May 2, 2007- November 27 2009
IndigoMoon's Glamorous-- "Flossy"
Our beautiful "red puppy", she was my heart and soul.
(AKC pointed, and several RWB from the Bredby Class)
IndigoMoon's Glamorous-- "Flossy"
Our beautiful "red puppy", she was my heart and soul.
(AKC pointed, and several RWB from the Bredby Class)
AKC Ch Shoreland's Southern Exposure, Sonny
(BIS "Sailor", Flossy's grandsire)
Kyroka's Song Of The South, Dixie
Dixie's dam, Flossy's granddam; Rainyday's The Beat
Goes On, "Tempo" awarded top producing bitch for
2008! Congragulations to our dear friend Kim waller,
owner and co-owner Beth Rice.
Flossy truly exceeded my expectations from this cross.
She was a moderate bitch, gorgeous, with flawless
movement and correct structure. She and I overcame
unimaginable obstacles, but with her total trust in me,
and my faith and determination, we accomplished so
very much in our short time together. A thank you to all
the friends that offered me support and a shoulder to
cry on during those dark days, especially, my husband,
Katharine and Tonya. I don't know if I could have made
it through without your loving care and concern. I still
grieve for my red girl, and every now and then I pretend
she is still with me. I stroke her head, and kiss her face,
and though the tears fall, I do know I was blessed. I am
forever changed. I believe that Flossy waits for me,
over the Rainbow bridge, happy and busy. And I know
someday we will be reunited. She will come running to
meet me, and jump in my lap. I will bury my head in her
soft fur, and side by side, we will continue our journey,
once again together. Rest in peace my beautiful red
puppy, I will never forget you~~
(BIS "Sailor", Flossy's grandsire)
Kyroka's Song Of The South, Dixie
Dixie's dam, Flossy's granddam; Rainyday's The Beat
Goes On, "Tempo" awarded top producing bitch for
2008! Congragulations to our dear friend Kim waller,
owner and co-owner Beth Rice.
Flossy truly exceeded my expectations from this cross.
She was a moderate bitch, gorgeous, with flawless
movement and correct structure. She and I overcame
unimaginable obstacles, but with her total trust in me,
and my faith and determination, we accomplished so
very much in our short time together. A thank you to all
the friends that offered me support and a shoulder to
cry on during those dark days, especially, my husband,
Katharine and Tonya. I don't know if I could have made
it through without your loving care and concern. I still
grieve for my red girl, and every now and then I pretend
she is still with me. I stroke her head, and kiss her face,
and though the tears fall, I do know I was blessed. I am
forever changed. I believe that Flossy waits for me,
over the Rainbow bridge, happy and busy. And I know
someday we will be reunited. She will come running to
meet me, and jump in my lap. I will bury my head in her
soft fur, and side by side, we will continue our journey,
once again together. Rest in peace my beautiful red
puppy, I will never forget you~~
Flossy~~
From the moment this little fireball was born she was my pick. I had not been
expecting reds, so she was a surprise; I watched her color change literally
hours after being born from a darkish brown to a gorgeous, deep red. She
was a bossy little thing, always moving the other puppies aside to get to the
best "milk". She terrorized her brothers and sisters and was always the first
to "climb the slide", or jump into the pool. It wouldn't have mattered if she had
not been so perfectly marked, or so beautifully correct-- she was mine, and
she captivated me from the moment she was born.
She was a busy girl, and when she was in the mood, she would jump in my
lap, sprawl out across me, and give kisses while I scratched her belly. She
was willful, stubborn, obstinate, independent, high energy, and absolutely
stunning~ Her temperament is what some would call "typical" of those
"redheads". If she liked you, it was an honor, a privilege, and if she didn't; well
forget it, she never would!
For those that knew us or watched us working together, or showing; the bond
we shared was amazing. I adored Flossy in a way that I find hard to describe.
Perhaps in part because she was much like me; against great odds she
succeeded where others gave up. Flossy had the misfortune of having some
very difficult experiences her first few encounters with strange dogs- and
people. She was attacked more than once, and it took me months to retrain
her to be accepting and comfortable at the show site. After a rather vicious
attack, while working with her to accept the presence of other dogs, and to
allow strangers to handle her, I almost gave up. I came very close to pulling
her out of showing, and spaying her to be just a "pet".
