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01.01.1994/02.21.2002 Music... "BECAUSE IT's CHRISTMAS" 12.12.2001... Well here it is, almost Christmas. I have your ornaments on the doggie tree. Looking at all of them from you, Bucky, Cole, Mandy, Dakota, Lady Wendy, Grizzie, Aker & the kitties bring tears to my eyes. I miss you so much. You will always be my spotty girl. I love you to the moon & back. xo 02.20.2011... Tomorrow will make it 9 years that you've been away from us. 9 YEARS. I can't believe it. You don't know how many times a day I think of you. After all, you belonged to mommie & when I had to say "good-bye", it broke my heart. I know that you & Dakota have become best friends. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK. I always will. xoxo 01.01.2011... HAPPY BIRTHDAY my sweet spotty girl... xoxo 12.25.2010... MERRY CHRISTMAS... xoxo 11.24.2010... HAPPY THANKSGIVING... xoxo 08.29.2010... my beautiful spotty girl, you now have a new family member with you at the bridge. Play with Dakota, you will like her. Keep her close until we can all be together. I LOVE YOU... xoxo 04.04.2010... HAPPY EASTER... xoxo 02.21.2010... Hello pretty girl. Can't believe another year has gone by. 8yrs you have been at the bridge. How can that be? You are my heart spotty girl. I miss you so much but I know that you are safe & you are healthy once again. I love you my pretty little one. xoxo 01.01.2010... HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY BIRTHDAY... xoxo 12.31.2009... In a few hours, it will be YOUR birthday. I miss you so much. Why is that? You have been gone for 7 yrs & my heart still breaks for you. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK...xoxo 12.24.2009... MERRY CHRISTMAS my pretty spotty girl. I miss you with all my heart. I wish I could see your precious face just one more time. Tomorrow is Christmas... I wish you were here with me. And I wish all of the others were here too. What a wonderful day that would be. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxo 11.24.2009... HAPPY THANKSGIVING my precious little girl. xoxo Our Miss Ursa was mommys little girl. Here is her story. Ursa came to us when she was only 4 weeks old. We got her so young because her breeder was having problems with losing their litters to parvo. When Ursa was born, they called us & told us that they had a girl & that we could have her soon. So in Feb. 1994, we got our little girl. When we got her, we were still going through some "jolts" from the earthquake so I was sleeping downstairs with Aker. Neither one of us wanted to be upstairs. Ursa would sleep on my pillow, by my head. She needed warmth. Plus, if she needed to go potty, I could get her outside. She was such a lover. She would either sleep by my head or in the bend of my legs. Again, warmth. As she grew, she thought she could still sleep in those spots. WRONG. I did let her sleep in the bend of my legs. She always had to be close to her mommy, even when she was grown. Ursa & Aker were inseparable. If she made a sound, he was there to see what was wrong. When she was a baby, during the day, she would sleep with Aker. He was always there for her. She was a very unique little girl. When you looked at her, you knew she was a GIRL. She just had that little girl look. She was funny, too. She had very sensitive pads so we bought her some shoes. She would NOT leave the house in her shoes. Once we removed them, she was ready to go. That was the same with a sweater, etc. She was NOT going to be seen in public with that stuff. Once she had to wear a "lamp shade" because she had injured her pad. She & Aker had been playing & Akers tooth got caught in her pad & when he pulled away from her, it ripped her pad. So here we go..off to the vet ER. I was told that she would have to have the wound STAPLED shut. I thought to myself..HOW are they going to pull that one off? So I went to the waiting room, thinking that it is going to be awhile since they need to sedate her. WRONG!! All of a sudden, I hear these loud YELPS. She was NOT sedated & they were putting the staples in. It was at that point, I REMOVED her from that ER & I SWORE TO HER THAT WE WOULD NEVER RETURN. And we didn't. I was crying when we left that place. The next day, we had to go to her regular doctor & a minor surgery was done to repair what the ER people did to her. I could not go & pick her up from the vet so my neighbor & our son went to get her. She was NOT going to come out of the office. It was as if she thought she MIGHT run into someone she knew & she couldn't be seen with that thing on her neck. They were laughing so hard. And to make it funnier..it was raining. Finally, they got her to leave the office but then they couldn't get her in the car. She was so drugged from the little surgery that she was wobbly. Mary Jo & Ryan were laughing SO HARD & that didn't help with getting her in the car. When they got home, ALL of them were soaked. It could have been a segment on FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS. One halloween, we dressed Ursa & Aker as Fred & Wilma Flintstone. Aker was ok with it but Ursa...she was not thrilled with it. Plus, when she found out that she was having to go out in public, to a park, she didn't want to do it. But I think Aker told her that it would be ok. He would be with her. So away we went. Ursa & Aker would bark at our neighbor when it was time to take the trash out. They knew it was him. I think they were saying "hello". He would say to them "hi meatheads, it's just me". And they