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Cockers in Michigan from quality and qualified breeders are over $500.00. Some breeders charge as much as $2,500. Our Children normally range $600-800. this is factoring in all costs of breeding and vet expenses. Please do not ask for a discount as it would compromise our ability to breed sound, sane, healthy, family friendly cockers. And cause me to doubt your ability to give the care, devotion, and attention to the child we so painstakingly created just for you!

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Tommy and Jess announce their sons Barack and Biden born in the early hours of 8-29-08

They are an unusual color. I can not wait to see if they get darker or lighter. I hear it will be darker. YUM!

Everyone has someone that makes them a better person. For me it was a dog. Her name was her name IS Ashley. She came to me just before my mother passed on to glory. My mother loved Ashley and often said if she could have a dog she would hope it would be like Ashley. We have had many cockers in the last 19 years. Only two of them PICKED ME. One now belongs to Oprah Winfrey his name is Solomon. And one was gifted to me and her name is tattooed upon my heart and she went to lay again with my mother and be blessed with my Lord and Savior on 8-20-08. Thank you to Michelle Wise for the floral tribute three red roses and one white. I want to thank Mary Kay for the generous donation to Mid Michigan Cocker Rescue in Ashley's name. And the card was the grace my heart needed today. A furry little soul that has touched not only my family, but my kennel families, my cocker families, breeders around the country. I have a large stack of cards and emails sharing her loss with me. I appreciate them each and all so much. Every card takes one shard of the pain and shares the burden and I am grateful. Ashley longed to make me happy. Fred said many a time when I left she would lay by the door or on the back of the sofa looking out the window waiting for me. Even if I just was working in the kennel and she in the house she would make my entrance overwhelmingly joyful ! Like MOM THERE YOU ARE I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH. I will miss her sweet smell and how she enjoyed my grooming of her. How she would put her head under my hand to be petted. How she would put her paw on my cheek to wipe off tears. Never could a child be more human more understanding of me. My faults were always forgiven and never held against me. I will always be thankful to a woman in OK who saw my passion for her dog and said she could stay in Michigan because she knew Ashley had found her purpose. Thank you Lynn.

A Dog's Purpose from a 6 year old

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year -old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's
family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.

Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.

We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life-- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old cont inued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

Please pause a moment and consider to....

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
2. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to
be pure ecstasy.
4. Take naps.
5. Stretch before rising.
6. Run, romp, and play daily.
7. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
8. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
9. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
10. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
11. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
12. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
13. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
14. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
15. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
16. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and
nuzzle them gently.
17. Be always grateful to God for each new day.

This is one of my all time favorite photos sent by a parent. This is Bailey (Becky) The letters from Mary Kay note that she is doing great maybe even going to ring a bell to go out side. She is bringing great joy to MK and that makes my heart lighter. It was not that long ago that MK lost her Tucker. We became familiar with them when she honored us with his care while they vacationed. Out of nowhere Jesus took him home also. Then MK honored us again asking us to create her next child. She is thrilled with how well Bailey has joined the house hold. The prepping that we do makes the difference. And over the years we hear that over and over from our families how different a Hyer Luv is from other cockers they have had in the past.

Still having issue with two of my three computers. So it will take me a while to get all the photos to the web. I wish I had the ability to fix everything fast but I do not and I have to select those things that are important and or urgent to deal with. I appreciate your patience with me.

Ok lots going on...I know I know you say when isn't there a lot going on. First I will say that I am watching Jess she is in labor so I hope to report new family members tonight or early tomorrow.

Fred won 20 points on our cockers and boxer in MN and brought LUCY BLUE home to the Cleveland family. It was so kind of them to give him a nice donation toward gas and believe it or not they created a SPA package for us. A cozy blue robe, fancy tea and honey/lemon spoons, and so cool CORN Warmers. Still not sure how they do not turn to POPCORN (tee hee) they get warmed in the microwave and then a neck wrap and a back pad. YUM! Thank you so much for caring for us. I am thrilled that you love your daughter. I am doing the computer jumps so I can not post the photos and emails just yet I have to save them and transfer them to this computer. But I will I have a stunning photo of Bailey (Becky) that I can not wait to post. Mary Kaye has written some wonderful things about her daughter and I am thrilled that God choose each of these families for the girls.

Hi Sam, Carter had his surgery and he did great. If you need any other paper work let us know. Carter is the best puppy we have ever owned. He is so lively and likes to play but he also likes to cuddle to. We REALLY REALLY love him. It was the best money we have ever spent. He is very social and likes everyone and other dogs too. We went away for a few days and he stayed in my daughters kennel. She has a doggy day care and he went every day and had a ball. He was really having fun with the tunnels and ramps. These are his 6 month pictures hope you like them. Isn't he the prettyest puppy you have ever seen. We think he is! On Sept 3 he has his first obedience class, He should do really well. Thank you both again for choosing us to be our Carter's parents. Carol and Kent.

Had to make a fast run on Tuesday to Cleveland to take Tabatha to meet her boy friend. It was nice to make a drive because no one could get a hold of me so I had 15 hours of peace driving. I let the GPS take me any way it wanted and I saw some neat things. Toledo has amazing but scary big bridges. Ok I am one of those that is shaky about huge bridges. LOL

I think forgot to thank Tanya for her generous donation to rescue this month also. I am sorry if I did thank you publicly below. I have so darn many people to be thankful for.

Ashley brought joy not only to my heart but many families that just would bring their dogs to the kennel or other breeders around the country. I have gotten cards, letters, emails, phone calls, flowers. I am amazed at the lives that she touched and relationships that she made for me. Benny still misses her he looks for her every morning when we get up to go out side. He has gone to her grave and laid for hours at a time. I am very glad that Billy and Lloyd let Benny come into my life I would not be as sane (term I use loosely) had he not grounded me after her death.

