Touched By An Angel

In  Memory of Pebbles, a Golden Retriever 8 years a faithful and dutiful companion.

6/27/97 – 8/17/05



   I had been grieving over the death of my mother for nearly 2 years.   I was so desperate for an unconditional friend to lean on for support.   A friend who would not scoff at me late at night when I cried myself to sleep, or get upset because I missed a family gathering when overcome with my grief.   I had heard about the healing powers of the Golden Retriever and I must admit I was intrigued.   Could this be the one??  The healing touch I so desperately needed??

  I bought my first house in April of 1997, and by May I had begun my quest to find my golden girl.  I could hardly contain my excitement as we drove to meet the breeder in North Lawrence Ohio.  I met Daddy Nugget, and Momma Scarlett who was expecting her litter very soon.  On June 27, you were born and like an anxious new mother I waited with bated breath for an introduction.  

  I met you 4 weeks later, and I must admit I drove my family and friends crazy with non stop chatter about you.   There were about 6 females in the litter and I was steadfast that I would pick the first pup that came to me.  Four pups hid under a bush crying, a tiny runt bustled her way into my lap…..but the last pup was behind me anxiously sniffing my hands. Smelling the food I had recently scarfed down I presume.  You were a puff a lump and so very independent.  I cooed to you and you wobbled over to me wagging your tail furiously.  The bond between you and I was forged that very minute and 2 weeks later I took you home.

     Yes…I had been touched by an angel with fur!!

  We went everywhere together, you were my traveling companion, my guardian, a loyal friend who never left my side…. Unless of course a treat was involved.  You were the star of your obedience school and made your Momma so proud.  You were a big loving teddy bear to children big and small.  You spent your days lying at my feet.  You never failed to greet me at the door with a token of your appreciation, usually a shoe, sock or Daddy’s underwear!!   You loved me to scratch your ears and gave me the peace paw to return the appreciation.  If ever I cried you were at my side within a second nuzzling me and licking me.  You worried over me; you put a smile on my face when no one else on earth could.  You restored my faith in life and brought back the magic that had been missing for so many years since my mothers passing.  You were a teacher of kindness and patience that most will never know.  Yes girlfriend, you healed me.  

  I hope you can understand that I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because I did not love you but because I loved you so much.   A little part of me died the day I lost you,  I hope you will wait for me at the bridge when my time has come,  there could be no heaven for me without you in it!!   We can cross it together and run and leap to our hearts content!!

  Like most, I have fretted over where to bury you and have concluded that there is only one place.  In this place, you will come whenever I call, you will greet me at the door and give me big bear hugs.  There could only be one place…my heart.

You will always be on my mind and in my heart.



Missed but never forgotten

We love you Girlfriend…we miss you terribly



Momma, Daddy Dave, Amanda J and Jamie (our new Golden girl who was never meant to replace you, but learn from your gentle wisdom, she has grieved with us and looks for you everyday.)



“A righteous man regards the life of his animal” Proverbs 12:10