would stop. They would chase the squirrels up the side of the house. And then they would sit down, just waiting for them to climb down the side of the house. The squirrels would just make noises at them & shake their tails. THEY DID EVERYTHING TOGETHER!!! Ursa loved the daycare children. She wanted to be with them all the time. Sometimes, I would let her go out & play with them. She couldn't do that too much because Aker couldn't be around the children. And he would get jealous if she was out there too often. When Ursa would sleep on the couch, she would roll off. Instead of turning over & stepping off the couch, she would just roll off. It got to the point where I would surround her with pillows so she wouldn't slam onto the floor. One day, she tried to get off the couch & she couldn't do it. I helped her down & she couldn't stand up. It was like she had no rear legs. Another trip to VMSG. She had ruptured a disc in her back. I am guessing from rolling off the couch for so long. She underwent back surgery. Her prognosis wasn't good. They didn't think she would ever walk again. My neighbors had decided that if she couldn't walk they would get her a cart, put a motor on it & she wouldn't have to worry about walking. BUT to our surprise & the surprise of Dr. Brucker, she healed. And with time, she walked again. GREAT NEWS!! During her recovery, I let her stay with the children. THAT is what the Dr. thinks healed her. She would have to have a sling when it came time to go potty but we did it. And Aker was right by her side. Ursa healed from her surgery. She was back to playing with Aker. It was during one of those playtimes that Aker was hurt & we found out about his CANCER. Ursa was lost when we had to let Aker leave us. She was so lonely. But she did have the children. Those kids made her day. It took her mind off of Aker not being there. And then at night, she would be with us. And the cats. She loved her cats. She slept with them so she didn't feel too alone at night since her Aker was gone. They shared the couch. And then, for some reason, she started turning white. Well, actually, she had been turning white for several months prior to Akers death. A reverse Dalmation. It was unique. Just like her. Another trip to the vet. Another specialist. She had the same thing that Michael Jackson had. She was turning white from the stress of the back surgery & from losing her beloved Aker. She was a stressed out pup. She would get nervous on a walk. She would stress about the sidewalk cracks. But the spots was nothing to worry about. Those spots couldn't take her life. Ursa went almost 8 months without her friend. She still missed him. But in Feb. 2002, another disc ruptured. This time, it was not so good. We took her to VMSG, where her neurologist would do surgery again. Again, not such great news. This time, he told us her disc had shattered. Telling us that it was like a bullet going through a wall. IT JUST SHATTERED!!! She was having seizures at this point. She was kept in an induced coma. They were hoping that this would help with the seizures but it didn't. So again, a decision had to be made. I made a call to her regular vet & asked him what would he do IF this were his baby. We all know what the answer is. A decision was made. NOT AN EASY ONE. She would NEVER walk again. She would NEVER be able to play with the children. Something that she LOVED. Was this the kind of life that we wanted for her? NO it wasn't. We made the drive to the hospital as a family. They let us stay with her as long as we wanted in order to say our good-byes. This was a tough one for me. Don't get me wrong...the others have been tough but she was MY baby. Seeing her hooked up to all of those machines was more than I could handle. All I wanted to do was hold her ONE last time. I told her that I was sorry for what had happened. We told her that we loved her & that we would miss her. We told her that Aker was waiting for her. We told her that as long as she was with him, nothing would happen to her. She would also be with Bucky & Lady Wendy. I kissed her over & over again. And then I left the room. My husband stayed with her. He held her while they gave her that final shot. Then he kissed her & told her that he loved her & that she would be missed. He then told her to go & be with her family. She took her LAST breath in her daddys arms. He would NOT have had it any other way. Then he said GOOD-BYE. As you can see, my husband is the one who has to stay with them during that final shot. I don't have it in me. It breaks my heart. NOT that it doesn't break his. We feel that we can't just leave them alone. We have to be there with them on that final trip. I just wait outside until it is done & then I go in. Our regular vet, Dr. Lowe, went to VMSG & picked Ursa up for us. He then had her sent to the crematory. And as with the ones who have gone before her, Dr. Lowe knew what I was going to say. PLEASE don't let them just throw her into the back of the truck. She WAS my little girl. She needed to be placed very GENTLY into the back. Another BIG thank you to all of her doctors. They did EVERYTHING to help her. She touched so many lives. And thank you to Dr. Lowe for driving to VMSG & picking her up for us. So this is the story of our spotty little girl. She will forever be in our hearts. One night, I had a dream & Ursa was there. She was in the front yard. I walked towards her, so happy to see her. As I walked towards her, she faded away. I woke up & I was crying. I REALLY thought she was there. This past