Memorials to Some of PASA's Most Loved Aussies Who Are Waiting At the Rainbow Bridge
Tahoe
ADCH-G APD NATCH ATCH-SP MACH AKC/ASCA CH Black Rock's Imperial Tarn ASCA CD AJD-S AKD-B ATD HT CL4 AXP AJP OFP
USDAA LAA-Gold ROMXI ROMI-P DNA-CP
7/18/1998 – 2/25/2009
Owned and Loved By Dave Grubel & Erika Maurer
Tahoe gave us over 10
great years of companionship, competitive victories, and unquestionable
love and loyalty. We are so grateful that we were able to
share that time with her as she enriched our lives with her caring
nature, her sensibility, and her love of just running full out.
We’ll miss her toothy grins and snorts, her gleeful howls, the glint in her eye while flying over a-frames, her joyful parades with the slipper or Frisbee, her presence (“the anvil”) on the bed, and her white blaze and clear blue eye staring out the front window. We’re sure the mailman won’t miss her warning salvos as he attempted to deliver our mail, but we know we will.
After a somewhat rocky start (including a-frame perching and zoomies), she had a great career in agility, recently competing in Scottsdale making the 2008 USDAA PSJ and PGP finals and taking 2nd in the ASCA Veteran Agility Finals in Las Vegas. She enjoyed agility, but most of all she enjoyed running with Dave. Her love of the sport grew through her bond with him, and there are many of us who will miss seeing the two of them take the line to prepare for yet another exhilarating run of daring front crosses, linear accelerator a-frames and now and then even a gratuitous “boof” from Tahoe, especially on rear crosses.
So now she is at rest, joining her canine soulmate, Chase. She will live on in our memories and our hearts, and of course in her kids.
We love you, T, and thank you for all you’ve given us.
We’ll miss her toothy grins and snorts, her gleeful howls, the glint in her eye while flying over a-frames, her joyful parades with the slipper or Frisbee, her presence (“the anvil”) on the bed, and her white blaze and clear blue eye staring out the front window. We’re sure the mailman won’t miss her warning salvos as he attempted to deliver our mail, but we know we will.
After a somewhat rocky start (including a-frame perching and zoomies), she had a great career in agility, recently competing in Scottsdale making the 2008 USDAA PSJ and PGP finals and taking 2nd in the ASCA Veteran Agility Finals in Las Vegas. She enjoyed agility, but most of all she enjoyed running with Dave. Her love of the sport grew through her bond with him, and there are many of us who will miss seeing the two of them take the line to prepare for yet another exhilarating run of daring front crosses, linear accelerator a-frames and now and then even a gratuitous “boof” from Tahoe, especially on rear crosses.
So now she is at rest, joining her canine soulmate, Chase. She will live on in our memories and our hearts, and of course in her kids.
We love you, T, and thank you for all you’ve given us.
Cosmo
WTCH Hangin' 5 Workin' Class Cosmo
1987 – 9/12/08
Owned and Loved By George Costa, Susan & Kraig Paulsen
and loved by Jean & Chaps Danver
We feel very fortunate
to have had
the privilege of knowing and loving such a wonderful Aussie.
Not
only was "Cosmo" a classic working Australian Shepherd, but most
importantly he had a wonderful heart. "Cosmo" loved to be
involved and to just be loved; he liked to be the ambassador at the
house greeting all that came. His heart also applied to his work ethic,
he would always give his best. What is wonderful is
you see
"Cosmo" in his offspring..."Surely" is 100% her fathers' image, and
"Chaps" has his father's heart, so we will get to see "Cosmo" in
another form for many years to come.
We will never forget "Cosmo".
