Wendy,
I'm sure you appreciate and deserve that rest after relentless care-giving. It creeps up on us, doesn't it? You're doing a little bit, then doing a lot, and before you know it you're consumed. Tippi was blessed to have such a wonderful family and I know you feel blessed to have had her in the family.
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To Dream of Dogs
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Rosalinda O'Wylee Shadow Kings Oak Montgomery, Black Labrador Retriever, aged 14 1/2 years...gone today.
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Oh Birdy, I am so sorry.
You were a wonderful mom to her, and she sounds like the most wonderful pet. My heart goes out to you. And a hug.
You were a wonderful mom to her, and she sounds like the most wonderful pet. My heart goes out to you. And a hug.
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Birdy,
If there is a heaven, I truly hope that one of your first sights there is Rosalinda and everyone else you love. I'm so sorry.
If there is a heaven, I truly hope that one of your first sights there is Rosalinda and everyone else you love. I'm so sorry.
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Birdy, I believe in heaven, and I believe that our beloved pets have a special place in it. Your sweet Rosalinda is playing with my Babe, Doberman extraordinaire. Hugs to you and your family. 
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Thanks for your kind words...it's been a tough week and I am doing my best to remember better times. It's hard to know what to do with myself since I am used to spending so much time checking on her and caring for her. I catch myself thinking, 'Better go check on Rosa...oh." I know every day will be better. She was a blessing to our family and a sign on Earth that God is good.
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I know how you feel Birdy. It's hard, because so much of your day was spent caring for her, getting food ready, sitting with her, just having her there. They are our constant companions, and we don't even realize it most of the time. Please take care, and if you want to, when you think of her, come here and I'll chat with you. Our house seems quiet too.
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In the spirit of the season...it's usually a lion lying down with a lamb, I know, but won't this do?
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HAHAHA! There is nothing like a kitten on a dog's head.
(Klondike, just hold it in!)
(Klondike, just hold it in!)
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Someone just sent this to me, it's too funny not to share. These guys' names are River and Trout....[youtube][/youtube]
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Subject: How to know when it's time to stop driving
A picture is worth a thousand words!
A picture is worth a thousand words!
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Well, she’s no Alaskan Malamute, but I think the Ancestors would be pleased!
Hickory is Best in Show at Westminster
Updated Feb 16, 2011 2:32 AM ET
NEW YORK (AP)
A Scottish deerhound that loves to chase wild animals wound up catching her biggest prize yet.
A 5-year-old named Hickory pulled a huge surprise Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club, winning best in show and the title of America's top dog. She became the first of her breed to capture the purple-and-gold ribbon and shiny silver bowl.
"I think Hickory could feel my lead that I was excited and went with it," handler Angela Lloyd said.
Judge Paolo Dondina of Italy thanked everyone at Madison Square Garden, then picked Hickory from a best-of-seven final show ring that truly sounded international - there was a Pekingese, Portuguese water dog, Chinese shar-pei, smooth fox terrier, bearded collie and black cocker spaniel.
A couple of those pooches on the green carpet ring with Hickory were among the country's top-rated show dogs. The 85-pound Hickory wasn't on that list, though she wagged her long tail the most at the end after beating out a total of nearly 2,600 entries.
"The quality of all of the dogs were outstanding," Dondina said. "This animal is like in the heavens. It's not of this world."
Hickory lives on a 50-acre farm in Warrenton, Va., where she enjoys running after deer and rabbits. Owners Sally Sweatt and Cecilia Dove and Dr. Scott Dove will certainly let her romp all she wants after this victory, her 16th best-in-show overall.
The 135th Westminster was considered a wide-open field from the start. A smooth fox terrier that was the No. 1 show dog of 2010 recently retired and an Australian shepherd that won the big AKC/Eukanuba event did not enter.
Hickory won the hound group Monday night, then had to wait around all day for her big chance. That was a lot to ask for a kind of dog that feels most comfortable in the woods, but she clearly managed to do just fine.
"She's not used to lights, camera and noise," Lloyd said.
The 31-year-old Lloyd had won at Westminster before - in 1998, she was honored for her handling in the junior showmanship for youngsters who hope to work in the dog world.
"People who own, breed, show dogs dream of this day," she said.
Hickory is Best in Show at Westminster
Updated Feb 16, 2011 2:32 AM ET
NEW YORK (AP)
A Scottish deerhound that loves to chase wild animals wound up catching her biggest prize yet.
A 5-year-old named Hickory pulled a huge surprise Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club, winning best in show and the title of America's top dog. She became the first of her breed to capture the purple-and-gold ribbon and shiny silver bowl.
"I think Hickory could feel my lead that I was excited and went with it," handler Angela Lloyd said.
Judge Paolo Dondina of Italy thanked everyone at Madison Square Garden, then picked Hickory from a best-of-seven final show ring that truly sounded international - there was a Pekingese, Portuguese water dog, Chinese shar-pei, smooth fox terrier, bearded collie and black cocker spaniel.
A couple of those pooches on the green carpet ring with Hickory were among the country's top-rated show dogs. The 85-pound Hickory wasn't on that list, though she wagged her long tail the most at the end after beating out a total of nearly 2,600 entries.
"The quality of all of the dogs were outstanding," Dondina said. "This animal is like in the heavens. It's not of this world."
Hickory lives on a 50-acre farm in Warrenton, Va., where she enjoys running after deer and rabbits. Owners Sally Sweatt and Cecilia Dove and Dr. Scott Dove will certainly let her romp all she wants after this victory, her 16th best-in-show overall.
The 135th Westminster was considered a wide-open field from the start. A smooth fox terrier that was the No. 1 show dog of 2010 recently retired and an Australian shepherd that won the big AKC/Eukanuba event did not enter.
Hickory won the hound group Monday night, then had to wait around all day for her big chance. That was a lot to ask for a kind of dog that feels most comfortable in the woods, but she clearly managed to do just fine.
"She's not used to lights, camera and noise," Lloyd said.
The 31-year-old Lloyd had won at Westminster before - in 1998, she was honored for her handling in the junior showmanship for youngsters who hope to work in the dog world.
"People who own, breed, show dogs dream of this day," she said.