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"IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY, AND MEMORIES A LANE. I'D WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN"

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 run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

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 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. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the 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. 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 pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...

~Author unknown...

Cody
May 5, 2001 - March 3, 2013

After seeing your picture as a referral through Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida, we could see you were a beautiful dog with a naughty little twinkle in your eye.

You came to us in 2003, heartbroken that your first family gave you up but your new Rat Terrier sister, Gateway, loved you up and gave you kisses while helping to mend your broken heart (she had also been given up by her original family). You were such a loyal dog that it took time for you to get over the heartbreak.

You and Gateway became quite naughty together. We remember coming home and you had teamed up to ransack the pantry; she had figured out how to open the door and you were tall enough to clear the shelves she couldn't reach. It was a carefully planned operation. It had been quite a party. You would do anything for mints and publix bakery bread. We would just have to touch the bag and you would come running. But you were always so gentle even when you were stealing food. Every time you heard us cleaning our teeth, you would shove the door open and appear in the bathroom for a chance to get some minty toothpaste.

In 2011, when our son Dylan came along, you were curious about him and enjoyed stealing food from him whenever you could. You used to love it when he would join you in your crate to play with you. You were always so patient with him, even when he would try and poke at you. You didn’t care – you loved him. You always enjoyed being in your crate and when it was cool you enjoyed sitting outside in the yard in a hole you had dug in the shade. Sometimes, if you were outside and wanted to come in you would lick the glass door and make funny faces for us to laugh at. You always looked so silly. Dylan even started to copy you.

Sunday, March 3, 2013 you were sitting in your crate panting. We let you outside and you sat in your hole looking crumpled. You walked across the yard and didn't look right. We called the emergency vet and you even walked yourself to the car. We had no clue that less than ten minutes later you would pass away in the car on the way to the Vet. We are heartbroken. It was all so sudden. We never had the chance to say a proper goodbye.

We are devastated you left us so unexpectedly, Cody. The crate that made you feel safe and you loved to sit in now sits empty, your hole in the yard is just that. Every time we walked you, people would always comment how beautiful you were. You were a beautiful dog on the outside, but it was absolutely nothing in comparison to the beauty you held on the inside. There will never be another dog like you, Cody and we are so fortunate to have had you in our lives. We love and miss you.

Love always, Mummy, Daddy, Dylan, Gateway, Milo and Evie xxxxxx

Mojo
2004 - March 2, 2013

Mojo was picked up by a shelter and unclaimed by his owner prior to coming into our rescue. He was a laid back, mellow boy, quite content spending time with his foster parents getting love and attention.

He would get excited when he had a chance to go out and about. You could almost see a smile on his face when he went for his walks.

Shortly after coming to SHRF, his initial Vet visit indicated he had a tumor on his paw that resulted in bone cancer. Unfortunately it was a mass cell lymphoma and the cancer had already spread to other parts of his body. In just a few short days we saw signs of his body starting to shut down. Not wanting him to be in any pain, we and our Vet felt it was best to put him at rest and let him join many new friends across the Rainbow Bridge.

He was such a sweet boy and wanted nothing more than love and attention. While in his foster home you could see that he was happy and content. Even though he was with us for a very short time, in his last moments of life he knew he was loved and with people that cared about him. This was one of those sad and untimely situations that occasionally beset our rescue because if it wasn't for the cancer he would have had several more years to live a happy life.

Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida

Noah
2002 - 2012

My dear sweet Lil Noah… letting you cross the Rainbow Bridge was one of the hardest things we ever had to do. We still remember the first day you came into our lives. Ifell in love with you at first glance and our love just grew even more from there.

We hated it Noah that, for whatever reason, you lost your first family - but, were so happy that you came into ours. Noah, you made us laugh so many times and the way you looked at us with those big blue eyes got you anything you wanted.

Four years was not long enough to have you, we wanted to keep you forever. After all, you were our ‘lil’ Noah. I hope you knew just how much you were loved, but I’m glad you’ll never know how much you’re missed. Run fast lil Noah, with no more pain and know that you will forever live on in our hearts and will always be our 'lil' Noah. I hope it gets easier when I think of you lil buddy.

Love and miss you so much, Mommy, Daddy, and Nini and Bridget.

Tobbler
May 2008 - July 23, 2012

Tobbler crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, July 23, 2012. As often as we here at SHRF deal with losing one of our Huskies to the natural course of events of life itself, we are never prepared for the vicissitudes and sometimes unjustness of nature.