Sara
“SARA”, A RAVIN’ BEAUTY FROM BRIGADOON
2/12/93 – 8/1/08
Owned and Loved By Jo and Fred Delvey
You were a true friend and a faithful companion. Your unconditional love and companionship will be greatly missed. We still listen for you to come running down the hall with one of your toys for us to toss. You were an Aussie through and through, always ready to play and have fun even at the end when you were very ill! You were the Mascot of Country Vista Court and all the neighbors and kids miss seeing you and playing with you! Until we meet again, have fun my dear friend SARA running and playing with all your friends at Rainbow Bridge.
Tucker
Born - Died December 27, 2008
Loved by Lora Cox
Chase
Loved by Dave Grubel & Erika Maurer
Sadly, we
had to say goodbye to Chase. He went peacefully after a brief
but
valiant fight against a reaction to his first chemotherapy treatment.
Unwanted by his original owners, we were extremely lucky to find him when he was 13 months old. He was the “first” for us in so many ways – first dog of our adult lives, first Aussie, first agility dog, and so much more. He had more character and soul than most people and had a great presence about him (with or without the barking soundtrack). He was comforting, forgiving, pushy, patient, good natured and always ready for action. He loved to learn patterns that meant fun was about to happen, and would scream or wag his nub with excitement at the sight of us going to the leash rack, putting on shoes, or driving up to a field with agility equipment.
While our hearts feel empty , we know that he has made us better people by having shared the past 9 years with us. In that time he introduced us to so many friends across the country, opened the door to new experiences, taught us about competition, and most of all how to have fun. In short he was a wonderful companion and teacher.
He leaves us with many great memories, not *all* of which involve barking. Here are a few:
--He was so gentle and trusted that he was the only dog that Tahoe would allow into the whelping box to greet her puppies.
--When Dave was traveling every week on business, Chase became a well-known visitor to the Albuquerque airport, sailing through security (pre 9/11) and energetically greeting Dave at the gate.
--He would bark so loudly during agility class that the instructor would almost always say, “just put a toy in his mouth!” – after which he would prove that he could bark almost as loudly with a toy in his mouth as without.
--He loved to be groomed so much that one time when he saw me pull out the grooming box he jumped up on top of the covered barbecue thinking that it was the grooming table.
--Earning the nickname “Sir Barks-a-lot”, he would always bark loudly on the start line, letting Dave know that it was time to scramble for the camcorder to record the run (because we never knew what would happen but it was usually entertaining).
Rest well, sweet Mister. We know that you’re now happily barking, chasing squirrels and getting someone to throw the Frisbee for you at the Bridge.
Unwanted by his original owners, we were extremely lucky to find him when he was 13 months old. He was the “first” for us in so many ways – first dog of our adult lives, first Aussie, first agility dog, and so much more. He had more character and soul than most people and had a great presence about him (with or without the barking soundtrack). He was comforting, forgiving, pushy, patient, good natured and always ready for action. He loved to learn patterns that meant fun was about to happen, and would scream or wag his nub with excitement at the sight of us going to the leash rack, putting on shoes, or driving up to a field with agility equipment.
While our hearts feel empty , we know that he has made us better people by having shared the past 9 years with us. In that time he introduced us to so many friends across the country, opened the door to new experiences, taught us about competition, and most of all how to have fun. In short he was a wonderful companion and teacher.
He leaves us with many great memories, not *all* of which involve barking. Here are a few:
--He was so gentle and trusted that he was the only dog that Tahoe would allow into the whelping box to greet her puppies.
--When Dave was traveling every week on business, Chase became a well-known visitor to the Albuquerque airport, sailing through security (pre 9/11) and energetically greeting Dave at the gate.
--He would bark so loudly during agility class that the instructor would almost always say, “just put a toy in his mouth!” – after which he would prove that he could bark almost as loudly with a toy in his mouth as without.
--He loved to be groomed so much that one time when he saw me pull out the grooming box he jumped up on top of the covered barbecue thinking that it was the grooming table.
--Earning the nickname “Sir Barks-a-lot”, he would always bark loudly on the start line, letting Dave know that it was time to scramble for the camcorder to record the run (because we never knew what would happen but it was usually entertaining).
