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<title>Taken Before His Time</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:44:01 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Memories</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:59:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>They say memories are golden. 
Well, maybe that is true. 
I never wanted memories 
I only wanted  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ They say memories are golden. 
Well, maybe that is true. 
I never wanted memories 
I only wanted you. 

A million times I needed you, 
A million times I cried. 
If love alone could have saved you, 
You never would have died. 

In life I loved you dearly, 
In death I love you still. 
In my heart you hold a place 
No one could ever fill. 

If tears could build a stairway, 
And heartache make a lane. 
I'd walk the path to heaven, 
And bring you home again. 

Our family chain is broken, 
And nothing seems the same. 
But as God calls us one by one, 
The chain will link again.

Vicky Holder ©

Love and miss you forever...........................]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving My Friend</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:50:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Another year has passed since you hae been gone another Thanksgiving this makes thee &amp; soon it will  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Another year has passed since you hae been gone another Thanksgiving this makes thee & soon it will be Christmas again...Lots of time as just flew by and you are still missed as much today as you were yesterday. Our hearts are still so very heavy we miss you so much but we know that you are in the "Hands of God" he he will take good care of you until we meet again. .......


High up in the courts of Heaven today
A little dog-angel waits,
With the other dogs he will not play,
But he sits alone at the Gates:
"For I know my master will come," says he
"And when he comes, he will call for me."

He sees the spirits that pass him by
As they hasten towards the throne,
And he watches them with a wistful eye
As he sits at the gate alone;
"But I know if I just wait patiently
"That someday my Master will come," says he.

And his Master far down on the earth below,
As he sits in his easy chair
Forgets sometimes, and he whistles low
For the dog that is not there;
And the little dog-angel cocks his ears
And dreams that his Master's call he hears.

And I know when at length his Master waits
Outside in the dark and cold
For the hand of Death to open the gates
That lead to the Courts of Gold,
The little dog-angel's eager bark
Will comfort his soul while he's still in the dark.

We love & miss you my "Sweet Bonzi" we will never forget you, you will always be in our thoughts & heavy on our "Hearts"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good Morning</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:11:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sweet Bonzi i haven't been on here for ages but you are not forgotten. The busy life style of some k ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sweet Bonzi i haven't been on here for ages but you are not forgotten. The busy life style of some keep them away from what they most like to do.....You are in my thoughts daily & you are Never going to leave my "Heart"..You are missed so much that it still hurts like it was yesterday and I just wish we would have never givin you  that Rimadyl....So many dogs are going to the Rainbow Bridge because their owners don't listen to out warnings.  You meet them at the gate my friend & make them feel at home.

Maggie has had another birthday  she is now 5 yrs old so full  of love and she still has your blanket. I guess it's time to wash it!!! I hate to because your smell will go away from her but I know it's time. 

Paley is still Paley she loves to lay out were you use to lay so I no she remembers you were ther & than we have Sybil~Aine she is a handfull but we just love them all. None can ever takeyour place NEVER....

Dod & I talk of you all the time how much we miss you being around what a great dog you were. Th balloons are going over again some slow & low to the ground looking for their frien whi  isn't here anymore. Some yell & ask some point & a few just wave & say the "Miss" you....
Sunlight streams through window pane
unto a spot on the floor....
then I remember,
it's where you used to lie,
but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,
and muted echoes sound....
then I remember,
It's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road,  
and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours....
your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor
and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice
and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials
in a blanket of my love
and keep them for my best friend
until we meet above......

In Our Thoughts "Daily" Miss you Bonzi
Love Mom, Dad, Paley~Sue, Maggie~Mae (your Buddy) & Sybil~Aine]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Two Years Have Passed</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:47:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Our &quot;Sweet Sweet&quot; Bonzi it has been 2 yrs now that you have been gone but seems like you were only h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our "Sweet Sweet" Bonzi it has been 2 yrs now that you have been gone but seems like you were only here yesterday......we think about you everyday wishing that you were still with us.  Our big yard is now empty without you to run in, the path that you left is now gone & the spot that you laid in everyday to get out of the sun has grown over. It is a sweet saddness and our heart's have a an empty feeling that can never be replaced. We still have neighbors ask about you wondering where you are? Strange that they just now notice you are gone......but you never made a sound when you were here always so quite. The cat you watched just when through the yard but Paley, Maggie & Sybil took her running so she still knows that a dog lives here. Dad but a bird feeder out by your dog run he thought that would be the best place for it because you loved the birds & never messed with them it was almost like they weren't even there to you.  We finally have the shade tree out there that you needed but now you are gone so it useless to us & I hate to look at it.  Hogan got out just the other day and came down here I think he was looking for you I just let him go......he is getting old too so one day he will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge.  You will always be missed & loved in our hearts forever...God please keep him safe for us.

They say memories are golden. 
Well, maybe that is true. 
I never wanted memories 
I only wanted you. 

A million times I needed you, 
A million times I cried. 
If love alone could have saved you, 
You never would have died. 

In life I loved you dearly, 
In death I love you still. 
In my heart you hold a place 
No one could ever fill. 

If tears could build a stairway, 
And heartache make a lane. 
I'd walk the path to heaven, 
And bring you home again. 

Our family chain is broken, 
And nothing seems the same. 
But as God calls us one by one, 
The chain will link again

Memories will be forever they will always be there.................]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Years Eve</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:26:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi is watching over us this New Years Eve. Yes another year has come &amp; gone and our &quot;Bonzi&quot; isn't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi is watching over us this New Years Eve. Yes another year has come & gone and our "Bonzi" isn't with us except in our hearts & thoughts. Memories will always be with us that can't be taken away from us. When New Years Eve would come and everyone would let off the loud noises it never bothered Bonzi he would just lay on the floor as if nothing was going on. Now he can see them all from above all the pretty colors..........
Here it is another year  and we still have pet passing because they have been given Rimadyl or another fourm of NSAIDS. When will it stop? I haven't given up this fight & keep spreading the word hoping that others will listen to what I am saying. I have made many friends because of the Bonzi many very good friends we all fighting for our "Babies" that have passed.  All of us want the same thing this year less deaths from NSAIDS others who are in higher places such as Congress to pass a law on this drug. There was a guy that stated we need to use risk vs benefit when it comes to these drugs.......well myself & for my girls Paley, Maggie & Sybil I will not take any risk when it comes to their care. I  have learned a very hard lesson from the death of "Bonzi" it it something I never want to go through again. It's true Bonzi was getting older by the day & they say Chow's only live to the age of 14teen but I do believe in my heart he would still be here with us today it he hadn't been given Rimadyl by his Vet knowing that he was in the early stages of kidney failure. Or maybe God would have taken him home with him but he would have never suffered the horroable death that he did.....
I have helped others when it comes to this drug, others have told me to mind my our business they knew what they were doing. Several have contacted me later after they lost their pet wishing they had listened to me.  I have tried to be their for them but after the fact what can you say? Many have joined in on the fight of NSAIDS other say it's just to much to handle. I have set up 2 Yahoo Groups, a Blod for Rimadyl Angels, A Flickr  page and was working on a web site but have pushed it aside someday I will get it going.  I will not stop until I feel that something has been done for our Rimadyl Victims everyone that speaks up "helps" more than you no. I never make New Years Resolution's because it's something I never keep but I promise to work harder in the fight against NSAIDS. I will charish the friends that I have made & will work on meeting others and most of all I will keep "Bonzi" in my heart forever never to let him go. He is watching over us this I know keeping us safe.

