Emma is my heart dog. She was born Feb 26th, 2005. Emma was a pet store puppy, that was a mistake. We love her to death but is not correct in conformation or temperment. I got her before we knew any better. In no way do I condone pet store puppies. If you wish to discuss this please feel free to e-mail me.
Emma is showing promise as an agility dog. She has not yet competed as she tore a tendon in her knee, requiring surgery. We hope to have her competing in the Fall of 2008. She was spayed Sept of 2006.
On June 19th 2008 Emma was rushed into our vet clinic with aparent late stage kidney faliure. After almost a week in the ICU and countless tests Emma was diagnosed with Addisions Disease. For more information about it please visit http://www.addisondogs.com/
October 22nd, 2009 we helped Emma cross the bridge. She had been having trouble walking. After many meds and extransive x-rays a disk was found in her neck that had become to thin and had damaged the spinal cord. She was unable to use her lower front legs. After consideration we decided not to put her through the extensive disk replacement surgery and excrusiating recovery. I know she is running free and witout pain at the bridge but I miss her every day. She was my everything and my introduction into everything dog I hold dear to myself now.
Lord knows there are dogs that are only in people's lives for a short time and teach many lessons during their brief stay. Thank you for those lessons.
We will meet again sweet girl. You were my heart, my soul and my co-pilot
I Stood By Your Bed Last Night
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 reassure 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 everyday.
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."
And 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.
- Author unknown
~Author Unknown