♥ Helping "Wolf" the German Shepherd Dog ♥

I received this pmail today and want to share it with the Dogster Community. Ever since the death of my Dutchess, so many wonderful things have happened to help German Shepherds in need, in Memory of Dutchess. We are so honored and thrilled! This comes to me by the N'walins Gang .
They made a Donation towards the care of "Wolf". I, too, am going to help when I can with "Wolf's" care. Thank you so much for sharing your warmth, love and friendship and paying it forward in the name of Dutchess! xoxox
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"beautiful Angel, this is how you helped another handsome fellow....

received 3/29/07
Thank you so much for your donation. It will go directly to Wolf's vet fund. I placed Wolf (on our site) in a forever home yesterday, but due to his age and severe heartworms, I told his new guardians that we will pay for his vet bills for the rest of his life and have started a fund cover his future vet needs. Your donation will go into that fund.

Thank you again for thinking of us in this time of loss for your friend’s dog, Dutchess.

Toby Burroughs
President
New Orleans GSD Rescue

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Wolf’s pic and story:
Wolf

hugs, Lori and da Gang "
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Wolf is so beautiful! I am glad he has found his furever home! He deserves it, as do so many other unwanted pups & kittys in the world. Thank you, again!

♥ Three Weeks Today ♥

It's been three long weeks since Dutchess has passed away. I still just don't have clear grasp of it all. Yes, it gets easier every day, but the loss is still so profound to all of us. It's just so unfair. Doesn't it seem like there are a lot of dogs passing away of late? Makes me feel like the end times are near.

I was over reading DaleBo's Diary and I felt sad. Don't get me wrong, I always feel sad, anymore. My blood pressure is through the roof and has been for a week now. I was supposed to go to the doctor today, but didnt go. It'll have to wait. I just have to take better care of myself. Dutchess loved her Dogster pals, especially her Dale Bo. Who wouldn't? He's a very handsome German Shepherd Dog! His personality is even more precious. I remember when his human brother moved out to go to college and how excited Dale was to get his room! Dutchess was so excited for him. "Party Time!" BoL! I know how she blushed with the beautiful "bling" he got her for St. Pattys Day/Birthday. It's so beautiful. They have the same song "You're Beautiful" on their pages, because they have the same taste in music. Yes, Dogs love Music and Tv! Gunner always wondered about those two, but he just shook his paws at her. As if he could bark anything to her, he has Dogster groupies lined up down the drive way! BoL! Not that Dutchess, didn't either, but she cherished DaleBo.

In spirit they will live out their lives, together. Bonded, not in the flesh, but in the heart. A true "Spirit Touch". Dutchess is walking with her human daddy, and my other soul mate, precious Joy. Of course there is little precious Snickers, the kitten, too. Dutchess was always good with the kittens, the goats, the horses, any other animal. She was so sweet by nature. Docile, though protective of me, if need be. I sent with Dutchess some Sage, so her and daddy could use it in their prayers. Maybe Dutchess will even share a sweat lodge with daddy, wouldn't that be neat. I mean, anything can happen in Heaven, right? Though I'm sure the rocks would be too hot for her, she'd only last one round. :) I, myself, loved the sweat lodge, it's cleansing for the body and soul. I don't suppose I'll being doing any more, since Robert is gone, but I'll never forget those times I did participate.

I'm just blabbering on like a school child. I haven't really written anything since her passing. I haven't even written a poem. Unusual for me, I am usually writing during the most stressful times of my life. This time, I just don't have the heart for it. Not now, anyways.

Keep prayers coming for Sadie, the young daughter of Dutchess, who has been fighting some kind of illness that took over at 6 weeks old. She's unable to keep food down, though she doesn't give up. She's only 10 lbs at 12 weeks old. She's neither gaining or losing weight. She's been to 2 vets and neither want to do anything for her, or chose not too. I feel I know what her problem is, Persistant Right Aortic Arch, but these vets here, must not feel like they can operate...and I'm not even sure she'd live through an operation. She is so lively, playful...that I have a hard time thinking about putting her to sleep. We're so attached to her. I brought it up again, but my boyfriend refuses to even consider that thought. She eats, throws up, eats that back, throws up..eats more food, throws up..eats that back..throws up..it's a viscous cycle. Some days are better then others. She's on medication, but it doesn't seem to be working at all. The vet said he'd call me back after thinking about what to do next, but he hasn't done so. I guess I'll call him tomorrow. He knows I don't have a lot of money, so he probably won't help me. I'd make him payments if surgery is to be done, but I suppose this is not an option for him. Or it's just that they are country vets specializing in horses and cattle. He probably never done this kind of surgery before. But the only cure for PRAA is surgery.

Keep paws crossed and continue to visit our other family members. Rowdy Girl and her brother Jasper are doing great! Jasper loves his new home!! I've never heard back from Sweet Pea's new family. They won't answer my calls or emails. That bothers me a lot! Deuce, of course, is growing so big, much bigger then Gunner. He is a great babysitter, playmate for Rowdy Girl. I'm sure Gunner is still waiting for Dutchess to come home...she's home, but he doesn't realize it. She's just resting in her special place...waiting at the bridge for all of us to return to her, some day.

Miss You Beautiful Girl!
Love,
Mommy
xoxoxox

♥ Last Barks ♥

I, GE Sweet Emmaleens Dutchess, better known as Dutchess, because of a spay surgery gone wrong, which took my life to soon, hereby bury my last will and testament in the mind of my Mommy. Remembering me in her loneliness, she will know of this testament. I ask her then to inscribe it as a loving memorial to me.

