GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

SHADOW

August, 1994 to July, 2006

Shadow was our first Labrador and the best ambassador for the breed. She was our first dog to obtain her utility title and the reason that I became an Obedience Judge for the United Kennel Club. We lost Shadow quite suddenly in the summer of 2006 and I will always remember and miss her smile! Thank you Shadow for being the best loving labrador a person could ask for, our best friend and I will see you on the other side of the rainbow. You are truly missed.

Shadow at 9 years old!!

Shadow looking good at 10 years old (70 in dog years!!).

Special Friend

I lost a special friend today
the kind you can't replace,
and looking at her empty bed
I still can see her face.

I know she's in a special place
our Lord has for such friends,
Where meadows, fields & flowers
help make them strong and whole again.

I remember how she'd run to me
to play her favorite puppy game,
And how her ears would perk right up
When she heard me call her name.

But as those precious years went by
And we both aged and grew,
I'd find her often slowing down
But-we had still so much to do.

She did her guard dog duty well
Each time the doorbell rang,
Strangers surely couldn't see
My gentle friend--behind those fangs.

My girl was a special dog
I know she gave her best,
But as I looked deep into her eyes
I knew it was time, for her to rest.

It will truly be a struggle
I don't know how I'll face each day,
I have to let her go--I know
But in my heart she'll always stay.

This special place our Lord has made
Health and strength, wait for her there,
So with my very special friend
I'm sending all my prayers.

Author Unknown

I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
Her gentle head upon my knee
And share her silent thoughts with me...
She'll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more her favorite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called her to His golden throne.
Although me eyes are filled with tears,
I thank Him for the happy years
He let her spend down here with me
And for her love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go
And join her there, this much I know...
I shall not fear the transient dark
For she will greet me with her bark.

Author Unknown

CH. SHADESI'S COURT JESTER WC

"JESTER"

June 14, 2000 - May, 2008

Jester was my first homebred puppy who obtained her championship before the age of 18 months by winning numerous Best Puppy in Breed and Best of Breed titles. Jester was a proven producer and loved motherhood!! Jester produced two magnificant boys, one who achieve his Championship by winning a Group 4. Jester was a delight to have around the house and she was taken from us way too early!! I will never forget her smile nor her wiggly bum! Jester was truly one of a kind and there is not a day that goes by that she is not thought of and missed!! 'Til we meet again ....

My favorite picture of Jester working in the field!

Rainbow Bridge

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. There are meadows and hills for all of our special
friends so they can play and run together. There is plenty of food, water and
sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All of the animals that have been ill are restored to health and vigour. They
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 to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent.  Her eagar body quivers.
Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass,
her legs carrying her 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 caress the beloved head, and you look
once more into the trusting eyes ofyour pet, so long gone from your life
but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown.