NOVEMBER 18 2003

TDBCR extends its condolences to Tim and Ashlie, who lost their beloved Riley to cancer last night.

Riley's last year of life was full of fun and affection and love, thanks to his adopters, and he might never have known happiness without them.

Thank you for giving Riley a home, Tim and Ashlie, and know that he was loved and will be missed by us all. Rest in Peace, Riley.

DECEMBER 1 2003

TDBCR would like to congratulate and thank Tim and Ashlie for opening their hearts to rescue dog Jackson. Although Riley will always remain in their hearts, Jackson has found a place in there as well. Jackson could not have found a more wonderful home. Thank you both!

OCTOBER 6 2004

Catie Belle passed away during surgery before she ever found her forever home. Cate was found wandering a rural road with her two puppies in tow and was scheduled for euthanasia in a shelter when TDBCR brought her home and gave her 6 wonderful weeks of love and attention before she passed. We will miss our Catie until the end of our days. Cate was a great dog.

Tragically, Tanner passed away after getting his head stuck in a bag left in someone's yard when he was visiting friends. Sweet Tanner will be missed by all who knew him, a gentle, loving dog with a big heart. We are sorry Suzanne, for your loss.

"And though you call a dozen living
dogs to heel, they shall not growl at
him, nor resent his coming,
for he belongs there.

"People may scoff at you, who see
no lightest blade of grass bent by his
footfall, who hear no whimper, people
who may never really have had a dog.
Smile at them, for you shall know
something that is hidden from them,
and which is well worth the knowing.

"The one best place to bury a good
dog is in the heart of his master."

--- Ben Hur Lampman ---

"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached.

Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way.

We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan."

Irving Townsend.

It is with an extremely heavy heart that I give the news of Nola's passing. Complications from her heart condition are responsible. She went peacefully in Jen's arms outside on the lawn on her own terms. After an extremely difficult 24 hours, she found her place and time to go. She could not have penetrated further into our hearts in the 2.5 years that we had her. She was the kindest creature I have ever known. We'll miss her terribly. Thank you so much to both of you for helping bring her into our lives.
Brian & Jen Ridout, JULY 2006

We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass.

Author Unknown

On July 15th 2006, "Mad Max" met with a terrible accident and lost his life to a train. Rest in peace, Max. Good boy.

Enthusiastic and willing,
you gave so much
in leisure and in competition

my sweetest, most loyal friend
you are in your youth again
with sparkle in your eyes again
may you wade in the water,
climb the rocks and be happy
and free ‘til we meet again

High up in the courts of Heaven today
The little dog angel she will not play
But she sits alone at the gates.
For I know that my master will come, says she,
And when he comes he will call for me.

Here is a little dog
Whose feet ran never faster
Than when they took the path
Leading to her master.

In October 2006, Calendar Girl Sian passed away from complications due to her heart condition. Sweet Sian was surrendered to TDBCR when she was over 12 years old and knew two years of peace and love in Michael's care. Thank you Michael.

If there's a doggy heaven,
I know that's where you are--
About a billion miles away,
Standing on a star.

It's a doggy paradise;
No fences and no leads.
There won't be any do's or don'ts.
You can do just as you please.

There'll be lots of bones to chew
And lots of holes to dig.
There'll be lots of other dogs--
Little ones and big!

You can romp and play with new-found friends
Forever, don't you see?
So, why are you sitting at the gate
Just waiting there for me?

- Zoa Rockenstein

Tireless Protector
My Faithful One

Constant Companion
Always Ready To Come

Faithful Listener
Second To None

Playful Buddy
Looking For Fun

Unbeatable Snuggler
Warm Like The Sun

Unconditional Lover
Licks By The Ton

Inexhaustible Pleaser
Love On The Run

Sweet Slumber Dear Doggie
Your Work Is Now Done.

ALFIE

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