Feb 21, was her 6th. anniversary of not being with us. The day before, we lost our beloved Cole. So this year & every year from now on will be double sad. But we know that they are all together having a blast. No more pain or suffering for any of them. Lots of running around, chasing squirrels, lizards, birds, each other & more. And even though we have sadness in our hearts...we have lost WAY too many "children", we have so many wonderful memories. They each had their own unique personality. We are so glad that we had them in our lives. ROTTWEILERS...THEY MELT OUR HEARTS!!! We will see them all someday. And when we do, it will be a joyous day. I hope that when they hear our voices, they will stop what they are doing, look at each other & say "I recognize that voice" & come running to us. Tears will flow again but this time they will be HAPPY tears. We will NEVER have to leave each other. So my sweet Ursa, until we see each other again....you are always in my heart, just like the title of the song for your memory site. We love you so much. We miss you...give our Mr. Cole, Aker, Mandy, Bucky & Lady Wendy a "smooch" for us. You will like Cole. He will make sure you are safe. 03.07.2008...Hi my sweet spotty girl. I just read a memory about a "little guy" named jack-jack. Something terrible happened to him to make him join you at the bridge. Take him in. You know how much you liked those tiny dogs. He needs your love & help. Once you take him in, send a sign to his mommy to let her know that you have him & that he's ok. You're my sweet girl. I miss you. 03.10.2008...What a nice surprise. I come to your memory page & there you are. Our little spotty girl. I miss you so much. But we know that you are being taken care of. We love you. xoxo 03.18.2008...Well you have another "BIG" brother. His name is Blackjack. I know how you need to be protected. And he seemed like a nice dog. Make sure he watches over jack-jack too. Give Blackjack a kiss from his daddy. His family misses him so much. I love you my spotty girl. I miss you very much. xoxoxo I asked Ginny if she would add a couple of new songs to the music list & she did. They are by mommys favorite performer, JOSH GROBAN. So I changed your song because you know how much I like the new one. Your song is: UP TO WHERE YOU ARE & the words are so fitting. "WHO'S TO SAY FOR CERTAIN...MAYBE YOU'RE STILL HERE...I FEEL YOU ALL AROUND ME...YOUR MEMORIES STILL CLEAR...DEEP IN THE STILLNESS...I CAN HEAR YOU SPEAK...YOU'RE STILL AN INSPIRATION...CAN IT BE...THAT YOU ARE MINE...FOREVER LOVE... & YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ME FROM UP ABOVE...FLY ME UP TO WHERE YOU ARE BEYOND THE DISTANT STAR...I WISH UPON TONIGHT TO SEE YOU SMILE...IF ONLY FOR AWHILE TO KNOW YOU'RE THERE...A BREATH AWAY'S NOT FAR TO WHERE YOU ARE...ARE YOU GENTLY SLEEPING... HERE INSIDE MY DREAM...& ISN'T FAITH BELIEVING...ALL POWER CAN'T BE SEEN...AS MY HEART HOLDS YOU...JUST ONE BEAT AWAY...I CHERISH ALL YOU GAVE ME...EVERYDAY...CAUSE YOU ARE MY...FOREVER LOVE...WATCHING ME...FROM UP ABOVE...& I BELIEVE...THAT ANGELS BREATHE...& THAT LOVE WILL LIVE ON & NEVER LEAVE...FLY ME UP TO WHERE YOU ARE BEYOND THE DISTANT STAR...I WISH UPON TONIGHT TO SEE YOU SMILE...IF ONLY FOR AWHILE...I KNOW YOU'RE THERE...A BREATH AWAY'S NOT FAR TO WHERE YOU ARE" WE LOVE YOU, OUR BEAUTIFUL GIRL. xoxo 03.22.2008...Happy Easter spotty girl. I will go to church tomorrow & thank God that we had you in our lives. Aker will find some carrots for you for tomorrow. We love you. xoxo 04.04.2008...I have been reading so many stories about dogs that lost the use of their back legs & I always wonder...DID WE DO THE RIGHT THING WITH YOU??? Could you have been able to do what you wanted to do with a cart? I KNOW it's too late to change things...you are gone. I just hope that we made the right decision. I love you so much. Hold on to the piece of my heart that you took with you when you left us. xoxo WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! DON'T FORGET THAT!!! We want to THANK EVERYONE who has come to visit our beautiful little girl. She meant the world to us & we miss her terribly. 04.23.2008...Hello spotty girl...I would love to see you running around again. The last time I saw you, you were hooked up to all sorts of machines...wires everywhere. I know you are having so much fun with all of the small doggies & the kitties that have come to the bridge. I tell their mommies & daddies that you WILL watch over them so don't let me down. I miss you so much. Tomorrow, you will be gone from us for 6 yrs. & 9 weeks. To me, it seems like you were here yesterday. I will NEVER forget you. Stay close to Aker. You know he will make sure you are safe. HUGS & KISSES to my spotty girl. mommy & daddy
To my dearest family, I'm writing this from the Bridge. Please do not be unhappy That day I HAD to leave you It's good to have you back again; God gave me a list of things, And when you lie in bed at night, When you think of my life on earth, But do not be afraid to cry: I wish that I could tell you But one thing is for certain, There are rocky roads ahead of you It was always my philosophy If you can help somebody And now I am contented... God says: "If we meet somebody When you're walking down the street "And when it's time for you to go... (Author Unknown) URSA BROUGHT US SMILES...SHE GAVE US UNCONDITIONAL LOVE...AND HER PASSING BROUGHT US MANY NIGHTS OF TEARS...THE THOUGHT OF HER STILL BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES...I LOVED HER SO MUCH...AND I STILL DO!
