In Memory

Our sweet little Jack Russel girl that gave us so much pleasure during your short lifetime of 4 years. The naughty little puppy that irritated all the big dogs at puppy school. Our own little TV star that was a finalist in the Kyknet Kwela Family funnies TV show – so so sad. You were so brave that we did not even know you so very sick. You were the best!!

August 2000 – 22 Augugust 2016. Thank you for sixteen years of pleasure and joy in our home. You were one of us. We will miss you and forever remember you. The mentor of Sasha and Lambo, the ball fetcher, the poser, the camera guy, the soccer ball roller, our security guard, our Jack Russel, our four legged friend and child, our everything. You were the very best!

To our own very special Bruno. You have given us so much love and joy. You will be in our hearts and memories forever. Going to miss you so much Mommy’s Handsome Boy ! but we are at peace with the fact you are now in doggy heaven and pain free.

15 February 1999 – 7 November 2015 Words cannot describe the pain of losing you my precious girl. We had almost 17 amazing years together and each day, minute and second spent with you was a time of pure joy and happiness that I will cherish forever. I miss seeing your happy face and wagging tail in the mornings, and the way you would sneeze to get my attention during the day, and it’s so hard knowing I will never again be able to tuck you up in your bed at night with a goodnight kiss. Run free my sweetheart xxx

14 March 2002 – 15 January 2015 Our very special Old Lady, you have crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge. We are heartbroken , but know you are in a beautiful place with your sister Sheba. Gone but not forgotten,your heartbroken Mom & Dad. Love & miss you lots Mommy’s Old Lady.

Our hearts are breaking once again at the loss of another very, very special Empangeni Dog Club Member, Dune van den Heuvel. Dune has been a loyal and loving friend and companion to his loving family for 10 wonderful years and he has been an integral part of the Club since he was a tiny pup. Most pups come into the Club for the first time as quiet shy animals slowly gaining in confidence. This was not the case with Dune! He bounced into the Club full of confidence raring to go and get on with business. Over the years we have seen him grow from puppyhood through to his senior years, and during those years he has left his lasting paw prints on the hearts of every single person who had the privilege of getting to know him. Dune’s ‘canine curriculum vita’ was impressive. He excelled at obedience, quickly moving through every obedience level on offer till he reached the highest levels of advanced obedience possible. He obtained his KUSA ‘Canine Good Citizen’ certificate at a very early age, much to the delight of his devoted and dedicated Mom and handler, Robyn. He tackled agility with enthusiasm spending many, many happy Saturday afternoons chilling with family and friends on the field. He was a protector of note during protection training classes, yet he remained a gentle giant cuddling up to the ‘villain’ at the end of every lesson. Dune was a major attraction at displays, enthralling spectators with his brilliance and versatility, and his sheer beauty, gentle nature and his amazing character and sense of humour endeared him to so many! He has taken part in scenting and tracking and has been an ambassador of the Club at so many events, from educational School visits to fund raising functions for the SPCA and his performance as a canine model at the SPCA calendar launch functions will be remembered by all who attended over the past 3 years. Dune, you were loved and adored by so many people, but none more so than your doting and loving family. Our sincere and deepest condolences to Lynne, Larry, Robyn and Lauren on the loss of your precious boy! We feel and share your pain as you grieve for your beloved Dune. RIP and run pain free Big Boy! From the Committee, Empangeni Dog Club

