In Memory

Shenna

Vandreem Solo Shirelle
Ch Diquest Levi at Vandreem x Xenora Solara at Vandreem
Born 17/11/1996 Died 17/11/2006

Shenna, you had to leave us,
with no proper kiss or 'goodbye'.
No time to make too much fuss-
Before reaching your place in the sky.

Your illness was all too sudden,
With your life not yet fully played,
But there was no time left to run,
the decision just had to be made.

As you go to join 'kier' your mother.
We bid you a fond farewell,
like you, there was no other -
so long! solo shirelle.

By Lisa Bobrowski.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
the way you did today,
remembering how id lay my head
in your lap that special way.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.

but when tomorrow starts without me.
Please try to understand,
than an angel came and called my name
and petted me with her hand.
she said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that id have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.

But, as I turned to heel away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all my life I never thought
that I would have to die.
I had so much to live for,
so many sits and downs to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.

I thought about our lives together,
I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
Remember how id nudge your hand,
and poke you with my nose?
The Frisbee I would gladly chase,
the bad guy, I’d “bark and hold”.

If I could relive yesterday,
just even for a while,
id wag my tail and kiss you,
just so I could see you smile.
But, then I fully realize,
that this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
will take the place of me.

And when I thought of treats and toys,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did,
my dog-heart filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heavens gate,
I felt so much at home;
And god looked down and smiled at me,
from his beautiful golden throne.

he said, “this is eternity,
and now we welcome you,
today your life on earth is past,
but here is starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last;
For you see, each days the same day,
there’s not longing for the past.

Now you have been so faithful,
so trusting , loyal and true;
Though there were times you did things,
you knew you shouldn’t do.
But good dogs are forgiven and now at last you’re free;
so wont you sit here by my side,
and wait right here with me?”

so when tomorrow starts without me,
don’t think we’re far apart.
For every time you think of me,
I’m right there, in your heart.

Jade

Vandreem Imperial Jade
Clasara Conquistador x Ch Vandreem Imperial Montana
Born 14/09/2001 Died 02/11/2006

"You have to know that I would have done any thing in my power to keep you; and I have to know that someday ill see you again."

"Jade was tragically taken from us at just five years of age - blooming with health and 7 weeks in whelp. She was too young to be torn from us so suddenly - and she has left a massive gap in our lives"
- Stan and Eileen Cameron

You cannot see or touch me,
but I'm standing next to you.
Your tears can only hurt me,
Your sadness makes me blue.

Be brave and show a smiling face,
let not your grief show through.
I love you from a different place
Yet I'm standing next to you.

Sassi

Normavan Spring Queen at Vandreem
Ch Lucky Dexter of Zamoyski x Corlan Imperial Cerys
Born 09/03/1995 Died 30/10/2006

If it be I grow frail and weak
and pain shall keep me from my sleep
then you must do what must be done
for this late battle cant be won

you will be sad, I understand
don’t let your sadness stray your hand
for this day more than all the rest
your love and friendship stands the test

we’ve had so many happy years
what is to come will hold no fears
you’ll not want me to suffer so
when the time comes, please let me go

I know in time you too will see
it is a kindness you do for me
although my tail its last has waved
from pain and suffering I’ve been saved

do not grieve that it should be you
who have decided the thing to do
we’ve been close, we two these years
don’t let your head hold any tears.

A sad 'Farewell' to Sassi
Her time had come, we know,
through tears, grief and sorrow
it was best to let her go.

Her memory lives on,
as she helped build up 'Vandreem',
so much to be proud of ---
'Thank You', Normavan Spring Queen.

By Lisa Bobrowski.

Levi

Champion Diquest Levi At Vandreem
Ch Valentino Imperial Flyer x Diquest Devil Woman
Born 04/04/1995 Died 28/04/2005

Sometimes life just isn't fair,
You have 'lost' your teddy bear.
Though mighty deep was his bark,
In this breed, he has left his mark.
He's done you proud, a loyal chap,
Now in your heart there's such a gap.
A blueprint for Sammies far and wide,
In truth, he has not really 'died'.
For many years still he'll be around.
Though not making any sound.
Forever on pedigrees will he be seen,
CHAMPION DIQUEST LEVI AT VANDREEM

You've lost a dear companion your loyal trusted friend,
Whose unconditional love for you was true until the end.
You gave your pet a lovely life, did everything you could,
You shared a love -unspoken, but clearly understood.
Pets like yours are precious and their lives are far too brief,
But hopefully sweet memories will help you through your grief.

Here are some of the lovely messages sent for him.

A truly wonderful dog he had everything substance, quality and charisma. His character and temperament was perfect, gentle and a real gentleman. He was a great ambassador and the breed has lost the best.

This is to let you know that we are thinking about you and to say that Levi will be remember for himself and the quality of his offspring. He was a real credit to you and a great asset to the breed.

Such a shock to hear about your beloved Levi. He leaves behind such a legacy, in his fabulous progeny.

No words can say how sorry we are to here about Levi. We know how you must be feeling. We will always remember a truly magnificent dog and will miss Levi so much.

I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Levi and can only guess at how you must feel. It is so hard to lose our friends and it is always too soon. He was great dog – his progeny will carry his name on.

There is nothing I can say. I know what you are going through. There will be sad times. There will be happy times but, Levi will be with you forever.

Many will miss him. Nobody can deny what Levi has done for the breed, which will be seen for years to come.

Kier

Xenora Solara at Vandreem

Ch. Hilsar Silver Shadow of Shimaneke x Xenora Polar Princess

Born 19/01/1991 Died 20/05/03

This photograph of kier was taken the day before she died at 12 and a half years of age. She will be greatly missed by all the family.

Kier was diagnosed with mammary tumours at the end of April 2003, it was decided between my Vet and myself that she was fit enough for the operation to go ahead. She was booked in for surgery at 11:30 am the next day. After what seemed like forever, the phone call came for me to pick her up at 2:20 pm, even though she was still in recovery she greeted me, tail wagging and talking the way she always did. The stitches were checked everyday, the weeping due to a build up of fluid was said to be perfectly normal at that time. After a few days a hole appeared, kier was taken to the Vet to get it checked. The Vet said “Everything was fine and the hole would act as a drain for the fluid to escape.” It was decided that the stitches should remain for another seven days to allow the skin to stretch to compensate for the amount of skin that had been removed, everything was going well, the stitches were taken out on Friday 16^th may, she was examined and all seemed fine. On Monday 19^th of May,in just three days the tumours had returned, I knew then that time has run out for us, another operation was not an option; the agonising decision to let her go was the hardest I ever had to make. On Tuesday she was put to sleep peacefully in my arms.

Life here without Kier is very, very hard, she was cremated privately and is back home with us where she will always belong.

Finally to all my friends I thank you for all the cards and support, that you have shown us throughout this time.