11.15.2008...well, it's almost holiday time so I thought I would turn your page into a winter wonderland. And I gave you some holiday tunes. You know how much I love holiday music. I know that you have taken Karley under your wings. And I know that you will make her feel safe & warm. She's only a pup so I know you & the rest of the gang won't let her her down. Give her lots of love. She needs it. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! And I miss you so much. Mommy & Daddy xoxoxo 11.27.2008...HAPPY THANKSGIVING to our sweet little girl. Oh how I miss you. As I am sitting here trying to write to all of you, the tears are flowing. It's the holidays & we have lost so many of your wonderful souls during this time of the year. I never have an easy time during the holidays anymore. Have a good turkey day. Make sure you watch over Karley. I know she's missing her family right now. Let her know that she was loved by them & that you love her now. We will give THANKS for having you in our lives for 8 wonderful, loving years. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxoxo 12.23.2008...MERRY CHRISTMAS my sweet little girl. How I miss you. I can't even explain it. I JUST MISS YOU. I know you are getting ready for the big celebration at the bridge. Is your singing voice ready for all of those caroles you will be singing? And is your stocking ready for hanging? I asked Aker to make sure that no one gets you or Karley or Lady Wendy under the mistletoe. We will be thinking about ALL of you on Christmas day. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS URSA. xoxo 12.30.2008...hello sweet girl. How are you today? It's almost time for your birthday party. Are you ready? I know you have your hat ready. You would be 14 yrs old. Now I know that you would not have been with us that long but I can dream. We miss you so much. I will write on your birthday. Have a fun New Year's Eve. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxo 01.01.2009...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! I know you are having the most wonderful birthday party today. 14 yrs. old. WOW. I only wish you could have had those great birthdays here with us. But you know that we ARE with you in YOUR heart. And you are here with us in our hearts. I just miss you so much. But we know that you are running around like a wild woman at the bridge.(ha) You were never a wild woman. You were such a young lady. We miss you baby. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! xoxo 02.07.2009...Hello pretty girl. How are you today? Well, it's almost time to deal with another marker. I can't believe you have been away from us for almost 7 yrs. My heart aches. But I know you are helping with Karley so that makes me happy. We miss you so very much spotty girl. You will ALWAYS be mommies little girl. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!!...xoxo HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY my sweet girl...we miss you with all of our heart...xoxo 02.20.2009...Hello my little spotty girl...it's almost time for your marker. I can't believe you have been at the bridge for 7 yrs. My heart aches for you so much. I am sure you know just how much we miss you. I tell you this all the time...you will ALWAYS be my little girl. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you or talk about you. I visit your page everyday. I can look at your cute little face. I miss you sleeping behind my legs...you would curl up behind my legs. Oh spotty girl...WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!! Run fast, play hard & sleep well. xoxo 04.03.2009...I MISS YOU SO MUCH. xoxo 04.12.2009...Happy Easter spotty girl. You are going to have so much fun at the party. Stay with Aker. He will help you look for eggs. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!!..xoxo 08.18.2009...Hello spotty girl. I miss you so much. I hope you are helping with all of the new babies that are joining you at the bridge. You are such a good girl. xoxo 10.14.2009...Happy Fall my spotty girl. I am so sorry that I have not been to visit. I won't let that happen again. Ursa, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You were my baby. I only wish I could have helped you with your back issues. We miss you so very much. WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK!!!...xoxo Please also visit Grizzabella, KARLEY, LADY WENDY, MANDY and PFEIFLES' BABIES. |
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