This sweet and gentle young-adult boy came to us in mid May, 2011. We estimated his age at approximately 3 years. He was under-weight with heartworms and a few decayed teeth that had to be extracted, along with a small benign growth on his foot that had to be removed. After struggling for months with the paw not healing properly, Tobbler had additional surgery which uncovered an aggressive cancer. Unfortunately, this was not treatable and all we could do was ensure he was comfortable and happy for the remaining time that he had.

Tobbler’s foster parents took excellent care of him and are sorry to have to let him go without a true chance at life. He was a wonderful boy who is now in a better place.

Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida

Cass
Unknown - June 2012

Cass came to me as a heartworm dog so sick and thin that I didn’t think he’d survive the treatment. He also had every kind of intestinal worms, infected ears, sores all over his body, foot pads worn to near bleeding, and he was limping.

He healed and became a beautiful dog, but the limp was what took him from me. He had hip dysplasia that worsened gradually, then suddenly went into complete breakdown and spinal failure.

We never knew his age, but I only had him for less than 5 years. He was the gentlest dog I have ever known and an omega. Moose loved him dearly from the moment he arrived and they were inseparable; they were never more than a few feet apart. He was a digger and loved to play in water. And I loved him completely.

I will miss him always.

Diane S

Tiger
Spring 1998 - Fall 2011

I always used to say that I was Cass’s and Moose’s mother but that Tiger was MY mother. She came to me half-grown at 28 pounds, tiny and undernourished, and turned into a dynamic ball of energy at 45 pounds.

She was the boss and into everything; everything was her business (even when it wasn’t). She ruled her dogs (and me) with an iron paw. She was one of the most intelligent dogs I’ve ever lived with. And I loved and depended on her

She died at 13½ after 6 months of being very senile and with very bizarre behavior. One day she lay down in the kitchen and could not get up and I knew it was time to put her down.

I will always miss her.

Diane S

Sascha Evans
May 1999 - January 2012

In memory of our sweet Sascha...our Alpha girl..... Crossed over the rainbow bridge at 12 years and 8 months.

We have walked so many miles together over the years....hiked up mountains and swam lakes in North Carolina, with Kodiak, Juneau and Rudi.

Mom and Dad miss your sweet presence. You were our first blue eyed Husky girl and we knew we had to love and spoil you for the short time we had you in our lives.

Run free with Kiska, Chinook and Mocha

Love you forever, Janet and Tony

Teeko
2005 - December 20, 2011

Teeko was a gentle giant. He came to us as a foster in 2010. He was just hours away from being put to sleep. His previous family had been notified and they never showed up to claim him. We saved him, brought him home and started looking for his forever home. Little did we know at the time that he was already there, though I think he knew from the time he walked through our door.

After 6 months of no takers we decided that there was no way we could ever let go of him so we made it official. We only had a year and a half with him as he passed away from cancer at just 6 years old. Teeko was truly one of a kind with his size, his gentle, loving demeanor and his soulful brown eyes.

Missed and loved forever,

John, Belva, Nini and Noah

Kasha
2001 - October 10, 2011

The eight years Kasha spent with us were the best of our lives. She was our little girl. After she lost her partner Thor, in March 2011, it was very hard on her but she did still have her little Lokie. Missing Thor eventually took a toll on her.

Her Mommy and Daddy will miss her very much. She was a light in our life that will never go out.

Mike, Desiree and Megan

Sky
October 2010 - October 10, 2011

On October 6, 2011 Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida picked up this beautiful puppy girl from a county shelter. She was severely underweight, emaciated and in ill health overall. Upon taking her to a Veterinarian it was determined that there was a large mass in her abdomen. Exploratory surgery revealed a severe invasive disease of her entire large colon and the presence of heartworms. The prognosis was that she would not recover from these and the malnourishment so the Vet recommended she be euthanized while under anesthetic.

It is always painful when one of our beloved Huskies crosses over the Rainbow Bridge but it is especially so when it is one this young who never had a chance at life.

As short a time as you had with us, Sky, you will be missed by all of us at Husky Rescue.

Troop
March 1999 - July 2011

On July 9, 2011, we lost our beloved boy, Troop, who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge at the age of twelve years and five months.