Rest well, sweet Mister. We know that you’re now happily barking, chasing squirrels and getting someone to throw the Frisbee for you at the Bridge.
Reno
AKC/ASCA CD, CGC
2007
Loved by Marcia Hodes
Auroral's
Crimsion Tuxedo
'Tux or Tuxedo'
CD, CGC
Born July 7, 1996 - Died February 1, 2006
Tux was born in the Stimpson's living room to
Bar-K's Aurora Australis CD, CDX "Rory'
and
Twin Oaks' Aurora's Megan CD 'Megan'
Tux was an exceptional dog to Glen Stimpson as well as to Blanche and Robert.
Tux's love and affection was unconditional and visible when he would sit and look at Glen and 'his' other family members.
The ten months we had after his diagnosis of Dialiated Cardiomyopathy with a suggested life span of three months was very special.
JessieJane
Born August 7, 1994 - Died October 21, 2005
Loved by Maralise Howze
Best girl in the world .. my little soul mate with the great big heart. You will always be with me.
Cantagrees One
Little Indian Cree
ASCA/AKC CDX
Born March 3, 1991 - Died September 11, 2005
Loved by Lynn Mitchell
Cree was loved by everyone who knew her. She helped me train many dogs and their owners. Cree never failed to do an A-1 job. Now she is doing her job at Rainbow bridge: keeping all her friends in just the right place.
Don't Cry Because its gone.......Smile
because it
was
I will always
love you my CreeGold Nugget's Cisco Kid
STDs,CDX, RSE, JVE, GVE
Born December 15, 1988 - Died February 12, 2005
Loved by Ken and Donna Highstreet
I really miss my beautiful blue boy. Cisco lived a wonderful life full of doggie events. But his favorite thing was going hiking with me. He could always choose the easiest route, and loved being up in the mountains. He was so totally attached to me. I couldn't have asked for a more loving, faithful companion.
Windmill's Wild
Blue Yonder, AKC/ASCA UD Jett
Born January 29, 1993 - Died November 24, 2004 of cellular carcinoma
Loved by Debee Cox
Her soft, sweet, gentle soul - all too soon gone.
I love you, my Baby Jett
Granite's Tenaya Star
Born April 17, 2003 - Died November 11, 2004 in an auto accident
Loved by Ken and Donna Highstreet
Tenaya was always such a happy little girl. Tail always wagging, she was always ready to play. She was the self proclaimed guardian of our yard from the evil squirrels and birds. She made us laugh so much! In her short life, she managed to make many friends. The spirit of our little red merle girl with the golden eyes will always live with us.
ASCA
OTCH Crosspaws
Duke Ellington
AKC UDX
Loved by Lora and Ross Cox
U-CDX
ABHA HCT
Multiple High in Trials, and High Combines.
One 200
CH.
Windmill's Charmer for Lynn CDX "Charm"
Born May 15, 1993 - Died November 7, 2003
Charm finished her Championship and CD on the same day. After her 1 and only litter, she was spayed and shown in Altered conformation. She was the very first Altered Best Of Opposite Sex at an ASCA National Specialty(Greely CO). Charm always gave 200% and she is missed very much.
Heatherhill
Can't Buy Me Love "Indy"
May 14, 1999 - Died March 14, 2003 of Lymphoma
Loved by Jean, Andy, Joan & Jay Danver
His short life was marred by deafness and epilepsy and filled with dignity, loyalty, love and three agility "Qs".
HOF(Hall of Fame)Windmill's Sweet Roxanne, (Rox)CDX
Born May 21, 1988 - Died April 9, 2003
Roxanne had only 3 litters. The get from these 3 litters put Roxanne in the ASCA Hall of Fame. Though Rox was not a young girl when she went to the bridge, you can never prepare yourself for the loss of your soulmate and Rox was and always will be my soulmate.
