Author Topic: ROODEDRAAI Khale (Read 1209 times)

sarah yates · « **on:** July 29, 2007, 12:39 PM »

Khale was my first dog ever. She came to live with me three years ago when i was living in Botswana. At 5 months old she woke me up to tell me there was someone breaking into my car in the driveway. Khale was always a princess and she taught me everything i needed to know about owning a ridgeback. Under her tutelege i became a very obedient owner serving her highness hand and foot under her watchful gaze. She had the softest, sikiest coat and loved to 'talk to her feet' as she preened herself.

Khale was the daughter my mother would have wished for me as punishment for my teenage years, she was stubborn, willful and independant. Her temperment was so perfect for a ridgeback that i was looking forward to finding the right male for her when we arrived in south africa together so that we could have a litter of stubborn, willful, independant ridgebacks. She had the sweetest brown eyes... When i asked the breeders which puppy i was getting they informed me that they had decided to give me the 'best puppy' of the litter and in my short time with Khale i found that to be absolutely true.

Khale joins Naro this evening, who i am sure was waiting (almost) patiently for her to join him so they can play tackle and chase in the huge green yard where they are now. I miss you both so much, i don't know what i'm going to do without you two! please keep each other company until i see you again.

Rosebud · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2007, 01:29 PM »

Run free Khale, keep Naro safe.

Sarah, there are just no words to convey my sympathy to you. Just know that I will grieve with you and I'm sending you prayers of comfort and peace.

caro · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2007, 01:44 PM »

Sarah, I am so very sorry that you had to lose Khale too. I know how devastated you must be feeling. This is terrible for you. For sure they are now together chasing rabbits and running free at the Rainbow Bridge.

I hope that the samples taken will throw some light on what has happened so it will never happen again.

Caroline

Kapani · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2007, 01:56 PM »

I'm speechless and heart broken for you Sarah. We all know your kids are in a great place but it breaks my heart the pain you are going through right now. I am so sorry my prayers are with you.

shodyL · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2007, 02:17 PM »

Words are little comfort at this time, we all grieve with you.

I think this poem is really meant for the canine members of our family.

A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING...

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die...

-Anonymous

NombekoRRs · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2007, 02:23 PM »

I'm shocked, Sarah. I can hardly believe what I am reading. Like a horrible nightmare and you hope to wake up and find your two companions next to you wagging their tail. But they won't be next to you anymore , now they both are waiting for you at the rainbow bridge...

This is simply cruel, I only hope that through the studies other dogs can be saved.
I'm so sad and sorry, my heart hurts for you.

Kiki

vizara · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2007, 02:53 PM »

Dear Sarah,

What an enormous tragedy to loose 2 healthy young dogs in the prime of their lives.....all within 12 hours. All so very needless, what a waste. Can only imagine how devastated you must be at this moment.

May their pawprints remain in your heart forever.

mariette

Kyalami2001 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2007, 07:32 PM »

Dear Sarah,
Words cannot express how I feel for your cruel loss. Sincerest condolences
Lyn

Lekana · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2007, 08:34 PM »

Sarah,

I am so sorry this happened to you and your dogs. I don't even have words as I cannot imagine what you have had to go through. We all have dealt with the loss of a beloved dog, but I can't imagine going through what you did.

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and khale and Naro.

Shara

aysham · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2007, 09:46 PM »

Sarah ~

I am just reading this awful news right now and my heart goes out to you. I pray for peace for Khale and Naro, and hope that you also are comforted in the future by bringing this to light and preventing other dogs from facing a similar fate. I really can barely imagine how you're feeling right now, or how you're even functioning. I'm sure everyone here feels the same way - your beloved dogs of course did not deserve such an end. All else I can say is that they were lucky to have such a loving caregiver in you and such happy lives, despite being much too short.

Bless you,

Heidi & Aysha

oscarsmom · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:05 AM »

I cannot offer different words than anyone else already has, but know that I have been thinking of you, Khale and Naro since your troubles began and my heart goes out to you all. I'm just speachless and positively saddened at this rapid and devastating turn of events. Stay strong Sarah, your pups will at least have each other now, and you have all of us standing beside you.

~Natalya

Katja · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:52 AM »

dear Sarah,
How is this possible, I don´t understand notting. I hope you can give it a place, to lose one ridgeback is something but two.....
I will think about you!
Big HUgs from me
Katja

mike · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2007, 04:19 AM »

Dear Shara
I am really really sad for your two beautiful dogs. Be strong.... we will all go there someday.

nana · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2007, 06:08 AM »

Sarah, please, be strong... I know how it is terribly to part with our pets... But I know our missed pets are now in lovely place! And I know we all meet them in good times! Just be strong to go through this sad loss...
Nana

malismum · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2007, 08:57 AM »

Hi,
I don't post often at all, but I do come and visit this site everyday and read what has been happening with others dogs and all that is happy funny sad and informative. I am truly saddened to learn that you have lost both your beautiful fur babies. I wish you lots of comfort in you knowing that your dogs were truly lucky to have such a loving and caring mum and you were just as much blessed by their lives as they were to share yours. Take care.
Ann

Porga · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:20 PM »

Oh what a tragedy...I'm so sorry for your loss.

somesuchlike · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2007, 02:14 PM »

Very very sad and sorrowful story! I am at a loss for words.

Teo

rrowl · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2007, 07:46 PM »

Sarah,
I (like many others) read this forum often but have never posted before. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that you and your beautiful dogs are in our hearts and minds. If there is anything that any of us can do, even half a world away, please let us know.

With love, Kim Aust and Ande Djambo

kitoyogi · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:45 AM »

Sarah,

I am so very sorry for the very tragic loss of your beloved Khale and Naro. My heart breaks for you and your dogs. My thoughts are with you.

MaryAnne

wolwekraal · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2007, 03:33 AM »

affreuse catastrophe, nous comprenons votre souffrance/ what a dreadful catastrophe, we realize your suffering;

melissap · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2007, 07:34 AM »

Sarah,

I have been off line, but I am SO sad to hear of your losses! I can not beleive that this has happened to you and your babies & I wish you all of the best comforts in this terrible time! Please let us know what we can do if any thing!!!

Melissa

Julie · « **Reply #21 on:** August 11, 2007, 12:57 AM »

I am just now reading about your tragedy. Sarah, my heart breaks for you. It is unimaginable. I am so very very sorry.
Julie

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Author Topic: ROODEDRAAI Khale (Read 1209 times)

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