My precious boy, or should I say “my precious grand dog” as Robs was your Mom and I was your Gran. I hate the fact that you are now a memory, I panic that the way you feel and smell will fade from my memory so I have caressed you so much and breathed the fragrance of you in so deeply so that you, as Kash is, are forever etched in my memory.You were this amazing, gentle, giant with the ability to get the softest face ever imaginable, those dancing eyebrows, when you decided to carry your bowl through to have your meal wherever we were (your takeaways we called it), the way you met me in the garage and took the empty water bottles out of the car door and carried them down for me, you fetched the newspaper each morning and did an amazing “Paddy Paws” proud dance with it. The way that you loved to flop over for a cuddle. How you announced when Robs woke up by coming ahead to tell me. Your obsession with the pool net. Your feather duster games with Lolly. You amused and entertained so many people with your counting and tricks and wonderful obedience. At 52 kgs, you just walked off the back of the bakkie into my arms, always trusting that I would always be there for you as you have always been been there for us. You had to endure so many operations and procedures in your lifetime but were always the calmest most trusting of patients. Whatever we asked of you, you gave with enthusiastic abundance and gentleness. To watch you lose the use of those hind legs has broken our hearts as we knew this day would come. You came to us as a young puppy and leave us as an old man, yet still it seems too soon. Forever would be too soon. How very lucky and privileged we have been to share your lifetime with you. My handsome gentle giant, I hope you are running now, and jumping, my boy, pain free, agile, happy and at peace. You have left an enormous hole in our hearts and our home that will never be filled. My beautiful nDuna, I know you know how much you were loved (I told you often enough)….there are no words to describe the pain of your loss.

18feb 2001 -25th july 2014 Our special girl you have crossed over to Rainbow Ridge , no more pain just loads of space where you can chase butterflies and dragonflies to your heart’s content.You will never be forgotten and we are certainly going to miss all our funny moments, you will no longer be deaf and will be able to hear everything around you how awesome is that.Go well our silly but very much loved Dharmie aka Blossom .RIP gone but never never forgotten especially by your Nats

29 May 2001 – 12 June 2014 Our Jelly Baby, Jelly Tot, Jelly Bean, our Bean – how we miss you! For 13 years we walked the most amazing road together and you taught us so many lessons along the way. You were perfection in every aspect of your beautiful life and we treasure the millions of awesome memories that we made together – thank you for those special memories our precious boy. We loved you too much not to let you go – run free our angel, you will ALWAYS be in our hearts. RIP sweetheart – Maggie and Fanie xxx

Jerry, how our hearts break to have to make an entry for you on this dreaded page. Your special nature, incredible obedience and sense of humour will never be forgotten, handsome boy! Gone, but never forgotten. Sincere condolences to Maggie and Fanie for this loss. We all loved you SO much, special boy! Empangeni Dog Club Committee

RIP to a special canine that roamed freely causing much panic and concern at the Empangeni/Richard’s Bay N2 turn off. You were streetwise beyond belief. We hope that you are in a happier place and are at peace at last. R.I.P. You may not have had owners that deserved you but you were in many motorists hopes and prayers every day! The Empangeni Dog Club Trainers and Committee

What can I say, I am truly shattered. The most amazing gentle hearted, loyal, faithful, protective german shephard that I have ever owned. Thank you for teaching my family what love and loyalty is all about. Rest in peace my big boy, your job is done here on earth, run free at the rainbow bridge my boy with Xixia, Stripe, Netz and Muffin. Till we meet again, gone but never forgotten. Your heartbroken mom…..love you big boy

Born: 06/04/2002 Crossed Over: 04/12/2013 Lord, you have embraced our good friend and loving companion Zoë. While we mourn what we have lost, we do celebrate what we had… and in saying goodbye, we renew our pledge to love and care for any creature you entrust to us for its time of life. Thank you, Lord, for the joy Zoë gave us and for making it possible for us to have made Zoë’s life a good one. My beautiful girl you have now crossed the rainbow bridge, My heart is shattered but I know you are in a beautiful place with many new friends. Till we meet again on that beautiful Shaw I will always remember you.

To our beloved German Shepard Eddy. You were taken away from us so suddenly. Thank you for the best 5 years. You have given us so much love and joy. You will be in our hearts and memories forever. We love you so very much and you will always be missed. You were the best friend a person could ever ask for.