There is nothing of value I have to leave behind except my love and faith, and this I leave to my Mommy, who will morn me the most; and to Gunner and Deuce, who unselfishly gave me a home of love, filled with endless play times.

I ask my Mommy to remember me always, but please don't grieve for long. I was here for only three years. My greatest hope is that I was an added joy in your life.

Mommy, I had the happiest life a dog will ever know.

I will always be young and free to run, never forgetting your great love for me. Whenever you think of me, always remember me with happiness, and say, "She's the one who loved me most and I loved Her". No matter how long time may be, I will always wag a joyous tail, and be your beautiful, Dutchess.

♥ Sheriff K-9 Donation ♥

I sure hope Jan & Pippin don't mind me sharing this, but I wanted to. This is a pmail I received yesterday 3/23/07. Wow! I wish I could give each child and teacher *wink* a hug for spending a day, gathering donations to purchase a new puppy to train..for a good cause! I hope ms. teacher will make sure they get one *wink*! Thank you so much for thinking of Dutchess!! It's an honor!

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Warm hugs and regards...! I work in a Middle School ( teach) ... and the project for this day/was to raise money to donate this money to the Sheriffs Department to purchase another German Shepherd (k-9)... for drug sniffing activities in the school.

Rather than scrapbooks or pictures which you will have, I wanted to give a generous donation in memory of your precious Angel... this type of dog is costly ( trained) for our awesome Sheriffs Department. .... and they are here K-9 / once a week to check for drugs and arms. This happens to be a good school...i love the children. .. and to watch these awesome creatures work is something!

The amount was 100.00. ... in Dutchess's name. I presented it to the Principle and the Security Staff.

I felt it only fair to let you know...am not bragging... but just sending you the information! It was a pleasure. And to see the new 'pup' / trained/ will be a greater joy...knowing that I will think of your baby every time I see this darling do its job.

Special hugs.

Jan/Lord Pippin
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Click on this link if you'd like to see what other pawsome Dogsters have done in memory of Dutchess xoxoxox
http://www.dogster.com/forums/Plus_Friendly/thread/ 390494

♥ Critter-Alley ♥

Hello Friends,

This is the pmail I received today from the wonderful folks of Critter-Alley.

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To The Family of Dutchess..

My Pop's has done a 11X14 Pastel Portrait for you of Dutchess as a gift, from Your friends Regena, Dallas & Sassy Girl.. From Your Friends Pop's, Rascal & Joker.. And Finaly from your friends in the Squeaky Fuzzy Group and Dogsterholics.. - Here is a copy of it..

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/critteralley/Dutc hess.jpg

If you would love to have this gift just email pop's at his work address (mickey@critter-alley.com) with a mailing address and we will send it right out to you..

With respect~ Rascal
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The portrait is beautiful! I thank all of you so much for this wonderful gift. This is a wonderful memorial for Dutchess and I'll always cherish this!
I truly love you all and am honored!
((((((((hugs)))))))) xoxoxoxox

Ps. I also received a pmail that "Dutchess's Diary" is a featured one today. This is good, for then everyone can read the wonderful poems that were sent to us by wonderful friends of the Dogster community! For those I thank everyone, too! If it hadn't been for this wonderful place, I don't know how I wouldv'e made it through the first day, let alone the first week! Each day gets easier, but I will furever feel that emptiness in my soul where Dutchess lived. A careless Vet with no help...took away my baby. She knows it, I know it and she didn't even have the courage to truly be sorry. We got a slam of the door in our face with a "thank you". Thank you for what? I wish I had the resourses to fight this injustice, but I don't. She knows it, so I guess the "thank you" is for not sueing her. Besides, I didn't want my baby cut open anymore...It's over..I just hope that all my family and friends have caring, compasionate vets & vet techs. Simply so this doesn't happen to anyone...for this shouldve never happened to my Dutchess...

♥ Golden Memories ♥

GOLDEN MEMORIES

They say memories are golden, well, maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories, I only wanted 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 else could fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane.
I'd walk the path to Heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us back one by one, the chain will link again.
-Author Unknown

Please know that there are so many of us on Dogster praying for you & holding you tight in our hearts. Let us know if there is anything, anything at all, that we can do for you. Ask & consider it done.

Bless each of you,
Muffin & CJ. Thank you so much for sharing this with our family. xoxoxox

♥ Please Don't Cry ♥

I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry

And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.

With Wuff,
Daisy. Thank you for sharing this with our family! xoxoxox

♥ Don't Weep ♥

Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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Sent in by Tavar.
Thank you for your kindness xoxox

♥ Remember Our Love ♥

Remember Our Love

I was chosen today
I'm learning to fly
the world took me away,
but please don't you cry

And I chose you today
to try and be strong
so please don't you cry
and don't say that I'm gone

When you're feeling alone
just remember our love,
I'm up near the stars
looking down from above.

Remember our love
In a moment you'll see
that I'm still here beside you
when you're thinking of me.
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Sent in by the very handsome, Sabre, Rocco and mommy xoxoxoxoxox

♥ A Million Times I WILL MISS YOU! ♥

They say memories are golden
Well, maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I will miss you,
a million times I will cry
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 other pup could ever fill.

It broke my heart to lose you
but you did not go alone
For part of me went with you
the day God called you home.

Your precious memory is my keepsake,
with which I'll never part.
God has you safe in His keeping
But I'll have you forever in my heart.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.

Submitted by:Ana B. Rodriguez
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This was sent to me through, Buddy, Maggie & Pam. Thank you so much, this is really beautiful.
http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalprayer. php?ID=52535