A Time of Remembrance....

Today should be a time of remembrance of the soldiers who fought for my freedoms and safety and for those who continue to do so today. Not to diminish any of their great sacrifice but today has another meaning for me as well.

Today marks the one year anniversary to my Hyacinth’s death. Hyacinth, Ch. Hydabrek’s Hyacinth Bucket, was a beautiful championed Havanese awarded with many Best Puppy in Show rosettes , Best Puppy in Group rosettes, and I have totally lost count in the number of Best of Breed ribbons she won. She was my first breed champion and I had so many plans for her in the show, obedience, and Rally-O ring. All these dreams I had for her are all gone.

Hyacinth’s life ended so young by a Chinese Shar Pei owned by Professional Show Handler who was responsible for her care and well-being. I am angry. I am angry she is gone along with all the dreams I had for her. I am angry she is not beside me on the sofa. I am angry how this Professional Show Handler has treated me since her death.

I AM ANGRY.


Ch. Hydabrek Hyacinth Bucket
August 16th, 2007 - November 11, 2008

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Caillee taking a walk

Caillee was taking a walk along Lake Ontario. She was walking along the shore line on these rocks.

By the way, Caillee is so glad she doesn't live in Winnipeg anymore, this photo should have a layer of snow on it already this photo was taken in Winnipeg.

Caillee walked around the neighbour, sniffing all there was to sniff!

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Christmas came early for us...

The rumour is true, Christmas came early this year. Hubby gave me us a camera that also takes videos. Josie, do you want to be a star? Do you see your name in lights? What a diva! I can't wait!!!

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The Best About Havanese Video I have seen so far

This link to
http://animal.discovery.com/videos/dogs-101-havanese.html

is one the best about the Havanese breed videos I have seen so far. You have to check it out.

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What 's ya' doing on the Floor Caillee?

It's bed time, it's dark, and everyone is tired.

In a baby voice, Hubby looks down on the floor and says "What's ya' doing on the floor Caillee?"

Hubby pats the bed giving Caillee the signal to jump up, "come on up"

"Who ya' talking to?"

"Caillee", Hubby replies, "she's just sleeping on the floor".

"Caillee is beside me." Hubby reaches down to touch to discover his pants he left on the floor.

>>Life with a Black Dog<<

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Sonny Tougas National Bursary Program

I had no idea there was a Maurice (Sonny) Tougas National Bursary Program, what a wonderful idea to honour this man and all the life long work he has done with pure breed dogs. He was an all-breed judge for many years and later taught show handling classes. He died last year after battling a sudden illness.

I just found out about it today when I read somewhere a young lady in Hamilton Ontario won this year's bursary and is also the first to receive this bursary. Apparently the committee's decision was hard.

I knew him from the show handling classes. He taught me how to exhibit my dog(s) in the show ring: first with Caillee and me, and then Hyacinth and me.

He is and will always be missed by everyone in the dog conformation world.

Links:
http://www.cdndogdigest.com/pdfs/sonny-1.pdf
http://www.manitobadogs.com/pdf/stnb.pdf

For more information about applying or donating contact Larry Kereluke at lkereluk@mts.net.

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Honouring the Working Dogs of 9/11

Today we honour in our hearts all the lives lost during the disaster of 9/11: the innocent; the rescuers; ones who were just trying to go about their day; and all those who were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Some may not realize that many working rescue dogs who worked along side all the rescuers during this dark time died after their exposure to all the toxins they were exposed too.

These four legged rescuers are our heros too. May we also remember them.

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The Move: Comes to an end

We all decided to move back home to Ontario: The last part in a 25 Part Series.

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Caillee

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Josie

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The Move: Take time to say Good-Bye

We all decided to move back home to Ontario: 24/25 Part Series.

 

Moving Tip# 24: Have farewell parties for neighbours, co-workers, friends you may not see as often after the move.

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The Move:

We all decided to move back home to Ontario: 23/25 Part Series.

 

Moving Tip# 23: Call utilities ahead of time to let them know when to stop service and where to direct your last bill

 

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Photo Taking

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The Move: Another Pit Stop

We all decided to move back home to Ontario: 22/25 Part Series.

 

Moving Tip #22: Taking a pit stop, exercise as much as you can on any pit stops you make, body can get very stiff when in the car all day.

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The Move: Taking Photos

We all decided to move back home to Ontario: 21/25 Part Series.

Taking photos, love taking photos....

Moving Tip# 21: Take some pictures along the way for keepsakes

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