Troop and Lacey first came into our lives March 2003 when a vet's assistant called me to say that a local professional football player wanted to surrender a couple of Sibes to SHRF. It was further stipulated that the two had to be adopted together. We informed them that SHRF would try to accommodate the request but could not guarantee that as a condition of their acceptance. We did not hear from her again until September 2003, when she called and said, "the dogs were going to the pound" if rescue would not take them. Rather than that happening, we agreed to accept them with the intent of placing them on the SHRF web site for adoption.

We took them to the SHRF volunteer veterinarian for a check-up and to neuter Troop. At that time it was determined that Troop had heartworms. Knowing SHRF had just spent a large sum of funds on three other rescue dogs, we had them treated at our expense.

When they first arrived at our home, it was obvious that they both had not been treated well. Lacey rolled over yelping when I attempted to step out of her leash that had wrapped around my legs; it appeared that she might have been kicked because she cowered anytime a foot was moved near her. Troop, on the other hand, was aggressive and snarled whenever I tried to touch him. After about 3 months, these behaviors gradually started to go away and they eventually became very sociable. During this time it also became quite clear that the two were extremely dependent on each other that they could not, and should not, be separated so they became a permanent part of our family.

In October 2009, Troop started developing cataracts and was nearly blind within a year. From that point on he rarely left our sides and Lacey became his Shepherd.

For almost eight years, Troop was a big part of our lives, along with Lacey and Mischa, whom we fostered and adopted from SHRF in January 2006. Troop is sorely missed by all, but none more so than Lacey, his soul mate, who shared eleven and a half years of her life with him.

Troop, you shall remain in our hearts, Bob and Marsha Flaige

Dallas
November 1994 - June 2011

Dallas entered our lives from rescue in Feb. 2009, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge June 2011.

When I saw your picture and read your story it broke my heart…we knew we could bring you into our lives and love you with all our hearts all the while knowing we may not have much time with you…but, little did we know how much more love we would get in return. You were always there in the window watching our every move…and never failed to greet us and everyone at the door. We’re going to miss how you washed the floors every time you got a drink…and how you would nibble from all the food dishes, just to make sure it was all the same…all while leaving a trail of food from dish to dish. So many times you made us laugh Dallas and we will cherish those memories forever….So run fast and free Dallas…with no more aches and pain…and remember that you will always be loved.

Greatly missed by: John, Belva, Nini, Noah, and Teeko.

This was Athena's last play as about 5 hours later she was rushed to the emergency hospital due to inexplicable cries of pain and inability to lay down. She went to the Rainbow Bridge around 1:30 AM Feb 10, 2011, after it was determined that medical procedures would not maintain a quality life. Grief rains heavy on our hearts as she was such a sweet girl and, like a gentle old soul, she was such a comfort to her human companions. Her sudden departure makes it ever so hard to accept, but thankfully, she is no longer in pain. Rest comfortably now, my canine friend.

Athena
2001 - February 2011

With one eye energetic blue and the other soulful brown, Athena lived up to her diverse characteristics. Her foster mom described her as “one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever known” and indeed, she was the favorite dog in the neighborhood with her loving disposition and relaxed demeanor.

Even as a senior dog, at about 9 years old, she enjoyed her thrice-daily walks, an occasional adventure (like the time she got ‘arrested’), and a hide-and-seek game. She never turned down a squeaky toy or a belly rub and she offered the inevitable canine comfort when her humans were in need. Though she struggled with some health issues, she handled them like a trooper and thankfully did not appear to suffer long at the end of her earthly time.

Athena touched my life daily for almost two years and left way too suddenly, but her spirit is still evident. My ‘crazy-eyed’ girl will be sorely missed, but she left good memories. Hugs and a treat, Athena.

Love, Marie

Apollo
Adopted 2002 - Died December 29, 2010

We adopted Apollo, (originally Dozer, rescue number 79), in April of 2002. He passed away December, 29th 2010.

Though our hearts are broken we will be forever grateful to Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida for finding our precious boy, Apollo. Apollo was the most special dog. The minute he met my son he tackled him and covered him in kisses. When he met my girl dog, Rosie, it was as if they had been together forever. She refused to board at the vet unless she could sleep with her brother.