Now that I have finished this entry here is a prayer for all:

Thank you Lord for giving me
The brand new year ahead
Help me live the way I should
As each new day I tread.



Give me gentle wisdom
That I might help a friend
Give me strength and courage
So a shoulder I might lend.

 

The year ahead is empty
Help me fill it with good things
Each new day filled with joy
And the happiness it brings.



Please give the leaders of our world
A courage born of peace
That they might lead us gently
And all the fighting cease.



Please give to all upon this earth
A heart that's filled with love
A gentle happy way to live
With Your blessings from above.

And Lord thank you for all my people
that have come into my life...
Sweet kind hearted one's that I call my friends.

Everyone I wish you all a Happy New Year thanks for being there for me in 2007. You have blessed my life in more ways than you know.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rosettes</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:00:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Some sweet person keeps giving Bonzi rosettes with out a name.....they are Beautiful &amp; we just want  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Some sweet person keeps giving Bonzi rosettes with out a name.....they are Beautiful & we just want to say "Thank you" if nice to know that someone out that has such a big heart & cares. To who ever you are Merry Christmas.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas Eve 2007</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:38:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Here it is Christmas Eve &amp; dear sweet Bonzi isn't here with us..but he is watching over us from abov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here it is Christmas Eve & dear sweet Bonzi isn't here with us..but he is watching over us from above at the Rainbow Bridge.  Each year at Christmas we would load up & go out to see the lights he would ride in the back of the truck even if it was cold it didn't matter to him he really loved the snow. This year we didn't go.............It's really hard to explain to people how we feel but all I can say is it's like losing a member of our family. We had him with us for 13 1/2 years each Holiday he shared with us. He got gifts & goodies just like a child he really loved the turkey & trimmings. We miss you "Bonzi" and know that you are watching over us this Christmas Eve from above..you are always on our minds & in our hearts. We love you and the memories are still with us as if it were yesterday.
Mom,Dad,Jeremy & The PMS Girls Paley~Sue, Maggie~Mae & Sybil~Aine


Merry Christmas to all the Rainbow Bridge Doggies]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our Christmas with Out You</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/398483</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:48:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny lights like heaven's stars refl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny lights like heaven's stars reflecting on the snow. 

The sight is so spectacular please wipe away that tear 
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. 

I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing. 

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. 

I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place Can you just imagine Christmas with our Savior face to face? 

I'll ask him to lift your spirit as I tell you of your love so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above. 

Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing 
for I am spending Christmas in heaven and I'm walking with the King.

Bonzi Christmas isn't the same here with out you we miss you so but hold you deeply in our "Hearts"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Forever In Our Hearts</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:43:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi has been gone now since April 2006 over 1 year &amp; 8 months which seems like yesterday almost. T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi has been gone now since April 2006 over 1 year & 8 months which seems like yesterday almost. The Holiday season is here which was his favorite time of all. Believe it or not he would get gifts, play in the snow & even have his own turkey dinner! After all he was part of our family......Bonzi is missed more & more each day the pain of losing him is still there like it was yesterday. I will still hang his stocking up right along side of the  Girls and fill it with toy's........(Of course the girls will get them) We will have you on our minds & in our Hearts. Love You]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fall is Here</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:49:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi just loved the fall season it was his favorite.....We use to take him to the lake &amp; he would r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi just loved the fall season it was his favorite.....We use to take him to the lake & he would run in the woods chasing the leaves. We would put him in the back of the truck & her would bark all the way there & back he just loved it.  He knew that when we got in the truck he was going for a ride. This year we are lost with out him. The Hot Air Balloon's go over all the time & a few have landed in the yard some ask about him other who didn't know him wanted to no about him. The would go over & get low enough so they could call out at him. Of course he barked the whole time I really don't think he liked them to much. He would hear the sound of the hot fire going up in the balloon that is all it took he would let us no they were out there. We think about him everyday not a day goes by that he isn't on our minds.  So this one is for you my buddy Bonzi........

Hot Air Balloon Ride


In the magic of the morning,
Looking around the large launch field.

Arrays of hot-air balloons inflate,
And their colors are gradually revealed.

 

Lifting off in the wicker gondola,
I start my heavenward ascension.

The idyllic landscape soon stretches out
To a stupendous dimension;

 

There is so much pristine scenery –
The rolling hills are dotted with pines.

As the earth seems to slowly rotate below,
I take in outdoor designs.

 

Floating serenely for a while,
Suspended in the wind’s highway,

I’m in panoramic harmony with nature;
And my mind is led astray.

We love & miss you Bonzi what a sweet joy you were the year's we had you let us with Great Memories..]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>That's Just What God Did</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:35:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>That's Just What God Did....................


I will lend to you for awhile,
a pup, God said,
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That's Just What God Did....................


I will lend to you for awhile,
a pup, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and mourn for him when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three
But will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me. He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn. I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd's life's land
I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come
to take my Pup back again. I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"
For all the joys this Pup will bring,
the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness
we'll love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known 
forever grateful stay But should you call him back
much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand. If, by our love, we've managed,
your wishes to achieve
In memory of him we loved,
to help us while we grieve, When our faithful bundle 
departs this world of strife,
We'll have yet another Pup 
and love him all his life.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Year Ago Today You Went to The Rainbow Bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/296305</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:16:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi today is a sad day here you left us to go to the rainbow Bridge One Year Ago. This has been a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi today is a sad day here you left us to go to the rainbow Bridge One Year Ago. This has been a very hard year to get through each day reminded us of you in a different way. Getting up each morning with you gone not to be here and "Greet"  us with the  Bonzi dance and happy face, to "Welcome" Dad & Jeremy home from work everyday, to share your blanket with Maggie Mae & each night give her a doggie "Kiss" & send her on her way up to bed. Tuesdays were bath day you loved that, getting brushed each and everyday was a real treat for you because you loved the attention. Let's not forget the vanillia cookies we got for you everytime we went to the store. You really loved them!!!  Now you are gone with  just your memories that you left behind we us to hold on to and cherish..........

The girls still know who you are and look for you. Maggie Mae still has your blanket that the two of you shared I just can't bring myself to throw it out!! The path in the yard that you made with your paw's back & forth to the kitchen door is now covered in green grass no trace of you ever being there....At times you were a "pain" but so much loved that there is a empty hole in our hearts that will NEVER heal. The way you left us was so uncalled for that I can't seem to move on with the fact your gone.  

You dear Bonzi was such a joy to have a good dog, a great dog. You never barked enless Dad or Jeremy came home from work that was only because you were "happy" to see them you let us know when the hot air ballons came over the house they miss you. You were our "Baby Boy" and will always be in our hearts forever. You have a great time at the Rainbow Bridge and one day we will all meet you at the gate.  Keep watch over us like "Angels" do and keep us safe from harm. We love & miss you................................

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, 
"It's me, I haven't left you, 
I'm well, 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 it with such care. 
I want to re-assure you, 
That I'm not lying there. 