Holiday weekend coming and the kennel is full thank goodness but we are sad to be turning people away. I sometimes wish I could help each person that calls but I also do not want to be so large I can not give the exceptional care that we were created to provide. Fred will be judging a dog show in Muskegon Sept 7th and I will be lecturing in Dallas the middle of October. I guess it is true that the older you get the faster the days pass and things do not get done as fast as I believe it should.

We are going to add two new play area's yet this year and that will be an extensive renovation. I am excited about it. I love having play areas that the dogs can be dogs in.

I am tired and I am sure that this posting shows that. I may yet come back and rewrite this but I wanted to let those who are waiting on this next litter know that all of our dreams for beautiful children is nearing. And Sam and Fred (yes, I am talking to another couple...they have had Hyer Luv cockers before and want a buff baby) I did a buff breeding for you so (ok and for us as we have planned this litter for 4 years and it just happened that she came in season after you contacted us for a buff child) fear not more Hyer Luv is headed your way.

I am not able to use my printer or scanner right now for some reason so I am not able to put up photos right now. But I want to thank both of my new families. The Cleveland's of MN welcomed Bonnie home yesterday...Fred took her to them and I hear that they were kind enough to give him an envelop for gas and I hear there is a box for us to open together when he gets home. So I can't exactly thank you yet...well that isn't right I can thank you I just don't know for what yet. LOL And today Becky went home to Mary Kay. I do not know who cried more she or I. Now I can not wait to learn what names the girls end up with. I had over 6 families ask after Becky. She is a cutie. Jess will have some pretty children also and she and I are camping out in the nursery. She is not due until around the 25th but you never know when they can come early. She reminds me that life goes on and that He will send me little gifts to help ease the loss of Ashley. I am greatly broken at her loss. So is Benny the ouime (translate WEENIE) dog. He goes to look for her each morning and each time I let him go out. Before she was buried he went and laid by her. He even burrowed into her blanket and laid with her for almost an hour. He kissed her face and he sat next to me as I gently filled the dirt back in. I still have not finished. I can not put the last couple of piles of dirt and flowers back. It hurts too much. On the other plus side we have another new Champion and also Fred put several points on a couple of our other children. So he is very happy. But where he is there is to be a big storm tonight so I hope that he and the dogs will be ok.

I have several very late thank yous. Gay and Dan thank you for your generous donation to rescue in April's name. Tanya thank you for your very generous donation to rescue also. Thank you for all the emails, cards, flowers and calls when Ashley left me. Knowing that each of you wrap me safe in your love really helps. I hope that when you need me you feel the same back from my heart. Ashley's breeder even offered me another one of Ashley's children. I am so stunned that I have not been able to answer her yet. I have to wait until Fred gets home to talk to him about it. Well, beloveds I need to get out to the kennel and let the guests out again. Thank you again for being pawheart of my family. I know I would not be ME with out YOU. Luv Sam

I have three times started this entry. And three times I have canceled it. I had a wonderful time in Chicago. It was an amazing adventure that will remain with me and I hope the friendships will last forever also. Janet thank you for coming to the All American and being a part of the experience. The below photo is of my new BFF Kristen Fulton of Florida. Can you tell that we have so much in common!

Kat's wedding was a blessing to the hearts of each guest there. She was precious as was my new son Tony. Friends and family came from thousands of miles for the event and to witness their bonding. I really believe they will gather us all together for their 50th.

Tomorrow Bonnie starts her journey to MN. Her family can not believe it has finally arrived. Tomorrow morning I will give her the full spa treatment. Hydro Surge bath, conditioner, hot oil, ears and nails, and of course the going home cocker trim. They had their second shot a while ago and will have their last worming tomorrow also. Bonnie will be going to MK. I am so happy with both homes. We will try again for our show child. But both of these children are home bodies they have no desire to compete except for attention.

Becky was in the bed also cuddling while watching swimming and she can't take her eyes off the screen to let me take the photo. This was the 10th photo I took sheesh. Well she is still very cute.

Now for the news I have avoided. My Ashley is not well. I came home to see her struggling to breath and having contractions. WHEN you are 11 years 4 months and 14 days old you do not have GOOD contractions (meaning puppies) Contractions are bad. The vet confirmed my sad hearts fear that her heart is giving out. We are trying some medications but if she has not come back around a bit by Saturday he feels and I agree that we will not make her live in great pain. We will send her to Jesus and my mother. Ashley some of you will remember laid on my mothers death bed for several days close enough for mother to reach her if she wanted but not close enough to bother mom. It was as if that moment God sent Ashley to give mother the peace here that we could not. Her vigilance of my mother brought peace and joy to my father and I.

My heart is breaking but yet I know that mom will welcome my daughter home and give her great joy.

I have to get things ready for Bonnie and Becky to go home. I have to get a hold of both mothers yet tonight. I love you each and all. Your Sam

I hope that I do not forget anything that is on my heart. I have been challenged and honored, thrilled and concerned...so many emotions.

Fred is back from the shows. Joey boxer has his first point and the honor of Best in Breed.

Ben-e my weenie dog is still the joy of my old lady life. But one of his dad's fell and is not doing well. Please keep Lloyd in your prayers and his partner Billy I am sure is beside himself.

Kathy came over yesterday and brought the family photo that she took of my family.

My father in the back. Jenny Camden and Kris Fred and Tony. Sam Noah and Kat. I like that the kids toy on this climbing toy has x's and o's HUGS AND KISSES (speaking of which...how are you Barb Love?)

One of our dear Hyer Luv Kennel clients passed away. Phoebe was a little bitty gray dog. We have cared for her for years. Her parents were kind enough not only to write us of her passing but praise us for caring for her. It was an honor and a heart of sorrow all at once that letter.

Linda B is celebrating her daughter Molly's first birthday with a large donation to Mid Michigan Cocker Rescue. Thank you for your kind words about your daughter and the heavy praise you lavished us with in creating her just for you. Parents like you are why we even exist.