Our funny , special Amber, little did we know how sick you really were like a true dobbie , you always put on a brave face.We will miss like crazy but are at peace with the fact you are now in doggy heaven and pain free , rest well old girl go join Angus and Bell and Miley , going to miss you so much Born 02.08.2001 – died 08.10.2013

01/10/2001 – 25/07/2013 Our SPCA dog. What a bundle of energy and love. Your road also came to an end, just six months after Banshee. Your place is empty, at home and in our hearts. You will always have a very special place in MY heart. RIP xx

29/10/2002 – 25/01/2013 My first German Shepard, the best birthday present ever! A loyal, lovable, gentle girl. Your place is empty, at home and in our heart. Will always have a special place in MY heart. xx RIP

R.I.P ROCKY our pet, our family member Rocky passed away on Saturday night at 5.30m, in my presence. someone tried poisoning him some time ago, and due to that his liver never completely recovered…eventually it took its toll….. your dish stands empty, your place empty.. we miss you rocky….28.nov 2003 – 6.july.2013

Our deepest condolences to Jane and Coenraad Burger on the sad loss of their beautiful Boerboel Gizmo. Rest in pain free peace sweet Boy. Empangeni Dog Club Committee

RIP Special girl. Sincere condolences to Captain de Wet and all at SAP Empangeni K9 Unit. The Empangeni Dog Club Committee

In loving memory of our much loved SAP Explosive Dog Taffy that died today. This dog was dearly loved by all at our Unit bust especially her “DAD” Captain Chris de Wet that lived for this child of his. RIP baby girl I am going to miss you so so so much!!! Love u always baby. Mandy Buss

To a very special Bassett that was a loyal friend and companion to Melissa and Duncan, Viv and Karma for all these years. Rest in pain free peace, special boy xx The Empangeni Dog Club Committee

“Hello My Darling” People used to call you our “Laat Lammetjie” and that was so true. You were with us for 16 and a half glorious years and I always said thank goodness you were not a child as you would have most probably grown up into a really spoilt, precocious brat. What with me telling you practically every day for all those years that “YOU ARE THE BEST DOG IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD.” The way you looked at me I could almost hear you saying “I know mum!” Anyway you grew into the most beautiful and loving dog that anyone could ever wish for and those snuggles and cuddles are what we are really going to miss, as you really loved being close to us. The closer the better!!! The house is going to be so empty without you and your crazy antics and it is going to take a long time to come to terms with your passing. But at least we have many VERY happy memories of you (especially with the neighbourhood cats who dared come into your yard!) Fredster I am so sorry that your end came with us having to put you to sleep. I prayed so hard for you to go in your sleep but when I realised that you were not able to eat, is when I had to make the hardest decision of my life. I think that it was also the most selfless act of love that I could show you, as your momster did not want you to go. Bubbly Boo we are all going to miss you so much and we will never forget you. YOU WERE FAR TOO SPECIAL LITTLE MAN All our Love, Your Mum, Dad, Kim, Clints & Meg. Gauld Family

To our little princess Delilah. From the day we got you, we were blessed with a little angel that bought endless love and joy into our lives everyday. We had 4 wonderful years with you and although we wish it had been longer, your duties here with us were done. You taught us the meaning of UNCONDITIONAL love and you were the reason that the SPCA became so near and dear to our hearts. Essentially, it seems your purpose was to help so many other animals that were in the same situation as you, when we rescued you. It was no co-incidence that your time was up the day before the SPCA Calendar Launch, it was your way of showing us why you were bought into our lives. Thank you for opening us up to the incredible love, joy and pure happiness that having such a special child brings. Your legacy will live on every year through the SPCA Calendar Launch and through everyone that loved you so dearly. Our lives will never be the same without you, but they are all the more richer for having known such a special little girl. With very heavy hearts we say goodbye to our little angel. We know you will be with us always and we will love you FOREVER. Love always Dad, Mom and Jasmine. Down-Hyman Family

