In July of 1999, a wonderful litter was born in California to a Booker T daughter named PawPrint's Enjoy The Ride. From the one and only litter, Queta produced 2 wonderful future Champions. Just shy of 10 years later, we say goodbye to one of those Boxer kids.
Delilah quickly seduced her new family in Florida and became known as Ch PawPrint's Seduction. From her first litter, she produced Ch Cinnamon I've Been Seduced, CGC. Her next breeding she produced, Cinnamon-PawPrint Expose' whom lacks only a major to finish. And it this lovely Posey girl whom is the mother to my sweet Toby, PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi. Delilah's rather well known brother is Am/Can Ch PawPrint's Plainly Spoken, CGC HIC.
Delilah has been blessed with health for her entire life. Phylis and Rob call her an "easy keeper". Those of you with multiple dog households can appreciate this. Delilah has ever been a sweet girl, playful and definitely queen of the couch. And it was on her "throne" that she left us in a very peaceful fashion. Blessed are we with the time given us. You see, 3 weeks ago Delilah felt violently ill. Phylis rushed her to the vet to find out Delilah had Hemangiosarcoma. The vet suggested saying goodbye right then and there. Phylis wanted to take her home. The vet said that would be okay, but warned she might have 1 or 2 days at best. Delilah came home and was doted on. She actually gained strength and had several good playful days. In fact, she even ate dinner tonight. Soon after dinner, she was on the couch and seemed very tired. This was not unusual given the circumstances. But this time there would be no quick nap to wake from. She peaceful left us 3 weeks later than was believed possible. Those 3 weeks have been precious. It was time Phylis and Rob knew was a gift every single day. It was Delilah's excellent health in a house filled with love that helped her stay around for just a bit longer.
This is longer than I intended. I thought I could just say a couple words. But once you start crying, you find your fingers just want to say so much more. Let me leave this with you all to please hug your Boxers and tell them you love them. Take extra photos. And always remember they love us with all their heart long before they even think about themselves. I could not be more proud of the fabulous home Delilah has had with Rob and Phylis Snyder. And I thank Delilah for allowing me to meet such a fabulous couple and be privileged to call them my dear friends.
Christina & Phylis.....I can not find the words...I can only imagine the heartache you are feeling. I am so very sorry to hear this...I am so sorry I didn't take the time to meet sweet Delilah last year at the nationals.
Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers at this awful time....
Rest in Peace sweet girl...who are in good company.
Dear Phylis and Christina, Words can never truly convey how deeply affected the passing of such a wonderful girl makes us all feel. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at so sad a time. I know that your memories of Delilah will brings you comfort and solace. GodSpeed Sweet Girl..................
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Beverly Red Rocks Zam I Am (Zammi) CD, RE, CGC Dusty Road's Walk'in on Air (Pilot) RN, CGC U-CH/CH Naughty DeNevi at Red Rocks RN, CGC (Denee) Forever in my heart" Red Rocks RIMPAC Warrior (Tanner) CD, RE, CGC Tanner, Zammi, Pilot & Denee Red Rocks Boxers
Godspeed sweet Delilah. You will be sorely missed. Phylis & Rob, listen with your hearts, you will always hear her. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories, and in knowing you gave her the best life any boxer could ever wish for. Christina, I know as each of Booker T's kids and grandkids leave us, you feel again his loss... hugs to you.
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Susan
**Boxers... not just dogs, they're an adventure!
Sorry about the 1st post. Accidently hit the wrong button. As I was saying when Bacci passed I bought a small journal and wrote on top of the first page "I remember when Bacci..... and then filled in a few things and just left it open on the coffee table. Over the next few weeks when people came over they would see the journal and write there own little things, and I would keep adding things of my own. It ended up being about 15 pages long. I just pulled it out the other day and had a good read filled with chuckles and tears. Delilah was truley loved and is now running free at the bridge and she will continue to watch over you all. No I don't think we ever say good-bye. Marian and Daisy