In Loving Memory Of Our Precious Ones
Gone But Never Forgotten

I'm Still Here I stood beside your bed last night I came to have a peek I could see that you were crying You found it hard to sleep I whined to you softly As you brushed away a tear "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast I watched you pour the tea You were thinking of the many times Your hands reached down to me I was with you at the shops today Your arms were getting sore I longed to take your parcels I wish I could do more I was with you at my grave today You tend it with such care I want to reassure you That I'm not lying there I walked with you toward the house As you fumbled for your key I gently put my paw on you I smiled and said "It's me." You looked so very tired And sank into a chair I tried so hard to let you know That I was standing there It's possible for me to be So near you everyday To say to you with certainty "I never went away." You sat there very quietly Then you smiled, I think you knew In the stillness of that evening I was very close to you. The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning And say "Good night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right For you to cross the brief divide I'll rush across to greet you And we'll stand side by side I have so many things to show you There is so much for you to see Be patient, live your journey out And then come home to be with me Bandit We lost our precious Bandit, also affectionately called Big Daddy, February 10, 2010. Bandit had to be euthanised as he had a massive stroke or seizure and was left unable to move or function. He was 15 years old and the first baby rescued. He was rescued as a Chow mix puppy with parvo. He survived parvo and later developed seizures, which he had and lived with for his entire life. He never got adopted and became a permanent resident of ADR. He loved life. No dog loved riding in the car, the boat or swimming more. He was a constant friend and companion to everyone at ADR. He was loved dearly by all. Bandit was a "daddy" to all of the little rescues that arrived at ADR. He developed the nickname "big daddy" because of his size and fatherly role to all the dogs that arrived at the rescue. He loved each and every one and they all loved him. He was gentle with them and they all adored him. He was everyone's comfort and joy. For the past year Bandit's health declined rapidly and the last few months he had to be carried quite often as he was unable to walk. He still loved to eat and always knew when there was food cooking. He would try his best to make it into the kitchen but we generally had to carry our 70 lb. teddy bear wherever he wanted to go and we were so happy to do so. Every minute we had with our beautiful boy was a blessing. As you have now taken your final ride, our beautiful Bandit, may God welcome you into his loving arms and hold you and keep you. You are sorely missed and eternally loved. Until we meet again..........goodbye my friend........... Love, Laurie Sumei Sumei left our lives for heaven on February 22, 2010. Each day we were privileged to be able to love you was a gift from God. We will see you in a better place one day, our dear, sweet baby, Sumei. With broken hearts we say...... Until we see you again........ Goodbye, my very best friend........I will love you until the day I die and beyond............. Love, Laurie Zeke Zeke was a 5 lb. puppy mill rescue. He died soon after rescue of cardiac arrest at the vet's office. They performed CPR and tried to do everything possible to save his life but to no avail. He obviously had a congenital abnormality and an enlarged heart. We saved him from the puppy mill and before he had a chance to live...he died. We had him only a couple of days but he touched our hearts deeply in that short time. You were MY baby, Zeke, for the two days I had you and held you. I will never forget you. We will meet again...where the flowers bloom in beautiful hues that never die..........where there is no suffering......no sorrow.......where you are running free......and are finally happy..... I love you..... Everything we do, we do for babies like you................ Love, Laurie In Memory Of Lily She withstood her life of misery Her cage was her domain The hopelessness, the loneliness She was a number with no name. Her eyes had never glistened No love, her heart had known Her cries were never answered Her doom was hers, alone. Her body, torn and tattered So weak, so thin and frail Her small sweet face disfigured, As she languished in her jail. Like the others all around her From neglect she lived in pain Oh, humans void of heart and souls Were surely those to blame. Shrouded behind secrecy They perpetuate their lies The puppy mills breed misery Kept hidden from our eyes. Then breaking thru the darkness An angel brought the light Reaching down with kindness To alleviate this plight. And so a few were taken To be given a new start And a mission was now realized From deep within a heart. Discarded were the numbers, Now Lily was her name She was nurtured now and cared for And the others, just the same. She responded to the kindness She was kissed upon her head Each night as she lay sleeping In her warm and cozy bed. From beginnings that were tragic Lily now embraced the love But she would only stay a minute She had lessons up above. Her life brought inspiration She taught her humans well About courage and conviction To save others from the hell. Lily's life had purpose As she endured such strife and pain She emerged with great forgiveness Oh, her life was not in vain. Now the cozy bed is empty But Lily's memory lingers still And hundreds more will follow …..Rescued from the mill. Bari Mears Copyright