I am amazed at the nice letters from families we have gotten the last couple of weeks. One of our families drove all the way from Ft Wayne IN so we could care for Rudy. He was born 6-17-04. Brother to our Bryan. It is so good to have him back to Grandma's for the week. I appreciate the kindness and wonderful compliments about YOUR children. But keep in mind please...they are wonderful because of the work you did with me in the beginning, sharing what you desired and who you are so that we could select and help mold the child to fit your family and life style. Then...you each take it a step farther and take your children to socialization opportunities and classes. Like Jeanie in California who called this week to tell me how her groomer and trainers love her two Hyer Luv cockers. She has them in great training classes and they are excelling. Mimi is their groomer. She is also the groomer of another one of our children that belong to Ed and David. Jeanie's boys are Charlie a handsome buff boy and TJ a pretty and fancy half faced black and white. Ed and David have Lola a sable and white daughter of Ashley.

Another sad note is April of Muskegon. She is the sister (not biological) of one of the cockers that Dan and Gay got from us several years ago. April spent the last couple of days here while Dan and Gay visited family. April was laboring. It was so hard to sleep with her the other night but I could not leave her alone. Together we made it thru the night and today her parents came back and they said Sam we need to talk. I was thankful that God placed those words in their heart because I couldn't bring it up. You see they were going to take her to Lansing to specialists today. Willing to spend what ever it takes to try to give her a longer life BUT they didn't want to do it if it wasn't right for April. We sat on the porch yesterday and had a long conversation with April and Jinxy. And I think we three came to the very tearful decision to give April a wonderful tomorrow and then let her go to Jesus for her reward for being an awesome gift. But this is a hard loss for Dan, Gay, Jinx and I. I want to thank Gay and Dan for allowing me in to Aprils life. It was indeed a joy to be pawheart of her life.

I am so happy and hopeful for them. They have planned an amazing event for all of their guests and are keeping it a big secret. I can hardly wait.

Then Janet from Chicago, oh you know I talk about her all the time...she is going with me to the All American Grooming Show in Wheeling. I have a couple of lectures to present and classes that I wish to take. I am also the Coordinator for Speaker Assistants that is even a larger responsibility than creating lectures. But both opportunities humble me. I never once thought I would be able to share my passion with thousands of people around the world. I mentioned that to someone and they said but Sam you have always shared your passion with thousands with your dogs be it those in Rescue or our own children. Hard to believe that next March not only will I be (GULP) 50 but it will be 20 years that I have committed to helping rehome cocker spaniels. I am considering retiring from on hands rescue the end of 2009. I am fast learning that I have too many oars in the water and by spreading myself so thin there is much I am not able to be as focused on as I would like to be and I note that I am not able to find the time for my personal life passions...crafting and family. So it is a consideration. I find if I say something out loud to others I tend to make it happen more than if I just keep saying yes to all the obligations ask of me. Anyone else like that.

Bonnie and Becky are home. I swear they grew. I sent some personal photos to Bonnie's family. Fred was called last night by the parking/camping powers that be in MN just called to let him know that they didn't have a spot for him to park with power. Thank goodness he had the fore thought when he created and designed his traveling show truck that he has a generator and inverter systems so he can be self contained. So they will just give him a spot to part not quite as nice. But yes Cleveland's...Bonnie is also counting the days to be your child. She sends her puppy kisses and nuggles. 2 weeks and 4days until she is Bonnie Cleveland. I will email your contract to you so you can read it print it and give it and your balance to Fred and he will give you your puppy kit and daughter. He is planning to leave after his judging assignment on the 20th. He hopes he can be in WI by Midnight and on into MN in the afternoon of the 21st So email me the phone number you would like me to program in the cell for him to call you when he gets there or gets close.

Thank you to Franklin's mom Beth for the neat Beanie Baby Dog I had not seen that one. Thank you to Gay and Dan who saw WICKED and brought me back a pair of elbow length gloves with glitter and bling...yes, I am a glitter lover! How fun are these gloves.

I am thankful to God that my friend Deb is home recovering from extensive surgery and then emergency surgery to fix the first extensive surgery. His hand is always in her life. His hand has been over my son and his family this past week with their auto issues. His hand was on my business this week and helping create much needed income.

I am sure there is something I am forgetting but I hope that I have covered and answered most of the things other have ask of me. Delaney, Ebony and Jessica are still too young in their potential pregnancies for us to be sure but Fred thinks that Jessica and Tommy are going to be parents. Another 2-3 weeks before we know for sure about the other girls. And a week or two before we really know if Jessica is. Thank you to all of the parents who want to go with me on this journey. I look forward to hearing from you often learning more about you, your families and how and who your cocker child is.

Dear Families. No, I do not have any news on the upcoming litters but I think that a couple of the girls seem to be hungrier than normal. That is a good sign. Fred is getting ready for a dog show this weekend. He will be leaving Wed. morning. He is exciting to be going again. Bonnie and Becky sense the excitement and their bath time yesterday was a bit different because they got a full groom. Usually it has been one little thing at a time. Yesterday was the Hydrosurge bath and conditioner. Cleaning ears, trimming nails, Brush dry trim pad hair, trim face, brush teeth. They know something is up. LOL

There is still a little pink on Becky's nose. So we will see if Tucker is channeling on behalf of his mother for her to have Becky. Fred is still on the fence about her. My hope is that this weekend with his dog show friends will help him decide what is in his heart for her.

I am still falling behind in all that I need to get done can not seem to find time and then when I find time I can not find motivation. Pray that I can get myself together. I really do need to get so much done.

