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Smokey
1995-2003
Epitaph to Smokey, Our Wonder Dog
Smokey loved chewing and slobbering on his rubber ball when he was not chasing after it. He was a pro at rolling the
ball with his tongue just far enough to stop dead an inch from your toe (this was how he greeted guests (to him, they were
new playmates). Smokey was also an excellent swimmer. When hot, he'd simply jump in the pool or cool himself by lying on
the top step of the pool, with his body fully submerged while his head rested on the edge. He had many quirky doganalities.
But most importantly, he was truly a best friend who always knew when my husband and/or I were tense or in pain or simply
needed a hug. He had a magical way of easing it all. He was our beloved furperson.
Rosie
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Rosie
1992 - 2005
I met Rosie at a very sad time in my life.
I had just lost my best friend Sati to cancer. I had been calling around to rescues looking for a friend when I
recieved a picture of this beautiful 4yr. old blonde with a white star on her chest. She had been found running the streets
of Richmond and saved from the kill shelter there. I just had to foster her. At first, it was a little strange.
This little dog was so independent she probably could have fed herself. She didn't like to cuddle much or like to be smooched
on, but she would endure it. After about a month I new she would never leave. She had such a quiet strong presense. She
never made noise, but you always knew she was there. She was my little Rosiegirl, my Bunny, my Babydoll. She loved to swim.
We had a pool in Calif. and this dog would lay in the sun then jump in the water. She would repeat this little ritual all
day. We would go camping in Big Sur where she would climb the cliffs and romp in the surf. She didn't like
other dogs. A total Alpha female so we did just about everything together and I was happy to spend as much time as possible
with her. She was such a clown playing with her squeeky pink 'Old Navy' bone then dropping it at my feet and stealing
it away when I would reach for it. Even though she wasn't very affectionate she loved her belly rubs. She would
stay on her back as long as I would rub her. You were such a blessing to me. You will always be my Babygirl. I miss you!
Sati'
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Sati'
1986 - 1996
In early June of 1986 I decided it was time for another
dog. I looked in the paper and there was an add for a free 2yr. old Rhodesian Ridgeback who had just had a litter of pups.
I went to meet her and the owner put this huge 8 week old puppy in my arms. I told him that I wasn't really interested in
a puppy but I couldn't put her down. She was a Pitbull Ridgeback mix. The most beautiful puppy I had ever seen. She was so
smart everytime it was time to learn something new she would just do it. She was my angel and I know she was sent to save
my life. She had many nicknames. Wally, Baboo, Honey Bear, and Dog Star which is what Sati' means in Egyptian. Wally because
she would sing like a walrus when I would come home. She was the friendliest dog I have ever known. Babies, people, other
dogs, cats she loved everyone and everyone loved her back. She would go and do everything with me. My constant companion.
On her 10th birthday she looked at me and I heard her say I won't be around much longer. We had that kind of connection. Six
months later she got ill. When I found out she only had a couple of weeks left I couldn't bear to leave her home. I would
take her to work and sneek her in the back door. We made her a bed and occationally she would wander out to visit with
customers. After 2wks. she passed quietly while laying next to me in bed. I know she spared me the pain of having
to make the decision to put her down. She was just that special. An Angel. I love and miss you Baboo!
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