I walked with you towards the house, 
As you fumbled for your key. 
I gently put my paw on you, 
I smiled and said "It's 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 every day. 
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, "good-night, God Bless, 
I'll see you in the morning." 

An 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.

I know that when we meet again you will have lots to tell us but first I just want a hug & big doggie kiss..

Love You
Paley Sue, Maggie Mae, Sybil~Aine
Dad, Mom & Jeremy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Since You Have Been Gone Bonzi He Helps Me Through Each Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/295608</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:33:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>THANKS TO GOD


I pray that this will bless you as it blessed me. 

Hello God,
I called tonigh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ THANKS TO GOD


I pray that this will bless you as it blessed me. 

Hello God,
I called tonight 
To talk a little while
I need a friend who'll listen 
To my anxiety and trial.
You see, I can't quite make it
Through a day just on my own... 
I need your love to guide me, 
So I'll never feel alone. 
I want to ask you please to keep 
My family safe and sound. 
Come and fill their lives with confidence
For whatever fate they're bound. 
Give me faith, dear God, to face 
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things 
I can't change in any way. 
I thank you God for being home 
And listening to my call, 
For giving me such good advice 
When I stumble and fall. 
Your number, God, is the only one 
That answers every time. 
I never get a busy signal, 
Never had to pay a ! dime. 
So thank you, God, for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I love You too,
And I'll call again tomorrow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY EASTER BONZI</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/294635</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Apr 2007 07:49:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/294635</guid>
		<description>I looked for a Poem that I could sent but all the words ran &amp; ran so I picked this one for you becau ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I looked for a Poem that I could sent but all the words ran & ran so I picked this one for you because you NO that we love & miss you so........

GOD KNEW

God knew that you were suffering.
That the hills were hard to climb
So He gently closed your eyelids
And whispered "Peace be thine."
In tears we watched you sinking
We watched you fade away
Our hearts were surely broken
You fought so hard to stay

But when we saw you sleeping
So peaceful, free from pain
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

With this all said & done have a Happy Easter Day

Love You,
The PMS GIRLS Paley Sue, Maggie Mae, Sybil~Aine and Mom & Dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We Love &amp; Miss You</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/289189</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:29:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/289189</guid>
		<description>Summer is here my &quot;Dear Bonzi&quot; &amp; we miss you so much. The grass is green now &amp; your path that had be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Summer is here my "Dear Bonzi" & we miss you so much. The grass is green now & your path that had been in the yard for over 9 years has finally grown back green.  Your dog run is empty..............We were out in the yard working and I told Dad there is no sign of you being there anymore. We are going to change that & put a Memorial in the yard where you would be during the day. You are always in our "Hearts" & on our "Minds"  we will always keep you near.
We love & miss you "Sweet Angel"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dance With God</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/281706</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:43:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/281706</guid>
		<description>I got this from a friend-Thanks Janie

Dancing With God 


 When I meditated on the word  Guida ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got this from a friend-Thanks Janie

Dancing With God 


 When I meditated on the word  Guidance, 
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.   
 I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.   
 When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.   
 The movement doesn't flow with the music,   
 and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.   
 When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,   
 both bodies begin to flow with the music.   
 One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back   
 or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.   
 It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.   
 The dance takes surrender, willingness,   
 and attentiveness from one person   
 and gentle guidance and skill from the other.   
 My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.   
 When I saw "G: I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i".   
 "God, "u" and "i" dance."   
 God, you, and I dance.   
 As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust   
 that I would get  guidance about my life.   
 Once again, I became willing to let God lead.   
 My prayer for you today is that God's blessings   
 and mercies be upon you on this day and everyday.   
 May you abide in God as God   
 abides in you.   
 Dance together with God, trusting God to lead   
 and to guide you through each season of your life.   
 This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.   
 If God has done anything for   
 you in your life,   
 please share this message with someone else,   
 for prayer is one of the best gifts we can receive.   
 There is no cost but a lot of rewards;   
 so let's continue to pray for one another.   


 And I Hope You Dance]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am Not Giving Up</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/277866</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:38:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/277866</guid>
		<description>Well Bonzi today I sent an email to the Editor of our local paper asking him to print an artical on  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Bonzi today I sent an email to the Editor of our local paper asking him to print an artical on "Rimadyl". Between me & other on the doghealth2 site we have tried just about everything and NO ONE will listen. I won't give up on this you were taken from us and you should still be here getting your daily brushing, walks & greeting your Dad & Jeremy as they come home from work. You were always so happy to see them at the end of the day and let's not forget Maggie Mae who would sleep by you & kiss you good-night. You would greet us as we would come down the stairs from bed every morning. We miss that so much. So I hope that he will email me back and maybe do an artical on "Rimadyl" so other won't have to go through what we have not to mention all the other out there. You are my "Sweet Angel" help me get this done. Letter below.
Love & Miss You

Thomas,
I have been reading the valued information that your paper prints weekly in regards to our pets. For instance Pfizer with the weight drug for dogs, gum with dangers sweetener in it that can kill you pet. I would like to ask if you would print an article that would save the lives of our dogs? I lost my beloved dog Bonzi last April to the drug called "Rimadyl" not knowing the the effects it would have on him & trusting my vet he was on it for 9 days & dead on the 11Th. His death was very painful & uncalled for it should have never happened. Since I have been fighting to get the word out because Vets push this drug like candy. It is a non-steroid they seem to give it for everything from a teeth ache, before surgery & after for hip pain, etc. It kills!!!!!  I would love to get the word out and save dog's from the horror able death that most dogs go through. Please help me save the lives of our pets. I can give you web-sites to include FDA, CVM & Pfizer themselves to back up what I am talking about. You don't have to take the word of a grieving pet owner. The sad part is many owner's don't realize that "Rimadyl" killed their pet they just take the word of the Vet. Please if you would contact me at bjking2661@yahoo.com let me no your feelings on this.
Regards,
Becky King]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Rainbow Bridge Together we will be .</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/277558</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:11:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/277558</guid>
		<description>Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge that's were my Bonzi went. 

When an ani ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge that's were my Bonzi went. 

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, never again to be separated.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dairy of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/277352</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:42:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/277352</guid>
		<description>Bonzi you made it again &quot;Dairy of the Day&quot; I just wish you were here to see it. It will soon be 1 ye ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi you made it again "Dairy of the Day" I just wish you were here to see it. It will soon be 1 year that you left and went to the Rainbow Bridge it just doesn't seem possible. We miss you so much. I have made so many friend from this site but it still doesn't stop the empty feeling in my heart.  The PMS Girls Paley Sue, Maggie Mae & Sybil~Aine miss you & sent all thier love.
Hugs & Kisses]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not Forgotten</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/274398</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:07:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/274398</guid>
		<description>The one who listened when I talk,
The one who cheered my lonely walk,
The one who nuzzled when I c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The one who listened when I talk,
The one who cheered my lonely walk,
The one who nuzzled when I cry,
The one who comforted when I sigh.

Who else could match my every mood?
Who else would feast on scraps of food?
Who else would prompty this monologue?
Who else but you.......
My Loving dog.

Bonzi,
You left me  and went to Heaven
Although I am not alone
I still wish you were here with I miss you so much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You Are Always With Us......</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/274384</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:51:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/274384</guid>
		<description>I sometimes hear it late at night,
the gentle sound of angel flight,
descending from a higher plac ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I sometimes hear it late at night,
the gentle sound of angel flight,
descending from a higher place
closing gaps of time and space.

