CH. Kernecht's Chili v Stolzenfels
1991 Palisades KC Best of Breed, Group 1 from the Classes...has gone to The Rainbow Bridge on February 18, 2000, and is waiting there for Haidar and Erika Beqaj of New York...we will miss you, Chili...from your great grandson, with LOVE, Bono Von Kernecht

Sophie

Loved and missed by Trudy Russ

Woody

You are the best. Gone from our lives, but for ever in our
hearts. Loved and missed by Jan, Scott and Jenny Salisbury

For Otis...

Waiting for that touch... patiently waiting....
My rescue, Otis, died in the spring of 2000 from complication of bowel injuries suffered as an abused puppy. Many people from around the country donated to our veterinarian for the care and rehabilitation of Otis. His last 200 dollars were spent to fix his mother's eye after being shot in it.
Also, an update on his sisters who were shot by a neighbor... Sandy was killed by gunshot wounds on February 20, 2001, and Chess had surgery the same day for gunshot wound to the foot. She is recovering well.

Love for all dogs,
Sherri Rowland Sheramy@webtv.net Culpeper, VA

The care that Dewey received at The Dalmatian Plantation was very costly and there are other deserving dogs there who STILL need help.  PLEASE consider making a donation to HELP THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS.
Plantation Animal Rescue - Dalmatian Rescue-IL?IN
1930 W. 35th
Steger, IL 60475

Ch. Groppetti G'nghes RazMaTazz
April 18, 2002 - loved, owned and waiting at The Bridge for Renice Zimmerman (This photo was taken the day Razz finished his championship out of the 12-18 mo puppy class...it was a BEAUTIFUL day!.) Razz joined his Rott'n surrogate *moms*,  Ara and Beste at the Bridge today. The staff at my new vet clinic couldn't have been better!  They had a beautiful quilt ready for us and ice cubes for Razzie. We did one last desperate measure of x-rays and bloodwork to look for tumors.  Razz went from 200.8 lbs in February at his annual physical to 149 lbs. at today's weight. We found a grapefruit sized tumor in the abdomen and a mass on the right leg. He will be deeply, deeply missed!  My vet was in tears by the time we were done, listening to me tell him to run and get Beste and Ara....that they were waiting at The Bridge... to give them a big hug from down here...and thanking him for our wonderful eight years together. All of you go hug your babies.  We never have them long enough.
Renice

I will remember you,
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by,
Weep not for the memories.

RUDY
Rudy went to Rainbow Bridge on May 2, 2002. Rudy was and still is the soul and spirit in this family. The boys he raised are in the picture with him a few days before he felt no more pain. Rudy had tumors throughout his lungs and tummy. He was born November 8,1992.  I and his mother chose him when he was two weeks old, and he came home with me the day he turned eight weeks. Boy, did Rudy's mom give me the best dog, child and friend I could ever have had!   He was 1 1/2 years old when I went into labor for Joey, our oldest child.  Rudy stayed by my side as always   and kept licking my stomach with every contraction (he was a colicky puppy, so I had to always rub his tummy) ... so I guess he was returning the belly rubs. He also helped with our second son, Willie. And he carried out parenthood, also, because he never left them alone when they were home or if he was with us camping, at the park or visiting friends. When the boys went to school he put them on the bus and got them off the bus. He knew the exact time. And he was always at the door exactly when his Daddy came home from work. He also took on the resposibility of helping with my Mom with Alhiezmers until we mourned her passing. And Rudy raised two kittens and a Bloodhound puppy who is mourning him terriably. Rudy was a gentle giant. He loved life itself, and whoever was in his life he loved unconditionally. He was a lifesaver, guardian, and best friend who helped me through a lot of tough times. I am missing him so badly!  I just wish he was still here with me. The only good thing is that he is not feeling the pain he had.  He never complained.  He still tried to do everything he did before, but just couldn't. So, if you could please add his picture and my memory of him for everyone to see, then maybe it will help heal the hole I have now aching for him.
Thank you
Nancy, TJ, Joey and Willie
Bufurd,Nemo and Nala ( his furry siblings)  