Once not too long ago there were two sisters. One with locks of gold the other a raven haired beauty. Their mother was called Blue as her heart was as big as the sky. Their father was dashing and had eyes that made women swoon and garnered the respect of men for the truth that shown in them. The sisters held a deep pain in their hearts...they had lost a brother at a young age and from birth the three of them were very close indeed. One day, seeing the pain in their hearts that didn't show in their lives, fairy Godmother Sam and Godfather Fred decided to present the girls with a new fur friend...an artificial BROTHER. FG Fred had given FG Sam the "toy dog" as a gift and they both knew in a glance that they needed to lighten the hearts of the girls. Becky and Bonnie loved BROTHER the moment they saw him and nurtured him as well as they had their very own brother. They would nudge him to the food bowl even though FG Sam told them..."Now, girls BROTHER is STUFFED." then FG Sam would giggle to herself the humor in her little joke. You see BROTHER is a white and black STUFFED toy. But knowing the girls know the word stuffed from being full it had a double meaning. Becky and Bonnie would move BROTHER everywhere they went. And when they would get their hair done they would hold up BROTHER to be bathed and brushed also. They make sure that he is luv-ed on and cared for just as they are by their mother and their human godparents. At night and nap time they put BROTHER in the middle and then they curl around him to keep him warm and toasty. And when the tapes are playing from their new human homes they make sure his face is pushed toward the speaker. Fairy Godmother Sam is thrilled with these behaviors because it means that both girls see the need to nurture something greater than themselves making them much sought after cocker children. Having the grace to know that there is more in life than self is a gift from and to GOD Himself. As well as a gift from Him.

The girls look forward to their first trip away from home in a week from Thursday. They have paw marks on the calendar and have told all of their friends and their mother that they will be going to visit a foreign land with FG Fred. And FG Fred can not wait to show of his two special daughters to his friends in the dog show world. It is less than a whole month now and the girls will travel to MN where Becky and Bonnie will say goodbye to one another and promise to write and send photos back to FG parents Sam and Fred. It is a sad time in the hamlet of Hyer Luv yet a proud and joyful one as well. FG Sam is sad that only FG Fred will have the honor and joy of beholding Bonnie's new family. But FG Sam knows that they will stay in touch and use the WWW to send her pupdates. And BROTHER well, he will stay with FG Sam as still the dollar store gift that FG Fred brought her home one day when she was sad and now he has a whole new luving memory and is even more treasured.

It has been really nice talking to several people recently about becoming Hyer Luv parents. I am very excited about several of the potential families.

I was told it is only 37 days until Bonnie journey's to MN. How is that for positive family energy. Counting the days.

Becky's nose has gotten darker but still not sure about her journey to being a show dog. I know that I have one mom who hopes that she never sees a show ring. But she also knows that we have tried to create three potential litters for her to have a child from. The best things in life come to those that wait and those that request a Hyer Luv know that that is true.

I have a new book that I like on training. And of course I have it out in the car so I don't have the correct title eek. SO I will post it again when I have it correct. I believe they are put out by Kennel Club publications. The book is something like Training your puppy in 5 minutes. I like the whole approach the book takes like The Perfect Puppy book by Gwen Bailey it is similar to a book I would write if I had the skill to write a book.

Soon I will be lecturing in Chicago again. I look forward to this year especially because my dear friend and puppy family mom Janet will join me at the All American Grooming show. I so look forward to her company. It has been a while since we were up to no good together.

Becky and Bonnie are pros now at puppy gruel eating. Benny OuiMe dog tries his darnest to sneak in to join them. Fred felt badly that they lost their brother Billy. He felt that they missed their brother so he gave them the stuffed dog that he gave me a couple of years ago. And they drag him over to the water dish and the fed bowl we get the biggest kick out of watching them nurture there brother. Fred jokes with them when he pulls "Brother" out of the food dish..."Girls, Brother is STUFFED. He can't eat anymore." Then, pleased with himself, he laughs. Silly Fred. The girls are of course walking and talking...we call it the lasa raptor sounds. Like Jurasic park little dinos. Luv Sam

My name is Bonnie. That was not always my name. But the day I came to earth my nana Sam named me Bonnie as I was welcomed to her world with that name I left the name I had in heaven behind. She was told a story of native Americans that when a life was create it was named to tag it to Mother Earth...if how ever that life returned to God in heaven when the human joined the heavenly family it could call the named creature to its side again. I love that story, never get tired of nana Sam telling it to me. (I think she forgets she told me...part of getting old but I do not mind because I know by the little tear in her eye she is sincere and loves me enough to tell me the story.) It may not always be my name either but for right now...I am Bonnie. My life started by choice. It is really nice to be wanted. My new people sisters really wanted me. They have thought about me and dreamt about me for a long time. So Nana Sam once they selected her she selected to create me for them. She studied pedigree's and personalities and she prayed for me for them. So my cocker mom and dad looked to Jesus to send my soul thru them to nana Sam so she could assist me and help mold me for my earthly family in a far place called MN which I hear on NPR radio can be a pretty cool place to grow up...and in the winter maybe a really COLD place to grow up. I am happy that I hear I grow a long warm coat to take with me. From the radio show it seems like MN is a funny place also. They have lots to laugh and be happy about out there. A man name Garrison Keelor says so. Even if I do not know how to spell his name. The best part about being wanted...is being planned for. When your wanted humans create a plan for your life so that you grow up right knowing the rules and being taught all the things that make you a great family member. Because I am wanted my family will make the house safe for me and for them. They will pick up their toys and make sure I am not exposed to anything that could get me in trouble or hurt. Because I am wanted everyone will read great books like THE PERFECT PUPPY by Gwen Bailey so that they create a welcome home training plan for me. Because I am planned and wanted my family will train me with a consistent hand and heart so that they will always love me as much as I will always love them and be there with a furry ear to listen and a fur paw to hold and a heart to save all their secrets. I can not wait until bampy Fred packs my things then I know we will head west on my grand adventure to full fill my life's purpose to be come a Cleveland (don't tell my family but isn't it already funny that Cleveland is a big city in OH but they live in MN. HUMMM makes a puppy wonder) Well, time for my bed time snack. Bec and I are on something called puppy gruel. Looks nasty but sure is tasty. Luv Bonnie

Becky isn't sure if she wants to be a show dog yet. If her nose doesn't completely fill in she looks forward to being someone's sofa sitter!

