Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Author unknown…

 

 

 

 

Laskana Artic Cheetah

DOB August 1989 (Nikki)

Nikki was my foundation bitch.

Nikki was the best mother one could wish for.
Happy to be a showgirl, and just as happy to be at home on the couch.
She was a wonderful part of my family and fantastic when my children started to arrive. She always reminded me of the character from Peter Pan – Nanny, you could have trusted her with your most loved members of the family.
Nikki sadly died of fluid on the lungs at the age of 10.

It was the night I returned home after spending a week with my son Aaron in hospital being treated for his asthma.
It was like she was waiting to say good-bye.

It was a hell of a week!

 

 

 

 

Amarock Aces Eagle

DOB 3 July 1990 (Maverick)

Maverick was to be my foundation stud dog – sadly he never quite made that role.
He was certainly top dog – but never a stud dog.
This stunning sable dog was ‘Day Blind’, whilst it never slowed him down in the show ring or playing in the snow, obviously he never made it to stud dog status as planned.
I continued to show him until such time that desexing him was the best option.
This grand old man was wonderful until the end at the age of 13 ½ years .
He died of a broken heart after the passing of the last girl from his pack.

 

 

 

 

 

Alaskamal Sing the Spirit

DOB Nov 1992 (Tahmanee)

This little Miss couldn’t be wrong! Tahmanee was a wonderful showy girl who loved to strut her stuff. A trouble making spirit at home in the yard, she was the center of everything that happened.
I would be if she could be pack leader, she was a mischief maker – she started and let her mum Nikki and uncle Mav finish it for her.

 

 

 

 

Alaskamal Fozzy Bear (Fozzy)

This big teddy bear was a wonderful boy.

Enjoying his show life and always a character, doing exceptional well in brace classes with Uncle Mav they were a formidable pair.
Sadly after a visit to a boarding kennel, he received a spinal injury .

He crossed over  Rainbow Bridge far too early.

 

 

 

 

Alaskamal Yogi Bear (Yogi)

This wonderful dog started life as a show dog and ended up a Vermont football team mascot (unofficially).
His owner Brett Phillips did an outstanding job raising this dog.

Trained beautifully you could ask anything of this dog – he was truly a gentle boy who’s playmate was a Maltese.

 

 

 

 

Alaskamal Who Dares Wins

DOB Nov 1992 (Dakota)

Dakota was entrusted to the care of Karen Zinzzerella. She was a large part of Karen’s life. They enjoyed a lot together from Showing to holidays on the Murray.
Sadly it was one of those holidays that took Dakota from us, due to snakebite.
Tahmanee’s litter brother, these two were a funny pair that always loved to run.
As a young dog he did very well in the show ring – my personal favorite day would have been getting RUBOB to his sire Ch.Amarock Amak Floyd at the Sunbury show and Best Exhibit at the AMCV open show.

He had many memorable days out.