Words can’t describe how blessed we were to have our beautiful golden labby in our lives Rest well boy , your job is done , now you can swim , run and dig holes and have no pain .You are now with Dad and Bella , so go well my precious boy , you were Bailie’s big brother , the cats nightmare but above all our precious Moose our lives will never be the same without but all the more richer for knowing and loving you. Howes Family

In memory of Tosca – July 2004 – 24/10/2012. No longer in our lives, but in our hearts forever. You were simply the best. A German Shepherd with a heart of gold. The Whittaker family

To the Marx family, words cannot express how sad we were to hear about the passing of your magnificent boy! We are so sad for all of you and thinking of you so much at this time. R.I.P.Beautiful, brave boy! Empangeni Dog Club Trainers

To Charmaine, from one dog lover to another, thinking about you as you mourn the loss of little Bella, RIP! Empangeni Dog Club

MY DEAREST DARLING BEL,MY LOVE FOR YOU IS NEVER ENDING, YOU FILLED A PLACE IN MY HEART THAT NEEDED FILLING SO DESPERATELY,MY DARLING THANK YOU FOR BEING MY LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL AND ALWAYS BEING BY MY SIDE IN VERY VERY DIFFICULT TIMES. I’M DEEPLY SORRY FOR BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ENDING YOUR LIFE,MOM’S SO SO SORRY!! MY DARLING I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU DEEP IN MY HEART ,MISS YOU DEEPLY MY DARLING!! REST IN PEACE MY DARLING LOVE YOU ALWAYS MOM(CHARMAINE)

Lourens, So sorry to hear about the loss of Zenda…thinking of you, RIP Zenda. Empangeni Dog Club

To a soft and gentle GSD and loyal companion to Pat for many years – R.I.P Zahra. Empangeni Dog Club

You were taken so suddenly from us, we are going to miss you RIP quiet one. Lourens Lemmer

My precious Labrador Quinne, died so unexpectedly. 12 unforgettable years of your loyalty and companionship. “She is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are her life, her love, her leader. She will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of her heart. You owe it to her to be worthy of such devotion.” Vanessa Meyer

Rest in peace misty we know you will be greatly missed, you can now play with ringo…hella…and winston in doggy heavan xxx. dee,david and david

To the best companion one could ever wish for!!! RIP Thorsie!!! We love you and miss you so much!! Sue Motzouris

Sincere Condolences to Phil and Linda Vivian with the loss of their precious Misty! Thinking of you – R.I.P. Misty! Lynne van den Heuvel

Our sincere condolences to the Motzouris family with the passing of their faithful companion, Thor! Empangeni Dog Club Committee

All of our canine family members are extremely special to us but every now and again, perhaps once in a lifetime, a few priveleged families get to share their lives with a really special canine character, Jack – you were most definitely one of these. You have been a loving companion, partner and devoted friend to Pam, Soois, Harry and Girli for so long – you will always hold that very special place and you will never be forgotten! R.I.P little Jack. Thinking of and sending lots of love to Pam, Soois and Harry xxxx. Lynne van den Heuvel

You created such happiness in our home and office, the sea of tears will one day dry up, but for now, the void in our lives will be hard to fill. You taught us so much that we only realise now you are gone. You were so brave right to the end and you are sorely missed by us all. Hamba kahle Zulu. We love and miss you so much. Xxx. Larry & Tanya Erasmus

Our sincere condolences to the Cloete family with the loss of their beautiful Husky, Igloo. Empangeni Dog Club

Deepest sympathies to Larry and Tanya Erasmus with the loss of their precious GSD, Zac. Empangeni Dog Club Committee

In loving memory of a gorgeous GSD pup. Our condolences to the Marx family. Empangeni Dog Club Committee

We will miss you Big Boy! Your time with us very short but we will always remember you. We love you. RIP. The Marx Family

Dearest Pam, Francois, special Jack and funny naughty Harry… our hearts are filled with such pain over the loss of special Girli!! The love, companionship and devotion that she gave to you all was immeasurable – the loss devastating. How privileged you were to have been blessed with her life for 18 amazing years – she sure was a rare gem! much love. Your family in Oz x.

