Bye Bye Panda....1989-2008

Cat's Eulogy (With Love)
To My Mom & Dad With Love

Don’t be sad you had to end my pain

And know that you will see me once again

God’s given me a place to wait for you

And you know what?

He says He loves me too!!!

There’s lots of different critters all around

In Heaven there’s no evil to be found

So all of us just seem to get along

And Angels serenade us with their songs

People here are kind and stroke my fur

And they all seem to love it when I purr

I’m no longer sick so I am glad

Please don’t fill your days by being sad

I haven’t really gone that far away

And I’m really looking forward to the day

That we can be together up above

In this land of peace and happiness and love
- Karen Post

Good bye Pandabear...RIP sweetie..we miss you!!

"Karazan's Music of the Night"

Androol, well ok Andrew's birthday is coming up this week. He's going to be 3 years old. I met him when we went to California, and he is the most sweetest gentlest boy I have ever met! He is Satchie's younger brother. Satch has taught him everything he knows......well almost everything....except...swimming maybe.... Andrew is following in his bro's paw prints and is going to be a Champ one day, he has been working really hard at the shows!! Hope you have a great day on your Bday Andrew!!! Maybe your dad will get you some ice cream instead of BBB!!!
Take Care buddy....
Love Gizzy

Gizzy and Rebus at NKC

Here I am getting my picture for Winner's Dog and BOS at Nanaimo Kennel Club Dog Show Rebus and I take it easy after our hard work. Rebus is my 1/2 brother, and is only 18 months old. Dad and I have a little chat before the show. Dad is trying to convince me to keep my tail down....whatever that means. All and all it was a great day, mom even won a squeaky for me. Thank you Nanaimo Kennel Club.
Gizzy

....and the Winner is.....

None other then my buddy Satchel!! Yup he did it on Saturday in Vallejo, California.
He pulled off Winners and Best of Winners!!! What a superstar!!!

Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity,
And all the Virtues of Man without his Vices,

Satchel was perfection on Saturday he definately was on his game!!!

I'd say you are starting to fit those paws!!! Way to go!!

Gizmo

Joyeux Anniversaire à Satchel!!!

My buddy Satch (his dad calls him Scoldy) turns 4 on Sunday. He is a very very special buddy. As you can see by his pictures he is one amazing boy!!




Satchel is a California boy and lives with his brother Andrew, he was born in wine country, he is a beautiful "Karazan."

Hey Satch my mom told me when I turned 4 that I have to be more mature now, do you know what that means?

I know all of you will join me in wishing Satch a very happy birthday!! Hope you get lots of presents!

All the best Satch,

Your best friend Gizmo

Gizzy Does California

Wow what a trip I went on. It started out on a ferry with lots of people talking to me. I even met a whole class of students from Idaho!!

But then the drive started to get to me. I kept asking "how much further" and can we stop at another rest stop?

Mom and Dad left me for the day but boy was I in good hands. I got looked after by the best!!! This real cool dude that knew more about newfies than I do. Satchie and Andrews dad!!! He is the greatest!!! He took me for coffee and I got to hang out outside. It might look like I'm waiting for my mom and dad but actually I'm waiting for Steve to take me somewhere. Not only that I got all kinds of goodies, a new leash and collar that is the coolest!! A great big bag of snacks. oh and Mrs. P made me a custom bib...yeah I do drool a bit!

The next thing I know we are driving downtown San Francisco, I get to hang out at the really nice Italian Restaurant, so many people walk by and talk to me, some from a distance. I even got my picture taken a few times. Hummer's mom was there and she came out and met me. Hummer just won BOB on the weekend. Congratulations!!


I met Satch and Andrew up at Mrs. P's the next day. They got to hang out outside, but I was taken inside for a refurbishing, I still don't get why they didn't have to.

What was so amazing was I got groomed in the same room at the same time as The Great and Powerfull "Paris" He is just the most perfect example of a newf, if I do say...

By this time as you can see I was getting a little bit tired and all I wanted was to go home to my bed. But I endured the grooming and I did feel a whole lot better in the end.

I got to stay in some really nice hotels along the way. They didn't mind that I was a big boy, the hotel staff looked after me really well, I got goodie bags when we checked in. One hotel gave me the honour of "VIP" very important pet! They took my picture for the front desk and I got a new toy.

But you know how it goes, all good things must come to an end. I met some really cool people, my best friends Satch and Drew, and my buddy Steve. They are going to come and visit me when the snow falls. I can't wait!!! When I got home I was so pooped I slept for daze......

Thanks again Satchie, Drew you guys have the best dad!!!

Your buddy Gizmo

"Yipee" My First Swim this Year!!

What a great day I had today. I was finally allowed to go swimming. We go to the beach every day and everyday I try to go in the water, but no.....I'm not sure what was up today but I didn't even ask, I just ran right in the water and waited for dad to throw the stick. It was so much fun. I brought the stick back every time until I was so tired. I carried the stick all the way home. The next thing I know mom and dad have the hose and bucket and oh joy its bath time!! What did I do to deserve this?