Apollo was so laid back - some dogs are Alpha dogs, some are Beta dogs but Apollo was the Omega. He was THE sweetest dog ever. Several friends have children who were afraid of dogs but Apollo helped them overcome their fears. He always picked out the most timid child, then he would walk over and gently put his head in their lap - then slowly his paws; one at a time, until almost all 50 pounds of him was sitting in their lap. He never cried, he never barked but he would talk - only to me and my son - but he did talk.

Apollo died of lymphoma. Even to the end he never complained. I sat with him through the night and he would not let me leave his side, nor could I bear to. Thank you for this most special gift. We appreciate all that you do.

Margaret, Griffin and Rosie

Zoe II
2001 - 2010

Zoe II was a Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida adoptee in 2003. She had a reasonably good life until her mistress died in 2007 but it went sadly downhill from there and she died of Heartworm just before Christmas of 2010. She was loyal, affectionate and deserved better.

Sapphire
Born October 2000 - Died November, 2010

Beautiful little Sapphire peacefully passed over the Rainbow Bridge on November 18, 2010. She was a beautiful, healthy senior girl that was undeserving of her fate - an outcome that should never have happened and something she never deserved.

Sapphire, I am immensely sorry, your tragic end was never your fault. I will always remember your short time with me.

Bob

Skeeter
Adopted May 2000 - Died October 11, 2010

Our precious Husky boy, Skeeter, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on October 11, 2010 at the age of 12½.

Skeeter was one of the first dogs rescued by SHRF, and we adopted him from SHRF after fostering him for a couple months. He was the sweetest, most precious dog we have ever known

He had a special bond with us and was our constant companion. He wanted nothing more than to be loved and touched by his humans. We loved him very much.

Skeeter was a beautiful boy, with very expressive brown eyes and a sweet, loveable face. His crazy antics gave us lots of laughs, and having Skeeter in our lives made every day special. Everybody who met him loved him.

We loved and treasured Skeeter and are so thankful for the years that he spent with us. He has a very special place in our hearts and will never be forgotten. His Husky brother Meisha and I miss him terribly, and we hope to be reunited with our sweet little guy again across the Rainbow Bridge.

Tayo
Rescued November 17, 2005 – July 19, 2010

Our beloved Tayo suddenly became ill and left us only a few weeks ago around the age of 10 or 11. We found out afterwards he had liver cancer. So I guess for that we are grateful that it was fast and he did not suffer; however, it doesn’t help with the emptiness we feel in our home. I’m sure in time our wonderful memories will fill in the void, but for now we are devastated to have lost the joy of our lives.

We adopted Tayo through Siberian Husky Rescue of Florida just before Thanksgiving, 2005, and are truly thankful he came into our lives. He was a most handsome, lovable, boy and very unhusky-like! He leaned on us constantly wanting to be petted and hugged on. He loved to snuggle, and had three beds in the house because he always wanted to be where we were. He was often my solace and I would just lay on the floor with my arm around him close to me. Even outside he never ran. With an open door, he would wait for us say it was okay to cross the threshold, just lay in the grass while we worked in the yard, and walk with us to get the mail. He loved his walks most of all and would get all excited just when we put on our shoes or grabbed his leash. And I’ll never be able to eat a baby carrot without thinking of him. We used them as his treats and he would nose his way into the refrigerator every time it opened to con us into giving him one.

We both travel for our jobs and therefore Tayo had a wonderful extended family too. He loved everyone who came into his life and I know he brightened all of theirs as well. We are the ones really rescued by him. He will be missed terribly by all.

Tayo, we love you buddy!
Jerry and Lisa

Max
May 5, 2003 - June 27, 2010

We recently lost our Siberian Husky "Max" to cancer. He had just recently turned seven. In September 2009 a tiny tumor emerged on his snout we thought was an ingrown hair. Unfortunately, tests proved it to be a malignant mass cell tumor.

After two surgeries and three rounds of chemo Max's cancer came back with a vengeance. It consumed him in a matter of days.

Max was the joy of our lives and our hearts are broken. We took him wherever we could in the public such as pet friendly stores, beaches, car rides, quick errands in cool weather or with the AC blasting when it was hot. He even made the cross country move with us to Tampa.

He is sorely missed. Not a day goes by that we don't think of him or cry for him. There is a huge emptiness in our lives that unfortunately only time can heal. We understand he is no longer in pain and we did all we possibly could for him.

James and Scott

Thor
Birthdate unkown - December 4, 2009

We adopted Thor from the Sarasota Humane Society December 4, 2000 and he gave us the joy of his company for nine years. A month after adopting Thor, in January, we adopted Sara, our girl who just passed over the rainbow bridge in July. Her memorial is below.

