Not a happy Saturday again. To much sadness this past week, another 2 young Chessies have left this world. Two that are very special to me. First Chessie that left us is one of Norman’s son’s. Gambler’s brother Bo crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Monday due to complications to Lymes disease.

Bo 5/13/11 – 12/19/16

Norman’s son Bo.

Bo was born on 5/13/11, this hits way to close to home since he was Gamblers brother and I look at Gambler and know he is 5.5 years of age and that is way to young to lose a family member. Bo was Bob’s companion and therapy dog for him. Bob has some health problems and Bo was a special boy that took care of Bob and was always by him, keep Bo close in your heart and he will always be there when you need help. He will be missed dearly. My sympathies to the family.

Lewis 9/6/10  – 12/22/16

Second my best friend Amy and her family said goodbye to their first Chessie Lewis on Thursday. Lewis was only 6 years old. This was Amy’s first Chessie and they had a bond like no other, he opened her world to Chesapeakes and their owners which I am ever grateful for.

Lewis brought 4 online peeps together and they became great friends. The power of the paw is so strong. This world be a lonely place without our four legger’s and it will surely be lonely for Lew’s family. He was a remarkable dog that taught Amy how to care for a epileptic, they taught each other so much and Lew made Amy a stronger person because of it. Amy was a huge advocate for epilepsy and helped so many families out when they needed support for their epileptic dog and I’m sure she will continue to help others as it is in her heart now.

Amy and Lewis were advocates for Pet Therapy as well. Lewis had his Canine Good Citizen title and had his Therapy Dog Title where together Amy and Lew had made over 200 visits to schools and hospitals mainly focusing on the cancer ward. Lewis was apart of Pet Partners, R.E.A.D, National Capital Therapy Dogs and Caring Canines. He would lite up the faces of anyone he met. He was brought here to do special things and he accomplished them.

You can read about Lew and his therapy work in the AKC Gazette by clicking here.

Lew’s picture was used for a Washington Post article. He will be continued to be seen everywhere’s. You can see him here.

Lewis will no longer be walking by Amy’s side but Amy will be carrying him in her heart forever! Godspeed Lewis may you be running pain free now and playing with all the other doggies over the bridge.

Happy Saturday All!

I got Norman’s Christmas tree out and decorated for Christmas. This year I put Preachers tag on the tree. She isn’t gone so to speak but she is not living at the Sand Spring house anymore so I put it up there to show she is still with us because that is how I feel. She will always have a special place in my heart. She is having so much fun in her new home and I’m sure Santa will be good to her this year. I also put Norman’s tags on his tree as my special friend puts her gone but not forgotten dog’s collars on her tree so I thought this was the best idea ever. They are gone but never far away as they live on in our hearts!

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I just can’t bring myself to say Happy Saturday All at the top of my post. This isn’t a Happy Saturday, it’s a Saturday that shouldn’t be happening for a very long time, but it is. I never in a million years thought I would be writing a goodbye post about my pal Easy Rider the Weimaraner.

Easy was so full of life at 7 years young he died to soon. He became sick with colitis then bloated and passed away due to complications from the bloat. His pawarent’s did all they could with surgery and all and he couldn’t be saved. What a horrible tragedy that I can’t even imagine! My heart breaks for Mark and Kathy as they are left furless right before the howliday’s. Easy was one of a kind, he had his own tunnel to China he was working on, he gave out so much pee mail, he helped with so many DIY projects, he had many adventures across France many of them involving chasing the elusive show title. He was a handsome guy and should of won that title over and over! His favorite activity was to make it snow, whether it was from a toy, box or momma’s clothing pieces were always flying. It would only take him 87 seconds to wreck anything, nothing stood a chance against the silver misty grey pup. His dewclaws will no longer hurt, but his pawarent’s will and I hope that in time the pain will lessen.

GodSpeed Easy Rider you were Gambler’s partner in crime and their will be no other. Hugs to your family left behind.

Happy Saturday All!

Today is bittersweet as I say Happy 16th Birthday to my Angel Norman. On November, 3rd he would of turned 16. How I wish he was here today. On November 6th 2013 we said goodbye to our Norman. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him and remember how much he meant to me. Every now and then he will come to me in his dreams in which I am ever so thankful for. He is always with me in spirit. Here are some of the photos I took on our last  walk at my favorite place. I still have all these photos from this day on my background, they rotate each day. I can’t bring myself to change out the pictures yet even know it’s been 3 years.

A TIME TO REMEMBER —————— They come into our lives for such a short time a time we wouldn’t trade not even for a dime Then before you know it the years have flown by and then all of the sudden we’re saying good-bye

It wasn’t that long ago we said our good-byes we held on to you tight as you closed your eyes Your spirit has flown home on the wings of a dove into God’s loving arm’s; in heaven above

Over the days we’ve shed many tears but the memories we have will live on for years We feel your presence and we know that your near you’re keeping us safe and calming our fear

We think about memories from years past when you were young and strong and ran so fast we remember all the great times that we all had how you always made us happy never made us mad

They were the best and happiest years we had we’ll always look back on them and never be sad We 6look forward to the time we’ll be together again and we thank the Lord for such a great friend

Now you run and play up in Heaven above cradled in God’s arms covered with his love Playing by the Bridge waiting for the day we come down thru the meadow to the bridge to stay

The love that you showed us we’ll never forget because to us you’re one very special pet You’re like a star in the dark of night always watching over us with the Lord’s light

So now we take time to remember our best friend who will always be with us even to the end We’ll always remember you the way you were one big lovable huggable pile of fur

John Quealy

This week my pal I work with at Harmony said goodbye to her soulmate Cyrus. I’ve known Cyrus since she adopted him from the WI Rottie Rescue. He was a rescue Rottie that came along way with the help of Teresa. She trained Cyrus to pull carts, do agility and lure coursing, become a therapy dog and so much more. They even received titles in those venues, so it shows that in the right home, lots of love, patience and guidance a rescue dog can excel even when you don’t know what their up bringing was. Teresa you have Cyrus the best life possible and he made differences in so many people’s lives. I’ll miss seeing him each time I work at Harmony, it won’t be the same without him. He is shining down from above looking out for you now. Peace pal.

RIP Cyrus!