Helen's Home World: Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Cinco de Mayo - Gotcha Day

A year ago today, on a beautiful spring day, Beckett and I took a drive to Tweed, Ontario. Tucker stayed at home, where he could relax and sleep. We were going to Tweed to pick up a little brother for Beckett and Tucker. I brought Beckett along so his breeder could see what a handsome boy he had grown up to be.

You guessed it that little brother was Keltic. Keltic was a chubby inquisitive little thing, should have known he would grow up to be a busy boy. Beckett didn't take too long to warm up to him, Tucker on the other hand, while not unfriendly was a bit reserved with his affections.

Butt shot

Already knew not to look at the flashy thing

The bigger the better!

With his big brothers

A video of Keltic's - Gotcha Day

5 May 2012

5 May 2013

He's grown up into quite a handsome young man, but he's got a few little quirks. He barks at me whenever I go to use my tablet. I guess he's figured out that when I'm using the tablet, that I'll always say "in a minute" to any offer to play. And he runs away when I get the nail clippers to do my nails. I did his puppy nails a few times with them but have't done his nails with them in over a year, so no doubt about his memory.

We started jumping him over 16" jumps today. I don't think he cared much for the higher jumps as he tried to cheat by going around them. We'll give him some time and do some grid work and other one jump drills to see how he comes along but I have a feeling that my little boy will be Special. He doesn't look so little he has a very pouffie coat and he looks twice as wide as he actually is. He went to the vet last weekend for the blood test for heartworm and he weighed about 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) less than Beckett.

There are exciting times ahead as we continue our agility training, getting ready for an agility debut in the fall.

8 comments:

Arran, Arthur and MumMay 5, 2013 at 2:24 PM
Happy gotcha day Keltic! What a cute puppy! Hope you get used to the bigger jumps ok!
~Lickies, Ludo
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SaraMay 5, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Happy Gotcha day! It has been so much fun watching you grow into a big boy.
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AnonymousMay 5, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Hey Keltic, HAPPY GOTCHA DAY, man you were one little ball of fur and energy, Hope you get some really good stuff on this special Cinco de Mayo Day, just for you!

The Mad Scots
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Lassiter Chase and BenjaminMay 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Happy gotcha day Keltic. Love the "butt shot" caption on that photo.
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UnknownMay 5, 2013 at 8:32 PM
Happy Gotcha Day, Keltic! You're one handsome big boy now.
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Cat and DOG Chat With CarenMay 6, 2013 at 12:20 PM
HAPPY HAPPY BELATED GOTCHA DAY KELTIC!! I soooo loved your photos! When we got Dakota he was already 8 mos old so I missed out on this adorable puppy stage! Hope you had the BEST day EVER!
Barks and licks and love,
Dakota and Mom
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DianaMay 6, 2013 at 3:22 PM
Happy Gotcha Day!!
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VonnieMay 6, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Happy Gotcha day Keltic! What a handsome boy you are :) Yes those coats makes our wee Shelties look bigger than they really are :)Good to hear your enjoying agility and are way too clever typical Sheltie :)
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Agility Blessing

May the tunnels not have too much suction,
May the course be fun and fast.
May your dog not stop to say "hello" to the photographers they pass!
May the table not be too slippery,
May the chute house no scary beasts,
May all the yellow parts be touched with one little toe, at least
May the wind be always at your back,
May no bars fall on the ground,
May the A-frame have no stop sign on the top,
May the judge's whistle never sound.
May your dog obey all correct commands,
And ignore the ones that are wrong.
May your heart be light, your feet be sure, and the bond with your dog grow strong.
At the finish line, may great joy abound, regardless of your score,
You have your dog, your dog has you, and who could ask for more?

Written by: PJ Hughes

What is a Title!

Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, not just an adjunct to competitive scores. A Title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor that dog, an ultimate memorial. It will remain in the record and in the memory for about as long as anything in this world can remain. Few humans will do as well or better in that regard, and though the dog himself doesn't know or care that his achievements have been noted, a Title says many things in the world of humans, where such things count.

A Title says your dog was intelligent, and adaptable, and good natured. It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that please you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed. And a Title says that you loved your dog, that you loved to spend time with him because he was a good dog, and that you believed in him enough to give him yet another chance when he failed, and that in the end your faith was justified.

A Title proves that your dog inspired you to have the special relationship enjoyed by so few, that in the world of disposable creatures, this dog with a Title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return. And when that dear short life is over, the Title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend, volumes of praise in one small set of initials before or after the name.

A Title is nothing less than love and respect, given and received, permanently recorded.

Written by Sandy Mowery, Wisconsin

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.

You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end

And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;

We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Author Unknown

Beyond the Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,

I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.

I saw a wondrous image then of a place that’s trouble-free,

Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side

Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!

My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new

I wanted to run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, and tell you I’m alright

That this place is truly wonderful,

Then a bright Glow pierced the night.

Twas the Glow of many candles shining bright, strong and bold

I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,

We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.

So, whenever you need to find me, we’re never far apart,

If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

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 living 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,
And that's why it's so 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.

I Loved You Best

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

The Price We Pay

There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals.

It is a cycle unlike any other.

To those who have never lived through it's turnings and walked it's rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with the full knowledge it will be broken seems incomprehensible.

Only we know how small price we pay for what we receive; our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given.

Suzanne Clother