Hole in my heart tonight.

BJDimock · 05-03-2009, 10:58 PM

I turned Fenna into Fidelco today for her official guide dog training.

There are some thoughts that she might become a breed dog,(and come home) but no guarantees.
I love what I do, it defines me. But once a year, I have a really hard week.
Ilan is rather quiet tonight, and Mr. Frodo is lost. Fenna was his pack mate and playmate. He has crated himself all day.
I didn't want this in the goodbye forum, because it's not the end, but a beginning for someone else.
I just felt the need for friends.
Thanks guys.

Frodo and Fenna. Conjoined!

Fenna and Frodo.... always twins!

In the beginning.......

HeidiW · 05-03-2009, 11:06 PM

AHHHH!! That is awesome. Love the piks, I bet it must be so hard!

SunCzarina · 05-03-2009, 11:13 PM

Good luck to Fenna! Poor Frodo. Kisses from me to your sweet (not so) little boy.

k9sarneko · 05-03-2009, 11:13 PM

I do not know if I could ever be so unselfish. I am so very sorry that this was such a tough day for you but what you do by raising these dogs and giving them the ground work to become such a valuable asset to those with special needs is fantastic.

Hugs to you today and in the days to come that will (I am sure) be difficult. Many many blessings to you and your family for doing what you do.

BJDimock · 05-03-2009, 11:19 PM

I wouldn't stop doing what I do for anything. The joy I feel when I see them working is describable.
The pain of taking off their collars before I leave them is almost as bad. It doesn't help to come home to mopey dogs.
Fenna's collar is the 4th to hang from my review mirror. (Ilan didn't have to give hers up, and Tasha isn't old enough yet.)

ninhar · 05-03-2009, 11:22 PM

Its wonderful that you are so unselfish that you can let a little piece of your heart go to help someone see.

Remo · 05-04-2009, 06:41 AM

Kudos to you for being strong enough to do such a difficult job. My hat is off to you!

Skye'sMom · 05-08-2009, 11:24 AM

You are amazing to this with these great dogs. I think many people stop after 1 or 2 - I cannot even think of it.

To you and all who help others have a better life throught these fine dogs, my hat is off to you!

Kayla's Dad · 05-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted By: Skye'sMomYou are amazing to this with these great dogs. I think many people stop after 1 or 2 - I cannot even think of it.

To you and all who help others have a better life throught these fine dogs, my hat is off to you!

Can't say it any better. My hat's off to you for your amazing commitment to doing this and in doing so providing a valuable service to people in need.

05-03-2009, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
BJDimock Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mansfield, CT Posts: 2,102	Hole in my heart tonight. I turned Fenna into Fidelco today for her official guide dog training. There are some thoughts that she might become a breed dog,(and come home) but no guarantees. I love what I do, it defines me. But once a year, I have a really hard week. Ilan is rather quiet tonight, and Mr. Frodo is lost. Fenna was his pack mate and playmate. He has crated himself all day. I didn't want this in the goodbye forum, because it's not the end, but a beginning for someone else. I just felt the need for friends. Thanks guys. Frodo and Fenna. Conjoined! Fenna and Frodo.... always twins! In the beginning....... __________________ Proud foster of Gaia, Seda, Ilan, Sika, Fenna, and Tasha(Fidelco Guide Dogs)GSD, Missing Grimm Proud owner of: Ilan, FGD ambassador, Fenna, FGD momma,Sika,chose 2 help me,Gwen,pitX, Kip, GSDx. and,Frodo GSD 7 felines 3 beloved equines

05-03-2009, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
HeidiW Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,141	Re: Hole in my heart tonight. AHHHH!! That is awesome. Love the piks, I bet it must be so hard! __________________ Heidi, human mom to Daisy, 6 yr JRT Bella, 3 yr GSD Bo, 2 yr GSD Rest in Peace, Kasey, GSD Shelter 8/96-12/07 at the Bridge Patches, CS Shelter 4/93-4/05 at the Bridge Keisha, GSD 12/87-10/96 at the Bridge Tarsha, GSD my sweet 16 BD at the Bridge

05-03-2009, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
SunCzarina Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 12,031	Re: Hole in my heart tonight. Good luck to Fenna! Poor Frodo. Kisses from me to your sweet (not so) little boy. __________________ -Jenn Otto von Hena-C 05/23/08 Morgan Donnermond 08/04/01 I have duct tape and I am not afraid to use it.

05-03-2009, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
k9sarneko Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,577	Re: Hole in my heart tonight. I do not know if I could ever be so unselfish. I am so very sorry that this was such a tough day for you but what you do by raising these dogs and giving them the ground work to become such a valuable asset to those with special needs is fantastic. Hugs to you today and in the days to come that will (I am sure) be difficult. Many many blessings to you and your family for doing what you do. __________________ Sharon, Mom to SAR GSD's Lexi CGC (Cert. area search) Neko CGC (Cert. HRD) Justice CGC (trailing), BOLO, Bloodhound CGC(trailing) Titan, Shilo Shepherd (beginning area search) Kibby(Rodie mix) Lil Bear and Izzy and Louie(Pom's)

05-03-2009, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
BJDimock Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mansfield, CT Posts: 2,102	Re: Hole in my heart tonight. I wouldn't stop doing what I do for anything. The joy I feel when I see them working is describable. The pain of taking off their collars before I leave them is almost as bad. It doesn't help to come home to mopey dogs. Fenna's collar is the 4th to hang from my review mirror. (Ilan didn't have to give hers up, and Tasha isn't old enough yet.) __________________ Proud foster of Gaia, Seda, Ilan, Sika, Fenna, and Tasha(Fidelco Guide Dogs)GSD, Missing Grimm Proud owner of: Ilan, FGD ambassador, Fenna, FGD momma,Sika,chose 2 help me,Gwen,pitX, Kip, GSDx. and,Frodo GSD 7 felines 3 beloved equines

05-03-2009, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
ninhar Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,166	Re: Hole in my heart tonight. Its wonderful that you are so unselfish that you can let a little piece of your heart go to help someone see. __________________ Nina Mom to Ginger, Belle & April (cats) Never forgetting - Cody (GSD) 1993 - 8/21/05 Sheba (GSD) 6/97 - 8/3/09 Lyla (Maine Coon) 1994? - 4/3/07 Tonic (LBC) 1998? - 5/19/07 Chloe (Tuxedo) 1997? - 10/11/08 Forever in my heart.

05-04-2009, 06:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Remo Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,396	Re: Hole in my heart tonight. Kudos to you for being strong enough to do such a difficult job. My hat is off to you! __________________ Yours in GSDs and rescue, Lea Good Dogs for Good Homes Virginia German Shepherd Rescue www.shepherdrescue.org

05-08-2009, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Skye'sMom Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,761	Re: Hole in my heart tonight. You are amazing to this with these great dogs. I think many people stop after 1 or 2 - I cannot even think of it. To you and all who help others have a better life throught these fine dogs, my hat is off to you! __________________ Bonnie - http://www.DOGTORS.com - http://www.k9kollegeohio.com With approval from: Skye, CGC & certified therapy dog (GSD) Buddy, CGC & certified therapy dog (golden, tripod) RIP Sophie - the life was too short dog Solo - CGC, AAT 'stars in the sky dog'

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