In Memoriam
Our animals hold a special place in our hearts and shaped us into the people we are today.
We have had a lot of animals since Ger and I got married and sadly we have lost a lot because they just don't live as long as we would like them to live.
They will always live on in our hearts!
Bobby
A rescued pup, but my lifelong companion through good and bad. 1988 - 2000 Your passion for life and eager to please attitude was so inspiring to people who knew you. My Buddy, my partner in crime, through thick and thin. A very Macho pup who would take on 2 Shepherds to try to protect me. Loved him with all my being.. We will never forget you Bobby. |
Sally - "My Girl Sally From The Barking Bunch"
August 8,1993 - September 22, 2001 She was the one that started it all, she loved her short time here in Canada. Her legacy and name carries on in our Kennel. Our kennel sign is drawn after her picture! We miss you always! |
Ginny - "Ginny Gitte van de Tolberghoeve"
April 1999 - 2007
Ginny, the little clown of the pack, It was admirable how you stayed yourself through all the pain you had in your life.
You hold on for a long time and I want to believe it was because you loved us so much
RIP dear Ginny, you will never be forgotten.
April 1999 - 2007
Ginny, the little clown of the pack, It was admirable how you stayed yourself through all the pain you had in your life.
You hold on for a long time and I want to believe it was because you loved us so much
RIP dear Ginny, you will never be forgotten.
Gaby - "Gaby Gitte van de Tolberghoeve"
April 1999 - 2008
Gaby, the fierce one. Your love for Ger was undeniable, and he adored you back.
You were a good girl, loyal companion and a thru BMD in every sence. You died exactly a year after your sister from the same cancer.
RIP dear Gaby, we love you.
April 1999 - 2008
Gaby, the fierce one. Your love for Ger was undeniable, and he adored you back.
You were a good girl, loyal companion and a thru BMD in every sence. You died exactly a year after your sister from the same cancer.
RIP dear Gaby, we love you.
Pixie
March 2008 - September 2010
Pixie you were the funniest! Your love for people was so great that you were in training to become a therapy dog. You were Miss Personality +.
Your zest for life and brave attitude was also the reason why you got killed.
Nobody knew the danger lurking in the cornfield on that fatal night in September, you faced the danger but didn't live to tell.
We will never, ever forget you.
We love you with all our hearts.
March 2008 - September 2010
Pixie you were the funniest! Your love for people was so great that you were in training to become a therapy dog. You were Miss Personality +.
Your zest for life and brave attitude was also the reason why you got killed.
Nobody knew the danger lurking in the cornfield on that fatal night in September, you faced the danger but didn't live to tell.
We will never, ever forget you.
We love you with all our hearts.
Poes - Clarence
August 2010 - April 27, 2012
Poes left this world so unexpectedly. He was full of life, a guy who loved life! He is greatly missed by Kelly. Poes was her Buddy!!
August 2010 - April 27, 2012
Poes left this world so unexpectedly. He was full of life, a guy who loved life! He is greatly missed by Kelly. Poes was her Buddy!!
Detlow El Kamala
April 26, 1978 - April 29, 2012
3 Days after his 34th Birthday, Kelly's best buddy and our awesome friend gave up his struggle with life. Kamala was respected by all our horses. An awesome companion to Clyde, Maggie and Expression, who all miss him dearly.. He was Kelly's mentor and she spent countless hours brushing and trying to turn him into the awesome shiny pony he once was.. Kammie loved the attention and was grateful for everything he was given, carrots, birthday cake, he loved it all.. Kamala is greatly missed, his presence still missed by Expression who neighs for him every day.
R.I.P. big guy, we love you and are grateful for all you've done for us..
Cloë
November 14, 2007 - September 14, 2012 After a lengthy sickness (poisoning what we believe was the chicken jerky treats from China/Azia) we had to say goodbye to our great girl Cloe! Cloe had one love in life, Ger! The two loved each other like no other human dog had loved before. Cloe was waiting for him the minute Ger left for work on the porch and would be in heaven as soon as he came home. Her Favorite things in life were going on an ATV ride with dad and washing his face!We rescued Cloe as an almost 2 year old who had no real place to call home for herself. Her life with us was short but you made an everlasting impact!! We will miss you always, Till we meet again!! RIP Girl, we love you! |
Snowflake
September 15, 2002 - March 25, 2015
You were truly our 3 legged wonder, you took your job as Animal Guard dog very serious.
We learned so much from you, the rock of our pack
I have never seen such a wise and strong dog.
Run with the wind my love and protect all the angels from intruders. You were an amazing dog!
RIP Snowflake!
September 15, 2002 - March 25, 2015
You were truly our 3 legged wonder, you took your job as Animal Guard dog very serious.
We learned so much from you, the rock of our pack
I have never seen such a wise and strong dog.
Run with the wind my love and protect all the angels from intruders. You were an amazing dog!
RIP Snowflake!
LuLu
March 12, 2009 - April 18, 2016
It all went so fast, so surreal, taken so quick by a freak accident. Our life of the party
RIP Pretty Little girl.. we are missing you so much.. You left a hole in our hearts and we will always remember your great attitude.
