Am Can Ch & OTCH . Amberlea's Midnight Special Am CDX HC, CGC TDI
Here I sit remembering some 14 years ago, when I went looking for my second
Beardie puppy, I lost my first Beardie in an accident and wanted another. I found Amberlea Kennels & first met Jean Henderson who had 2 left from a litter - a boy and a girl. Right from the first look- that boy was mine.That was her show prospect. So I promised the world just to get him. I'd never shown before or done any performance events with my dogs but always
had dogs and did obedience. We named him Kody or more formally "Amberlea's Midnight Special" How could I have know just how SPECIAL he truly was.
Beardie puppy, I lost my first Beardie in an accident and wanted another. I found Amberlea Kennels & first met Jean Henderson who had 2 left from a litter - a boy and a girl. Right from the first look- that boy was mine.That was her show prospect. So I promised the world just to get him. I'd never shown before or done any performance events with my dogs but always
had dogs and did obedience. We named him Kody or more formally "Amberlea's Midnight Special" How could I have know just how SPECIAL he truly was.
How could I have know what a total lifestyle change that one little puppy would bring about in my life. He taught me so much about dogs in general and Beardies specifically. He was the cause of my searching so diligently for alternate ways to train. Heclearly told me when he did not understand something. All I had to do was find a way to make it clear to him. Kody never put a foot wrong and was with me in every sense of the word,physically, mentally and emotionally, my pal , my sidekick. He followed me everywhere and waited patiently for me. He perceived that as his job. Even in his golden years he followed me up and down those stairs throughout the house even though his body was failing him. Right until the end.
Kody and I have been on a long and beautiful trip together for the past 14 years, enjoying so many different things but mainly enjoying each other.Kody reached his final destination yesterday, suddenly , without any warning.
As always, the gentleman took that final tough decision out of my hands, knowing how difficult that would be for me and went peacefully on his new journey. I know he is waiting for me.
For the record.
Can Am. Ch. & OTCh. Amberlea's Midnight Special Am CDX HC, CGC TDI
February 3, 1988 -- January 10, 2002
Kody and I have been on a long and beautiful trip together for the past 14 years, enjoying so many different things but mainly enjoying each other.Kody reached his final destination yesterday, suddenly , without any warning.
As always, the gentleman took that final tough decision out of my hands, knowing how difficult that would be for me and went peacefully on his new journey. I know he is waiting for me.
For the record.
Can Am. Ch. & OTCh. Amberlea's Midnight Special Am CDX HC, CGC TDI
February 3, 1988 -- January 10, 2002
Jan 10, 2002
Murphy, My brown clown and gentle giant left me on Wednesday, July 31/02. He was diagnosed with Cushing's disease about 1.5 years ago and has done very well up until the last few days. On Wednesday although he tried to carry on his normal routine it was obvious he couldn't. Murphy just turned 13.
No more listening to your bark outside as I prepared your meals, no more
moving you out of the bathtub , so I could have a shower, No more removing
all the toys you hid in the bathtub, No more grooming sessions that you
loved so much, No more romps in the park, So many things that will be no
more....
It feels very different here with no boys in residence. I hope the three of them - Ninja, Kody and Murphy are playing their games again as they did for 13 years on a daily basis here at Kincurran.
The girls and I will miss you terribly
No more listening to your bark outside as I prepared your meals, no more
moving you out of the bathtub , so I could have a shower, No more removing
all the toys you hid in the bathtub, No more grooming sessions that you
loved so much, No more romps in the park, So many things that will be no
more....
It feels very different here with no boys in residence. I hope the three of them - Ninja, Kody and Murphy are playing their games again as they did for 13 years on a daily basis here at Kincurran.
The girls and I will miss you terribly
Devlin went to join her boys, Ninja, Kody, and Murphy. Thursday evening. She passed peacefully at 11 pm with me and her two daughters beside her.
could have know what we would share together!
"Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars alone
For a moment all the world was right "
Looking back to the day you were born - I was there to deliver you - whoThe dance we shared 'neath the stars alone
For a moment all the world was right "
could have know what we would share together!
Looking back to happier times when we shared the couch waiting on one of
your litters. You were always so sure of yourself - you knew what to expect
and what to do. All I had to do was observe you and I learned all I needed
to know about rearing litters. You did it so well.
your litters. You were always so sure of yourself - you knew what to expect
and what to do. All I had to do was observe you and I learned all I needed
to know about rearing litters. You did it so well.
Looking back to what you taught me about behaviour. You took over the task
of leader of the pack when Ninja died - All I had to do was watch and learn about pack behaviour & maintenance. I learned to trust that you knew what to
do - you did it so well.
Looking back to all the training we did - you taught me that the clicker thing was not just another gadget to be scoffed at but a communication toolthat brought us so close together. What a journey we had learning that . Youdid it so well
Looking back to all those funny things you did in Obedience and Agility rings just proving that all the theories in the world were just that ;
theories and there would always be exceptions to them. I learned to accept that and just smile and enjoy the experience.
of leader of the pack when Ninja died - All I had to do was watch and learn about pack behaviour & maintenance. I learned to trust that you knew what to
do - you did it so well.
Looking back to all the training we did - you taught me that the clicker thing was not just another gadget to be scoffed at but a communication toolthat brought us so close together. What a journey we had learning that . Youdid it so well
Looking back to all those funny things you did in Obedience and Agility rings just proving that all the theories in the world were just that ;
theories and there would always be exceptions to them. I learned to accept that and just smile and enjoy the experience.
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance "
And dance we did!
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance "
And dance we did!
Agility was her game - her score
Run: no faults
Time: 15 years, 4 months ,15 days
SCT: no where near long enough
Ch. Pinewood Devil in Disguise Can. Am CD, MADC, AGX,VMSDC VMJDC
Dec 04, 1991- Apr 19, 2007
What will we do without you to keep us on the right track ,
but then I'm sure you taught them well!
Time: 15 years, 4 months ,15 days
SCT: no where near long enough
Ch. Pinewood Devil in Disguise Can. Am CD, MADC, AGX,VMSDC VMJDC
Dec 04, 1991- Apr 19, 2007
What will we do without you to keep us on the right track ,
but then I'm sure you taught them well!
On Monday I'm sure my Beardies, Kody, Murphy and Devlin were waiting for their Bacall at Rainbow Bridge along with her best pal, Ninja and Bridgett her girlfriend. Those two would meet and take off together as if to tell each other their secrets!
As time goes by - It seems like yesterday I delivered you, my first litter. I remember so clearly the excitement of bringing new little bundles into this world, watching you grow day by day, taking your first steps , deciding you were the one to stay.
You lived a great long healthy life, flirted with every boy you met, had two beautiful litters, loved herding more than anything and you were and will always be my sweetie pie.
Enjoy your party with all your past friends and don't flirt too much !!
I'll miss you.
Bacall ,
Kincurran Just Remember This, HIC CGC
May 21 1994 - Sept 14 2009
You lived a great long healthy life, flirted with every boy you met, had two beautiful litters, loved herding more than anything and you were and will always be my sweetie pie.
Enjoy your party with all your past friends and don't flirt too much !!
I'll miss you.
Bacall ,
Kincurran Just Remember This, HIC CGC
May 21 1994 - Sept 14 2009
