On 23 June 1998 Greta went to be with her brother Grizzy following a long battle with heart disease.
Wolfie never recovered from the loss of his sister.
On 27 July 1998 Wolfie rejoined his brother and sister after developing a "unbelieveably rapid growing tumor".
We know differently. Wolfie died of a broken heart.
Our loved little boy Talos died peacefully, going to sleep in his father's amd mother's arms. He now plays in field of joy with brothers and a sister he never met on earth.
Grizzy died peacefully in Michael's arms on 11 September 1997.
Sorry Talos my little buddy, the squirrel got away.
Xena survived her brother for two years. Then, as her last gift to us, when we adopted to lost puppies from the pound, she welcomed and trained them into the house. Loved them as her own and taught them how to play and eat popcorn. The first night we brought Drako and Bella home, Drako curled up on Xena's side and went to sleep; safe and loved in his new home. Once they began to adopt to thier new lives Xena knew her work her was done, we would be okay, and she left us.
Bella lived to move to her new house in Tennessee. She loved being a country girl! - In February 2020, she left us after a short illness.
Drako was lost with out her, in October 2020 he was joined with his new buddies; Ronin and Mika. After an adjustment they are all buds and Drako has perked up and become their mentor.
Although our lives are empty without each and every one of our puppy's presence we are consoled that they are once again together and that their antics are probably making God laugh. Even though the pain of their loss is terrible, the love and joy they brought to us remains.
If you have a pet, please hug them for us......
With a broken and joyous heart,
Michael and Sheree
The following poems are shared in the memory of Grizzy, Greta, Wolfie, and Talos...
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, someone who was 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
begins to quiver. Suddenly he breaks from the group, flying over the green
grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life,
but never absent from your heart. Then, you cross the Rainbow Bridge
together......