A Precious Goldie called Max. We will never forget you.


A A beautiful day dawned when we first met our Max, the littlest
one, the runt of the pack.
P Playful and precious he became to us
R Running around causing so much fuss
E Evenings came and his food he enjoyed
C Calling out to each of us in that great big voice
I Into everything that he could find
O Often getting in trouble because he walked continually behind
U Under and over the furniture and toys
S Silly little games that he so enjoyed


G God had provided for us a dog to love
O Oh how we knew he had been sent from above
L Love overwhelmed us as we took him into our home
D Daily he grew and learnt how to roam
I Instantly bonding and ruling the roost
E Everyone that met him got such a boost

C Constantly giving companionship to us
A As the years rolled by we always made such a fuss
L Love from him was nothing new
L Little did we know how many toys he would chew
E Eternity seemed to be so far away
D Daring us to never want to say a sad farewell one day

M Many years passed and max became ill
A Altogether we cried and wished this illness would be still
X , X rayed on his heart was our images at will

W What a beautiful dog whos love was always at full mast
E Everything seemed to be moving to fast

W We wanted him well, but old Max knew he wouldnt last
I Instantly aware of his needs we made life such a blast
L Lovingly feeding him the treats that he craved
L Little by little we lost him each day

N Never in a million years did we think
E Each day would be so precious as we bonded that link
V Vast amounts of play and many hours of fun
E Everyone lavished this dog with some
R Rarely did Max complain as he battled his illness that he tried to overcome


F Forever seems to be a word that we knew was getting near
O Old Max was getting ready, he was packing his gear
R Rainbow Bridge was now in his view, he was nearing the bend
G God was calling him; he needed a helper, & we knew who to
send
E Endings are so quick and his walk was swift
T Time for Max to take on one last shift

Y Years he spent here have come to an end
O Oh how sweet is our little friend
U Ushering him into Gods arms and his care

We suddenly became very aware,
As he looked at us all his eyes seemed to say,

I love you all so much, please my family, dont cry. Youve given me a life that was great, you befriended me and made me your mate. You fed me and walked me spent hours awake, just caring for me when I got into a state.
You always gave me so much love, I was never hungry or cold or left with no care, you, my family were always there. I was so proud to be your dog, dont ever forget that, youre a great mob.
I have to go now, I need to sleep, God wants me at the bridge today, you see, there are lots of games that he wants me to play. Miss me but let me go, and my family I want you to know.
I will be waiting at that gate for you, I will keep watch on the bend, of that you can be sure, and one day I will greet you, and we will be together once more.



With a flick of his tail and a sigh with a smile Max left us for a place that will shine, because it has Max there all the time.



Our lives feel that we have been left with such emptiness, but as we gaze at your photo we know thats not true, you filled us with love and companionship that will never be forgotten, and will one day be renewed.



Thank you Max for being our dog, it was such a pleasure to care for you, love you, walk you and talk to you.
Your memory lives on and your pictures we will keep, youve gone down in history as a dog that gave heaps.

As we say farewell we know its so true, that the Rainbow Bridge is now even better because they have you.
Good bye our old mate, and remember to wait, because well join you one day at that beautiful gate.

Dogs leave precious

on our hearts.

In Memory of My Little Malteses: Elvis and JB


Once in a while a friend comes along, watching them grow and develop harmonizes together like a well-tuned song. It is with great pleasure and many sleepness nights that we tend to their needs so we can make their life right.

As they grow & become part of the clan,
we do things together, just me & my little man.
The name I chose was special indeed, Elvis we called you, you have filled a need.


We spent so much time together in play, you, Bob, and me together each day.


We enjoyed the running and cuddles at night, having you around was such a delight.
Never a day went by for me, where I could not see, the love that you gave radiating tenderly out to me.

Having you around was so special indeed, for our love grew like a gentle flowering seed.

I never thought that your life would end, for you were my little friend, and I always tried to protect you each day, allowing you to run and play.


But fate had other ideas, and you little one reduced me to tears, for I watched as you were attacked one day, all you wanted to do was go out to play. I will never know why it happened this way, I couldnt help you, I just wanted you to stay.

I know that when you took your final breath, you crossed a bridge made for cute little pets.

I am sure the angels played a wonderful song, for it was in heaven that you now belonged. I can see you sitting up there with God, and how you won many hearts where you have now trod. .

Your spirit will always be close by my side, to me little Elvis you never really will die, for I will hold you close in my heart forevermore, of that little one you can be absolutely sure.


I want to set your spirit free and allow the memories to remain with me.
I want you to know that replace you I never will, for there is only one like you and no one else these shoes can fill.

But Bob is sad and lonely here on earth, and I know that you have organized another little Maltese birth.


For into our lives came a special little man, he sweet an innocent and loves to play in the sand.


I thought that this would fill the void in my life; I didnt expect that I would be saying good-bye to another little life.

For JB came into our hearts and now they have again been torn apart.
My new little man has joined you just now, so I am asking you to take him under you care and show him around up there.



My grief and loss is deep inside, and I dont know if through this I will ever survive, but I do know that I have been touched by two angels sent from above, and they I will forever deeply love.

So often its hard to express ones self, but words like these so often say the feelings we simply cant openly display, and I know that I will understand it all one day.

For I can picture the reunion we will have, as I enter the gates and see you both waiting for me, oh what happiness what wonderful things to see. We can again cuddle up and you can both lick my nose, both of you will have so much love to give I suppose.



Until that day I want to say goodbye, and as I do a tear on my cheek will lie. I am forever grateful for knowing you both, and thank you so much for the love you gave the most.

As I close this chapter in my life right now, my head will bow and my eyes will grow moist, but the memories will be linger for both of my boys.


Now these boys want to say this to you;

Our special family, oh how we loved you, you gave us so much, and many toys to chew. We want to say thanks for all that you did, for without you we were like lost little kids. The time we shared was oh so short, but look at how much each one of us was taught.
Miss us but let us go; you see we are up here with God all aglow.
We will wait for you to come one day, but just now our family you have to stay. There are others that need your love as well, cause your good at that, youre really swell.
Until that day when we meet again please rest in our love and be a good friend.

As this chapter closes on Elvis and JBs life, we their family will remember them for the rest of our lives. You have both touched our hearts and refreshed our homes, and now we release you with God to freely roam.
Good-bye our friends until we meet again.



Written by: Julie Schofield 10/2005