Fond Memories

They were a gift from Heaven and Heaven is where they are now

Sakina

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My beautiful Princess Sakina who we loved dearly taken from us far too soon. She was a true Princess and loved being washed, groomed and turned out to perfection. A real girlie girl. She loved being clean and avoided puddles on walks, never rolled in unsavouriness but there was the odd occasion she liked to go and dig the ground with her nose in the garden and get caked in mud over her very pretty face. Sakina means ‘peace’ but I think she thought it meant ‘breaking the peace’ because she could bark and sing for every occasion. When she wasn’t barking or singing she was walking around with her favourite squashed up ball and if that wasn’t found in time a toy would be in her mouth. She loved people whatever size from wee babies to the very elderly, so long as they noticed her and if they didn’t want to speak to her she would make them with a tap of her paw. Sakina just loved being loved and one couldn’t help but love her back. The first dog we qualified for Crufts and oh how she loved the big green carpet. She qualified several times and we were planning to go to Crufts 2022 for her final show but sadly this is not to be. She loved shows far more than we did. Sakina gave us two lovely litters and we have her daughter Kazuri here with us, they were like twins and her daughter is somewhat lost without her. Sakina did have one very naughty trait and that was bolting on walks, only when there was a big wide open area, she looked you with that naughty twinkle in her eye and would run and run and run as fast as she could and has been known to make her way home. Christine was often seen in hot pursuit after her. We often wondered if she imagined she was on the Serengeti as this was part of her Kennel name ‘Serengeti Muzik’. Nothing would stop her, so we only let her off in a field which had a boundary of trees. Sakina loved her food, and right from a puppy till her death she ate her food in rocket time. She would sniff out all the rabbit poo as this was a good snack on her walks. You could easily amuse her by sitting her in front of the TV with a DVD on with one of the litters of puppies to watch. She often helped out with Kazuri’s litters but when once a puppy sicked up milk she was off, that was Sakina to a tee! So I can see her now going round everyone in heaven, because that is where she is having all the best attention and in between running free and eating everything put in front of her especially blueberries and rabbit poo! Sakina was a small girl but with a massive heart and she has left us with broken hearts especially due to her sudden departure which has robbed her and us of seeing her grow into an old lady like her mother Khita and Granny Gypsy before her. Sakina was such a pretty girl and she knew it, bless her. Run free my darling Sakina, we will always miss you terribly and one day we will meet again that I am sure of xxx

Khita

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Khita was one in a million and was that very ‘special special’ girl. Our ‘talking’ girl with loads of endless energy will be sadly missed, the house has gone quiet, we no longer hear her singing especially after she had been fed - all that all excitement in the morning of tap dancing on the floor boards for her breakfast. Khita had her naughty moments, many really and those are the ones that stay and make you laugh – one such memory was only 9 weeks after giving birth when her puppies had left home, she decided to take to ‘duck hunting’ in Drews Pond (this not being a pond in size but more like a small lake, privately owned) Michael spent 45 minutes running round trying to entice her out but her attention was on those ducks and just as she got near them, they disappeared under the water and popped up elsewhere, only for Khita to pursue them again, leaving poor Michael exhausted. She went to visit one of her progeny only to jump in their pond full of Koi Carp, the fish leaping in the air and Khita trying to catch them. Rolling in anything that made her change colour was another and barking at anything on the TV that looked like a good chase. Khita loved Gundog work, she did well, especially when trying to teach her to come out of water……..sadly that part never got mastered but she knew how to disrupt a lesson by going swimming instead! Khita flew through all her Good Citizens awards with ease, a bright dog which she has passed down to her progeny of 24 puppies. Khita was a fit dog, healthy in every way till old age crept in and on the 30th January 2019 when we let her go peacefully at the grand age of 14 years 7 months to be with her mother Gypsy at Rainbow Bridge to run free again. We feel very privileged to have shared a life with Khita - run free, chase those rabbits, ducks and I hope you find a river to swim in till your hearts content. Good bye for now my gorgeous girl who we will never forget, till we meet again and we will XXX

Gypsy

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Gypsy was known in our house as Miss Goodie Good shoes. She was mainly a very good girl but she did have a naughty side to her if she got caught. We hold those memories of her doing such things. One springs very much to mind, chasing rabbits round the mental hospital grounds and us in hot pursuit! Once she caught her rabbits she shared with no one not even Digger – her best mate. Gypsy and food were made in heaven. She would eat rotten apples from the orchard as fast as she could and was often found there munching there after taking a short cut across the field, she had a cast iron stomach and not much upset her. She was well named and begging she could do well (all Goldens can) but she had the eyes that would make you feel so very guilty if you were not sharing with her. Puddles, lakes and ponds was another favourite, oh how she loved running through dirty puddles, the more one laughed the more she would do it. But our dear Gypsy will be remembered for her kindness, and gentleness she had like a true Golden Retriever should be. She loved everyone who would spend the time to talk to her, she loved having her face stroked. She gave us three beautiful litters and was a wonderful mum. We have a little bit of Gypsy in every one of our present dogs, which is such a comforting thought. Her legacy lives on. She reached a grand age of just over fourteen and half years. She had been a fit healthy dog all her life with no issues except for old age creeping in and an arthritic spine in the last year. Sadly on the 30th December her body became too old and tired and we allowed her to drift off to be with her mate Digger and all the other loved ones. No words can tell you how empty we feel but we thank dear Gipsticks as we sometimes called her for sharing her life with us, she taught us so much……….Run free and hope you find some puddles dear old friend, till we meet again XXX

Digger

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Digger treated everyone as his best mate although he had a few favourites, Gypsy being his best dog friend. Many who met him wanted to take him home with them. Digger could sell sand to the Arabs, because many who wanted a puppy from us wanted one just like him. We secretly knew there could only be one Digger and we were privileged to have shared his life for just over twelve years. A very gentle and laid back boy he enjoyed his life with his girls and those who cared for him at home and greeted all who came to stay with toys and cuddles and so much love, he was such a special member of our family.

Sadly we had the painful decision of departing with our special Diggy Boy on 24th August and many tears have been spilt over his sudden departure to Rainbow Bridge. He has left a gaping hole in all the hearts who knew him. He will never be forgotten. Digger has left us with many fond memories which we will cherish forever………Run free dear Digs, run free till we meet again XXX

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 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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
"Author Unknown"