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Why Are You Crying?

Why are you crying, I am not there.

Look not for me by the favourite chair, I am not there.

See me not at the bed's foot, nor at the door's step, I am not there.

Do not look to the earth's cold hand, it could not hold me, I am not there.

Look to the midnight star, a comet's flash, racing shadows in the field, sun lights dance on water's edge.

Hear me, the rustle of the grass, pine bough sigh, the beat of bird's wings, the rain's quiet tattoo.

Feel me in your heart, for it is there I cannot leave.

Wait for my loving kiss, my paw's soft touch at Rainbow Bridge.

I will meet you there, and we shall dance again, together.

Author Unknown

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Otto 1982-1995

(Otto Von Fritz)

Otto was Sammy’s best friend when she was growing up a gentle giant he wouldn’t harm a fly. He would always be there to greet the children when they got home from school and on walks would spend his time making sure they didn’t run off, a one point running across a field to herd back 2 children that he thought was Sammy and her sister. Otto lived until his 14th year which is a very long life for a doberman. He is missed greatly and his name comes up in many conversations.

Freddy 1995-2007

Freddy was a beautiful visual violet budgie who arrived when Sammy was just 10 years old. He had a long happy life and adored Sammy completely. Often following her around the house and calling for her when she got home from school Sammy and Freddy were inseparable. Freddy lived for 12 years and died of kidney failure in November 2007. Sometimes when the house is silent, you can hear his chirps and trills. A constant talker he had many little sayings and you would often hear him shout out pretty boy or giss a kiss. The house is so quiet without him. Freddy is buried in a place we go training with Lupo so we still get to “see him” often. Its a beautiful spot on top of a hill but is also covered by trees. We will meet again my handsome boy.

Chum

Chum was my grandparents dog and although Sammy only has vague memories of him as a very young child, he was a wonderful dog and very good friends with Otto and deserves a place here. Sammy’s mum has many fond memories and we are sure she will make a statement fitting to go here.

Mia

August/September 2007 - 16th February 2008

Mia came into rescue at about 4 months old through no fault of her own. She was very skinny and it was obvious that there was a problem with her legs. She was a very talkative young girl who was also very timid to start off with. The time came when Alaskan Malamute Rescue wanted to see her go to stay in a home to see how she coped being around people and other dogs, she was also far to young to stay in kennels all the time. Sammy immediately volunteered to foster her to see how Lupo would accept another dog in the home and too see if she could cope too!!

Mia arrived and her diaries can be found below. Although she was not at Luponooshka for very long, she was very much a part of our family. Lupo and Mia could be found on several occasions curled up together in the garden, and were totally inseparable. May her stories be a reminder to anyone looking at this wonderful breed to do their homework and choose a reputable breeder.

Mia taught us to smile each day and treat each day with a new start. She always showed love and taught us that no matter how bad things are, we can make it better by smiling. Click on the Read More Button to read Mia's Rescue Tales.

Icetrax Lupo

14th September 2006 - 11th September 2008

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Lupo was our first dog and came home to us on Saturday November 4th 2006, in time for fireworks night. Lupo amazed us from the start, he was completely unflappable, and unafraid of everything. Despite all the fireworks going off that night, Lupo was quite happy running round and didn’t bat an eyelid. He has never been afraid of anything and approaches any new situation head on. Lupo’s name means Wolf in Italian and it suits him to a T!

Lupo was such a comedian and there wasn't a day that went by without him making us laugh. He was a real chatter box and talked about everything he did. We didn’t need to see him to know what he was doing and even makes a noise when he lay down, we haven’t seen another dog do it before. This was to the great amusement of his obedience trainer, who made us all do sits and downs in class just to hear Lupo’s enthusiasm. With him and his best friend Ranger, (Achak Come Fly With Me) there was never a quiet moment in class!

When Lupo became old enough we started to train him on the scooter. Gently at first so he wouldn’t hurt himself and it ended up with Sammy doing a lot of the work. He would run 4 miles in training and compete in rallies for AMWA and ABSA.

As Lupo was such a confident and dominant dog, we decided that it would be best to have him neutered, and at about 11 months he went in to have the operation. Unfortunately it meant that we couldn't show him, but we are hoped to make up for this by getting him his WPD (Working Pack Dog) tittle later that year. Training began right away as he was still fresh from the working season.

As well as continuing with Lupo’s obedience training in the summer, he was also doing agility when he was old enough. His favourite obstacle was the tunnel and would charge towards it, he wsn't however, keen on the walk over and walked up it by clinging onto the sides of the frame. We were also hoping to start Lupo on his Weight Pull training as he did so well at his first competition in AMWA Banham Zoo.

Lupo also did some basic gun dog training as he loved this, he also went to Hydrotherapy on and also did some of Mina’s ring craft classes to help him keep socialising with other breeds of dog.

On the 11th September 2008, we made the heart breaking decision to let Lupo run free. He had been suffering from a neurological condition which suddenly got worse, and we felt it kinder to him to let him go to be with Freddy, Otto and Mia.

We miss him very much and still expect him to come out from his hiding places. He taught us so much and because of him, we now have the amazing dogs we do. We still talk about him often and have his portrait hanging on the wall. Long gone but never forgotten.

Run free handsome boy we’ll meet again one day.

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