A gentle breeze upon my skin
pulls me from my dreams again;
a loving soul gone far too long
returns to reaffirm our bond.

My mind is racing, questions fly,
"You left so soon, please tell me why!"
the whispered words then spoke to me
released my pain and set me free.

"There is a place beyond this earth
where all souls seek divine rebirth,
no explanation can describe
the world in which pure love resides.

This place belongs to everyone
and when your time on earth is done
you'll travel here as all souls do,
no fear or pain will follow you.

Until the day your journey starts
you'll find me tucked inside your heart,
and when you feel our distance vast
your whispered words will bring me back.

This I promise you my friend,
we'll be together once again
and all the love our hearts can hold
will join as one our whispering souls."]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Because We Miss &amp; Love You Bonzi</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/274383</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:50:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/274383</guid>
		<description>Looking back on the memory of
the dance we shared, beneath the stars above.
For a moment all the w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Looking back on the memory of
the dance we shared, beneath the stars above.
For a moment all the world was right,
how was I to know that you'd ever say goodbye?
And now I'm glad I didn't know
the way it all would end, the way it all would go.
Our lives are better left to chance,
I could have missed the pain,
but I'd have had to miss the dance.
Holding you, I held everything,
for a moment, wasn't I the king?
If I'd only known how the king would fall
who's to say, you know I might have changed it all.
And now I'm glad I didn't know
the way it all would end, the way it all would go.
Our lives are better left to chance,
I could have missed the pain,
but I'd have had to miss the dance]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Valentines Day Bonzi</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/272061</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:57:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/272061</guid>
		<description>You are on my mind today because it's Valentines Day &amp; you use to bring me cards....I really miss th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You are on my mind today because it's Valentines Day & you use to bring me cards....I really miss that. The girls gave you a "Heart" for Valentines they miss you so much & we just want you to no that you are forever loved.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daily Dairy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/253876</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:08:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/253876</guid>
		<description>Wow Bonzi your dairy was choosen one of the &quot;Diary of the Day&quot; don't you feel so special?  I want yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow Bonzi your dairy was choosen one of the "Diary of the Day" don't you feel so special?  I want you to know that with this site it keeps you so close to me I can get on here any time of the day and there you are!!!  I have also gotten to know several very nice people that have been through the same thing as I have so we can share our grief & also spread the word about Rimadyl and all NSAIDs. I have also run across a few people that are just down right rude and I "block" them because Dogster isn't about that at all.  ALL in All most everyone is very nice here. Christmas & New Years has came & gone  it was so lonely without you Bozo was here looking all over for you the girls missed you & of couse we missed you so much. 

Now that you are gone we have a problem out in the yard with Raccoons & coyotes they come around every night. We remember when each morning you would go over the yard inch by inch smelling so I guess we had them out there than. Dad said you were big enough that they wouldn't bother you but, the PMS Girls Paley,Maggie & Sybil~Aine would be a nice dinner for a coyote!!! So we have to be very careful when the girls go out at night. 

We are taking a trip Sunday to Colorado Springs to see Anna because she is having a new baby. If you were here you would also be going with us.  I never realized just how much someone could get attached to a pet!!!  There are some wonderful pet owners out there that are "crazy" about there pets it's just unbelieveable to read some of  the enter's on here. I spend lot's of time on here it helps me out to cope with our "loss" after all you were part of the family for a long time. You are truly missed Bonzi & we love you & keep you in our "hearts"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Dog For Jesus</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/249589</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Dec 2006 17:26:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>A DOG FOR JESUS

I wish someone had given Jesus a dog.
As loyal and loving as mine.
To sleep by  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A DOG FOR JESUS

I wish someone had given Jesus a dog.
As loyal and loving as mine.
To sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes
And adore Him for being divine.

As our Lord grew to manhood His faithful dog, 
Would have followed Him all through the day.
While He preached to the crowds and made the sick well
And knelt in the garden to pray.
It is sad to remember that Christ went away.
To face death alone and apart.
With no tender dog following close behind,
To comfort its Master's Heart.
And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn,
How happy He would have been,
As His dog kissed His hand and barked it's delight,
For The One who died for all men.

Well, the Lord has a dog now, I  sent Him mine,
The old pal so dear to me.
And I smile through my tears on this first day alone,
Knowing they're in eternity.
Day after day, the whole day through,
Wherever my road inclined,
Four feet said, "Wait, I'm coming with you!"
And trotted along behind.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas Day &quot;Merry Christmas&quot; Bonzi</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/249566</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Dec 2006 16:32:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/249566</guid>
		<description>Here it is Christmas Day it seems like just like another day to all of us. You Buddy Boy were sure m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here it is Christmas Day it seems like just like another day to all of us. You Buddy Boy were sure missed several times Dad would look over where you use to lay & say something like it seems strange that "Bonzi" isn't here or the corner is empty over there ith out "Bonzi".  We lite a candle for you today & wished you a "Merry Christmas" in doggie Heaven. Tonight we are suppose to get some snow you always like the snow the colder the better after all you were born in Alaska & from the day we brought you home in all that snow we couldn't keep you out of it. 

Bozo, Paley, Maggie & Sybil~Aine were all here but no matter what it's just not the some without you here. You were always a good "old boy" nothing bothered you. I love the  PMS Girls Paley, Maggie & Sybil~Aine but no other dog will ever take your place. We love & miss you Buddy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas Bonzi</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/249051</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:30:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/249051</guid>
		<description>Well Bonzi it's Christmas Eve our first one with out you  here it really doesn't seem like Christmas ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Bonzi it's Christmas Eve our first one with out you  here it really doesn't seem like Christmas there isn't any snow and it's warm outside. You would love it because you could be outside in the sun even tho  you really loved the snow ,too. Most people really forget the meaning of Christmas  sad but, true.   



'Twas the Night Before Jesus Came 


'Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house, 
Not a creature was praying, not even a spouse. 
Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care 
In hopes that Jesus would not come there. 
 

The children were dressing to crawl into bed, 
Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. 
And Mom in her rocker with the baby on her lap 
Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap. 
 

When out of the east there arose such a clatter, 
I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. 
Away to the window I flew like a flash, 
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash! 
 

When what to my wondering eyes should appear? 
But angles proclaiming that Jesus was here! 
With light like the sun sending forth a bright ray, 
I knew in a moment this must be the DAY! 
 

The light of His face made me cover my head, 
It was JESUS returning just like He had said. 
And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth, 
I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself. 

 

In the Book of Life, which He held in His hand, 
Was written the name of every saved man. 
He spoke not a word as He searched for my name, 
When He said, "It's not here", my head hung in shame. 
 

The people whose names had been written with love 
He gathered to take to His Father above. 
With those who were ready He rose without sound 
While all the rest were left standing around.
 

I fell to my knees, but it was too late; 
I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate. 
I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight. 
Oh, if only I had been ready tonight! 
 