The kennel (TG) is full this weekend. I learn to be very grateful for small blessings like WORK given so many people have to wonder when they will have a job and worry about a roof over their heads. We are blessed and I never fail to remember that especially on holiday's like this when we each have so very much to be thankful for.

When the Lord created the heavens and the Earth sunshine was one of the most important creations. He knew that the warmth and rebirth of light on a daily basis would be important to all of His creations. Mother Nature the guardian of His planet Earth one day was nurturing the flora and fauna and gently hummed a catchy tune to herself. For generations she hummed the tune and never could think of words that seemed to fit the importance of the tune. One day as she was watching over the birth of the first ever litter of cocker puppies, two of her sprites hovered with her as they loved cute fuzzy creatures. Mother Nature hummed her tune as she did each birthing. Suddenly Briana and Callie started to sing as if the words were as old as life it self. "You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when sky's are gray. You'll never know dear how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away." Mother Nature stood in awe not only at the beauty of the first cocker puppies being born but of her favorite sprites beautiful voices putting words to her favorite song. Mother bent over to caress the puppies and gazed luvingly at Briana and Callie and softly spoke "Dear friends, where did you find the words to my song? They are so perfect." The two tiny sprites giggled and glanced at one another. "Oh Mother the words come easy. The sun is one of the greatest creations. It nurtures all life under your wing. The sun brings us warmth and pleasant emotions. The very feelings of luv." The girls beautiful voices sang more of the tune again as if it was as old as life itself. Mother sat in joy. From that very day on every being knew the words of the song and passed it from generation to generation thru the mothers of every living thing on planet Earth. And every cocker mother sang it to bring peace and security to each of their puppy children and they taught it to each good breeder so that each puppy knew humans were also special care takers of their hearts. And that is the history of Sunshine.

Today Delaney went to Monroe MI to catch a ride back to TN to be bred to Patrick. Many may remember Patrick...he is one of the most famous cockers of recent history. He was stunning at Westminster. BIS BISS CH Sanjo's Born To Win. We had contracted a breeding to Patrick a couple of years ago but things didn't turn out in our favor so we waited to have just the right daughter to try again. Delaney is that daughter.

And as fate would have it...Jessica came in season for her last litter. She was bred to our Tommy a stunning sable boy. We are taking a step out on faith that there will be homes for these promising children. We have passed on many breedings in the past year due to the concern of lack of homes. We have had many many people fill out applications and talk with me but when it comes time to actually commit to the children economy or lifestyle changes because of the economy have changed their commitments. So keep these mothers and their children in your thoughts and prayers that they have homes waiting for them.

Dear Briana and Callie, Normally you would have had a couple of stories created for you already. I look at your beautiful faces and read the amazing things that you have already done in your lives and I am so in awe of you it is hard to write a story that comes close to the amazing women you are growing to be. I will get there. My stories come to me...or maybe I should say they come thru me. I do not really think too much about them...create them...they just flow from me when the mood hits. So I am sure they are in there just waiting to bubble forth. But also maybe not maybe you are so grown and so accomplished a story would not fit. What feels important to my heart at this moment is to just speak to you both as when I read what your mother was gracious enough to write for me I could not help but think that you are each a half of my heart...Briana you and I have in common that we are first born's. We have the responsible natures. We like continuity...we like rules that show us parameters for our lives rules give us freedom to create our path. I also, as does my daughter, play the flute. What I like most about you as your skill at organization. That is a special gift because those that can organize and prioritize things in their lives are very successful not just socially and in educational and business opportunities but in having a happy life. When your possessions, home and family life are organized you have time for what is truly important. I am thrilled to be blessed with a new "daughter" that reminds me of half of my heart.

Callie, where do I start...first of all you are stunning. Not that outward beauty is important (THANK GOD in my case...grin) but you are and that is wonderful. You are the other half of my heart. Your blessing with animals, sensitive and compassioned heart, joy of spirit and desire for everyone to see the joy that is you is so...well, me. (giggle) You will find that these traits bring you great joy more than sometimes words can say...but also there will be moments of great sorrow as you will be misunderstood for your overwhelming heart. REMEMBER those moments, though they seem dramatic at the time will pass swiftly and will be far fewer than those that bring not only you but others the great joy that is your being. That is your gift. Being a spontaneous fly by the seat of your pants type gal is a great trait also but sometimes slow down and think things thru. Many of the choices you make guide your path for the rest of your life...and you want those choices to be amazing just like you so that you never have regrets.

Your puppy sister has traits like you both. She is calm and thoughtful. She is sensitive of heart and joyful of spirit. She is pretty and witty. I think she will be very creative in thought process so that means she can act before she thinks sometimes so you will have to watch out and teach her what she needs to know to make sound choices and not be too spontaneous that she accidentally gets into trouble or puts herself in harms way.

She is smaller than her sister. This as with all creatures could change but from her bone structure I believe she will be a smaller girl. She likes the security of being held with both hands. She likes to be held to your chest so she can hear the rhythm of your heart. The consistency of a heart beat brings security ...think about how many times when you feel low and your mom holds you and you hear the strength and pattern to her heart beat that you feel calm and loved. It is the same with your fur sister. Time to start thinking of a name. Tomorrow they will come out of the nursery to our front room. Time to start experiencing LIFE!

Thank you for becoming PawHeart of my family. I am honored and thrilled to have two more daughter-friends. I look forward to growing up with you in my family.

Dearest Families, I am sorry that it has been so long since I have posted. The loss of Billy did try my heart due to the number of waiting homes. We have great joy to announce the breeding of my Ashley's granddaughter that has been in Virginia (Ebony) and one of our dream studs (Benson) he is the brother of the top Brown Cocker in the country.

this is Ashley for those that do not know her. She is older now...but still stunning in my heart.

Her granddaughter is black. The "date" is with Benson and he is black and tan. I am thinking it is end of August beg. of Sept puppies. Fall children are great.

