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Memories of AKER

08.10.1993/06.08.2001 Music... "CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT" by Sir Elton John Here it is, almost Christmas. I miss you my handsome boy. I have your ornament hanging on the doggie Christmas tree. Putting it there made me weepy. I love you to the moon & back. xoxo 01.01.2011... HAPPY NEW YEAR... xoxo 12.25.2010... MERRY CHRISTMAS... xoxo 11.24.2010... HAPPY THANKSGIVING... xoxo 08.10.2010... HAPPY BIRTHDAY big guy. xoxo 06.08.2010...HAPPY BRIDGE DAY my sweet boy. I went to see the painting that POMM is doing of ALL of you bridge babies... it's BEAUTIFUL. Every time I see what she's doing, it brings tears to my eyes. I can't wait to see the finished project. You, Ursa, Mandy, Lady Wendy, Bucky & Cole. POMM did a wonderful job capturing all of your expressions. We miss you handsome boy. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!!... xoxo 04.04.2010... HAPPY EASTER... xoxo 01.01.2010... HAPPY NEW YEAR... xoxo 12.24.2009... MERRY CHRISTMAS handsome boy. We miss you so much. Make sure Ursa is OK. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxo 11.25.2009... HAPPY THANKSGIVING my handsome boy. xoxo Our beautiful, big Rottie. What a handsome guy. From the day we got him, we knew he would be something special. He brought life back to Bucky & Lady Wendy. He made them feel young again. And even though he didn't get to spend a lot of time with them, it was enough for him to know that they loved him. He was, after all, Buckys' nephew. When they left him, he was very lonely. He was very sad. He needed someone to play with. Someone other than his humans. That's when we decided to get him a friend. His friend was Ursa. We had called the breeder for a girl. They were having problems with losing their litters to parvo so we had to wait for their next litter. While we were waiting, we tried to keep him occupied. Luckily for him, his mommy was home all the time. He never had to be alone. When he was just a few months old, he had the jolt of his life. We ALL had the jolt of our lives. The 1994 earthquake. When that hit, he couldn't get close enough to me. He was not going to be subject to that shaking anymore. But guess what?? We had a lot more shaking to do. But we made sure he was not alone. He got through it. When it would start to shake, he would get this look on his face. He was very comical. So the call came...he was going to get a sister. In Feb., we brought our little Ursa home. She was only 4 weeks old. They told us that they didn't want to take any chances so they let us have her earlier than normal. He made sure she was well taken care of. She was so TINY compared to him. Her story will be on her site. He was such a protector of her. She couldn't go outside to go potty without him following. If she moaned, he was there. What a good, big brother. And he was so patient with her. If she got testy with him, he just walked away. He was so good. He was not crazy about children so he was kept away from them. He was not crazy about being eye to eye with anyone. EXCEPT for his daddy. Daddy could get on the ground & play with him & he didn't care. He was such a good boy. He, too, liked his walks in the field. And just like his Uncle Bucky, he liked to stick his nose into the holes. He wasn't allowed to see what was in them either. I was afraid that a snake would come out. His walks...his time with his daddy. He had bloat. That was VERY scary. We raced him to VMSG. He was hanging his head out the window & trying to get sick. We got him there just in time. They were able to save him. Because he didn't like to be away from us, he didn't do well when they would try to get him to eat. We had to go there & feed him. They decided that he would probably heal better at home so they let him come home early. And they were right...he did just fine. He had a full recovery. Plus, there were a few interns there that were afraid of him. But he DID have a favorite intern...he knew that she wasn't afraid of him so he would let her come into his cage. She took very good care of him. Then one night, Aker & Ursa were playing. She ran into him & he hit the entertainment center. He started limping. I didn't think too much about it. I thought he had twisted his leg. After 2 days, he was still limping. We made a trip to the vet. X-rays were taken. Then came the results. That nasty word...CANCER. He HAD bone cancer in the rear leg. Nothing could be done. We could have taken his leg but that was NOT an option for me. I just couldn't do that to him. All that would have done was give us a few more months with him. We were told that we would only have about 2 months with Aker. We had 6 months with him. Aker always had a smile for his daddy. His daddy would come home from work & Aker would always greet him with a big smile. He never wanted his daddy to know that he was hurting. When his daddy would go to bed, Aker would then come to where I was sitting & give me a look. That look was saying "please, please do something". So I had a talk with his daddy. And I made the appointment. But I had to make it a week in advance. I needed that time to get my act together. And I felt that it would give him & his daddy final time together. That day came. Our wonderful vet came to the house because Aker was not fond of the vets office. We had given Aker a sedative so he would be calm when the time came. My