ELLA
Ella Fontaine, the Geriatric Dane , and forever foster-died from Bloat and Torsion-  Everything was fine, then it wasnt-This beautful loving creature was attacked by her own body-we rushed to the ER clinic, but she was failing fast-They believe she also had a mass on her spleen-she was literally dying right in front of me-We opted to put her down, as the damage was so severe so quickly.  She was in shock and they could not find any peripheal pulses on her- This love of a Great Dane, this massive mushy faced dog, stole everyones heart who met her-There wasnt  a person she didnt love, not a boo boo toy she wouldnt carry around like her baby.  She was here, and in a moments notice gone-We had her 9 months-her owners took her to Chicago Animal Control to be PTS-they talked them into signing her over then called me-We had no doubt when we saw her, that she would be coming home with us.  I have no regrets, just a broken heart
Ella, Mama loves you-rest my love....til we meet again
Sara

BRODI
Ch. Brodi V Neunenschloss TT, CGC (shown here at 16 weeks)
August 23, 1998 - June 2, 2002
Loved and owned by and waiting at The Rainbow Bridge for Morris and Kathy Goldberg and Nancy McCullough who will miss her deeply.  Brodi was such a fun-filled dog who was in to everything!  She would run all day and play.  She had such a great sense of humor and loved life so much. 
 

"There is no death.
The stars go down to rise upon some other shore.
And bright in Heaven's jeweled crown,
They shine for ever more."
 ~John Luckey McCreery~

HANS
V-1 USRC Select CH Von Bruka Bruder Hans CD
1992 - 2002   Loved, cherished, and dearly missed by Cindy Vierra

Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears
...but smile and talk of me
as if I were beside you...
I am in good hands.

GINA

Multi National and Regional USRC Siegerin Multi V rated
Gina v Teufelsbrucke SchH 3 FH2 BST
Lifetime, loved, owned and waiting at The Rainbow Bridge for Mike and Mimi Prisco...Gina was an outstanding example of the Rottweiler breed both in type and temperament. She passed along her characteristics to her progeny with the many stud dogs she was coupled with. Mike lovingly trained her from puppy, to national recognition that she well deserved.
'photo courtesy of Doug Loving'

DARBY - March 5, 1995 - August 4, 2002
Everything thing was great...then that Sunday morning everything went bad. Darby's body was rebelling against her. We rushed her to the emergency clinic and the outlook was grave. We were told that she would not live but a few more hours and painful ones at that.  We opted to put her down. This was one of the hardest things we ever had to do, but it needed to be done. Just days before she was playful and full of love for anyone. It seems as if she was here then instantly taken away. We received Darby as a pup and knew right away how special she was to our famiy. She was a fun filled dog and will be missed greatly. Darby was loved and cherished and will be dearly missed by us all. We will miss you, Darby, terribly. We will see each other again  at the Bridge. 
Swan, Betty and Don Janeway 
Till we meet again

ANGUS
We just lost our Rottweiler of 4 years.  He was the best dog we could ever imagine having,  considered him one of my children.  It was very hard for me to put him down, but we know that was the only choice.  What helped was that day I took him to park one last time to play and drink from the lake.  I got to spend a couple hours with him, which I knew made him very happy. 
We love you and will miss you very much.

SOPHIE
I rescued her from a shelter and about 2 weeks later she died. We suspect she died from abuse related injuries...she had a hernia and a suspected broken spine. We don't know how old she was, the original owner had said she was 2.  One vet said she was 8-11 months and another vet said she was about 8 years old. We will never know.

Loved and missed by Carrie

JAKE

Jacko von Tem, BH, BST, TT, CGC
April 14, 1992 - September 24, 2002

It is with great sadness and heartfelt sorrow that we bid farewell to
Jake....

There was a new arrival at The Rainbow Bridge....he took a huge piece of
my heart with him when he left this earth just around noon...

Waiting at The Bridge for Kathi Wilson

BASHA
Sarver's Basha Vom Claussen SchHI, BH, AD, CGC 
November 1, 1997 - July 15, 2002

Basha was one of a kind. A dog that was non-stop play. She was my very first Schutzhund dog. She put up with all my mistakes and took them in stride. Always willing to do what ever I asked of her. There was a bond between her and I that cannot be matched. We were a team. Through and through. My eyes and heart ache from the loss of her. I look so forward to seeing her again. I know she is keeping the angels busy chasing after her while she chases rabbits and squirrels all day long with the never ending energy that was Basha.

