Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC - IN MEMORIAM

SHELAMO'S PARTY PACK ROMC

(May 21, 1998 - July 13, 2014)

It is with a heavy heart that we said good-bye to our dear "Opal" late Sunday evening.  She told it was time she crossed the bridge, so we peacefully helped her.

She was the foundation of most of our sable lines, producing either herself or through her kids many Best Puppy In Show winners, Reserve Best In Show winner, American Champion, class winner at the ASSA National, and many obedience and agility titled offspring.  She was our first Register of Merit Canadian, with 6 Canadian Champion offspring.  Maybe the best of all, is the pleasure her kids have given to our oh so many clients.

She was the best 'easy keeper' a breeder could have.  An easy whelper of 5-6 pups in each litter and the greatest of mothers.  She always wanted to please, even when the days came that her hearing went.

Mike and I will miss her wanting her bum rubs, her ears that never left the top of her head, and reminding us when cookies were due.

Many thanks to Amanda and Mark, and tech Ellen of the Mississippi Mills Animal Hospital for the 16+ years of excellent care they've given her.

 pictured above shown as a veteran at a CC&SSA show 2009 

 

 "Opal" and son "Rocky" January 2014

 

"Opal"  May 2014

Thank-you Mary Lou for helping me take these special pictures of her. And to Nancy (owner of an "Opal"grandson) for suggesting this lovely park in Ottawa to do the photo-shoot.

"Opal" in her later years found lots of time for sleeping on various beds

Food time you say?

 "Rocky" and "Opal" as they enjoyed snoozing on the deck

~mother like son~

Am sure "Rocky" you were there to meet your mom and show her how much fun you continue to have

So this is where we part, My Friend,
And you'll run on, around the bend.
Gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.
I will go on; I'll find the strength,
Life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
Share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true,
But they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
Will remember well all you've taught.
Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
The fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
Take with you this...I loved you best.
-Jim Willis-

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CRUFTS 2014 - Various Events Are Now Youtube

Crufts - Youtube - Live

The above link will take you to all kinds of events going on right now at the World's Largest Dog Show.

Get inspired!

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2014 Here We Come!

As We Say Good-Bye To 2013

We here at Shelamo Wish You All The Best for 2014!

Our past year has been filled with some great times, and some sad times.

We are watching our two bi-black beauties CC and Ruffles grow up from our 1st biblack breeding ...

BIS MBISS Gold GrCh Serenity's Walk In The Park AOM x Ch Shelamo She's Got Moxi

 

CC says BYE to 2013

They got to meet Santa this year!

 

 CC and Ruffles

 

Pictured in the middle is CC with her buds at the Davidson's, Harley and Sadie

photo thanks to Marylou Davidson

 Ruffles is ready for 2014

Ch Shelamo Rais'n The Bar

We finished our girl at just over a yr of age from our Am/Cdn Ch Reinnmaur's Firecracker ROMC x Shelamo Seriously Sinful litter

with Raisin down near Cornwall, Ontario

Shelamo Man on A Journey CGN, RN, RE, PCD left for great things in the spring with new owner Judy Flanigan and in less than 6 months put all those titles on him, with only 1 more to go for his RNA!  CD trials, and a few agility trials are planned for early this yr.

I hear his bouncy, fun attitude makes many ringside admirers laugh!

We continue to cherish the days we have with Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC

who will turn 16 this spring.

Our fall was a hard one to swallow

 

losing my dear bud

BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector in Sept 2013

and Laureate L'Anais, a little over a month later whom we took back almost a year after her owner passed away

Rocky and Corkie

our cockatiel, Corkie, we also lost in June.

From our home to yours, may your 2014 be a great year.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS THAT VOTED

Just to update everyone that saw this Blog and participated in the push to get Lanark Animal Welfare (LAWS) into the 30 finalists ... and big PAWS UP!!!

Now we have to wait till the end of January 2014 for them to deliberate on who will be awarded the funds.
 
Let's hope SantaPaws has something left in his bag of surprises come the new year.

Thanks again .... find the finalist here ...

Maureen and Michael

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Another Obedience Session Finished

Just finished the fall session of a Level 1 and Level 2/3 at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens, Ottawa.  Great two classes with a good number of students!  Here are a few pics of Graduation night; with a special presentation.

We had a young girl that came with her father who was training their dog, and with a few extra dogs we bring, this young girl wanted to participate and learn in her own way too.  So the experienced Harley was one she would work with.  She did as well as any of the adults in ensuring she did the exercises right, and made sure even the experienced Harley didn't make a mistake.

She also helped to leash/show train an up and coming 6 months old of mine, plus helped leash train a young puppy.

 Here is Pei training CC, with Harley looking on.

 Pei Pilgrim receiving her certificate for the Best Youngest Handler

(Harley approved!)

 Proud Pei and Harley
(above 2 photos thanks to Peter Pilgrim)

One of the Graduation requests I make is that each student teach their dog a 'trick', based on the fundamentals of training I teach.

 

 here's Ozzie doing his 'leave it'

Chico doing his 'dance'

and Ch "Trooper" taking a bow

Thank-you to all my students for doing such a great job with their canine friend, in making them a better family member and neighborhood resident.

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Shelamo Man On A Journey CGN RN

We're pleased to Announce!

Judy Flanigan completed "Journey's" Rally Novice with 2 first places and 1 third at the beginning of October.  He also went from his agility class then into the obedience ring to obtain a qualify score for his first leg on his Pre-Novice.  Judy has only had this boy for 8 months!

