Categories: 2016

Thanks Smitty, for being a good buddy, a loyal, faithful and loving friend.

Today we had to unexpectedly had to say the hardest goodbye to our dog Niggy. He had developed liver cancer, he had only been real sick for a day and the vet said it was time to go, not once in that day did he complain or whinge and has been the friendliest doggy right up to the last moment. For the past almost 17 years Niggy has been our boy, our shadow, our once in a lifetime dog, In his old age he was deaf, he never liked walking on wet grass, he loved cuddles, but by far his most favourite thing was his daily treat of schmackos and belly rubs. It’s going to be hard getting home from work when he doesn’t come running inside or him forever getting under our feet cause he just want to be near to us. His dog sisters Holly and Bitzy are getting extra big cuddles tonight xx We couldn’t have asked for a better doggy, Miss you already Nig. Piggy. Nigwar. My Main Man. Our hearts are broken.

RIP our beautiful boy! We will never forget all the love you bought to us & all your kisses & cuddles. You were so loyal. Fly high beautiful soul. Daddy & Mummy will miss you everyday xxxx

My heart was torn in two today Sadly I lost my son The boy who stole my broken heart And loved me like his mum. We’ve shared so many memories It’s so hard to say goodbye I sit here now without you My tears that fill my eye. For Bert u were my world My soul mate and best friend I never wanted to put u down And watch ur life come to end. You brought me so much love and joy Every single day And now I’m feeling empty Now u have gone away. But now ur in the sky above With ur bestie Bella I miss u so much Bertie boy My gorgeous cuddly fella. My heart now aches without u I’m tattered and I’m torn How do I mend my broken heart Now that u are gone. Thank u Bert for showing me The meaning of true love At peace, pain free u are now son With my Nanna up above. So until we meet again my boy I only hoped u know this is true I’ll never forget my number one son And for ever and ever I’ll love you.

Our Whacky Zacky, we will always miss you, you were the sunshine to both your mum and dad and also to your best staffy friend Amber…. till we all meet again

Beautiful Bailee Beagle 2002-2016. It will not be the same without you snoring on the couch, following me around the house or kicking me in bed. You were a great dog and my best mate. Miss you heaps Bdog xo

My little man Abbott. You taught me the deeper meaning of life. You were my rock. I loved you then and now and so I will always until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Marcus came into our lives and our hearts on 22nd of sep 2000 he was born in our bathroom along with his 2 sisters and 1 brother to his little stray mother tammie who is still with us along with his sister lizzy the other 2 found a loving home. Marcus was always a big strong boy and a very loving boy only a couple of problems like always getting stuck up trees when he was young or chasing big dogs out of our garden always protective of his family big and small and saw us through some very hard times always loving and caring as the years went by. Unfortunately he became unwell few years ago but he was still up early in the morning to wake us up and to enjoy his day in the sun. The end came fast too fast for me. It is so hard to think of a day with out him. He goes to a better place where we will meet again love mum and dad tammie and lizzy

If love could have saved you Buster, you would have lived forever. Rest easy our gentle giant. You will be forever missed! Your characteristics & mannerisms were one in a million & our home will never feel the same without you in it, especially snoozing on the couch (your couch!). We will love you forever big fella our faithful mate, but know that you are now at peace & young again, & reunited with your sister! Until we meet again, you will always be in our hearts & in our minds, & the countless memories we share! The kids will miss you! XXXX

Our Clydesdale – COLBY You came to us as a Wedding Gift from my Mother over 30 Years ago, & to us you certainly were a “Gift that keeps on Giving”. Your beautiful nature, made training a breeze & you were soon being ridden. You learnt everything by the spoken word. Your canter under saddle was magnificent & worth every bit of encouragement & it was like the Toyota advertisement “Oh what a feeling!” Soon you were being harnessed & pulling a cart with us & our baby son in, & we enjoyed outings near & far. You then went on to plough our paddocks & pull our logs for our first home. Nothing ever seemed too hard or even like work to you. You took everything in your stride, always willing to please, & content with us as your owners, your trainers, & your Family. We enjoyed so many times with you over the years, on your back, in the cart, & by your side, on the ground, in the water, in the paddock, on the road, at home & afar. When we downsized our farm, & all our animals, we turned to each other & said, “We can’t let go of Colby – for He is not only a Gift – He is Family!” No longer needing any heavy work to be done, we enjoyed more riding adventures & paddock fun with you. You made us laugh so many times, turning up your nose & lips if something smelt odd or tasted awful. Running with me in the paddock & playing Hide & Seek. With all your strength & power, you would still shy & snort at the littlest of things, like a timber letterbox or small Llama. There were times, when we nearly lost you, like when you disappeared under the water & came up minutes later, breathing heavy & so out of breath. And when the Vets thought you had cancer in your jaw, only to surprise them that it was a bone infection. And constantly, God & our prayers & those of our Family & Church, pulled you through, especially in your older years. With every battle you faced, you came out a winner, & in recent months you got to keep your eye & died with it intact. From that first moment we saw you as a leggy, 8 month old, Clydesdale foal to an old, graceful, 31 year old, Horse – “You Captured our Heart” & the heart of many others. In your later years, I referred to you as “My Baby” & when people would ask which Baby, I would reply “My Big Baby – Colby”. When I retired you from riding, so many years ago, I taught you a new trick – to kiss. I would say “Colby – Kiss” & make a kissing sound, & you would put your big old white face & muzzle, up to my face. At first you would do it just for food & only for a short time. But for many years now, you would hold your muzzle to my face, for so much longer, as if to say, “I really do Love you!” For me, that will be the very thing I will miss the most – Your warm kisses. In the last couple of years, we fed you only the very best – “Old Timer”, so appropriately named. You would do anything for “Old Timer”, & you would turn up your nose at anything less. It seemed to put a spark in your eye & a briskness to your step. And even though it cost a penny, only the best would do for you. After over 30 years of having you in our lives & in our Family, you will be so sadly missed. But we take joy in knowing that you are in God’s embrace, & that when you finally fell asleep, the Angels welcomed your Big Beautiful Face into Heaven. “Well Done, Good & Faithful Colby!” Enter into the Rest, you surely deserve. You will be Forever in our Lives & in our Hearts! Your Family, Kevin & Teena Schloss