Love you little one. Run and chase to your hearts desire! Till one day we will meet again and you'll jump in my arms like always. Love you
March 12, 2009 - April 18, 2016
It all went so fast, so surreal, taken so quick by a freak accident. Our life of the party
RIP Pretty Little girl.. we are missing you so much.. You left a hole in our hearts and we will always remember your great attitude.
Love you little one. Run and chase to your hearts desire! Till one day we will meet again and you'll jump in my arms like always. Love you
Expression
1989 - Feb 11, 2017
Expression was a very gentle, sweet, loyal, and caring horse.
She was great riding horse, and loved her family.
Expression enjoyed going for rides, grazing, running with her buddies, being groomed, and receiving treats because she's a good girl!
She was great with anyone she'd meet. She totally retired a few years ago and spent her days with her best friends. Clyde was her buddy and she would nibble away along side of him
RIP Beautiful girl, you are forever in our hearts!
Benny Feb 2001 - April 12, 2017 Our happy little boy always even in his old age. I wrote this the morning after he passed and want to share with you! Benny passed away in my arms last night. He was very calm and content. He was a great dog. It all began more than 16 years ago when I was sick and depressed from losing my very first dog and personal happenings in my life . He was that face in the window. Staring at me. I knew back then it was wrong to buy a puppy in a store but I couldn't let go, he just kept looking at me.. there were so many other people but he looked at me. Pmsing and depression is not a good combo but needless to say a few hrs later Benny was home on the farm. He has been a great dog throughout his life. Never sick, always happy and exuberant. Yup he was a puppy mill dog with a screw loose. A happy screw. Together we had many adventures. He was always happy to go for car rides. I vowed when we got him to never put him in a kennel or cage ever again. I never did! I loved him so much in all his quirkiness , he's my dog. The last few months have been hard on him. The cognitive disorder made him confused but he was still happy. The tumor however in the last few weeks started to grow wildly and started bleeding. The bandaging made him walk funny and he got old fast. We found a remedy to stop the bleeding finally but yesterday Benny went into sepsis and lost his battle. Because of very sad circumstances beyond our control I had to bring my husband and daughter to the airport. When we were leaving Benny was restless and wanted to come, I knew I was going to be going into the airport and prefer not to take dogs to leave in the car. This time I made an exception. Benny had to come, he was very comfortable in the car he loves his car rides, and was next to Ger who was constantly petting him! When we arrived he didn't move, I had a bad feeling, went into the airport for a pee and pick up a sandwich, said goodbye to Ger and Kelly and when I was back at the car I phoned my vet! He was lethargic and weak. It was going to take 1.5 hrs to get there. Because of a few angels I had medication in the car and gave him some to get calm. He relaxed and was quietly sleeping beside me.. About 5 minutes before I reached the vet Benny started to have difficulty! The vet was waiting for me and Benny relaxed! He passed quietly and peacefully in my arms! It's a very hard time for our family at this point but I am so happy Benny is in a better place. I am also happy this happened after my family left to be with the family to mourn Ger's mother. I know how bad Ger would have felt to leave me behind. We remember Benny as the happy crazy pup he was. His tomboy look but dainty hyper mentality I will never forget. There was and always will be only one Benny Ben Ben. Love you my boy, be happy and one day I will hold you in my arms again! With this I would like to thank the people who were once again there for me, who go above and beyond to help me with anything I ask or even not ask. Most live far away and one I never even met, but I can honestly say she's my best friend from afar, wish that was different.. My 2 Angels who are always there in time of need. I love you! My crazy friend who is my sister from another mother and is always there when I txt her in the middle of the night! My Dutch friend who is up way before me and talks me through the night when I need it <3 My Ottawa friend who I love dearly and is always there! My amazing vet who goes above and beyond and feeds me tea to calm and get if off my chest so I'm not alone! My amazing Husband and daughter who believe in me in whatever decision I make! Thank you, you are all amazingly amazing people <3<3 <3 I am truly blessed 
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Bruce - "Bruce Springsteen Carallsa" September 7, 2010 - November 22, 2017 BRUCE, My soulmate, my shadow, My IT dog, my heart, now my eternal shadow. Bruce passed away in my arms. I have no words, a piece of me died. Loving a dog is easy, losing a dog never gets easier! He was a one in a million type of dog. He would never do any harm, was never far from my side, slept at my feet, always, he was a friend to all animals and people alike. We miss him so much! Rest in Peace my friend, my boy. Your footprint is edged in our hearts! |
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Daisy - "Sallysvalley Third X's a Charm" You left us so fast, so furious. just like you were in life We miss your presence every single day I miss your eternal playfulness, being loved by all and above all your love to Ger You left a lasting impact on all of us. Go wreck some havoc sweety run and play as only you know how to do I will miss you till the day were reunited. Till then, love always. |
HEIDI - "Heidi von Unka's Traum"
April 9, 2008 - April 12, 2020
We had to say goodbye to our girl who wanted to live against every odd that was thrown at her.
We told her we would support her for as long as she wanted.
Our pathway was hard but filled with fun and love,
the kind that makes you want to hang in forever
even with all roadblocks thrown at you.
After a great morning where she ate lots and was incredibly happy
she took a turn for the worst late afternoon, she let us know it was enough.
She left this world to be with her great love Bruce, who I believe was waiting for her at the bridge.
She left this world in my arms.
You can finally run again my love. Run to your hearts delight.
Forever in our hearts, never forgotten.
