the pleasure of attending two
National Specialties, meeting the breeders and loved
watching the Aussies compete in the various venues. |
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Photo by Kitten Rodwell |
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Frederick
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6-25-1911
to 5-13-2003 |
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Heidi was my second
Aussie, companion and protector. Together we were
introduced to the world of showing dogs. Heidi was
shown primarily in Altered classes, in her senior
years she often helped build the majors in Altered.
The journey started with
Heidi. I have made many new friends world wide with
new adventures along the way. Heidi is pictured with
Shawna Beaty, it was Heidi's last time in the
Altered ring.
Farewell to a grand
lady..... |
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Photo by Barbara
Peters |
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2-27-1994 to 9-30-2006 |
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You are gone much too soon, but live on in my heart. See you at
the Rainbow Bridge my dear friend.... |
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6-8-2000 to 10-26-2002 |
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Just this
side of heaven is a place called Rainbow
Bridge. When an animal dies that has been
especially close to someone here that pet
goes to Rainbow Bridge. |
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There are
meadows and hills for all our special
friends so they can run and play
together. There is plenty of food, water
and sunshine, and our friends are warm
and comfortable. |
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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. |
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The
animals are happy and content, except for
one small thing; they miss some one very
special to them, who had to be left
behind. |
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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 quivers. |
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Suddenly
he begins to run from the group, flying
over green grass his legs carrying him
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. |
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The happy
kisses rain upon your face; your hands
again caress the beloved head and you
look once more into the trusting eyes of
your beloved pet, so long ago gone from
your life but never absent from your
heart. |
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Then you
cross the Rainbow Bridge together... |
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