Fred is working hard on his judging requirements to get his AKC license. I am excited for him. We are also getting ready for Kat and Tony's wedding 8-8-08. This will be a big family event. All of my family together in one place... SIGH. I am also hoping for my family to be together this up coming weekend also. It will be the first time my father meets my daughter and son in law's and his great grandsons.

This mommy squirrel seems to like the helicopter seed pods from the sugar maple are the tastiest things.

I am working on some things in the kennel so my mind is a bit fried but I am working on the stories for my new children.

Billy passed back to Jesus this afternoon about 5pm. there is no apparent cause of death. I am sick over this development as now I am not sure if I have any puppies to place in pet homes. It will depend if Ginny takes Bonnie and if Becky is show quality. I know each of you grieves with me.

Becky is the largest of the children at this moment. She was the last born and was almost double the size of the other siblings. Billy was the first born and was the smallest Bonnie was the second born. All three of the children are strong feeders and acting very well. I am excited for Blue who seems so very happy. It is like she says look at what I have. My sister friend Deb took a peek tonight and it was like Blue invited her into the Nursery to look.

Fred I hope was trying to see if the co breeder Ginny is going to take one of the pups. If she does not then I have selected the two homes (if the buff is not show she will be available for a third family on my waiting list) One child for MN and one for MI. You two know who you are.

Fred is at the dog shows in Virginia and I am working at the kennel and at a charity event here tomorrow. So all for now I have to try to get some sleep. Luv Sam

So far this early am we have two girls one black one buff and a black boy. YIPPEE YAHOO!

Thanks Cheryl from Traverse City for the neat call about your daughter and how much she means to you and yes Fred is coming to Traverse City he is judging one of the events there.

I have some grooms and interviews today and Fred is getting ready to leave for Virginia to that dog show circuit. So keep us and especially Blue in your prayers. Luv Sam

Fingers crossed Blue looks like she is going to gift us with Puppies. She will be going into the Nursery today after play group outside this evening. Blue as some of you may recall is the American Spaniel Club B/T WB a couple of years ago. She has been dating Darren our American Spaniel Club winner of 2005. ASC to cockers is like Westminster for the entire dog world.

I will have to get a hold of Ginny and ask for a photo of Blue. I thought I had one but I sure can not find it.

This Sunday will be Fred and my 20th wedding anniversary. He will be showing in Kalamazoo and I will be "wo"manning the kennel caring for the Memorial Holiday guests.

I am working on getting computers together and yes, I am still struggling with last years taxes. Sheesh I will be the last person in the USA to get my rebate check. LOL

I want to thank the families that are on Blue and Darren's journey with us. I am very excited about creating special children created just for your hearts.

More later...Hopefully I can get this on the correct computer so I do not have to worry about it crashing. I can't seem to find WS_FTP anymore as a free download and that is the only up load program I know how to use...I can not believe I only have it on one computer and it be the one that's health is wavering. Luv Sam

Thank you to Helen that noted that yesterdays entry made no sense to anyone other than Chris who owns LATTE. Chris is making a scrapbook of her new daughter as she did her first daughter and wanted to know which pup was which in the photos.

Fred finished Adam in Ohio last Sunday and put two points on Watson who only needs 4 points to finish so I hope that he finishes in Kalamazoo Memorial Day weekend. Which by the way will be Fred and my 20th wedding anniversary (5/25). So that would be a special gift.

Benny is continuing to be a complex yet amazing puzzle. He learned how to give "5" in a couple of tries. He will give 10 if he wants a belly rub. He is getting better at the potty out side thing so in honor of that today I shampooed the living room carpet. I always have high hopes. LOL The dachshund is the only breed according to a book I read that can do every AKC event. Makes me wonder if there is one in the world that has done it all. I know he can hunt he found a buried bunny nest and brought this to me.

On another plus while Fred is gone (now he is in KY at the Boxer National) I made a quilt. Thank you to Gay of Muskegon for the fabric. My daughters baby (ok I am planning a head) will love it.

Ok now for the sad news. Dr Parker DMV lost Zoe this week. At 14 years young she has joined my other angels in Heaven. Zoe is Solomon Winfrey's and Allegro Varkula's sister. I could hear the great pain in the normally strong matter of fact doctors voice. It will be a long time before she is herself again after the passing of her daughter her first of three cockers from us.

On another sad note Jilly is not doing to great. I groomed her on Saturday and she has an injury that Mike is willing to just this very minute drop everything and race to a doctor that flew in from New York (does this only a few times I guess I do not know all the details) to look at her. She is on a strong course of medication and we hope this little daughter of almost 10 will be ok and a way to heal her will be found. I give my heart and a big thank you to Mike for all he is doing and spending to try to keep his daughter with him. This man has a passion for this little sister of mine and I see God when I see the love he has for her. My prayers are with you Mike thanks for the heads up email a few minutes ago.

Well, I best get back to the cleaning at hand it is rare that the kennel and phones are this quiet that I can get so much done.

What a long strange trip the last 20 days have been. From struggling to get all the tax information in and sorted to being honored/inspected by AKC. That was today and it was an amazing adventure. Many people had told us horror stories about their inspections and we were blessed maybe because all of our ducks were in a row and that we keep great records and healthy, sane and clean dogs and facilities (keeps us working from 7am until midnight 6-7 days a week but when a 3-5 hour inspection for many facilities is done in less than an hour at ours...our efforts are all worth while) I want to thank Deb for coming over to verify 20 years of records for me...I didn't want there to be something missing. It was great reminiscing about the past dogs and families. My goodness seeing the photos of some of you getting your first cocker from us and then years later seeing you again getting your 2,3,4 and some their 5. Or even GULP seeing your children grown and coming to get their families first Hyer Luv.

