Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
We will always be thankful for Walker's many descendents both here and in Europe.
Sue Nichols
"Whisper"
Claybrook Whispering Wind
March 26, 1998 - May 6, 2011
Whisper, lovingly known as Woodle, was the sweetest thing ever. She was beautiful, smart, sensitive and funny and gave all around her many years of happiness. Whisper and her daughter Secret, both being appropriately named, were equally noisy and great conversationalists with no shortage of ideas and opinions greeting everyone with heart-felt roo roo rooooos.
Whisper was the first Longhaired Whippet to immigrate to Canada and was a proud and loving mother. As a result of loving Whisper many cherished and loving friendships were forged.
"Jubilee"
Claybrook Jubilee
February 27, 2002 - March 2, 2011
I said yes I would foster a whippet until a home could be found, but that dog was Jubilee. From the moment we met, we bonded. She was the sweetest little girl. We tried agility but she wanted to be more of a cheerleader instead. Didn't matter as long we were together and she was happy. She was always ready to go wherever we were going. She loved everybody and especially Mate's puppies. As they got older, she took care of them and they all snuggled together. How could you not love her. So I flunked fostering, but OH what a terrific reward I got in this wonderful dog. Missing you so little Jubee.
Phyllis & Don Enman
"Teddy" & "Chip"
Delight's One for Winston
6 June 1996 - 30 July 2010
Hildidan's Chip Off The Old Block
February 1996 - 11 March 2011
They were best buds from 12 weeks - crated and kenneled together their whole lives (even when intact) when not hanging out in the house. Chip would open the back gate to the lower field, many times letting himself and Ted out for a run and a visit when folks were down there. Nancy always said she could picture the 2 of them, all their goods packed in bandanas on sticks, heading off for a walkabout. Ted was brilliant once I learned to use shaping skills! One time as I sat in the living room, he jumped on the kitchen counter, rummaged around, jumped off, came over, and dropped a clicker in my lap! Chip loved everyone and every animal, even bringing toys to new pups & letting them climb all over him and play tug. I always called them my 'best boys'.
Teddy is the father of REO, Lexi, CJ, Blip, and others, and is behind many of our LHW's. And Chip is behind Tony, Pip, Twink, Molly, Misty, and other Percentage LHW's.
Jean MacKenzie
"Gabriel"
AKC CH Amperand's Don't Cry For Me
August 29, 1998 - March 10, 2011
Gabriel was the sweetest and gentlest of all my Whippet boys and we will all miss him very much. He was bred by the late Mona Maytag and combined the AKC Whippet lines of Whippletree, Bohem and Bitterblue. He sired the AKC Whippet Lightfall's Tova Rising New Moon aka Riser and is thus behind Joyce Jaskula's first Windswept litter and the Conklin's first litter out of their Cricket. We are very proud of his descendents and very proud of his contribution to the LHW's.
Sue Nichols
"Gayle"
CH Claybrook Judson
February 27, 2002 - September 25, 2010
I had the privlege of knowing Gayle for nearly a year. He was bright, sweet, and gentle. He loved to give kisses, and he loved his squeaky toys! We found out he was ill when his babies were 8 weeks old and leaving for their new hows, and he succumbed to lymphona just six weeks post diagnosis. He felt well until the day he passed, which was a gift to him and to me.
He fathered a litter of ten beautiful puppies born this June, and my favorite memory of Gayle is that he stole all his kid's toys and I had to buy new ones so they would have something to play with.
Rachel McCandlish
"Montana"
Windsprite Glacial Karat CL1 CL2 RHF
August 15, 1996 - July 22, 2010
Kathy Clement
"Neville"
ILWC Grand Champion Hildidan's Neville Longbottom
"We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.”
Chekov
Sue Nichols
"Heather"
Claybrook Galena
"No love, no friendship, can cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever."
- Francois Mocuriac
"Zippy"
With Zippy, one phrase comes to mind…a boy and his dog. Zippy was devoted to his boy and his boy was devoted to him. He truly was a beautiful dog, inside and out . . . gorgeous, gentle, happy and devoted, and always ready for a game (especially if it involved a squeaky toy!) Zippy has left us way too early and very suddenly. He leaves a huge void in our family and in our hearts. The house just isn’t the same without his presence, his love, and his sense of humor. We will forever miss him.
Debbie Bauer & Nathan Ikerd
"Smokey"
ILWC Champion Claybrook Mist of Tova
March 1998 - Feb. 2010
Smokey was the "perfect dog" in every way. He was full of love, devotion and kindness. Everyone who knew him loved him. And he never met a dog he didn't like. He left us suddenly and took a piece of our hearts with him. We feel honored and privileged to have known him and felt his great love. We will love him forever.
Gloria & Charlie Newton
"Zoey"
U-CDX Windsprite Snowy Gold Filigree, GCG
December 9,1991 - December 9, 2007
Zoey introduced me (and many others!) to this wonderful breed. She was described by a friend of mine as "scary smart" because we were so in tune with one another. She was the sweetest dog that I have ever owned, and literally would not have hurt a fly! She was a great Frisbee dog and most importantly an absolute wonderful friend.
She was one in a lifetime. She had it all - beauty, brains, talent, and a generous, loving spirit. And she did it all . . . with style, grace, and enthusiasm (and a sense a humor!) She was a friend, a soulmate, a teacher, an ambassador, an angel. Perfection every day of her life and beyond.