I'll see you soon my friend! 
Lisa M Adams

ZULU
Best Opp Sex Sweeps, USRC Regional Best Puppy,V1 -rated, 9 AKC points Nightwind Rumbl in the Jungl ( Zulu ) 6 1/2 yrs old 'Lymphoma' You were my pick of the litter and you went away because you were the sweet one and your brother would not have been so easy to get along with. You brought us all much pride and joy with your wins in the show ring and you were Michael's running buddy and Cindy's "huggy man " You were wonderful companion to your mama Flame and a super companion for Carmella and Andy. When you got sick, we tried so hard to find out what was wrong. We were elated when the answer seemed simple only to be devastated when we lost you at such a young age. You are forever in my heart as the dog I really wanted to keep but couldn't because you were so sweet and easy to get along with.

-- Maureen Griffin

RACQUEL
Racquel Donovan Vu Vis Major
November 17, 1997 - July 28, 2002
Like a bright, white bolt of lightning, this loving and joyful spirit arrived. We did many things together and had an enormous amount of fun. I wish she hadn't been my first, so that the mistakes I made in learning to communicate would not have been visited upon her.

We visited and entertained our friends, sometimes by tracking them. No one
was ever unintentionally intimidated by her. We traveled the U.S. and
Mexico - lakes, deserts, rivers, mountains, oceans, she enjoyed a goodly
amount of this world. Mostly, we just enjoyed each other's company.

She cured various ills during her too-short time here, but would never admit
her own pain and suffering. She drove unflinchingly to the end. She was
beautiful to more than the eye.

She was loved by nearly everyone fortunate enough to have met her. Upon
learning of her departure, many of them cried with me. She was the finest
thing I've experienced. And like some strange penitence, I had to summon an
usher from the Rainbow Bridge. Something pure left this earth that day as
that lightning bolt retracted skyward.

And I miss her sorely.Scott Donovan

BESTE
10-14-89 to 10-21-97
Beste was the soul mate dog that only those special dogs can be. She was a star in the ring and raised the Mastiff puppies to be good dogs. She showed the world how good a good Rottweiler can be. Now she is at peace.

An angel dwelt in canine form,
So many lives she blessed.
For long and long she'll be recalled,
Renice's loving Beste.

Renice Zimmerman

BRUNO
08/11/2001 - 16/06/2003 ~ The light of my life
June 16, 2003 my best friend ever passed away next to my bed. I wasn't home to hold him in my arms. Two days ago we had visited his vet, Something was wrong, and he said everything is ok not to worry. I still can't believe that I let this happen. We did so many things together. I remember his bright eyes looking at me filled with love. He meant so much to me. My husband is a captain, so Bruno was my only companion in an empty house. I was planning my summer vacation with him, he loved swimming! He was so young. There is nothing on this earth that can fill this void.

Until we meet again...
I LOVE you and MISS you 
Forgive me my baby

Waiting at the bridge for Melina Hioti and Akis Lefakis

BRANDY

May 31, 2002 - February 19, 2004
Brandy was a vibrant good dog taken much too soon by a tumor found in her head. Loved much by her family. 
Swan, Betty and Don Janeway

CARLA
On March 30,2004, we sent our loyal and loving Rottie, Carla, to the Rainbow Bridge. She was born on March 10, 1995 with neurological problems which slowly eroded her ability to walk normally. In February 2002 she endured surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament. She recovered well, and for two more years we provided her with the best possible quality of life for a handicapped dog. Recently she developed an aggressive osteosarcoma. Facing only a few more months with  progressive, unrelenting pain, we chose to let our vet end Carla's life with the dignity with which she lived it.Carla is keenly missed by Nancy and Susan Reim and the three other dogs who live with us -- Cookie, Jackie, and Toby.
Sincerely; Susan Reim

TEYLON

Teylon, a grand daughter of Panda Von Dynasty who is also on this web page, was inflicted with 'Blasto Mitosis' and died at 3 years of age. Teylon was taken by the light of the world to be with her grandmother on 4/21/4.

Dennis Helm

HERSHEY

Hershey came into our home as a foster and adopted Angel for his owner so he stayed. He was greatly loved for the few months he was with us and is even more greatly missed. We never knew his real age or his whole past but that did not matter because he was loved and loved back. His favorite place was by his 7 year old whom he owned totally. Hershey, we miss you and will see you one day again. 