In the words of this poem, the meaning is clear; 
The coming of Jesus is drawing near. 
There's only one life, and when it comes to last call, 
We'll find that the Bible was true after all. 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Bonzi we miss you & will keep you in our "hearts"  forever.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas Just Around The Corner</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/244391</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:22:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/244391</guid>
		<description>Well Bonzi Christmas is just aroung the corner &amp; this will be the first year with out you.  I have s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Bonzi Christmas is just aroung the corner & this will be the first year with out you.  I have such an empty feeling in my heart because you were such a big part of the Holiday's to include Thanksgiving. As you no we have a new addition to the family her name is Sybil~Aine she wasn't brought to take your place just something to keep me busy. You wouldjust love her she's alot like Maggie full of all kinds of spunk!!!!!

The girls still look for you each day & when they go outside they always go in your area now. I think they can still smell you over there or maybe they just get closer to you from that area.  I put music on you page it's by Vince Gill called "Go Rest High On The Mountain"  it brings tears to my eyes when I hear it.  Boy, do we miss you!!!!!

I just don't understand how people can be mean to animals as much as I loved you & the girl's it just hard to understand why they could mistreat them.  I no that you are in a beautiful place & are having a great time I am sure but, I still wish you were here with us. I remember the first year in our new house we put up a real Christmas Tree & while Dad was on the phone you hiked your leg on it and took a pee!!!! We had to take the tree down & throw it out because it smelled so bad.  That was okay you didn't get into trouble but Dad sure did.......Also the carpet had to be replaced in a small section but you were a male dog & you were marking your area.. It's funny now but wasn't at the time it happened. That was the first & only time you ever went in the house and you just looked at me with those big eyes thinking you were going to get into trouble.

Bonzi you were & still are a beautiful boy and you will remain in our hearts forever there will not be a day that goes by that we don't think about you. I am sending "Hugs" & "Kisses" your way from all of us.

Love You Buddy
Mom, Dad, Jeremy & the PMS Girls Paley, Maggie & Sybil~Aine]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Your Birthday September 4th</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/233605</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:54:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On this day Bonzi there were 15 &quot;Hot Air&quot; Ballons that went over the house as we all know you either ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On this day Bonzi there were 15 "Hot Air" Ballons that went over the house as we all know you either "loved or "hated" them either way you would bark & carry on till they were gone. We alway knew they were on the way by the tone of your bark. This day September 4th they passed on was low enough to yell down and ask where his "buddy" was?  I got all upset & couldn't even bring myself to speak so Dad yelled up to say that he was closer to you right now than we were that you had gone to "Heaven"  This guy would go over the house at least a few times a week because it's the route that they always take to keep out of the path of the air plane at the near by airport he misses you to Buddy. Dad trimmed the Honeysuckle Bushes out by your dog run but I wouldn't let him touch your spot. They are now to the ground & you would have lots of shade next year to lay in. We have moved the bird feeder out there so they won't be eaten by that big old bird that keeps comming back after them. The girls don't like it there they bark at it I guess they keep telling us that was "Your" spot & move it. It has now been 7 months that you left us and we miss you more 7 more each day it seem's like yesterday you were here at my feet. Just want you to no that we LOVE & MISS you and that you are forver in our "Hearts"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/231289</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:54:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What an &quot;Honor&quot; you were picked for DOG OF THE DAY it's nice to no your not  forgotten not even by t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What an "Honor" you were picked for DOG OF THE DAY it's nice to no your not  forgotten not even by those who don't no you. Even tho it was a nice Honor it broke my heart knowing that you aren't here with us we miss you so much. You have recieved emails, Pal request & Rosettes all day long.  I no that you are gone but from your death I havemade so many friends that I would have never known. I tell everyone that you are looking over me from "Heaven" as you did here on earth. Welove & miss you.......

We got a little sister for the Paley Sue & Maggie Mae her name is Sybil~Aine. She isn't here to take you place because that would never happen you were just to special. SHe is a Shih tzu now about 2 lbs and she is a pretty red & brown some spot on her are you color.  Daddy got her for me because I am so lonely here at the house even tho I have Paley & Maggie now they all keep me busy!!!! She is a good girl but Bonzi you were one of a kind so sweet not a mean bone in your body. Sometimes I could swear you never had Chow in you......You were a very "special" part of our lives and you will never be forgotten "NEVER"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thinking of You</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/214968</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:06:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi because of you I have meant so many new friends from this site. You are watching over me from  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi because of you I have meant so many new friends from this site. You are watching over me from "HEAVEN". Most of them on here call it the  Rainbow Bridge but I still feel that you went to "Heaven".......You have no idea how many have lost their Babies on her. They have a real hard time dealing with the grief of it all. I guess it is so hard when it's out of your control. I am so sorry that we didn't do more for you. I think you would still be here it only I would have looked the drug up on the system but instead I trusted Sheehan. Yes I will mention her every chance I get because she is the one who cut your life short.  The leaves are starting turn it was your favorite time of year you loved to play in them when we went to the lake. I am going to take the girls Paley & Maggie this year it will be lonely with out you. I say you are watching over me I hope that you are. Keep us all safe & one day my Baby Boy we will join you. We love & miss you.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Tail of Devotion for Bonzi  In Memory</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/211802</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:26:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What a beautiful &quot;Baby Boy&quot; you were &amp; the love that you had was remarkable never once would you bar ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a beautiful "Baby Boy" you were & the love that you had was remarkable never once would you bark for no reason.....If someone would come to the house you would let us no and when Daddy & Jeremy came home from work you would dance all around until you could get that pat on the head. I no there were times we didn't pay attention to you when we got home but only because we had things on our mind's. Bonzi you were the "BEST" dog ever I don't care what anyone says about Chow's you we a great companion not a mean bone in your body....

You loved your monthly bathe & would just sit there when I would brush your fur. Afterwards you knew that a "treat" was on the way. You loved the vanilla cookies that we got you & you would pull them apart eat the center than the cookies. You would have done great on a TV Commercial!!!! 

Who would have ever thought that when we brought you home the first day that you would be with us so long. You traveled with us everywhere we went and going through Canada you never gave us any problems at all. What a joy you were......

Paley Sue & Maggie Mae still miss you so much they grieve just like people do but we as "people" can't help them because they don't talk. I want you to know Bonzi & I Thank-you everyday for the new friends that I have meant on here because of you that was possible. I think you knew this would happen and even after death you wanted to make sure I was okay. Each day there is a different dog that has lost his life because of the drug "Rimadyl" just like you they didn't have a chance. I am still fighting "your" fight and won't give up no matter how many doors they shut in my face. You died because a Vet made a stupid mistake and we trusted her Dr. Sheehan never gave us the information on the drug for us to make the right choice instead we trusted her and for that Buddy I am so sorry. If only we had known you would have "NEVER" be given this drug. 

I know that you are watching over us and keeping us safe even from Heaven so you just keep up the good work Bonzi and remember that we Truly Love & Miss You.............]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Response from The FDA/CVM</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/208635</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:26:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Ms. King;

 

This is in response to your e-mail inquiry to the FDA's Center for Veterinary ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Ms. King;

 

This is in response to your e-mail inquiry to the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine concerning Rimadyl.  I regret the delay in responding.

 

I am very sorry to hear of your dog's death.  I know it is very difficult to lose a cherished pet.  We encourage you to file an Adverse Drug Experience (ADE) report to FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM).   The form for filing an ADE report can be found in the Table of Contents under "Form 1932a" at: http://www.fda.gov/cvm/adetoc.htm.  It is a postage paid form.  

