Squire Seven and Master Rookie have Crossed Over Rainbow Bridge

We, at Royal K9 Korner, are so sad.  We are grieving the loss of two of our Royal extended pack. Our dear beloved little Squire Seven and our Royal Master Rookie.

 I have sat down to write this for a while now. It's been very hard to complete it. Seven was my first grandchild whether he had fur or not. I will always cherish having him in my heart. I will miss you so much my dear little one. The angels decided it was time to take him for a walk over Rainbow Bridge on June 29th.
Rest in Peace and RUN FREE old man!!

Seven was 14 years old and lived a very active and wonderful life with his best buddy and partner, his Mommy, Kathi!  Seven had just fully recovered from a serious leg injury due to his age and had bounced back to his full happy self. He was beginning to loose his sight and his hearing was not so good. It was evident the angels had been watching him and it wouldn't be long before they needed him with them. 
The day before his passing, Seven and his mommy were out for their daily stroll. Seven was intrigued by the lovely stump he found and kept running back to it. His mom noted the spot but had no way of knowing that the very next day, sadly, Seven would pass over the bridge with the angels. Seven is now reunited with the other Royals who have passed before him. He rests in the hollow of the log he chose. His mommy engraved a lovely plaque for him in his memory. It reads:
SEVEN: MY SWEETEST PEA
The Angels have waited,
Now they have their way,
TAKE YOUR PLACE
May 11 2005 - June 29 2019

Seven learned so much in his life and was always eager to please. He was extremely social with everyone.
His mommy spent hours and hours and days, months and years helping Seven understand life in the world. How to be safe and have fun, he learned so much and went on many adventures we only dream of.  He was a whiz on a skateboard and loved to play basketball, soccer, and tug. He was the proverbial big dog in a little dogs body.  He absolutely loved to play with the big dogs!


He is sadly missed and will live on in our hearts forever more.

 

Squire Seven and Princess MollyDawg 1 yr old

Our sorrow of losing Seven was followed 2 weeks later on July 15th. Just 2 days after Rookie's 11th birthday, the Angels called him for his final walk as well.  His mommy, Melissa had been wrestling to keep Rookie's health at an even keel for many months.  Rookie lived with Lupus and was continually struggling to over come it's symptoms. Although he seemed to have it under full control, he also suffered a leg injury and was recovering from that.  However, his health started to fail during last winter and his recoveries were never back up to par.  His mommy adopted Rookie many years ago and he has enjoyed those years to the fullest. He was certainly well loved and cared for! He lived across the street from us so we had the pleasure of seeing him on a daily basis.  He loved to run the fenceline and bark at all the BIG trucks and machines that might come past.  He was ever vigil to protect his family from any mechanical intruder!  If they stopped he always had a wag in his tail and lolling tongue to greet them!
Rookie was one of the few males that was fully accepted during our benevolent leader, King's Rule. He took his place as our senior male after King's passing and enjoyed a day visit just to see his "girls".
Sometimes, I tend to see things that happen as symbolic or with a spiritual twist and so it was on the day Rookie passed. Only hours after he passed, our sky clouded over with soft billowy grey clouds and a soft Rainbow could just barely be made out with in them. I couldn't help but believe in my heart somehow Rainbow bridge was appearing to allow our Royal angels to greet the new comers Squire Seven and Master Rookie into their waiting playground.

Rookie 'n Seven's Rainbow

We know for sure they'll be greeted warmly as they reach the Royal Realm over Rainbow Bridge.
Rest in peace and play forever more in the very best of health boys! You were SUCH GOOD dogs. You are already sorrowfully missed!  Until we meet again one day.

"You have gone ahead, 

 And nothing is the same,

Leaving paw prints on our hearts, 

That always will remain" 

RIP
Squire Seven June 29th 2019
Master Rookie July 15th 2019

One of Rookie's very first visits.
He still needed his mommy's shoe for comfort.

What'smatter lady? I AM on a mat!

Always a delight to have visit. We will SO miss you ole man!

Along with his family Rookie leaves behind his best mate Minki
We know he will miss his buddy so much!

What ripped up paper?

Footie Mates

Ookay Gramma! I think Halloween's over now

Duchess Sammy & Squire Seven

Princess MollyDawg,"OW Thats my leg you're chewing on!"

Keeping Warm

Squire Seven 8 weeks old

I can see my basket ball under here!

Come on Molly, Lets PLAY!

Stand off

What little yellow teddy bear that is not mine??