| Location | Chatham Kent |
| Age | 3 years |
| Date of Birth | 29/07/1999 |
| Date of Death | 07/01/2003 |
| Visitors | 337 since 08/11/2008 |
| Creator |
My beloved Khan, a full pedigree German Shepherd was born 29th July 1999 and endured a lot during
his short life...
I will never forget the day I became his new owner! The breeder lived in the middle of nowhere all
grassy surrounded by horses, geese, goats you name it you saw it. I was lead to a stable where the
pups were ready for viewing... this huge ball of fluff came and greeted me with a massive sloppy
kiss and from that moment I knew he was the one for me...
I named him Khan and through the 2 hour journey home he snuggled in my lap. We had a wonderful time
getting to know each other and enjoyed walks and although he liked nibbling on my shoes from time to
time he was an absolute dream to train.
The following summer I was in the kitchen and heard a lot of 'fumbling' in the hallway... I went to
see what was going on and found Khan rolling around jerking on the floor and foaming at the mouth.
At first I thought he had been stung by a bee or something but it soon became apparent that he was
having an epileptic fit.
The vet saw him immediately and after a few more siezures was diagnosed as epileptic and put on life
long medication. The medication seemed to work wonders and Khan was fit free for many months.
A few months later he came running in from the garden followed by a trail of blood. I located a
wound on his foot and bandaged it up, however the blood continued seeping through like a tap despite
heavy pressure being applied. We rushed him to the vets and was operated on there and then - it
turned out he had severed a main artery. While he was at the vets I went back home and discovered
half a broken budweiser bottle sticking up but well hidden in the grass. The bottle was covered in
Khans blood and had quite obviously been discarded there by a careless individual passing my
property.
Khan was allowed home a few days later to a very poor owner!! It was touch and go when I left him at
the vets but he pulled through and he got through the anaesetic with no complications to his
epilepsy.
All was good until late september 2002 when Khan began fitting on a regular basis. They seemed more
severe this time around and I could always tell when he was going to have one because he would try
and sit as close to me as possible but with a terrified look in his eyes.. I guess he just wanted to
be near his mum just like a child does when they are poorly..
The vets tried adjusting his meds but nothing helped. They got that regular and that severe that the
vet advised I have baby gates in every door way in order to protect myself as, with him being so
large, it has been known for dogs to attack before or during a seizure. He would wet himself and
sometimes even poo... it was cruel to see and as no medication was working after 4mths I had to make
the decision to let him go. That day will haunt me forever.... signing his life away.. He went
peacefully in my arms and I sat with him for 20mins after. The vets were amazing and they did so
much for my boy...
I had Khan cremated and his ashes are in my lounge in a wooden casket with his name plaque on.
After Khans death I tried making contact with his breeder only to find from the kennel club that
they were no longer members due to 'inter breeding'. 2 other dogs from the litter suffered epilepsy
too and I was advised that is the risk a breeder takes when inter breeding which I guess is the same
when humans commit incest..
I had a wonderful 3 n half yrs with my boy and il miss him forever til the day I see him again xxxx
A SECRET
Author Unknown
"We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass."
Khan
DON'T CRY FOR ME WHEN I'M GONE ♥♥♥
♥Three score and ten are given to man, But ours is a much briefer span. ♥
So, though I give you all my heart, The time will ♥come when we must part.♥
But all around you, you will see, Creatures that ♥speak to you of me;♥
A tired horse, a hunted thing, A sparrow with a ♥broken wing ... ♥
Pity - and help (I know you will) And somehow, I will ♥be with you still; ♥
And I shall know, although I'm gone, The love I gave ♥you lingers on.♥
~~ Author Unknown ~
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
A SHEPHERD'S PRAYER
So do not grieve for me,
my friend As I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow's hue
My leash is a shooting star
My boundaries are the milky way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined
But free to roam God's heavens
Among my shepherd kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
And gentle breezes are rocking me
I dream the dreams of earthling
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats
And tennis balls abound
And milk bones line the walking ways
Just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up
The grass all lush and green
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the "Best Of Breed".
For we're all winners in this place
We have no faults you see
And God passes out the ribbons
To each one--even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold
My world a beauty to behold
And wise old dogs do form my pride
To amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel's arms
Her wings protecting me
And moonbeams dance about us
As stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you reach heaven's gate
Have no fear of loneliness
For here, you know I wait.
Author Unknown
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.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
ONE MAN'S SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO A DOG
The one absolutely unselfish friend that
a man can have in this selfish world,
the one that never deserts him,
the one that never proves ungrateful
or treacherous, is his dog.
A man's dog stands by him in prosperity
and in poverty,
in health and in sickness.
He will sleep on the cold ground where
the wintery winds blow,
and the snow drives fiercely,
if only he may be near his master's
side. He will kiss the hand that has no
food to offer, he will lick the sores
and wounds that come in encounter with
the roughness of the world. He guards
the sleep of his Pauper master as if he
were a prince.
When all other friends desert,
he remains.
When riches take wings and reputation
falls to pieces, he is as constant in
his love as the sun in it's journey
through the heavens.
If misfortune drives the master forth
an outcast in the world, friendless
and homeless, the faithful dog asks
no higher privilege than that of
accompanying him to guard against
danger, to fight against his enemies.
And when the last scene of all comes,
and death takes the master in it's
embrace, and his body is laid away in
the cold ground, no matter if all other
friends pursue their way, there by the
graveside will the noble dog be found,
his head between his paws, his eyes sad,
but open in alert watchfulness,
faithful and true, even in death.
-From a speech given by
Former Senator George Graham Vest
of Missouri. Delivered in 1870 when he
was acting as a lawyer in a suit against
a man who had killed the dog of his
client. -- He won the case.
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
.................
You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
.............
I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
so sorry for your loss of khan, i have tears in my eyes as i write this as the fits bring back memories of our lovely jack. we do the best we can for our animals and wherever they are, i know they thank us for not letting them suffer , rest peacefully khan ~X~
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