Blue is on the fence as far as pregnant. Will just have to watch and wait. Thank you to all the families I have heard from that wish to take her journey with me. I will let you know via this page when we know for sure if she is with pups and then we can talk further to see if her litter matches your families dog desires. I am hoping to have two more litters later this year. But with the economy as it is our kennel and grooming business is slowing down. We make our income on the disposable income of others and no one has disposable income right now. I refuse to lower the standards of our breeding program to just create puppies. We have come to far in 20 years in creating stunning personable and healthy children for me to risk breeding without our standard of testing and selection of mates and all of those things take money. So when I feel the time is right I will invest in the two litters I have my heart set on. I would like a sable litter later in the year should the timing be right and the girls seasons fall into place.

Janet, I did not forget yours and Deb and Solomon (Zoe and Allegro's) Just have not been on the computer. I hope you had an amazing day dear friend.

I am going to take a nap. I was up all night last night excited about the AKC coming. I will try to write more later. Luv YOUR Sam

With a sad but joyful heart we gift Patti with LeAnne's daughter now dubbed Molly She was almost 6 months and too small to show)

Darla also found forever parents in the Radke family who journeyed from Alpena to give her and I the gift of God's decision. I could almost hear Him say "Well done my good and faithful servant" to Darla when this families daughter from Colorado found me and ask for someone special for her mother. He whispered Darla deserves this family. And they made a generous donation to MMCR in her name to help those with less caring family.

Tomorrow the Clayton family comes for their son. I am very thrilled about this. She and her husband run a small kennel like Fred and I do. And you all know how I feel about the name Clayton. It is one of my heaven's angel children's names.

As you all know it is spring break in the hamlet of Rockford so I am with Fred very very busy. I appreciate your letting me take my time in writing to you each and all. I wish to thank the families that applied for our children and I am sorry there were not enough ok I lie....I am not going to over produce pups to fill the need. Patience is a virtue. Those that get it will wait for the right Hyer Luv pup and those that don't well they will just get a puppy and not a piece of my heart. (weak smile) I have to get back to the kennel but I am thrilled with my new family members and am greatly honored that they selected me and I them and that God sent us one to the other.

I will let you know about Blue's litter if she takes. She has had issues with becoming a mother so I am not going to get my hopes up. We were not going to do any spring litters. Then she came in season again so we are going to try. Hyest Luv Sam

I have to make this very short we have over 20 dogs coming in today for Spring Break and it will be a mad house here as we check every hour and a half from 7-midnight to see if they need anything or want to go out to play or pee.

But yesterday some of our children went home. It was a bittersweet day as you know, I love my new homes God never lets me down, but saying goodbye to those that have become part of your heart takes a toll. Michelle and Doug made the trip from Chicago to pick up their children. One of Darla's son's and Penny's daughter. I had Doug hold the black girl as he had a gray jacket on but after the photo developed I saw he held her in the black part so you have to look really close to see the smile on her face that she has a new daddy. THANK YOU FOR BLESSING ME MICHELLE AND DOUG!

The other great news is for Darla. She has found a forever retirement home in the great north of Michigan. Her mother Jean will come for her on Sunday. She is so excited. She has told all of her doggie friends.

The other buff son is going to go to a home that is just like being here. The mommy is a groom and they run a small kennel just like we do. SO how cool is that I will really have a sister that knows what my life is like...both she and I said almost at the same time can we wait till after spring break now to bring your child home. A sigh of relief for both of us when the other said GREAT!

This leaves me to only continue the look for one more home for a buff girl. She is small and will be small. She is cuddly but yet wants to know the world around her. She seems to almost smile at some things and I really want her to go to a home where someone wants another child not a dog.

I am so blessed today one of Darla's daughters and one of Pj's sons went to their forever homes. These two families drove most of the day to pick up their children and the joy the dogs bodies and hearts told me they felt thrilled also. Thank you Cheryl and Kathy and Joe for making a Hyer Luv puppy PawHeart of your families. I have just a couple of more families to choose. My goodness so many amazing families and so few children. Our Summer litter has just been bred. Our ASC winner Darren to the bitch that won the award the year before Darren, Blue. Buff and Black and Tan. This is an exciting litter that we tried to create once and it didn't take. Please keep your fingers crossed. I have a lot to do getting ready for spring break and finding just the right forever homes for the last couple of children. I will try to write again with photos tomorrow. Luv Sam

I have had a great time talking to people about their desire to find just the right fur friend for them. It has been so much to do upon returning home. One of the things was getting all 10 kids ready to go on an 11 day adventure. First they went to St John's MI to the Mid Michigan Cocker Spaniel Club dog show. Then on to PA where one of America's top handlers lives. Fred was helping repair her generator and help her with her kennel. (HUM note to self. Have Hubby work at home on those things...LOL) Then on to Connecticut for one of the larger cocker specialties around. They will have plenty of opportunities for adventure. Learning to travel well, learning about different climates all in a week, learning new and many people skills, seeing many other dogs, having many judges, handlers, and breeder experts go over them to pick out the show puppies. As it stand right now I am looking for home for.....A black girl, 2-3 buff girls and 2-3 buff boys. I am very excited with the families I have spoken with. And some of the children (this is three litters) will soon be ready to go home. So we need to work on the going home process so those of you who have confirmed with me that you indeed want to be a part of the Hyer Luv family lets start talking again about what parts of your rehoming kit are missing for your child.

I have so photo's to resize and post. But as you have assumed...I am running the kennel by my self and so that with the breaking weather (we are on the annual Easter POOP hunt) I am cleaning the yard. So I will work to get that on the site in a while also. I still have a couple of grooms and a messy grooming room to clean.

Hey, has anyone bought the Bissell Pro Heat 2 steam cleaner? Have you had issues with it leaving the carpet WETTER than you think it should when it seems done with the process? I may have been spoiled by my Hoover sucked...almost every last drop and I had a pretty much dry floor in less than 20 mins. Let me know. Well, I am going to try to knock off some of the email and then get to those photos. I will leave you with a great letter from one of our dear families.