Thor was an owner turn in at 2 ½, his owners "couldn't handle him anymore". He did have his own personality and loved to paw out books from the bottom shelf of the book case and proceed to tear them up. He was smart and loving. It took him over two years with us before he wagged his tail.

He passed suddenly - he was sick about 5 days. He was so bad we had made an appointment to have him put to rest but instead he took matters in his own paws and passed over the rainbow bridge at 8:10 AM. He is now with Sara, his mate and friend, running and jumping we are sure. We love them so much.  They are sadly missed.

Mommy, Daddy, Chucki and Chewy (aka Miracle)

Chyanne
October, 2009

In October, 2009 we lost our beautful girl Chyanne. She was only supposed to be a foster for our family but we quickly fell in love with her. Although we only had Chyanne for over a year, she fit our family so well it seemed like she was with us forever. Because she was a gentle dog she ended up coming to school with me. My class quickly fell in love and Chyanne loved the children. She is missed every day. We take comfort in the fact that she spent her last day on earth in our classroom surrounded by infinite love.

Here is what some of the children said about Chyanne:

Chyanne was a very sweet dog.
She was a beautiful husky.
Her life got better when she was adopted.
She had a happy life.
I was very sad when she passed away.
Chyanne will be missed, but we will always remember her.
Chyanne was a very special dog to me.
She was sweet, cute, nice and innocent dog.
She was very loyal to a lot of people.
Chyanne is a great dog in heaven.
I love you Chyanne!
I miss Chyanne very much.
She was the dog with the most hair I have ever seen.
She was very sweet.

You will be in our hearts forever!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jordan, Sadie, Tundra, Xena and your classmates at PHMA

Zoë
January 19, 1999 - November 5, 2009

On Thursday, November 5, 2009, our spunky Siberian Husky girl Zoë passed over the rainbow bridge, still two months shy of her 11th birthday. She had undergone two back to back surgeries for a tumor on her liver and just didn’t have enough energy to complete the journey.

She, along with her littermate sister MacKenzie, was one of the foundation Huskies in what has become our pack - a group that includes her two humans and, at any one time, three to four other rescued Siberian Huskies.

Zoë was our wonderful “snow nosed” girl, always full of life and free with her face licks and kisses, which earned her the reputation of being a “Professional Pet”. Her energy and affection will be sorely missed by those of us who remain.

We’ll meet again, Zoë. We’ll always love you.

Bob, Lorraine, MacKenzie, Chloë, Layka and Alley

Pocahontas
2001 - October 2009

We just lost Poca, our 8 year old Siberian Husky girl, who unfortunately left us suddenly and unexpectedly. She will be sorely missed, especially by her adopted brother, as we called him. They came from 2 different rescues at about the same time, but got along famously.

She was with us only 2 short years, yet brought immense joy to our lives and we returned that joy with just as much love and a good home for the brief time she spent with us.

It was a blessing to share even a short time with a dog that had such a wonderful personality.

The Hanna family

Sara
Birth Unknown - July 2009

We don't know when Sara's birthday was as she came to us after trying several homes and being found running loose. We got her January 2001, as company for Thor, and she was a joy and blessing to our family since the day we got her.

After that she was mother to both Chukchi and Chewy aka Miracle.

She was the mouth of the family and up until the day she passed, July 15, 2009, at 8AM, she was the most sweet, loving girl anyone could ask for. She was diagnoised last year with a malignant sinus tumor.

You are sadly missed Miss Sara. You are in our hearts forever.

Mommy, Daddy, Thor, Chukchi and Chewy

Sasha
November 1997 - January 2009

On Thursday, January 22, 2009 we said goodbye to our brave and beautiful Sasha. She was just over 11 years old and gave us her unquestioning loyalty from the time she was a pup.

She was notably brave because of how she weathered the many health tribulations in her life, from bilateral ectopic surgery and spaying when she was young, artificial ligaments being installed in each of her rear legs over a span of two years, an endoscopic exam, and a lifetime on daily medication. She was always the trooper and trusted us for everything that was done to her.

She went for her usual morning walk with her four pack mates, wrestled with her best pal Layka as she usually did, came inside, went and laid down at the foot of the bed, let out a brief, plaintive howl and quickly passed over the Rainbow Bridge. We will always miss her and she will not ever be forgotten.

