Loving Memories...
Sir Thomas Douglas, Earl of Selkirk
aka Bennigan or "Ben"
born August 17, 1993
died October 28, 2006
For thirteen years we were observed protectively
through his lively brown eyes, his unique doggie jig performed for a
taste of our dinner...always his loyal companionship will be missed.
Hammerstein
born September 2001
died November 2006
Raised him since hatching from an egg…he would rise at 4am to chirp everyone awake...
forever scattering seeds for that choice morsel…and singing with the
themes of numerous television shows.
Alexander the Great - "Alex"
born November 2002
died October 17, 2007
His unwavering loyalty, constant joy and innate understanding. Though his parting
was sudden, but peaceful.
Animal lovers - that describes us. Since marrying my husband in 1992, we have been owned by:
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2 boa constrictors
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5 cats
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1 sting ray
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4 chameleons
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2 iguanas
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2 turtle
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1 American alligator
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6 lovebirds
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4 doves
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a variety of fish.
They all died of natural causes or placed into happy homes, except for the alligator.
I believe, and strongly too, Chomper was viciously abducted by a
Lake Michigan Sand crane, while sunning in his kiddie pool. I can't
prove it as he/she left no foot or finger prints or any other
tangible evidence.
Still, they - the cranes - continue to visit close to the house
since. I see their knowledge of that fateful day in their eyes,
laughing, aware that no one will believe what I suspect.