In Loving Memory of our best friends...

It is with very deep sorrow I write these words...

Our dear Mixi left us on October 21st, 2009. She lived a long and happy life together with the people she loved. She was the best: always happy and kind to everyone! Kiitos Martti ja Liisa maailman ihanimmasta koirasta!

Now it was Mixi's time to go... We miss you dear Mixi!

MIXI

FIN & S CH Shiroi'n Caramel

Born: May 2nd, 1996

Breeder: Martti & Anna-Liisa Kotala, Vaasa

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My sister's beloved Gina left us on October 19th, 2006. Her lungs were full of tumours and there was nothing we could do to save her life... Gina was only seven years old and too young to die. We all miss you so Gina!

GINA

FIN & S & EST CH, BaltW-06 Shiroi'n Garina

Born: May 6th, 1999

Breeder: Martti & Anna-Liisa Kotala, Vaasa

Owner: Ida Ehnström

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Baby and Dinga left us on September 22nd, 2006.

You will always be in our hearts, and Baby will always be the "first and best".
We miss you so much...

BABY

FIN CH Pikkuhukan Baby

Born: November 20th, 1990

Breeder: Arja Vuorela, Vaasa

DINGA

Pikkuhukan Darling

Born: February 4th, 1993

Breeder: Arja Vuorela, Vaasa

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It is so hard to say farewell... I hope we'll meet again one day!

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May I Go Now?

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.

But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.

I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.

- Written for a beloved pet & friend, by Susan A. Jackson