Bob, Lorraine, Zoë, MacKenzie, Chloë and Layka

Harlee
5/31/02 - 7/18/08

When we found you at Sleddog Rescue you were a sad sight. Eaten up with fleas, dirty and fearful. We brought you home and nursed you back to the beautiful dog that you were. There was never a more loving and faithful companion than our Harlee dog. Always there to greet us and love us. We will always remember the good times that we had with you. We only had the pleasure of your company for 4 short years. You left far too soon Harlee but we will never ever forget you. We love you.

John & Belva

Savannah Jane Wright
12/25/1994 - 06/10/2008

Our little Christmas gift from 13 1/2 years ago unexpectedly crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She will be sorely missed.

Mom, Dad and sister Sibe, Minka

We said a final goodbye to our beloved Nikita (Nikki) after over fifteen years of unfailing loyalty and companionship. She was a two-year-old pup when we adopted her and she never lost her spunk and strength of mind. We will miss her greatly and always keep a place for her in our hearts.

Bob, Lorraine, and the Apollo Pack; Sasha, MacKenzie, Zoë, Chloë and Layka

Cheyanne Nov 26, 1996 - July 1, 2007

I watch you walk down the path to the fields of green and the brilliant colors, where your pain will no longer be...the tears weld up...but I will not cry for you...for you taught me strength and unconditional love...but I will not cry for you...you were there to guide me and made everything alright...but I will not cry for you...you are my one..my girl, my child, my all ...I will see you again, and together we will be one.....I will cry for us.

Yukon Zack (aka Zacky) & Dakota

It was on the 27th day of July, in the year 2006 that Zacky went gently into the night across Rainbow Bridge. You left a bigger hole in my heart then in the back yard. Why do the ones we love the most leave us so soon.
It was the 22nd day of November in the year 2006, Dakota went gently into the night and crossed Rainbow Bridge. Dakota was our first Siberian Husky rescue, our sweet painted face Husky with a striking “lightning bolt” on the top of her head. You are free now, I know you are with Zacky, running free North of Rainbow Bridge, run like the wind my pack, daddy will be with you and Zacky someday

Sadly missed by his “”Mommy and Daddy”, Dakota, Sailor and Grandpa.

In loving memory of Starr and Ice

Starr was 16 when she passed on in April and Ice, her companion for almost her entire life would have been 16 in August but his heart was so broken that he only lasted three weeks without Starr.
They were a huge part of our lives for so long, and have left such a hole in our hearts that will never be filled... words can't express the appreciation for all the love and joy they gave us. Sorry, Starr, but can openers won't work on heaven turtles either! It's hard to even try to express in words what the two of them have meant to us and the love they brought to our lives. If love could have saved them they would have lived forever!

In loving memory of Meesha: June 26, 1998 - June 28, 2006

Farewell Little Girl, you will forever hold a special place in our hearts. You gave us eight wonderful years of joy and silliness. And for that, our family has been truly blessed. We love you little Rooky Roo!

SKYE - R.I.P.

I am very sad to tell you all that my loving Husky Skye has passed away on May 23rd. I leashed Skye and got my bike for our daily bike ride. We rode two blocks and I thought she tripped and fell, but she was in a seizure or her heart had stopped. She fell to the ground and was trembling with her tongue hanging out. A neighbor and I tried to perform CPR but I think she was too far gone. Soon there was no breathe or heartbeat. She was just 5 ½ years old I have never had a better dog and I will miss her every minute. I hope she leaves each of you with great memories like she has left me. With all my love to the best dog I have ever had.

Juneau
May 2006

The love of our lives....

Rosey, a.k.a. Cherokee Rose Parker, found us in early 1992. She was a stray husky-whatever mix puppy who was brought to our door, not once, but twice by well-meaning neighbors who thought she was one of our dogs. Bandit and Bear, another husky-mix and a full-blooded malamute, were already running our house as they had for the past 12 years. The second time Rosey was brought to us, the man who had her on a leash said – this dog belongs with you and you can come get her at our house. Well, Bill took one look at Rosey later that day and said, yeah – we’ll take her.

