Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Sad...

This is my pal, Terra who crossed the rainbow bridge today. She was seven years old and it was very sudden. She had hemangiosarcoma but her mom never knew a thing was wrong until a couple of weeks ago. I had just played with Terra on Saturday, along with her "sister," Shanti. Terra seemed just fine, curious and playful as always. I went to that Fun Match with Shanti on Saturday - Terra stayed behind. That's because Terra received her "OTCH" last year and was enjoying a kind of retirement. The "Obedience Trial Championship" (OTCH) title is often referred to as the "Phd" for dogs. It is the highest obedience honor a dog can receive. Mom had just taken down the OTCH plaque for Terra on Monday evening after Sammie's obedience class, for the express purpose of bringing it home - finally - to Terra's mom. It had been on the wall of the Oakland Dog Training Club for almost a year. We delivered it on our way home.
Then... the news tonight. My dad and mom and I are stunned and extremely sad. I found a poem that I'd like to share.
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
Terra - you were the second Golden my parents ever met. Even the grandpeep remembers you fondly, recalling your amazing "tricks" and spirit. You helped my parents and I meet through Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue. Terra; you will never be forgotten.

28 comments:

Princess Eva and Brice said...

We are so sorry to hear that Terra has passed. A friend of ours also had a dog with hemangiosarcoma so we understand how sudden and tragic that it can be.

We'll light a candle for Terra tonight.

Please convey our sympathies to Terra's family.

Princess Eva, Brice and family

Anonymous said...

so sorry Sammie...

The Musketeers said...

sorry to hear about your good friend Sammie ! Terra will be watching over you at the Rainbow Bridge for sure. Run free sweet Terra ! You have earn your wings now.

Honey said...

Heartbreaking news! What a dear sweet golden. Ahhhhhh...

Lovely photo and wonderful poem.
Give Sammie lots of hugs.
Honey's mom and dad

Molly the Airedale said...

We are so very sorry to read about your friend, Terra, Sammy!
You and her family are in our thoughts and prayers! Why does life have to be so sort for so many of us?!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

Teddy Westlife said...

I am purring for Terra's family.

Huffle Mawson

Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings said...

We are so sorry to hear of Terra's passing, but she can run free of pain at the Rainbow Bridge.

XOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Java

Abby said...

Hi, Sammie...

I'm so sorry about the Loss of your friend, Terra...

What a beautiful girl...

Abby xxxooo

Scout and Freyja said...

What a way for me to start my morning...in tears. In 1997 I lost my beloved Tony to hemangiosarcoma. In less than 12 hours my heart was broken. I'll never forget the pain.

I am so, so sorry that this rotten disease took the life of another beautiful dog. There is never a good time to lose someone you love...a thousand years is too soon. Please pass on my very sincere condolences.

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Mom is leaky due to the pikh, the story, and the words woo shared -

Please pass along some of my Khyra Hugz&Khysses to Terra's furamily -

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: And whilst woo are at it, please give some to your mom and dad too!

Golden Daily Scoop said...

So sorry to hear about Terra, thoughts and prayers to everyone that new the beautiful golden!!!

xoxo
Miley

YD, sometimes with ♥June and ♥Angel Samantha said...

We are sad to hear about your friend Terra.
That poem is very touching.


Hugs,
Sam & June

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

So sorry to hear about the loss of your furiend Terra. It is always sad but even more so when sudden and unexpected. Our sympathy to her family.

Tail wags, the OP Pack

Elizabeth Bergesen said...

Sudden news of that kind is always hard to hear. Sorry that you lost your friend.

Ms. ~K said...

Our hearts ache with you!

Dexter said...

That is so sad. We read about that hemangio stuff and apparently it can be a secret until it is too late. I am so glad that Terra was happy and njoying your company and wasn't sick and sad for a long time.

Slobbers,
Mango

Paco,Milo, Maya and mommy Simona said...

Ohhhhhhh sweet Sammie and mom and dad....
we're sooooooooooooo sorry for that sad news.......
Poor Terra.....she looks sooooooooooooo beautiful.....Another terrible loss in your life!!!!!!!!!!!!
We'll keep Terra in our hearts furever....sure her now is playing with Honey and take care of you and her parents from the sky!!!!!!!!!
we love you dear Friends..please...give lots of cuddles and licks to Terra's Mom and dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sam said...

So, so sorry to read about sweet Terra. Sounds like she was a great friend.

The Army of Four said...

We're so sorry to hear about your friend, Sammie!
Sending you lots of husky hugs,
Love,
Ammy

Kimberly said...

OMG MY HEART HURTS SO BAD.. I'M TOTALLY LEAKING FROM MY EYES FOR TERRA'S MOM AND DAD AND FOR YOU SAMANTHA. SO GLAD YOU GOT TO PLAY WITH TERRA THE OTHER DAY - DID YOU GET ANY PICTURES?
BIG HUGS AND KISSES TO THE FAMILY AND R.I.P. TERRA (YOU'RE A PRETTY GIRL)

BELL & KIMBERLY

Lorenza said...

I am so sorry to hear about your friend Terra.
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Farley's Mom said...

We're so sorry for your sad news, especially with it being so unexpected and no time to emotionally prepare :o(

Thor and Jack said...

So sorry to hear about your friend Terra, Sammie.

Thor xxx

Homer said...

We are so sorry that you've lost your friend Terra. Please send our condolences to Terra's family.

Love,
Homer

Unknown said...

We are so sorry to hear about Terra.

Warmest wishes,
Sue & the gang

Martha said...

We are very sorry to hear about Terra - life is sometimes very sad indeed.
We know you will miss your pal - we are also thinking about Terra's family - we know they will be devastated.

love
Martha & Bailey xxx

Dog By Nature said...

Sammie, I'm so sorry to hear about Terra. Cancer is so terrible and takes those we love far to soon. I know the ache in Terra's family's hearts and I send my condolences. Hold her memory in your heart and she will be with you forever.

Michelle

Allison Walton said...

Aaw! How sad and sudden! We will be thinking of Terra's family.

Wuv,
Gus and Waldo