 

FDA's CVM receives a number of Adverse Drug Experiences (ADEs) for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Rimadyl.  However, FDA considers Rimadyl safe and effective when used according to the label and when dog owners are informed about common NSAID side effects. While I know this is not comforting to you since you believe your dog died as a result of Rimadyl, FDA must have sufficient proof that a drug is unsafe when used according to label directions before we could take action to have the product removed from the market.  We have worked with the drug sponsor (Pfizer) for several years to help ensure that the product labeling is clear and includes appropriate listing of common ADEs.  In addition, FDA and Pfizer have worked together to develop client information sheets for pet owners. 

 

I can also understand you being upset with your veterinarian.  If you wish to file a complaint about your veterinarian you should contact the State Board of Veterinary Medicine in the state where your veterinarian practices.  You can find contact information at http://www.aavsb.org/DLR/DLR.aspx.  I hope this is helpful to you.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

FDA/CVM Home Page]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Letter to The Attorney General of Ohio</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/208632</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:20:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>July 5, 2006



State of Ohio Office of the Attorney General
30 E Board Street
Columbus, Ohio  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ July 5, 2006



State of Ohio Office of the Attorney General
30 E Board Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3400



Re: Countryside Animal Hospital
       Complaint #307553

Frances Alberty;
I just wanted to clear up a few things in regards to the complaint that I had with Robyn Sheehad from the Countryside Animal Hospital. It really up sets me to read the letter that she sent to your office in regards to Bonzi how could a grown so called “Professional“ woman lie as she did to you.  I need to make on thing clear which is that “Euthanasia” was never mentioned and was not even an options at this office visit  Bonzi was in very good spirits when we took him to her office and wasn’t in pain as she stated . He never stated to show any signs of problem’s until he was given the drug “Rimadyl” than he got a toxic reaction from the drug because he was in early stages of Renal Failure. Rimadyl causes kidney failure so why would you give it to a dog that is in the early stages of it? That was a “death” sentence and that’s just what he got. 

It really upsets me that she has turned this whole ordeal around to look like it was our fault because we were in “denial”. The problem here is that Robyn Sheehan would not return our phone calls and has made every excuse under the sun to clear her name. I contacted her office twice on April 10th and left messages both time’s. She state’s that  I gave Bonzi the drug Acepromazine that was prescribed for one of our other pet’s which is given to her before a  thunder storm!!! Why would I do that?

She has made excuse after excuse for the reason she never returned my call’s the fact of the matter is she didn’t care she knew  she  had  made a big “mistake” .  Robyn Sheehan called me at 9:00 at night on a Sunday one month after Bonzi had been gone only because she received a letter from either the Attorney General or the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board at this point I didn’t even want to discuss the matter with her.  All I know is that she prescribed a drug for our pet with out giving us a client information sheet knowing that he was in early stages of kidney failure & that Rimadyl caused Kidney failure and now wants to put the blame on everyone but herself to include her staff , myself  & my husband because she capable to face the true.


Regards,


Rebecca King]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Inspector General</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/208631</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:19:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>July 11, 2006



Office Of Ohio Inspector General
James A Rhodes State Ohio Tower
30 E Broad S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ July 11, 2006



Office Of Ohio Inspector General
James A Rhodes State Ohio Tower
30 E Broad Street Suite 1820
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3414



Re:  File #06-06-053   Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board


James Rhodes;
I received a letter to a complaint that I had filed with the Ohio Veterinary Licensing Board in regards to Robyn Sheehan Countryside Animal Hospital. I feel that Heather Hissom made a hasty decision not taking the fact’s given to her that Ms. Sheehan did no wrong in the matter of our Bonzi.  The CVM, FDA, and also Pfizer the maker of the drug “Rimadyl” clearly state that it causes kidney & liver damage it’s toxic to most dog’s and should “NOT“ be given to dog if they have kidney problems. 

My complaint to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board was that Ms. Sheehan prescribed Rimadyl to our pet knowing that he was in the early stages of renal (kidney) failure which she should have NEVER done!  Heather claims that there was no  violation of R.C. 4741 so tell me what does that mean?  Ms. Sheehan did not give us a Client Information Sheet, she didn’t do blood work up on Bonzi’s kidneys, she gave him a drug that caused kidney failure when he was in the early stages of kidney failure and refused to return our call‘s when Bonzi got so sick. Not returning our calls is a VIOLATION of her professional ethics as well as a  death sentence. She put him on aspirin a year before not telling us to stop that a week before giving the Rimadyl. So please tell me how she can’t be held liable for his death? 

I would like answers as to why they feel she didn’t violate and code. This makes no sense to me at all. I have enclosed several copies of correspondence for you to read.  Please if you have any questions you may contact me at 1-513-934-2881 or by mail.


Regards,


Rebecca King]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OVMLB</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/208630</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:18:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>April 20, 2006



Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
77 S High Street 16th Floor
Columbus ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ April 20, 2006



Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
77 S High Street 16th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108



Re. Robyn Sheehan /Countryside Animal Hospital


To Whom It May Concern;
The main complaint that we have in regards to Robyn Sheehan is that she put our pet on the drug called “Rimadyl” without any paper work attached that would tell us the side effect of this drug. If we would have known it could hurt our pet in anyway he wouldn’t have been put on it. We trusted her whole heartedly but, I guess that was our first mistake. Also I contacted her office several times after Bonzi started to show signs of distress but she would even have the common curious to return my calls. I feel that she has failed as a Vet she really let us down. Why would you put a dog on Rimadyl if his in the early stages of kidney failure? Why? He was put on the drug March 30th by 4/9/06 he started to have:  

 change in drinking habits (increased water consumption) unusual pattern of urination, overabundance of urine, urine accidents in the house vomiting diarrhea black, tarry stools , , restlessness,  staggering, stumbling, seizures, loss of balance  

We tried to contact her right away so that she could see Bonzi but like I started she wouldn’t return our calls. To me there is “NO” reason not  to return a call unless she knew a mistake was made. I have enclosed all copies for you.


Regards,



Rebecca King]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Letter to the Vet Robyn Sheehan</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/208629</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:17:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>April 19, 2006



Re: Poor Veterinary Service


Ms. Robyn Sheehan;
I&acirc;m addressing this let ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ April 19, 2006



Re: Poor Veterinary Service


Ms. Robyn Sheehan;
I’m addressing this letter in regards to the service that we received the past couple of weeks. April 30th we brought our Pet “Bonzi” into your office for a visit to access his health and to determined if he was in pain because of his hip.  You  prescribed a drug for him called “Rimadyl” which we never received any information on this drug, but we trusted you whole heartedly because you have been his Vet. Within days of the medicine he started to have several problems so we stopped the drug.  Immediately I phoned your office  several times that week with “NO” response from you.  I can’t for the life of me understand why you didn’t return my calls?

The only thing  I can think of is this drug causes liver & kidney failure and with Bonzi already in the early stages of kidney failure this drug damaged him even more and caused his death.  Why would you give him this drug knowing this?  I chose to  bring  Bonzi to you because I trusted you, I guess that trust was blind!  If you treat all pet owner’s this way I wonder how you can stay in business? 


