This page is devoted to the special dogs we have lost. They won't be forgotten.

My Life as a Dog

I domesticated my animal nature: instincts, needs, rhythms, and vital joy
—in order to live in your house.

I listened and learned, ears perked, to your orders and to your intonations.
I understood your codes.

I knew how to constrain myself to go gently, so as not to knock over the child,
the grandmother and the "petit animal à moustaches." (the cat)

From each one of you, I knew how to take or to ask for flattery and play.
I loved your company,  whether playful or calm.

I was proud of my duty to guard the gate, the front step, and the household,
watching for intruders.

And I still had my own secret kingdom out in the garden, or while out on a
 walk, where I could unleash in nature the original power of my senses.

I entered into this bond with you without fear of submission
— for we gave one another respect.

When next I had to die, it was without knowing sickness or decline. I left
 dignified and without complaint, all-the-while understanding your tears.

In our exchanges, I taught you different and specific emotions : that of
 animalité : those instinctual codes that you had lost. I offered you
another relationship with nature.

For all of this, I am proud, and I know that you will have other dogs so as
to continue this sharing.

("Ma Vie de Chien" was written in French by Marie-Françoise Vidal
after her dog Jaby made it over Le Pont de l'Arc-en-ciel.)

Bonnie was our first.  She died in 2007, almost 16 years old. She is the reason why
Aussies are such a huge part of our lives. (Click pictures to enlarge)

Regalstar's Daisy Crockett "Daisy"

Kirrabilli's Kool Hand Luke "Lucas"

Ch. Caledonia's Toymaker "Toy"

Kirrabilli's Wind Me Up
"Pogo", always our special boy
Mar.16/01-Sept.7/10

Ch. Debern As Promised To Fireside "Bri"
Feb.8/96-Sept.22/11

Cheddar
Dec.4/00-Feb.8/12
This gentle boy is missed by all who knew him

With a very heavy heart, I must tell you that I lost my
wonderful boy Tye to bone marrow cancer. Tye was loved
by everyone who met him. Many times, people who visited
would be greeted by Tye and they would always say
“we’ll take him”. He sired many beautiful and
talented puppies. Co-owner and breeder
Karen (Cedarpaws) and I will always miss this
one in a million dog. Tye truly was my heart dog.