Precious little Fudge, your time was so short, yet in that short time, you were so loved. RIP xx. EDC Committee

To our Girli, You lived for the day,the hour,the moment and you gave Us so much, eighteen wonderful years of loyalty,companionship and unconditional love. You filled our lives with such joy and happiness,memories to treasure forever. We said our goodbyes never will you be forgotten, wherever we go you will be by our side and in our hearts. Watch over Us now Girli, Till we meet again Pamela, Francois, Jack and Harry We Miss You. Louw Family

To Pam Francois and the 2 boys,( Jack and Harry) we know how you will miss your dear Girli, you loved her and she in return was faithful and loyal and a good Mom to the boys. Gloria and Howard Gran and Gamps

A special tribute to an amazing friend and companion to Pam, Soois, Jack and Harry for 18 years. You will always be remembered. R I P Girli. EDC Committee

To my dearest Great Dane I miss you so much my Nina. Your life was very short, but you brought us so much love and happiness. We will meet again – until then, play with the Boxer pack already waiting for us! Christa

Our special Gabby girl – you went through so much. Your incredible courage and beautiful smile will be with us forever. God Bless you our Baby Girl, we love you with all our hearts, Mum, Dad & Brady Thole. Thole Family

Gabby, your life was far too short but filled with so much love and the best owners that any dog could wish for. RIP dear Gabs, Sincere condolences to the Thole family xx

In memory of my beloved Rusky who was always there for me for the past 14 years. You were a great friend to me and always there. You will be missed every day x Gaynor Hansen

My beloved Wallace passed away in his sleep on 17 Feb 2011.Living with the pain for the last 6 months he is now pain free! You were the most amazing natured dog and Aleska is pining for her life partner! RIP my wonderful dog. Tracy Matthews (McPherson)

A gentle,loyal and devoted friend to the Fabricius family for many years. R. I. P. Dear Hannah! Lynne van den Heuvel

To Hannah, the most playful, lovable Lab with the best nature and longest friend…Will miss you!!!! Love you lots x. Gina Fabricius

It was so sad to say good-bye to you our “little buddy” thank you for all the wonderful years that you gave us, you will always be in our hearts, love Mom & Dad xxx

Our sincere sympathies to Karen and Andy Judd on the loss of Rusty, their Jack Russell who shared 16 years of love with his family. Rest in peace little big man. Empangeni Dog Club Committee

Nala, a wonderful german shepherd and loyal friend to Shanti du Plessis, passed away today. She performed so well in agility and took part in many Empangeni Dog Club displays. Rest in Peace, Nala, you will always be lovingly remembered. Thinking of the du Plessis family. Empangeni Dog Club Committee

I picked you up off the street and saved you from certain death but that was nothing compared to the trust, loyalty and gratitude that you gave me. You were loving and gentle to the end – a real Braveheart. Cathy Steyn

The loss of you was so sudden and unsuspected, I was hoping to kiss that beautiful black nose about million times more… Thank you for being a wonderful, loyal companian and for a competing partner who can never be replaced. You made me so proud; you where 100 times the dog I could have ever hoped for… I will remember you and miss you forever… I hope you have a bucket of tennis balls where you are… I love you. Cindy Robinson

In loving memory of a very special German Shepherd. Friend and companion to the Ebelthite family. Titus, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, dear boy! Lynne van den Heuvel

Our hearts and home are empty without you babies, taken so young. We miss your mischief, love and affection. We thank the Lord for lending you to us and bringing such happiness to us. May you rest in peace – we will never forget you. Ash & Sharon

In memory of Pierre Spies. A beautiful young Ridgeback who lost his life to cancer. Our sincere condolences to Trysie and family on their sad loss. EDC Committee

