In Loving Memory of “Spencer Sunshine”

In Loving Memory of “Sturgis”. . . Can CH Chigal’s Seventyfifth Rally CGN

On Friday, September 29th, we held Sturgis in our arms and whispered . . . “until we meet again,” and he was gone.

I think Sturgis’s heart was so overflowing with the love he had for others, especially those who needed him most . . . those with dementia, those with Alzheimer’s, those with schizophrenia, those with drug addictions, that his heart burst into shards of light that have joined the brightest stars above.

I wish I could count the smiles Sturgis brought to people’s faces (during his almost 500 visits). I wish I could describe what it was like to watch Sturgis as he made end of life visits. I wish I could describe the memorial services that Sturgis attended at the request of families who lost loved ones, visiting with family members, and sitting proudly by the pastor’s side.

Sturgis had a special life path, to bring joy and love to everyone around him, and now, I imagine him, in the twinkle of a star and a whisper in the wind.

It has been written that “Goldens disappear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up the grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the daytime when they’re supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing wind songs, they whisper to us, Don’t miss me too much. The view is nice, and I’m doing just fine.”

Always in our hearts,

Suzi Beber and Tom Wright

In Loving Memory of “Teddy”, “Opal” and “Albert” Waring

On April 1, 2023, I thought I had 3 healthy Goldens, but all 3 died before July 4th.

Albert: 9/11/2013-4/16/2023
Teddy: 10/27/2009-6/28/2023
Opal: 9/30/2013-7/3/2023

Albert (Am GCH Can GCH MBIS Chestnut Doesn’t Get Better Than This BPIS, Can SDHF BISS CGN) was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma on April 11th. He departed this earth 5 days later. Albert was a goofy Golden who excelled in the show ring. He came to live with me October 2021. I will always be grateful to Mary Beth for sharing this wonderful Golden with me. We just didn’t have long enough together.

Teddy, (Tangleloft Wholly Guacamole), died from renal failure at the age of 13 years, 8 months on June 28. He fought lymphoma, idiopathic epilepsy, and chronic kidney disease. He died from renal failure that he battled for over 2 years. Teddy flunked Show Dog 101 and came to live with me when he was 3. Typical Golden, loving, kind and loyal. Although we miss Teddy dearly, we so appreciate that he lived to be a senior.

Opal: Sandpiper’s Over the Rainbow, CCA, was diagnosed on June 18 with hemangiosarcoma as well. She left me on July 3. Opal came to live with me when she was 2. She was another show dog flunky. We immediately bonded and she was by my side 24/7. Losing your heart dog is so painful.

Losing 3 Goldens in less than 3 months has been unbearable.

Thank you, Suzi, for helping and guiding me as I navigated the unimaginable.