Shelamo Man On A Journey CGN, RN

(Am/Cdn Ch Apple Acres Expedition ROM/C x Gralochs Blueberry Tart)

 pictured @ 8 months

here he is as a puppy enjoying spring 2012 @ one of his best bud's place -

photo by/with friend, Mary-lou Davidson

This is how "Journey" loves to express his excitement when he sees you!

Down boy, down!!!!!

Oh, this Man just LOVES LIFE!

Born with springs too!

Congrats Judy - he is SUCH a fun dog!

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City Of Ottawa Fall Dog Obedience Classes

Hello to my fur friends living in and around Ottawa!

Have you thought about heading back to class this fall?  Interested in being a better Canine Neighbour?  Seeing some of your furry friends and having some personal time with just you and your 'mom' or 'dad'?

Well it's time to start staring at that owner of yours and getting them to hop to signing up for dog classes!

 

HELLO???!!!  Are you LISTENING to these brown eyes?

Please, Please, can we go to dog class so I can learn and see my friends?

 

outside @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens Centre, Britannia Beach area by the Ottawa River

(north west Ottawa)

inside @ Glen Cairn Community Centre - Kanata

outside @ Glen Cairn Community Center - Kanata

Where you ask?  When, what time?  Here are a couple of options ....

Lakeside Gardens - Fall is September 23 to December 2nd - Level 1 @ 6:45, Level 2 @ 8pm

Glen Cairn - Fall is September 18th to November 27th - Level 1 @ 6pm, Level 2 @ 7:15 pm

Any dog over 4 months that has had their rabies vaccination can attend a Level 1 course.  Students must have completed a Level 1 course at one of these locations to attend the Level 2. (or speak to the course instructor to qualify)

Where to register ?

The City of Ottawa website - http://ottawa.ca/en/serviceottawa/recreation-and-culture/classes-and-activities-recreation-registration - click on Register, and search for dog obedience for the bar code  you require and then follow the on-line requirements.

Or visit any Recreation Centre or Client Services Centre - link here to find locations.

Hope to see many of you out for some fun learning times, and socialization in a new environment!

YIPPEE SAYS YOUR DOG,

WE'RE OFF TO LEARN AND HAVE FUN!

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Sheltie Strut This Week

This week's ad put in by Linda Howie

this is a son of her BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky HIC SDGC

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Shelamo All Fired Up - Flare

 

MBPIG Ch Ruffleith's Barolo DiRionda x Ch Shelamo Deja Vu

 

Here's one of our pups, which now lives in Edmonton.  The young owner did a video of her - it is SO cute!  Her goal is to train her for agility competitions.

Shelamo All Fired Up -  On You Tube

Enjoy .... Have A Great Day!

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Memorial Day for "Annie's" Owner

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Celebrating a Life Well Done

Rod Keegan, Prescott, Ontario

June 28, 1916 - November 16, 2012

Many of you have followed my previous posts on the sudden death of "Annie's" owner last November, with her by his side.  Due to our sales contract, his executor searched us down, as per his wishes, and she came back to us to live out her life.  Rod's memorial was moved to the spring when family and friends from as far as Vancouver, down east (came by motorcycle in the chilly rain), and even a niece that resides during the winter in Mexico, were all able to come.

I was invited to come, and bring his beloved fur friend "Annie".  It was held at the Prescott Golf Course where Rod totally immersed himself, and as I've heard in his later years would wander several holes with "Annie", just hitting some balls for the fun of it.

 

"Annie" enjoying her chewie in between visits on the blanket Rod had for her

there was a large crowd of in-laws, 'out'-laws, friends, and family

his Executor Sue and partner Derek

They did an awesome job of putting out old photos, newspaper articles on his life working in the photo dark room, events @ the Prescott Golf Club done by the Prescott newspaper, his kazoos he loved to play, and a lovely power point presentation.

This said a lot about Rod's life

 "Annie" - the love she gave came back 10 fold

"Annie" doing one last walk on the last hole

After the power point presentation there were many friends and family members that were asked to tell their stories of Rod.  I was in total awe of this man's life and experiences.  And yes, I was asked to say a few words on the life I knew of him with "Annie" and a few experiences he shared with me.

I'd heard of the many stories of how Rod would go to the Prescott Library to sit by the fire and read, almost every day with "Annie" by his side.  She was the only dog allowed in the library!  They were there the afternoon of his passing.

So, since I was so close, I just had to stop by on my way home.  I let "Annie" lead me up the steps and to the door.  It was a very emotional moment to see her go to the door, stiff the opening, and stand there, waiting for it to open.  She'd sniff, look through the glass, sniff again .... patiently waiting ....

 

   

 looking back at me as if to say "well, aren't we going in?"

I let her lead me down the walk way and towards the street; it was as if she knew her way back home and towards the golf course.  She went with a purpose and a 'come follow me' presence.  I've never experienced this with one of our shelties, when in very unfamiliar territory.

The street was a very quiet one, so I knocked on a house across from the library, told them who I and "Annie" were - they remembered her well - and asked if one of them would take a 'memory' picture of me with "Annie".

It was disappointing that the library was closed as I would have liked to have seen what she would have done, although not unexpected given it was now around 5:30pm.  A long day for "Annie" as our trip had started around noon.

and so the journey of Rod's life ends .... however, not without some wild flower seeds to sow in his memory.

"Annie" on the right as she enjoys her senior years

with her 1/2 brother (middle) and his mother (left) all over 13 yrs of age now

RIP Rod

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