It was on the 27th day of July, in the year 2006 that Zacky went gently into the night across the Rainbow Bridge. Almost 9 years to to the day he literally “jumped” into our lives with gusto, but also with much gentleness. With his passing, he left a very large void in our hearts that can never be filled. There will never be an equal to Zacky, there may be others, but not a Zacky. He was a good guy, and I know that he is in heaven, and if I make it there, I know he will be waiting for me at the gate, wagging his tail, waiting for his “bonies”.

He would carry his dish filled with food and place it where he wanted it and it had to rest on his left paw. He used to claw me when he wanted something. I would yell, but today I wish he was here to do it again, believe me, I would not yell.

Zacky was like many Huskies, stubborn, turn his back to you, “forget” his name at times, and in his younger days, love to run free. But unlike other Huskies, he would “dance” his left paw would go up and down til he was satisfied he was sitting straight and beautiful. Dinner was another highlight at our house. He would “dance and prance” between us and always nudge my wife or a female guest at the most inappropriate place and always on the left side. He loved “people” food.

Always gentle and never grabbing from our hands, until he learned to eat from a fork.

Yes, Zacky is gone, he now wears the Silver Harness, but he will never be forgotten, replaced and no other will ever take the place of Zacky.

Why do the ones we love the most leave us so soon?

Sadly missed by his “Mommy and Daddy”, Sailor, Dakota and Grandpa

You were only supposed to stay for a few days until your foster home was ready for you to join them. We had almost 6 months to share our lives with you.

From the first day, it felt like you had always been a part of our family and we were heartbroken to learn that your time with us would be so very short.

You brought a smile to everyone that you met and nobody ever believed you were 12! I miss your goofy trot and your barking at the phone when it rang more than twice. You were such a character and our house is much emptier without you.

We have all taken your passing with difficulty, but Scout found the most difficulty. He slept on your bed (I couldn’t bring myself to move it until a few days later) for 3 nights. You were his shadow and he loved when you followed him everywhere he went.

We all miss you terribly and wish we would have had more time to spend with you. You were such a joy for our family and we hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we did.

Yukon ~ you will always be in our hearts and we are grateful for the short time we got to spend with you.

~ Stacie, Niko, Chloe and Scout

12.5.1988 – 7.10.2000

Your silence is deafening

We miss you Old Guy…

It’s with a heavy heart and swollen eyes, that I report to all that our hospice/foster Tala crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We only had him a short time, but we loved him as our own. He will be sorely missed.

Godspeed my little man, you can run without pain. A candle is lit and know that we love you!!

Denise, Greg and the Deck Pack

??? – 2.7.2009

It is with regret that I write to you to let you know that Snow passed away February 7th, 2009. His body just got too old and fragile for him to enjoy life and be comfortable.

You brought him to me with Max in December of 2001 and I was fortunate to have both of them (although they really hated each other). I never knew how old he was when he died, I can only assume he lived to be about 11 or 12. I will love and miss him forever.

Thank you for bringing me two very special dogs that I am forever grateful for and I will always cherish the memories they gave me. I attached some photos of some of my best memories with him. Please know how much you have changed so many lives for the better… both for the dogs and their owners.

Dawn

We are so sad to hear of Snow’s passing. We are so happy he found a family where he belonged and was spoiled. Snow left knowing he was special and very much loved ~ our hope for all of our dogs.

Sweet Snow, you have earned your Silver Harness. Wear it proudly as you dance among the stars North of the Rainbow Bridge. Join the other fur-angels and run and play and be young again.

Dawn, thank you for giving Snow the ultimate gift of love. Thank you for making what we do count. Thank you for sharing your pictures and memories of Snow. He will always be in our hearts.

Snickers came to us as a stray and her exact age was unknown but she was definitely ten plus, probably closer to twelve.

She was definitely “daddy’s girl”, she waited by the garage door long after Pat left each morning and always greeted him when he came home. She loved to ride in his truck. She and I had a lot in common ~ two feisty broads with a lot to say. Our hearts are broken and there is a huge void in our home.

Snickers girl, wear your harness proudly. We had you for far too short of a time, but you will be forever in our hearts. Dance among the stars to the Bridge and join all of the other MaPaw fur-angels where you will be young again and can play like a puppy. Never forget how much we love you. I am so happy you spent your final time with us, thank you for your incredible gift.

Kathy and Pat

Our little girl came to us when she was three months old in November 1998. She quickly lived up to her name, Smokey the Devil Dog. Her favorite pastime was chewing TV remotes, slippers, socks and anything else she could find. As a true Siberian, her most favorite thing was snow. Picture a large, black, furry body sticking out of a snowdrift!

She went to the Rainbow Bridge on Friday, April 17th, 2009, after a long goodbye and in the hands of her vet who put her suffering to an end.

We will always miss her but sometimes late at night, if you listen closely, you can hear the jingle of her tags as she does her circle dance and lays down for the night.

Always in our Hearts,
God love you and keep you close,
Mary Ann and Chrissie D.

Sirus has been an integral part of our family for only six short months, but he has perhaps made them the richest months in our life.

When we were given the privilege of adopting this wonderful, gentle and loving Sibe we were well aware that, because of his condition, he was going to require special care and dedication and that he may not have had a long life expectancy. Despite all, we feel that he has given us much more than we ever gave him, because we have been blessed by the unconditional love of this wonderful Sibe who took just a few days to become an integral part of the family, pack and environment.

Sirus quickly learned to love to go for walks with his Sibe pal Bella, lay close with his pals and loved to get his special treats. Often in the evening he would just drop his head in my lap and expect a good and hard scratch on his neck and chest. Almost invariably the ritual would end with Sirus slowly dropping on to the floor right at or on my feet where he would take a well deserved rest.

Sirus loved to help babysit the grandchildren with Bella; he was the kindest companion and playful pal a child could ever have; he quickly formed a very special bond with them. It was just amazing to watch him play with them and see him at his best as the perfect family pet: sharing food, laughter and precious play time with them.

We learned very quickly, coming back home after a long day at work, to look forward to that very special and heart warming experience of being welcomed by Sirus’ loud baritone Sibe howling and wonderful charge toward the front door, leading the pack and looking for a hug and some very intense petting. These may appear to be very routine things, but they are the essence of the relationship between us and our special four legged friends: it was Sirus’ way to show us his love and affection.

After a few hospital trips late last year and early this year, Sirus had a wonderful long stretch of seizure free time. Unfortunately, the seizures returned and, despite the many attempts that the neurologist who took care of him tried to keep his condition under control, he spent the last few days experiencing a series of endless seizures that made him suffer and rendered him very incapacitated (seizures and medication induced ataxia).

Sirus did spend his last hour with us and his beloved pal Bella: while still sedated because he was coming out of a seizure, he seemed very happy to have everybody there with him and enjoyed immensely the special treats, the petting and hugging and Bella’s companionship. He slipped very peacefully in the early morning hours of May 16 to North of the Rainbow Bridge where he will be free to roam with all the other Sibes who have gone there.

Our only consolation is that now our fur-angel can finally run and play North of the Rainbow Bridge free of any pain.

We cannot express enough our thanks to MaPaw for everything they do for Sibes in need and to Sirus’ foster mom, Kim. They made it possible for us to experience the wonderful gift of his love and companionship.

Sal, Brenda, Cara, Bella and Vito

Our time together was brief,
but you stole my heart
I think of you every day;
I miss you and always will…
Until we meet again.

Kathy

11.28.1993 – 8.7.2008

Heaven has welcomed a new angel.

Queen Sheena, living in our hearts and minds forever.