Patty, Chance, and Angel

LEX
Lex - who finally found peace on Saturday, February 26, 2005

Touch me with your face when your tears are meant for me,
So I may bear your pain and let your heart be free.

Touch me with remembrance when I have traveled on,
And, I will hold your heart in mine forever when I'm gone.

Rommel and Ivy will watch over you at The Bridge

Natasha
In Loving Memory of 'Meads Natasha Jo'  - 6/11/93- 2/26/05
I've heard it said that although we may have many companions throughout our life, there is one that will be our 'heart dog'. That was Natasha. I miss her with every ounce of my being, her presence was so very large and she's left behind such a large space in our hearts and our home..and although I would never wish her back in the pain she was in, her loss is almost unbearable. A friend sent a card that said 'there is a new bright star shining in the sky tonight.. named Natasha'. A poignant memory came flooding back to me of one particular beautiful summer night several years ago- I'd gone out to our backyard and couldn't help but notice how brilliant the stars were that night- millions of them scattered across the heavens like diamonds. I looked down by my side where Natasha sat, and she was also looking up into the sky in the same direction I had been, as if she too was humbled by the vastness of creation. She gazed up at me with her beautiful soul-filled eyes, and that comfortable knowing passed between us- a connection that only those bound by the spirit can share and feel. Did she possibly see something written in the heavens that I could not? I read a passage from the e- book 'Dog Star' today that makes me think that perhaps she could..

"Dogs have it too, that spirit. I think their spirit goes up there, to Sirius, the Dog Star. I can't imagine anything else that would keep it burning so bright and constant."

So shine on, my brightest star- my brave strong girl. I am a better human being for having shared your life- your goodness- your love and your understanding. Your patience and your humor- your joy and even your sorrow. I could never wish for a more loyal or loving friend. Life must go on, but it will never be the same. Less painful with time, but never the same. Bless you all for the work you do,
Cindy Mead - Lupton, MI

CZAR
Von Diamant Czar v Regalhaus
7/11/97 - 3/12/05
While he never made it to becoming a Champion..... he was "our" Champion.......  Czar took a turn for the worse this morning, and clearly exhibited signs that it was time for him to go to the bridge. He survived 2.5 months post Lymphosarcoma diagnosis....

Czar was certainly a "spark" in this house. It is so quiet. Last night, Tom asked..... "Do we have ANY DOGS in this house?" It was that quiet. We knew he was a character and active, we just didn't realize how much "light" (and noise!) he brought into this house.

........wait for us at the bridge Bubba.... we know you are now Cancer free ..... I put your ball under your chin....

Kim and Tom Byrne

PRINCE
Prince was a great watchdog...small in size but big in heart. We had him for 17 years. In his latter years my dad and he got really really close. Prince died peacefully at home on Christmas Eve. He got up in age and wasn't eating and was suffered from arthritis; so though we miss him dearly we're glad he's suffering no more. He was my only dog, I got him when I was 5 years old. Prince was the last survivor of all his mom's litters. We will miss you, Prince.  The family loves you,

Traci, Sharron, Deborah and Lloyd Norman

MAGGIE
I lost my beloved darling Maggie to a brain tumor before her 4th birthday. It was very sudden, her condition drastically fallen in one week. Our hearts are totally broken. We loved her as our child. She was a wonderful, loving dog. Nothing will ever take this pain away. She was my best friend. I'll love her forever. 

Valerie Nagy

JAYDEE
We lost our rottie baby, Jaydee on February 26th (11/18/1996 - 02/26/2007).  We will meet her again at Rainbow Bridge.  She was truly an exceptional beloved, faithful companion, loving and sweet - the best rottie ever!

On a happier note, we have a MMRR, whom we adopted from you in October, 1997.  Sabre will be 10 in June (we picked Flag Day as her birthday in 1997) and is a wonderful, devoted companion.   We also have a 7 year old rottie, Harlee, who was a stray that came  to us at 3 months old from our vet.  She's still full of vim and vigor.   They miss Jaydee as much as we do.

Jim & Donna Meeks
Chesterton, IN

HARLEE

Jim & Donna Meeks
Chesterton, IN