My dear Emily Anne went to Rainbow Bridge on May 26, 2005 at the age of 13 years, 9 months.  She was deeply loved by everyone and will be missed more than words can say. I met Emily at Darbey Golden Retriever Kennel when she was 2 weeks old.  I visited her every 2 weeks until she was old enough to come home with me.  She was beautiful and confident and stayed that way throughout her years.  Emily came home to a family of four Goldens – Sadie, Lucie, Megan, and Jill.  (That was back in the days when Abigold was small.)  Emily had great conformation and a stunning blonde coat that made everyone stop and notice her.  She had a short show career, winning her puppy class each time out.  However, she didn't like showing, and since I believe it is important that my fur kids are happy, we didn't continue. At a tender age, Emily decided that her goal in life was to be Alpha.  When she arrived on the scene, Lucie was the reigning "queen," having taken over at Abby's death because Sadie had no desire to succeed her.  Lucie was "queen" until her death, when Megan took over.  Emily occasionally challenged each of them, but it was not her time.  Jill was next in line, but Jill was a gentle soul who did not crave power.  She and Emily had an understanding that Emily would be next in line after Megan.  When Megan was around 11 years old, she unexpectedly stepped down from her alpha duties, allowing Emily to have the one thing she had always wanted – she was FINALLY Queen of the Goldens!  She was so happy!  I expected her to reign with an iron paw, but she was much less intense once she had the crown.  By then, there were many others in the Abigold household, and she had the privilege of reigning over the entire group of Goldens and even the two cat boys.  She would look over each new family addition when they arrived at Abigold, give a low growl and a little hop toward them.  As soon as they showed the "proper fear," she accepted them and never gave them any trouble.  One of her favorite things to do was to make everyone line up behind her at the water bowl.  She would drink and drink, long after quenching her thirst, just because she loved to make them all wait!  I could almost see the smile on her face as she wielded her supreme authority.  Eventually the Shelties came into the picture.  Emily took Chelsea, the first Sheltie, into her pack, but as more and more Shelties arrived, Emily decided these lightning-fast creatures needed their own leader, so Chelsea became "Queen of the Shelties" with Emily's blessing. The love of Emily's life was not me.  It was Andrew Mark.  Emily and Andy became inseparable companions early in life and remained that way until the end.  They were soul mates, who could read each other's feelings and thoughts.  They were like a little old married couple as they got older.  They took care of each other, as both were getting old and developing health problems.  On her last day, Andy lay beside her, giving her comfort and reassurance.  Then he got up, gave her a kiss on top of the head, and walked away, letting her know it was okay for her to go.  It was understood that they would be reunited someday at Rainbow Bridge. My heart aches for my dear "Emmy Bear."  And my only comfort is to know in my heart that I will see her again.  May God bless her and keep her in His loving care.  And so, my beloved Emily, until then... I'll love you ‘til the bluebells forget to bloom, I'll love you ‘til the clover has lost its perfume, I'll love you ‘til the poets run out of rhyme, Until the Twelfth of Never and that's a long, long time.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved Megan Marie.  She was a wonderful part of my life for 14 years and 9 months.  She was beautiful, brilliant, fun-loving, and loyal.  She was a registered therapy dog, and she taught obedience classes with me for many years.  May God bless her and keep her in His care until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge.
 
  In Loving Memory of Jill, Darbey's Jubilant Jill, 
Abigold's Gentle Soul
1990 - 2001

In Loving Memory of Lucie, Mallaglow's Lady Lucianna, CD, TDI,
Abigold's "Once-in-a-Lifetime" Golden
1988 - 1997

In Loving Memory of Sadie, Mallaglow Sadie's Serenade, CD, TDI, 
Abigold's Loyal Companion
1982 - 1994

In Loving Memory of Abby, Pennywate Lady Abigail, CD,
Abigold's Namesake
1979 - 1989