Regards,


Rebecca King



In Memory of Bonzi 9/27/92-4/12/06 “Taken  before his Time”]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Letter to Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/208628</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:16:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>June 30, 2006


The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
77 South High Street 16th Floor
Col ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ June 30, 2006


The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board
77 South High Street 16th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-6108



Re: File #06-06-053
      Robyn Sheehan


Heather Hissom;
First off I must say that I’m very disappointed with the letter that I received from you in regards to my complaint against Robyn Sheehan  it’s seems to me that you must either be blind or you just  don’t have all the records or facts in front of you  to make a correct decision. You claim that there is no “Violation” on the part of Robyn Sheehan while she cared for our dog Bonzi. Did you not research this matter? It clearly states from Pfizer & the FDA that “Rimadyl” causes kidney & liver failure that’s it’s toxic to dog’s so why would a Vet give this to our Bonzi knowing for well that he is in the early stages of kidney failure? This to me is a violation as well as a “death sentence” !!

If this is the standard that you govern by then maybe your agency needs a “Review”; Guidelines  for the use of this drug  clearly  states that any sign of  kidney  failure then avoid it’s use. The history of this drug shows a high risk, has  big Business bought your judgment for Policing?  Importunely your are ignorant to the dangers & fact’s of Rimadyl. Maybe you need to be educated as well as many of the Veterinarian’s that you licenses.

I would also like to get a copy of the Violation that you state is R.C. 4741 it seems that on you web-site everything is a R.C. 4741. It’s easy to set a t a table with a few people pencils in hand and just mark “NO VIOLATION” to a complaint push it aside and go on the the next complaint. I have attached copies from the FDA & CVM in regards to this drug Rimadyl if you think that the Vet did nothing wrong than tell me why this drug was prescribed to our pet knowing these dangers.

Violations:
1) No “Client Information Sheet” given to us regarding this drug.
2) Prescribed 100mg ½ in morning ½ at night the correct dose is 2mg per body weight he only weighted   
    40lbs so he was given 20mg to much.  
3) She had prescribed the year before one aspirin a day for pain he should have been taken off that aspirin
     for at least 5 days before taking the Rimadyl.
4) No “testing” was done to see what his blood panels were.
5) Bonzi was in the early stages of ranal failure he should have never been given Rimadyl.



Regards,



Rebecca King]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We Miss You More &amp; More</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/208624</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:10:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>DON'T GRIEVE TOO LONG 
Don't grieve too long for now I'm free 
I've followed the path God set for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ DON'T GRIEVE TOO LONG 
Don't grieve too long for now I'm free 
I've followed the path God set for me 
I ran to Him when I heard His call 
I swished my tail and left it all. 

I could not stay another day 
To bark, to love, to romp or play 
Games left unplayed must stay that way 
I found such peace, it made my day. 

My parting has left you with a void 
Please fill it with remembered joy 
A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss 
Oh yes, these things I too shall miss. 

Be not burdened with times of sorrow 
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow 
My life's been full, you've given so much 
Your time, your love and gentle touch. 

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief 
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief 
Lift up your head and share with me 
God wanted me, He set me free! 

I know we shouldn't grieve so long but you were our "family" for so long it's hard not to. Fall is almost here that was the best time of year for you. You loved to walk in the woods & get your picture taken. I will miss that so much. I will take Paley & Maggie out but it won't be the same without you there to keep us safe. We all still look for you i n the morning when we come down stairs but you are not there. From time to time we hear you, and smell you so we know you are around. People call me a crazy  because they don't believe in things like that but I know that in my heart you are here. Bonzi we love & miss you so much you will forever be in our thoughts & in our  hearts.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Your Birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/206044</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:02:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi my &quot;Baby&quot; Boy your birthday has come &amp; gone you would have been 14 years old. We missed you so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi my "Baby" Boy your birthday has come & gone you would have been 14 years old. We missed you so much on that day as we do everyday. We still did the same as always Dad fixed steak but, you weren't here to have your's. We sang "Happy Birthday" to you as if you were. You are so missed but we know in our hearts that you were watching us as you do each day.  Sometimes I hear you at night & we smell you around the girl's look your way as if you are there. I know you are in a "Great" place  and will be waiting for us at the "Gate" you are so missed & loved......................................

                                   Happy Birthday Bonzi My "Baby Boy"

                                   Sunlight streams through window pane
                                   unto a spot on the floor....
                                   then I remember,
                                   it's where you used to lie,
                                   but now you are no more.
                                   Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,
                                   and muted echoes sound....
                                   then I remember,
                                  It's where your paws would joyously abound.
                                  A voice is heard along the road, 
                                  and up beyond the hill,
                                  when I remember it can't be yours....
                                  your golden voice is still.
                                  But I'll take that vacant spot of floor
                                  and empty muted hall
                                  and lay them with the absent voice
                                  and unused dish along the wall.
                                  in a blanket of my love
                                  and keep them for my best friend
                                  until we meet above.

You are in our heart, in our thoughts & still in our lives. We miss you so.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bonzi Heaven Bound</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/193558</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:10:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got to the gate of Heaven yesterday 04.12.2006, 
After we said good bye. 
I began to miss you te ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got to the gate of Heaven yesterday 04.12.2006, 
After we said good bye. 
I began to miss you terribly, 
Because I heard you cry. 

Suddenly there was an Angel, 
And she asked me to enter Heavens gate. 
I asked her if I could stay outside and wait, 
For someone who'd be late. 

I wouldn't make much noise you see, 
I wouldn't bark or howl. 
I'd only wait here patiently, 
And play with my tennis ball. 

The Angel said I could stay right here, 
And wait for you to come. 
Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven, 
If I went in alone. 

So I'll wait here, you take your time, 
But keep me in your heart. 
Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven, 
Without you to warm my heart.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>This Poem Is For you Buddy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/193557</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:08:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay 
Her gentle head upon my knee 
And ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay 
Her gentle head upon my knee 
And share her silent thoughts with me... 
She'll come no longer to my call 
Retrieve no more her favorite ball 
A voice far greater than my own 
Has called her to His golden throne. 
Although my eyes are filled with tears, 
I thank Him for the happy years 
He let her spend down here with me 
And for her love and loyalty. 
When it is time for me to go 
And join her there, this much I know... 
I shall not fear the transient dark 
For she will greet me with her bark]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sure Miss You Buddy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/167642</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:33:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This week I started getting outside more and there was something missing it was &quot;you&quot;. I miss you wh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This week I started getting outside more and there was something missing it was "you". I miss you when you greeted us at the back door or when you Dad & Jeremy would come home from work. You would always let me know. Paley &  Maggie still look for you everyday they lay out by your area just waiting for you to come around the corner. Each day gets a little better but the pain will never go away. Bonzi I have made so many new friend's because of you people that I would have never known if you hadn't passed.  They to have lost there beloved pet's and grieve as we do. There are a few that give their pet's "Rimadyl"  knowing the danger's and they very rude & uncaring about our loss. I know that if anything happens to their pet's you and the other will be waiting at the Bridge for them.  I'm so sorry for giving the  drug "Rimadyl" to you and hope that you can forgive me. You know that we trusted the Vet you really liked her but she made a big mistake & we made an even bigger one by not checking it out first. We just want you to know that we love & miss you that you will "Never" be forgotten.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bonzi's Death From &quot;Rimadyl&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/156342</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 May 2006 12:51:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have recieved several e-mails from Pals that  wonder what happened to Bonzi  why he isn't with us  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have recieved several e-mails from Pals that  wonder what happened to Bonzi  why he isn't with us anymore. I thought I would add  something to his diary so they would know.