In loveing memory of Minnie (moo) passed away peacefully 5. FEB 2010 meet you on the rainbow bridge, miss U everyday Mom & Dad Daniel Pam & Francois

In loving memory of canine advanced group member, Murphy – sincere condolences to Philip and Renata. Empangeni Dog Club Committee

Even though you are the only feline amongst all of the dogs – you have a very special place in our hearts and we love and miss you so much. The van den Heuvels

We will remember Sheba with fondness for the sweet girl she was. Our heartfelt sympathies to Helga and Jeff on their sad loss. Empangeni Dog Club Committee

08 Jan 2010 There is such an emptyness in our hearts my girl, no one “talking” to us when we get home. You were such a Mommy’s girl,rest in peace my precious. love and miss you lots. Helga and Jeff

I just want to thank u shaka being such a great friend to us for 13years.We will all miss u very much but u’ll stay in our hearts forever.we grew up together and we will meet again.love u my puppy. Shanti du plessis

Your memories will forever live on in our hearts – never to be forgotten… A most precious little dog, with such a zest for life and an enormous heart of gold. We miss you so much Bob. Cheryl Whittaker

Riki, you brought so much to my life and you will be sadly missed. Words cannot express my sorrow. RIP my dear girl. Maggie vd Merwe

Died peacefully Sat 11/07/09 we miss you Pam and Francois. Pamela Daniel

Riki – in loving memory of a beautiful, energetic and entertaining young lady – You will be missed. EDC Committee

Victor, you were our protector and our friend. Life will not be the same without you. There is an empty space in our hearts and in our home that will never be filled. We will miss you so much but we know you are in a better place with no pain. We will love and remember you for always. Tanja Garces

Belly Bean ,we will miss you like crazy.You were an amazing friend and our lives will never be the same without you but so much better for having being loved by you .High fives all round my girl. The howes family

Shandy Lombard – Always remembered with love. An ordinary “SPCA special” that came into Sarah and Stephen’s lives 15 years ago. A faithful companion and friend. Cheryl Whittaker

SHANDY 1994 – 2009 With heartfelt sympathy to Sarah and Steve, Shandy brought joy to so many people and in so many ways. A beloved dog is never gone until they are forgotten and Shandy will live on in our memories forever. EDC COMMITTEE

TINKY: Our precious boy. We miss you terribly! Our hearts are so sore! Thank you for being my best friend and my shadow. You gave us 15 amazing years. RIP boy! x Charl, Ian and Bailey

Kash : March 1996 – April 2008 In memory of an amazing dog, you will be sadly missed and training will not be the same without you. RIP dear boy! EDC Committee

On the 7th April, I lost my very best friend ever! I have lost a piece of me – Kash – gone from my life but NEVER from my heart. Lynne van den Heuvel

In memory of Stern, SAPS patrol dog, who served his community with honour and pride. (Died: 16/3/2008) We salute you Stern. Dave & Cheryl Whittaker

To Ramses, my GSD,gone over 3 years now, but never forgotten, always loved, and to Tara and Prince, my GSDs of many years ago, who remain in my heart. I shall see you all at The Rainbow Bridge, and what fun we shall have forever. Pat De Korte

A candle full of tears is lit for every lonely, and forgotten animal, given away as a Christmas present, last year and the previous years. Forgotten and thrown away like the useless wrapping paper from the other presents received. Cheryl Whittaker

In special memory of all our canine students who have passed on to doggie heaven: The Committee – Empangeni Dog Club. “Not the least hard thing to bear when they go from us, these quiet friends, is that they carry away with them so many years of our own lives” Quote by John Galsworthy.

To all those pets that shared my life. I will treasure your memories forever, and I keep you tucked away in that special place in my heart each day. Cheryl Whittaker

To my beloved Sultan. You had a rough start to life but when we found you it must have been like heaven. Now that you are there you can enjoy it even better. You were more than just a dog; rather like a friend. I’ll miss you my boy! Justin Whittaker