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daftershock
05-14-2008, 03:16 PM
Savannah 12-21-94 to 05-13-08

Saying Good bye is always hard. I often wonder if I would know when the right time to let go of a beloved friend. Yesterday I made that decision to say good bye to Savannah.

Savannah has a sad story. Her first 2 yrs of life where spent on an 8 ft chain living outside on a pallet under an e-z up. I heard about this dog that got bit by a rattle snake and owners paid to save the dog then said that they felt that she would run away or might get bitten again by a snake. There answer to this was to put her to sleep. I had just rescued a male German shepherd named Hunter. I said yes I would love to have a female for him.
Hunter and Savannah were like two pea’s in a pod. Where one went so did the other.

Savannah wasn’t into all the sports. Not to say she didn’t know how to play flyball. She did (wink wink) Only her game of flyball.

She was by far the easiest dog in the house. She was the glue that kept everyone together. She was the mother of the house. If Bree needed her ears itched Savannah was their. If Bubbles was stuck under the house Savannah was the one letting me know that Bubbles needed help.

I was told at the last Splashdog event in OC. That a pit bull name Jack has some dog aggression. They camped under our Ez up. Val (owner of Jack) said to me that Savannah was the first dog that he has gone up to and just calmed down and sat next to. She was 100% love it did not matter who you were.

Yes Brian did find out the secret ways into Savannah heart. All it took were a few French fries.

Her eyes were the path ways into her sole. Yesterday her sole told me to say it is time for me to go to Hunter. I will miss the jingle of your collar and the woof at the door. Sweet dreams Savannah. Run free over the rainbow bridge.

Witch fire 2007
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Hunter and Savannah (Two peas in a pod)
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My toy winter 2008
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PrinceAndyFlores
05-14-2008, 04:04 PM
Melissa,
Our thoughts are with you through this tough time. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. Feel free to give us a ring if you feel like you need to talk...
Savannah was a lucky dog to have you in her life.

MickeyD'sMom
05-14-2008, 05:09 PM
My dear Melissa:
We know only to well what a difficult time this is for you. Know that you are surrounded by a family that adores and loves you. You are always in our thoughts and you know we love you dearly.
Big hugs and kisses,
Your crippled Mom

all4sadie
05-14-2008, 08:58 PM
Oh Melissa,

I'm in tears...I'm so so sorry. You and I talked about this in Del Mar....I remember telling you that you will know when it's time.

Your in my thoughts and prayers....As Sandra said you are surrounded by family and friends. I've been thru this several times and it's not easy. Just know in your heart what a wonderful life you gave her. Hold on to those great memories and beautiful pictures you have shared with us.

Please hang in there and let me know if there is anything I can do.

Thinking of you,
Love, Cindy & Sadie

Emmie1020
05-15-2008, 08:48 AM
My Thought are with you!

ChocolateDawg
05-15-2008, 09:06 AM
Anyone who has been there, done that knows what pain you are going through right now. Hopefully the memories will soon come and fill that horrible void that you have in your life and in your heart.

RIP sweet Savannah....

Sassy Girl
05-15-2008, 09:09 AM
Melissa - you know how I feel girly...my heart is broken for you....our two girls are now running free, no more pain, no more worries...we had the chance to love two wonderful companions who will always be in our hearts...how lucky are we....

Run free sweet Savannah.....

NevadaPuP
05-15-2008, 02:31 PM
Oh Melissa, how your heart must ache right now :( Hopefully you will have some comfort in knowing that Savannah and Hunter are together again. This must mean that Stryker is going to give you some magic come next week at the Crown to help uplift your spirits because he will be wearing 2 sets of wings to give him flight. God Speed Savannah, say hi to Shadow for me.

Shari

Labpaw
05-15-2008, 05:07 PM
I am so very sorry for your loss. It is so hard to make the biggest sacrifice and say good bye. Thinking of you.

GoodLabs
05-15-2008, 05:43 PM
What a beautiful pair Savannah and Hunter are; great picture. I'm sorry they are both now gone but they are together. Something about the older dogs calmness and love is always missed. I lost my older girl last year about this time. I still smile when I think of her. Sandy

daftershock
05-15-2008, 06:07 PM
Thank you everyone....

Today was real hard for me. It was the a day off and a day at home. Savannah was my only dog that had a collar on 24/7. Not hearing the jingle of her tags.. was sad.

Yes,,, Stryker has a few speical angels with some real big wings. I am sure she is hanging out with all those flyball dogs.... As a cheer leader tho.

snapple
05-15-2008, 07:44 PM
Melissa
The photos of Savannah show what a special dog she was and what a special life you provided for her. She was one lucky pup!
I very much know the loss you are now feeling and my heart and thoughts go out to you.

Docker Mom
05-16-2008, 09:50 AM
Hi Melissa

reading sbout your loss just makes me cry. I, too, had a dog like Savannah(Sierra) and had to make the same decision you did almost 2 years ago.
It is so hard to lose a close member of the family but she was very lucky to have you and Hunter. Just know her life was blessed when she found you.
Together Hunter and she can play again and can watch over you from across the bridge.

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sending hugs your way. Alli will deliver them for me :)

Take care.

Love, Marilyn, Marty, Dunkin & Phoebe

hershey kiss
05-16-2008, 10:19 AM
Melissa we are so sorry for your loss of Savannah if you need anything Please let us know.Hershey Kiss & Family

ssejrnv
05-16-2008, 06:38 PM
Melissa,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Although words at this time can't make up for the loss you feel hopeful in time you remember all the wonderful times you had. Take care
JJ and crew

Linda Hettich
05-18-2008, 06:27 PM
Oh Melissa, I'm in tears as I write this. Savannah was so beautiful. And, what a beautiful life you gave her. She may have had a sad beginning, but you gave her a family to love and call her own. Savannah was lucky to have you. Take heart in knowing she's with Hunter, and the two are looking down from above. They are special angels now, and they'll always be in your heart.

Hugs from all of us.

legallyblonde
05-19-2008, 05:29 PM
I'm so terribly sorry Melissa. Don't hesitate to call if you need someone to talk to.

The Voice
05-19-2008, 08:22 PM
Sorry Melissa for your Losses. I have concerns if my Baby becca should lose any of her babies.

You gave her a beautiful life and yow will be rewarded for that. karma is a good thing.

God Bless and all our Precious puppies are playing at the Rainbow Bridge and waiting for us. My wife lost her little Sheltie Sammy about5 years ago and we still talk about him.

GOD BLESS

The Abner Family
The Voice
JR and Quincyno
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