4 August 2011

Farewell Rita

"Rita"
Lyons Keiralea Of Varazs
October 28, 1996 - August 4, 2011

Rita at age 14

Rita (L) in 2000
I just received word this morning that Karen Johnston and Doug Wheeler said goodbye to Rita today. She would have been 15 in October.  I imported her in January 1997 from US breeder, Joy Lyons of Lyons Vizslas in Florida and later placed her with Karen and Doug.

Rita at 6 months old
Life is too short for dogs.  We get to watch them as puppies all the way through old age.  A dog will give its entire life to pleasing its humans. 

Rest in peace Rita.  You will be greatly missed by 
Karen, Doug, Hannah and Emma.
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7 comments:

  1. Amanda @ Click. The Good News4 August 2011 at 12:17

    Sorry to hear about the loss, but I'm so encouraged that she lived such a long happy life and that hopefully my 2 V's will get to be that age.

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  2. Sylvia4 August 2011 at 19:26

    Thanks Amanda; Rita was a majestic dame in her senior years. I hope yours will give you happiness for that long too. Dogs never live long enough for us; maybe they know something we don't.

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  3. Rod Michaelson4 August 2011 at 20:18

    I loved the picture of Rita at 14

    Added your eulogy to my blog with the 10 commandments of Vizsla ownership. Hope you don't mind.

    Rod a.k.a. redbirddog

    http://redbirddog.blogspot.com/2011/08/farewell-rita.html

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  4. Teri4 August 2011 at 20:46

    So sorry to hear about the loss of beautiful Rita. Dogs only break our hearts once in their lifetime. It was lovely that you were able to get some pics of the pups with her.

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  5. Sylvia4 August 2011 at 22:00

    Oh dear, not doing well myself. Crying for Rita. :-(

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  6. Pam Lambros4 August 2011 at 22:42

    Always is bittersweet to say goodbye after such a long doggie life. We send our thoughts and hugs to you and Rita's people.

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  7. Maureen4 August 2011 at 23:03

    So sorry for your loss. They just don't seem to stay long enough, and it is heartbreaking to say goodbye.
    Maureen

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