Boy, was she ever rambunctious! Old Bandit and Bear were at their wits’ end with this energetic newcomer. We finally decided that Rosey would need to become a kennel dweller when we weren’t able to supervise her directly and she moved into her kennel box and made herself at home. Nobody, but nobody was allowed to get in her “box” and she was quick to let anybody who tried know that! When we were at home and she was out and about, she picked a spot on the end of the sofa in the family room that allowed her to see out the front windows and out the back sliding glass doors with just a turn of the head so she could supervise the property. That was her spot and she’d fuss at anybody who dared to sit there. Miss Rose took ownership of our hearts, our home, our yard and the airspace above it from day one. She knew when something was different or out of place and let us know. Any airplanes that flew within her sight range were barked at immediately and “chased off”. She’d strut around as if to say “there, that’ll teach them to violate MY airspace”. Fourth of July was her favorite holiday. As the neighborhood displays lit up the sky, Rosey would chase them, jumping up as high as she could to bark at the sparkling fireworks.

Rosey was an alpha by birth, no doubt about it. She was the queen of our home, undisputed. After Bandit & Bear’s passing late in 1992, loveable mutt Lady joined our home, followed soon by Jackson, a full bred husky. They had no problem submitting to Rosey’s reign; it was simply not something to be questioned. Rosey was still the queen when we lost Lady to squamous cell cancer and Jackie a couple of years later, also to cancer, canine leukemia. She continued ruling the roost over Petey, Rocky and Timber, all younger by at least a decade, but all respectful of Miss Rose. Rocky and Timber would not even walk past her without permission, either from the queen herself or from one of us “human subjects”.

Of all our 4 legged babies, Rosey was the one who loved to be brushed and fussed over. It was as if she knew she was a pretty girl and she liked being the center of attention. She was a love and a big-time Daddy’s Girl.

Bandit, Bear, Lady and Jackie met her at the end of the Rainbow Bridge on October 19, 2005. The 5 of them, along with Heather the Irish Setter, are running, jumping, playing and dining on sirloin steaks cooked to perfection in Heaven today. Don’t ask me how, but I just know it. I also know that Rosey is probably the Alpha Dog there, too!

In Memory of Kavik
January 31, 1992 - June 16, 2005

I remember as if it were yesterday when your foster mom lead you out to meet us. You were scruffy, dirty red and white and you walked briskly toward us as if to say, "Here I am, what took you so long?" There was a young black and white female at your side. She'd brought her along as if I had choice as to which of you I'd adopt. But, our eyes met and I knew there would be no other. You were the one! I don't think you ever looked back as you leapt up into the truck to drive home with us. I thought I was the one doing the rescuing, but you rescued me right back -- becoming a loyal, stedfast and loving companion who took care of us just as well as we cared for you. We had lots of fun together over the years, and you traveled many a mile with us, loving everyone you met along the way. You are such a gentle spirit and I know you live on, free of pain, indignity and suffering. My world which was forever changed because you came into it, is forever changed again now that you've left me behind. We hope you'll be there to greet us at the rainbow bridge, wagging and beckoning us to follow you as if we'd never been parted. We miss you terribly, think of you often and will remember you always with love.

This is Sterling. He was 6 years old. Today I put him to rest. He had a malignant malicious carcinoma that started in his nasal area only two months ago. I brought him to the vet thinking he had a cold. I am now devastated as you can imagine but I have been preparing myself for today for a month.

We rescued Sterling so to speak. Sterling had gotten loose when he was about one and went swimming in a retention pond. He wanted to play with an alligator but the alligator wasn’t in the mood and Sterling lost a back leg. A neighbor found Sterling and took him to a vet and he was as good as new minus something he seemed to not be too bothered missing. The owners wouldn’t pay the vet bill so the lady who found him paid the bills and took him in. She was also my wife’s boss and my wife had mentioned that I always wanted a husky so her boss asked if she would take Sterling and he was given to me five years ago as a wedding anniversary present. He and I were best friend’s. And he still loved to swim and when you looked at Sterling he had that personality that most people didn’t even know he was missing a leg until you told them. He was special indeed. As most of you out there with huskies’s will say the same.

Now my friend is gone and he will be missed. As I hold his collar and tags in my hands with tears in my eyes, I am comforted with his fantastic memories. And I want to thank his vets at All Pets Hospital in New Port Richey and the staff there for being sensitive and caring and they are highly recommended by my family.

As for Sterling….. He is smiling as I see him running past me with the wind looking for that pond to go swimming in J Thank you buddy…I love you. Have fun in heaven.