Memorial

"On this day, you feel as alone as a single star in the dark night.

If you are wise, you will let the tears flow as freely and as often as they must.
And if you are typical, you will find that not many in your circle of family or friends
will be able to understand your grief, or comfort you.

But if you are true to the love of the pet you cherished through the many joy-filled years,
you may find that a soul-a bit smaller in size than your own- seems to walk with you, at times, during the lonely days to come.
And at moments when you least expect anything out of the ordinary to happen,
you may feel something brush against you leg- very, very lightly.
And looking down at the place where your dear, perhaps dearest, friend used to lie; you will remember those significant days.

The memory will most likely be painful, and leave an ache in your heart.
As time passes the ache will come and go as if it has a life of its own.
You will both reject it and embrace it, and it may confuse you.
If you reject it, it will depress you. If you embrace it, it will deepen you.
Either way, it will still be an ache.

But there will be, I assure you, a day when, along with the memory of your pet, and piercing through the heaviness in your heart;
there will come a realization that belongs only to you.
It will be as unique and strong as our relationship with each animal we have loved and lost.

This realization takes the form of a living love, like the heavenly scent of a rose that remains after the petals have wilted,
this love will remain and grow- and be there for us to remember.
It is a love we have earned.
It is the legacy our pets leave us when they go.
And it is a gift we may keep with us as long as we live.

It is a love which is ours alone.
And until we ourselves leave, perhaps to join our beloved pets, it is a love we will always possess."

(Excerpts from Martin Scott Kosins)

Sherbil's Taken a Chance "Chance"

Sire: SCF Custom Design "Gumby"
Dam: Sherbil's Fabulous Duckling "Oprah"
Born April 10, 2003 - Died May, 2004

Chance was a great dog. He loved his Junior, Cameron Leopold, and was loved by all of us. He had a 3pt major with ASCA and only needed 1 leg for his CD. He had several awards with the 4H activities and was a really neat dog. He will be missed. He went to the Rainbow bridge way too soon.

Sharon,Ducky&Kissy(Photo by Paws The Moment)

Sharon & Kissy(Photo by Paws The Moment)

Zuzax Osay Promise Ua Kisses "Kissy"

Sire: ASC-CH Odyssey Strike Force of Zuzax
Dam: AKC/ASC-CH Zuzax O Say Can You See Me
Born February 4, 1996 - Died March 14, 2005

Kissy was Grandmom to all the pups here at Sherbil's. She loved them all.

AKC CH Myshara Making A Wish Come True "Megan"

Sire: ASCA HOF/AKC-CH Briarbrook ValedictorianROMxvii
Dam: AKC CH Firethornes Camelot
Born November 9, 2001 - Died August, 2006

Megan really strutted her stuff in the showring! She really did Sherbil's Kennel proud. She was expertly handled by Sergio Espejo. Did you ever see these two in the ring? They were quite the pair.

AKC/ASCA CH Hi Desert Playing for Keeps "Player"

Sire: AKC CH Alibi's Pac'n A Punch CDX (Major pointed ASCA)
Dam: Private Stoc's Irish Cream (Major pointed ASCA)
Born January 18, 1999 - Died August 3, 2006

Player was a delightful dog. He loved everything about life, and was always happy and ready to please. He was a natural show dog, and a great pleasure to show. He will be missed by all of us. He left us much too soon.

AKC/ASCA CH Trueluc's City Lights "Ducky"

Sire: HOF Windogo Bust Loose of TrueLuc
Dam: Briarbrook Crystal of TrueLuc
Born December 5, 1994 - Died July 14, 2007

Ducky was a fantastic dog. He loved everyone he came in contact with and was loved by all of us. He has the honor of a 1999 Westminister Dog Show "Award of Merit". He enjoyed a long life after a great show career and an early retirement. Ducky produced title offspring, among them, Dusty Rose Jubilee Diamond, CD AKC/ASCA/Mexican/International Champion. He made us very proud and we will never forget him.

I Stood Beside Your Bed Last Night
Author Unknown
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.
"Its 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 want to take your parcels, I wished 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 the key,
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me".
You looked so very tired and then you sank into a chair,
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
Its 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
That 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, Sweet Dreams, 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 to greet you and well stand together side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there's much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out; then come home and be with me.