Memories
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...
There is another poem that I wish to include that means a lot to me, the author is unknown.
I stood by your bed last night. I came to have a peep, I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear. "Its me. I haven't left you, I'm welll...I'm fine...I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea; you were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me. I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore; I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend with such care. I want to reassure you that I'm not lying there. I walked with you toward the house as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "its me."
You looked so very tired and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you everyday to say to you with certainty..."I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew....in the stillness of that evening I was very close to you. The day is over, I smile and watch you yawning and say "goodnight, god bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out -- then come home to be with me.
Michael Allgood, far right, showing Abbey; Alex Rodregez with Angus; judge Wayne Sinmnvitch
Angel
U-CD KMP's Devil witha Bludress On CD, CGC, HIC, TT
Daggar
Buckenwald's Heart N Soul
Devl'n
AKC Ptd KMP's Devil in Disguise TT, HIC
Diesel
KMP's Diesel Von Tandem, CGC, CD, HIC, TT
Facha
Facha - High in Trial
Facha not only finished her CD but took high in trial at the Rottweiler Specialty, Lima OH
KMP's Facha Vom Pagan, CD, CGC, HIC, TT
Paka & Pap
Paka Black Forest Frauline
Papillon Warlock of Rhum
Pauli Boy
U-CDX Sir Duncan's Pauli Boy, CDX, CGC, TT
Sage
Sage
Sage who was once Rage was a underground rescue in Evansville, IN.
A former obedience student's husband found her wandering in a vacant parking lot. She escaped a horrible life by taking matters into her own paws and came into my life. She had been used to breed anything black and tan and the pups were sold for drug money. She was under weight and treated for heartworm, I had her hips x-ray'd which showed she had terrible dysplasia. Once she was well enough I had her spay'd and my vet also found and removed a 22 calibur bullet from her side - apparently she had been used for target practice as well. She touched my heart and lived out her short life with me. She was truly a gift from God. She forgave people and learned to trust again. Her life had been filled with abuse and it was a privelege to have her come into my life. She taught me alot and she will always have a part of my heart.
Ty
Judge Muriel Freeman
AKC Ptd Lakeview's Blue Ty Affair, CGC, HIC, TT
1994 ARC Nationals Best in Sweepstakes
Total of 22 Specialty Wins
Abbey
V-Rated, UCI, UKC Ch. Algutshof Abbegayle, BH, TT
Vicky
Victoria vom Hause Anin, CGC, TT
Trudy
Trudy obtaining her DVG- BH just 2 weeks shy of 11 years old
Michael working Trudy
Collinwood's True Colors, CDX, AX, AD, USA-BH, DVG-BH, WAC, TT, VC, CGC
"...miss ya, blackdog"
Centa
Centa Germania, CD, BH, CG
Aly
KKL-2A Aly vom Emsbogen, SCH III, CD
"My Man in the Van"
Arno
Arno van't Liethohof
"gone too soon"
Eric
Yu.Youth Ch. Eric vom Petra Burg, IPO1
Thanks to Nesa, Dusko Kerkez, and Dragana Gec
Geordi
Collinwood's Ten Forward, CD, NA
Geordi was Trudy's half-brother
Hope
Collinwood's Lonesome Jubilee, CDX, NA
Hope was a rescue girl I adopted at about 9 months of age. If ever a dog gave 110% of herself at everything she did, this was the dog. Despite Hope's odd quirks, she was incredibly talented, and incredibly intense. She taught me so much. She loved to have fun, as this agility photo clearly shows!
Mina
Ramina Spreeteufel
Gone too soon from us, Mina. You are Dad's little "pocket Rottie".
Reuben
Ch. Hey Rube of Dawn Hill, CD, TDI
Dog World Award Recipient
Gains Regional Participant
***Group Pictures***
Trudy, Hope, Geordi
Buddy, Drifter, Linda, Reuben
Dawn Hill's DeJa Vu, CD
ASCA Mjr Ptd. Windrift of Big Marine TDI
Ch. Hey Rube of Dawn Hill, CD, TDI
Facha with Brother Eli
6 Months Old
Facha and Diesel
8 weeks old
Facha, Kara, Diesel
6 weeks old