Maybe I was the stubborn one, but I channeled that energy into helping Flossy
overcome her obstacles and in the course of those months, I became a
different person. While my little wild red girl learned that dog shows are great
fun, and dogs don't usually want to hurt us, I learned a life lesson that will
remain etched in my heart as clearly as her profile, her soft fur, and those
beautiful golden-amber eyes. Faith is everything. And everyone deserves a
second chance. From a skittish, defensive and nervous 1 year old, emerged a
confident, outgoing, enthusiastic and animated show girl. She had blossomed
into her own. There was no one that saw her, that did not stop to pet her,
drawn to her, always; just like me. You could not look at this beautiful red girl,
and not see the beauty, the grace, the epitome of the Australian Shepherd~ A
friend, well meaning at the time asked me if I felt "cheated", that just as
Flossy and I were beginning to win, she was snatched from me, leaving this
world for reasons I do not try to understand, only accept. I hold up her photo,
and I linger over our journey, our good times, our accomplishments, our
amazing connection. I do not feel cheated, I feel greatly blessed. What we
shared, what we dared to dream and then make a reality, will stay in my heart
forever. She may be away for awhile, but her memory remains forever. What
she taught me about the human and the canine spirit. Flossy NEVER gave up,
she always gave me her best. She was a precious gift, a once in a lifetime
opportunity, she opened my heart, she taught me to believe in miracles. I still
grieve her loss, her physical presence in my life, but it is the memories of her,
her joy of life, her willingness to try and keep trying that lift my spirit and give
me the incentive to keep trying. She was an inspiration to me, a wonderful,
amazing, beautiful red puppy. I cherish her, and give thanks for each moment
she was mine. Thank you Flossy, you are my hero~
From the moment this little fireball was born she was my pick. I had not been
expecting reds, so she was a surprise; I watched her color change literally
hours after being born from a darkish brown to a gorgeous, deep red. She
was a bossy little thing, always moving the other puppies aside to get to the
best "milk". She terrorized her brothers and sisters and was always the first
to "climb the slide", or jump into the pool. It wouldn't have mattered if she had
not been so perfectly marked, or so beautifully correct-- she was mine, and
she captivated me from the moment she was born.
She was a busy girl, and when she was in the mood, she would jump in my
lap, sprawl out across me, and give kisses while I scratched her belly. She
was willful, stubborn, obstinate, independent, high energy, and absolutely
stunning~ Her temperament is what some would call "typical" of those
"redheads". If she liked you, it was an honor, a privilege, and if she didn't; well
forget it, she never would!
For those that knew us or watched us working together, or showing; the bond
we shared was amazing. I adored Flossy in a way that I find hard to describe.
Perhaps in part because she was much like me; against great odds she
succeeded where others gave up. Flossy had the misfortune of having some
very difficult experiences her first few encounters with strange dogs- and
people. She was attacked more than once, and it took me months to retrain
her to be accepting and comfortable at the show site. After a rather vicious
attack, while working with her to accept the presence of other dogs, and to
allow strangers to handle her, I almost gave up. I came very close to pulling
her out of showing, and spaying her to be just a "pet".
Maybe I was the stubborn one, but I channeled that energy into helping Flossy
overcome her obstacles and in the course of those months, I became a
different person. While my little wild red girl learned that dog shows are great
fun, and dogs don't usually want to hurt us, I learned a life lesson that will
remain etched in my heart as clearly as her profile, her soft fur, and those
beautiful golden-amber eyes. Faith is everything. And everyone deserves a
second chance. From a skittish, defensive and nervous 1 year old, emerged a
confident, outgoing, enthusiastic and animated show girl. She had blossomed
into her own. There was no one that saw her, that did not stop to pet her,
drawn to her, always; just like me. You could not look at this beautiful red girl,
and not see the beauty, the grace, the epitome of the Australian Shepherd~ A
friend, well meaning at the time asked me if I felt "cheated", that just as
Flossy and I were beginning to win, she was snatched from me, leaving this
world for reasons I do not try to understand, only accept. I hold up her photo,
and I linger over our journey, our good times, our accomplishments, our
amazing connection. I do not feel cheated, I feel greatly blessed. What we
shared, what we dared to dream and then make a reality, will stay in my heart
forever. She may be away for awhile, but her memory remains forever. What
she taught me about the human and the canine spirit. Flossy NEVER gave up,
she always gave me her best. She was a precious gift, a once in a lifetime
opportunity, she opened my heart, she taught me to believe in miracles. I still
grieve her loss, her physical presence in my life, but it is the memories of her,
her joy of life, her willingness to try and keep trying that lift my spirit and give
me the incentive to keep trying. She was an inspiration to me, a wonderful,
amazing, beautiful red puppy. I cherish her, and give thanks for each moment
she was mine. Thank you Flossy, you are my hero~