We took our Chow Bonzi to the Vet  to have him look at to make sure that 
he wasn't in a lot of pain due to the fact that he had bad hips. We 
just wanted to make sure that Bonzi was comfortable. The Vet knew that 
Bonzi was in the first stages of kidney failure which she has noted on her 
file but, gave him a drug called "Rimadyl" which isn't to be given 
because it can make the kidney's and liver fail. We never rec'd any 
information on this drug but have been going to her since 2001 and trusted her 
discussion. Within 9 days Bonzi started to have bad side effects from 
the drug so we stopped it ASAP and with in 11 days he was dead. I 
contacted the office on March 10th twice the 12th and 13th My phone calls 
were never returned!!! I feel that she is the reason that Bonzi is dead 
she knew she wasn't suppose to give this drug to older dog's with kidney 
problems and if she would have told us the side effect Bonzi would have 
never been given the drug. People need to know what kind of Vet she is 
and this drug "Rimadyl" should be pulled from the market. Nothing can 
bring our Bonzi back but, as a Vet you have an obligation to your pets & 
pets owners. She failed us as a Vet. I feel that our Bonzi would still 
be here with us if not given the drug (see side effect below with he 
had) but also she wouldn't even return my calls I feel that I contacted 
her office enough times that she had to have rec'd my messages.
As soon as your dog begins Rimadyl therapy and during the entire time 
he takes it, watch for the following symptoms, all signs of potential 
life-threatening reactions to the drug:

loss of appetite 
change in drinking habits (refusal to drink or increased water 
consumption) 
unusual pattern of urination, blood in the urine, sweet-smelling urine, 
an overabundance of urine, urine accidents in the house 
vomiting 
diarrhea 
black, tarry stools or flecks of blood in the vomit 
lethargy, drowsiness, hyperactivity, restlessness, aggressiveness 
staggering, stumbling, weakness or partial paralysis, full paralysis, 
seizures, dizziness, loss of balance  Bonzi had theses effects that's 
why I contacted her and she wouldn't even call me back.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Miss you Bonzi &amp; I won't Give Up This Fight For You</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/152993</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 May 2006 15:07:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi after 3 weeks Dr. Sheehan the one who took your life called.It really doesn't help us any now  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi after 3 weeks Dr. Sheehan the one who took your life called.It really doesn't help us any now and I want you to know that we are so sorry we love & miss you so much......
Guess what everyone? Dr. Sheehan the Vet who treated and killed 
Bonzi with Rimadyl called me last night May 7th at 8:35!!!! It has 
only been almost a month now that we lost him!!! Go figure.....She 
was lost for words but blamed it on her staff said they are so busy 
and over worked that she just never got to call me, but in another 
note she said that she tried to call me back the first day but I 
wasn't home!!! I told her that was a bold face lie because I'm 
crippled & can't drive she knows this but thought I would fall for 
it. She really tried hard to get out of the mess she is in she tried 
really hard.

She said that Bonzi was in so much pain when we brought him in that 
she thought the rimadyl would help. She said she just didn't stress 
to us how much pain he was in and she regrets that.....Bonzi wasn't 
in a lot of pain he was happy & jumping around so I don't buy it. 
She also said she has very good luck with Rimadyl and when I told 
her that if we would have know the dangers of the drug Bonzi 
wouldn't have been put on it and her comment to that was "I No"...

I ask her why she didn't return my calls she claims they were to 
busy I asked why she didn't call after she rec'd my certified letter 
so said because it didn't state in there to do that and she figured 
I was "ANGERY" so she didnt bother. I made her feel as bad as I 
could and before the end of the phone call she wanted to know if 
there was anything she could do!! I told her it's a little late for 
that I should have told her to pay all our Vet bills and the 
cremation bill but my husband said he wouldn't give her the 
satisfaction of that.

The reason she called I do believe is that the Ohio Vet Board sent 
me a letter on Thursday that she is under investigation I'm sure she 
also rec'd a letter. I hope that she pays for this and I told her 
so. I'm proud of myself because I have a very bad temper but I was 
very clam & to the point with her on the other hand my husband 
wasn't. I will keep you posted as this unfolds. Sorry to rattle on 
but after almost a "Month" I can't believe it.
Becky
In Memory of Bonzi]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good Morning Bonzi</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/148494</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:39:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I no I stated I wasn't going to write in your dairy but I can't help myself. We miss you so much!!!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I no I stated I wasn't going to write in your dairy but I can't help myself. We miss you so much!!! How are you doing at the bridge? Maggie & Paley still look for you daily and I'm still fighting to get answer's on this drug Rimadyl. We are sorry we took you to the Vet even if you did like her this time she was so mean.....she killed you. Please forgive us because we didn't check out the drug we would "Never" want to hurt you. We miss you more and more each day Daddy really misses yougreeting him every morning. Just want you to know that we "LOVE" you baby.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Miss you more everyday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/148208</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:03:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonzi you have been gone now two weeks. It's so hard to believe that you don't greet me in the morni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonzi you have been gone now two weeks. It's so hard to believe that you don't greet me in the morning! Maggie Mae & Paley Sue look for you everyday they go out by your dog run only to find your not there. I can promise you this I will fight for your "unnecessary" death until I can't fight anymore. We can seem to lay you to rest in the yard, the Pet Cemetery is a very beautiful place but I can't do that either so Daddy said to leave you where you are because you are at "home" so that what we will do. I have shown Paley Sue & Maggie Mae where you are in the family room I have told them over and over so when I say good morning to you they look right up to where you are. Bonzi we loved you so. Hope you are enjoying yourself at the bridge will all you new friends.

God Bless you Baby and rest in peace]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Deeply Missed 9/4/92-4/12/06</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/302018/diary/Taken_before_his_time/145211</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 06:50:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>&amp;hearts;Bonzi In Memory ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This is the first and only enter that will be made in &quot;Bonzi's&quot; diary. We lost Bonzi on 4/12/06 afte ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is the first and only enter that will be made in "Bonzi's" diary. We lost Bonzi on 4/12/06 after only nine (9) days on  a drug called "Rimadyl". We never knew the dangers of this drug  we trusted Bonzi's Vet wholeheartedly never questioning her judgement. That was our first mistake!!!  We took him in because he was having problems with his hips and just wanted to make sure that our "baby boy" wasn't in lots of pain. He was getting around okay but kind of slow at times. She assured us that he was doing okay except he was in the early stages of kidney failure. He had been taking a buffered aspirin for the pain as instructed by the Vet but she wanted to give him a medicine that would be better so she said!!!!  He took this drug and he did act like it was working but on the 9th day he started having all the side effects so we took him off the drug. I have come to find out that this drug "Rimadyl" causes kidney & liver failure so with Bonzi in the early stages of  kidney failure  this was a death sentence (Bonzi died two days later). This drug my friends is a very dangerous drug it kills. Inform anyone you know that has a pet they love not to use it. 

In Memory of Bonzi 9/4/92-4/12/06]]></content:encoded>
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