husband spent the day with Aker. We made sure that Ursa spent as much time with him too. Dr. Lowe arrived. He took one look at the tumor on his rear leg & said that it was time. In fact, it was PAST time. I KNEW that. And I AM SORRY that I waited but I wasn't ready to let go, even though I knew AKER WANTED to go. My husband held him in his arms so that he wouldn't be alone..he wanted Aker to know that he was there. Aker would NOT leave this world WITHOUT feeling the love of those who loved him. Aker left this world peacefully. When it was done, I came into the garage & said GOOD-BYE. That was the LAST time we saw our boy Aker. Sometimes I see him in my dreams..but I CAN'T touch him or talk to him. It's just NOT the same. As with Bucky & Lady Wendy, I asked Dr. Lowe to PLEASE make sure that when Aker was picked up to go to the crematory, that they did NOT throw him into the back of the truck. He, too, lived a life with dignity. And he was allowed to leave this world the same. As Dr. Lowe & his tech, Michele, drove away with our Aker in the back, all I wanted to do was go after them & bring him home. Aker was gone. He had already made that trip to the Bridge. What I saw in the back of the Drs. truck was just a body. His spirit had already left us. He was already getting his wings. We ALWAYS talk about him. We always said that he & Cole would have had so much fun together. Well, they ARE having fun now. We think of him often. We know that he is at the bridge with his friends & family. And we know that he is taking very good care of Ursa. So this is the story of our handsome guy Aker. He will forever be in our hearts. We miss you Aker. We love you & we will see you at the Bridge. You know how Ursa is...please don't let anything happen to her. Have fun with Bucky, Lady Wendy, Ursa, Mandy & Cole. Until we meet again....xoxoxoxo 03-10-08** Hello to our wonderful Aker. I just wanted to say that we miss you. It is a very sunny day. You liked those days. You could sit in the backyard with Ursa & soak up some rays. You have fun with Mr. Cole. Share your treats. We love you Aker. xoxo Well look at you...you are one handsome young dog. We will always remember you looking like this. ALL Rotties are gorgeous but I have to say that we had one good looking group of Rotties. You are in our hearts Aker. xoxo 03-19-08** Hi handsome. I hope you are having a good time with all of your friends. Make sure Cole is with you today. He has been away from us for 29 days. Give him an extra smooch. We miss you Aker. We love you. xoxo Your music...YOU RAISE ME UP by Josh Groban, a favorite performer of mommys. "WHEN I AM DOWN & ALL MY SOUL SO WEARY...WHEN TROUBLES COME & MY HEART BURDENS BE...THAT I AM STILL & WAIT HERE IN THE SILENCE... UNTIL YOU COME & SIT AWHILE WITH ME...YOU RAISE ME UP SO I CAN STAND ON MOUNTAINS...YOU RAISE ME UP TO WALK ON STORMY SEAS...I AM STRONG WHEN I AM ON YOUR SHOULDERS...YOU RAISE ME UP TO MORE THAN I CAN BE...YOU RAISE ME UP SO I CAN STAND ON MOUNTAINS...YOU RAISE ME UP TO WALK ON STORMY SEAS...I AM STRONG WHEN I AM ON YOUR SHOULDERS...YOU RAISE ME UP TO MORE THAN I CAN BE" 03-22-08** Hi Aker..tomorrow is Easter. When I go to church, I will thank God that we had you in our lives. Have a Happy Easter my handsome guy. Find some carrots & enjoy. XOXO 04-04-08** I just wanted to come & say "HELLO". I have met so many wonderful people here at the bridge. They are helping me get through the loss of Cole, you, Ursa, Bucky, Lady Wendy, Mandy & all of the kitty babies. I wish I would have known about this place when you had to leave us. They don't make the pain go away...they just help me by telling me that WITH TIME, THE PAIN WILL EASE. I don't know....you have been gone a long time & there's still pain in our hearts. We love you Aker...YOU MELTED OUR HEART. 04-14-08** Hi handsome...daddy has put a lot of photos of you in your folder so now I can change the picture on your head stone whenever I want. People will be able to see just how handsome you are. I know you are melting the hearts of the girls who come to the Bridge. I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! We would like to THANK EVERYONE who has come to visit our BIG, HANDSOME guy. Your words mean so much to us. 04-23-08** Hello baby...how are you today? We have had you on our minds every day. I hope you are watching over Ursa. I understand she has been taking in ALL of the kitties & small doggies that have been coming to the bridge. I am glad...she always loved them. She relies on you so much so please, for mommy, take care of her. I know we will all be together again. Please don't forget us. You will ALWAYS be mommies STRONG & HANDSOME guy. HUGS & KISSES to you sweet baby. mommy & daddy A Pet's Plea....Author Unknown If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep Then you must do what must be done For this, the last battle, can't be won. You will be sad, I understand Don't let your grief then stay your hand For this day, more than all the rest Your love and friendship stand the test. We've had so many happy years What is to come can hold no fears You'd not want me to suffer, so When the time comes, PLEASE let me go. I know in time you too will see It is a kindness you do to me Although my stump, it's last has waved From pain and suffering I've been saved. Don't grieve that it should be you Who has decided this thing to do We've been so close, we two these years Don't let your heart hold any tears. DON'T LET YOUR HEART HOLD ANY TEARS...EASIER SAID THAN DONE...THE TEARS STILL WELL IN OUR EYES WHEN WE THINK OF OUR DEAR AKER...HE WAS THE BEST...WE MISS HIM & LOVE HIM SO! 06.08.2008** Hello Aker...how are you doing? Today is year #7 of you being away from us. Oh how we miss you. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We miss taking walks with you. We miss you chasing the rats up the side of the house. But you wouldn't be able to do that now since we have taken care of the local rats. You will always have that special place in our hearts. And when you had to leave us, you took a piece of our hearts with you. My heart is getting smaller & smaller because everytime one of you has to leave, I let you take a piece with you. We know you are having fun at the bridge with all of your family & new friends. I want you to send a big, wet smooch to Ginny...she is the nice lady that made this beautiful place for you to be. She has opened her home to all of us grieving parents who miss our fur children so very much. You have had so many wonderful people visit your residency & they have left such nice notes in your Guest Book. I can't thank them enough. Please keep the family together until we can join you. I hope you won't forget us. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! I know you are watching out for Ursa. She needs you. xoxoxo Mommy & Daddy 07.04.2008** Happy 4th....I know you will be part of the big celebration at the bridge. I hope you have a good time. We miss you so much. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I hope you can feel it. Please take care of Ursa today. You know how scared she can be. Until we meet again... WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! 08.10.2008**HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR AKER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.......well you would have been 15 today. Now, I know you probably wouldn't have been with us. We treasure the time we had with you. You will always be our big, handsome boy. We miss you so very much. I know you had to take a break in your party today to welcome your friend Walker to the bridge. I know that helped him. I am sure you are still partying. You have fun Aker. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! Mommy & Daddy xoxoxoxo 11.15.2008**It's almost holiday time so I thought I would change the scenery on your page. And the music. You know I LOVE holiday music. I know that you are watching over Karley. Make sure she's safe & warm. And if she seems a little confused or scared, please comfort her. Let her know all about your family & don't EVER let her out of your sight. She's just a puppy. Show her all the love that you & the gang received when you were with us. WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. Mommy & Daddy xoxoxo 11.27.2008**HAPPY THANKSGIVING big boy. We miss you so very much. We know that you are going to have such a wonderful day at the bridge on this day of THANKS. You are with your family & friends. Watch over Karley for me please. Make sure she gets her share of the food. And let her win at some of the games. And make sure Ursa is doing ok. She needs you, I know. We will give thanks for having you in our lives for almost 8 wonderful, loving years. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxoxo 12.23.2008...MERRY CHRISTMAS big boy. We know that you are going to have such a wonderful Christmas day. Are you ready for all of that singing you will be doing? And do you have your stocking hung? Would you help Ursa & Karley hang their stockings? And make sure no one gets Ursa or Karley or Lady Wendy under the mistletoe??? We miss you so very much Aker. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS AKER!!! xoxo 01.01.2009...HAPPY NEW YEAR big boy. I hope you had a fun time at the party. Are you watching out for Ursa? I know that she doesn't leave your side. We miss you so much. You have been away from us for 7 yrs. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you. And we wish that you were still with us. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxo HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY handsome...we miss you with all of our heart...xoxo 04.03.2009...Hello handsome...how are you today? We miss you so much. xoxo 04.12.2009...Happy Easter handsome. You are going to have so much fun at the party today. Find lots of eggs. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!!..xoxoxo 06.08.2009...Hello handsome...how are you? This is your 8th. year at the bridge. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We miss you so very much. I hope you are taking care of Ursa, Karley & the others who didn't know what a loving family meant. You are such a handsome boy. Take care my sweet baby. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!!...xoxo 10.14.2009...Happy Fall handsome boy. I am sorry that I have not been here to visit lately. I won't do that again. We miss you so very much. Not a day goes by that we don't talk about you. Please continue to watch over Ursa. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxo Please also visit BUCKY, Buddy, CHARRO, COLE, Dakota, GODS Gentle Giants, Grizzabella, KARLEY, KEIKO, Keisha(BooBoo), LADY WENDY, MANDY, MERCY, PFEIFLES' BABIES, REGINA, SHEPP, SNOW PUPPIES, THE FORGOTTEN, Tiger Lily, Trail of Tears and URSA.

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