SAMWAYS BELIEVE IN LOVE Shari 01/11/89 - 07/06/02 SIRE: NZ/A Ch Samways Pure Steel DAM: NZ/A Ch Samways Miss Cover Girl |
CHAMP OF CHAMPIONS AWARD The Champ Of Champions Award was developed by BestFriend Petfoods, the makers of Champ Dogfood, to recognise and reward dogs for outstanding events and acts of bravery. Dogs are usually either nominated by individuals for the award or brought to Champ's attention through the media. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION The award is presented to a dog which participates in an act of heroism to save a life of a person, has experienced a life-threatening situation or has displayed loyalty beyond the usual cause of his or her duties. AWARD BENEFITS Recipients of the Champ Of Champions Award receive a special rosette, a years supply of Champ dogfood and other relevant Champ gifts such as a bowl, lead and travel bag. |
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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS 1x Nursery Stakes In Show (All-Breeds) 1x New Zealand Bred In Show (Spec) Shari's major achievement was saving the life of our daughter, Jodie, in 1994. She came into our bedroom in the middle of the night, and we thought she wanted to go outside. But no, she ran into Jodie's room and started jumping up and down on her bed. We saw that Jodie was not breathing and so were able to resusitate her. Without Shari, we would have lost Jodie. Shari was awarded the SPCA LIFESAVER AWARD & BestFriend Petfoods CHAMP OF CHAMPIONS AWARD. At 18 months of age Shari was found to have a major heart defect and was put on a waiting list to receive a Pacemaker. The operation was to be carried out at Waikato Hospital but in the mean time we managed to control her heartbeat with Natural Remedies raising the beat from 40 to 74 and Shari has lived a normal life since that time controlled entirely with Natural Remedies. |
In Memory Of Shari |
Shari passed over to be with Sabre on 7th June 2002. She seemed to have quite an affinity with the number 7. One of our favourite photos of her was taken when Sabre was 7 years old, Shari was 7 months old, and Sheba was 7 weeks old. She was the leader of our pack and we had 7 bitches living together. Strangely enough it is hoped at this time that Deedee is carrying a bitch that would have been number 8 in two weeks time, but Shari has made sure there can again only be 7. She had 8 male dogs running with her but only got on with 7 of them. She only tolerated Nilam. It is 7 months since she was diagnosed with mammary cancer last November and the vet told us that death would be quick. Shari must have decided she wanted another 7 months with us. In 1995 Shari's heart-beat was increased from 40 - 74 beats per minute with Natural Remedies in order to keep her going again while she was awaiting a Pacemaker. She picked up so much that the Pacemaker was not necessary. That was 7 years ago. We had dearly hoped she would hang around to help Deedee raise her first litter. Not being able to have litters herself she always loved to share in raising all the Elanra babies, whether they were puppies, kittens, lambs or human. She treated them all the same. She loved them all. Shari always lived life to the full. Our lives have been enriched through knowing her, living with her, loving her and being loved by her. She had much to teach and she made sure that was achieved. At this time there is a big gap at Elanra, a hole that no other will fill, but it was time for Shari to rejoin her old pal, Sabre. Fly free, litte spirit. |