Dear Sam and Fred,

Hope you had a wonderful Easter. I have been meaning to send you Joey’s neutering paper, but time just got away. Joey was neutered Friday March 7, 2008. Everything went great and we were able to bring him home in the afternoon. Please find attached the paper from Care Center. If this is not what you need Chris (at Care Center) said just call and Dr. Lanford will be glad to help in anyway. The phone number is at the top of the invoice.

Please also find attached some pictures of Joey. He truly is the “joy of God” just like his name. He is growing, learning and shows us everyday how much he wants to please us. Joey hasn’t missed church since he came home with us. The congregation has adopted him too. He sits on the front row. We have a young girl in our congregation who is 11 years old. Her Mom just passed away unexpectedly last November 16 at the young age of 39. Misty loves to sit on the front pew and hold Joey during part of the service. You can see the love between Misty and Joey. They help each other. There are just too many stories to tell, but let me assure you that Joey doesn’t lack for love.

Joey had a big Easter Sunday. I attached a picture of him in the evening after everyone went home. He just turned over on his back and fell asleep in Gene’s arms with his paw over part of his face. I couldn’t resist taking a picture.

Gene and I are so thankful for the two of you! We just continue to thank you both for realizing that Joey was to be ours. We will keep in touch and send you updates and pictures of Joey. I could send new pictures almost every day, but you would get tired of hearing from us! Thank you again and may God continue to bless your work and ministry.

God bless, LaFern

Thank you each and all for the great birthday messages and cards. I greatly appreciate your remembrances. It is with a heavy heart that I let you know I lost my stepmother while I was in Atlanta. She has suffered the last several years with Alzheimer's and on the 12 the Lord took her home. My father is having a difficult time as does anyone that loses a loved one. If you want to send him a cheery note his email is mathman@wmis.net The pet fair was great my seminars were full and that was rewarding. I was also ask to speak in Chicago again this year and in Dallas so it is back to the chalk board to write new material. The pup children are doing well all of them are amazing. I took some photos of them playing out side with each other and some of my clients children. But they are still on the camera I will try to get them off when I return from my fathers and tell you more. I am in love with some of the buff boys and one of the black boys. But you all know I prefer the boys. Still looking for some choice homes for a buff girl two buff boys and a black boy. I always save my personal picks to place last so these are the really awesome kids even though so far all the parents I have ever placed a child with tell me that their child was really the pick. They are each amazing one and all aren't they. Well, I hate to tease and run but they have had shots today so I have to keep an eye on them and they are in the "I am so cuddly" mode so they are really fun to lay on the bed with and with my heart in a mess right now I need that attention. Luv Sam 3-6-08

There is so much to share and talk to you each and all about...but I am racing the clock. It is 8pm and I have to leave the house at 3am to get to the airport for my flight to Atlanta to the Pet Fair to present my lectures. I have had such a busy week with the business, the dogs, my family and my working on the lectures. Not to make excuses there just are not enough hours in the day. I am going to share some letters with you. I am a list moderator also and have to give them a home work assignment before I leave. So much to do and such and unorganized woman with a missing oar and a leaking boat trying to do it all. LOL. I am thrilled with all of the amazing homes that God brought Hyer Luv children. I can not wait to speak with the rest of you about the other sons and daughters that I have. ENJOY the letters and photos from families and I will be back on the 13th. I have a new story to get done about Lucy for the girls. Luv Sam

Hi Sam!!!!
I hope things are going well for you. I just loved the story you wrote last week. Thank you for writing it.

Kelsey is growing well and has started puppy training classes. We finished his third class tonight and he is doing splendid. He is a little shy, but once he feels comfortable he investigates other puppies and also the other owners. He loves training and did great in the puppy agility course. He even went through the tunnel the third time without me even encouraging him. I had to run to catch him as he shot out of it... :)

We went to the AKC show this past weekend in Detroit. I can tell you, that Kelsey out shown the Cockers that were there for the show. He is just a gorgeous little guy. He got his first cut at the groomer a week ago and looks pretty spiffy. I will send you updated pictures as soon as I recharge my camera.

I hope things are going well for you and the little children you have now.

Take care,
Sue

This is one of the parti boys....I am so thrilled that they all are doing great in their homes. The next litter is from little Laura aka Lucy's family.

Our dearest Fred and Sam,

I know how many many letters you receive from your families just gushing to you about their new dogs....but I really want to thank you both from the bottom of our hearts for giving us this incredible puppy, Lucy.   She is absolutely everything and more than we could've ever expected.   Lucy has felt like a part of this home since the day we brought her here.

She is such a joy to take care of and loving her comes as natural as breathing. I speak for everyone in my family about her. We are simply over the moon with her!

She is so intelligent!   She's already letting us know when it's time for her to go potty and often will walk over to the door. Today, she stayed out probably for 15 minutes just smelling and sniffing around on the deck. She had the time of her life attacking the frozen leaves sticking up from out of the snow!!   It was almost 45 degrees and sunny. That's the most she's been outside at a stretch!

She comes when you whistle/call her name.   Emma just adores her and is now the most popular girl at St. Monicas because of Lucy!   I brought her into school (cold outside) wrapped in her baby blanket and every child passing us by stopped and just oohhed all over her. Lucy, with her sweet and tolerant nature just ate it up like ususal (she knows how cute she is!) Emma was so proud when the kids asked "Who does she belong to"?

As my mom told you, we took her to the vet yesterday - wonderful and very competent office, by the way. Dr. "Brett" or "Bread" as Emma calls him let her listen to Lucys heart with the stethoscope. That won me over - the girls in the front counter just gushed over her and wouldn't stop talking about her!   I gave Lucy to them so I could write my paperwork - they were very impressed with her and especially with her cocker cut!   I told them that she'd already been to New York for a dog show and they couldn't believe it.   Dr. Brett mentioned that is was awesome that she'd already had so much "routine" medical attention (shots, etc...) - I told them all about your wonderful work and they were really interested in what you do.

I am so sorry it's taken me this long to write - it has just been one heck of a crazy week (and not a bit because of the dog) - just life "happening" all at once! Glad you were able to get the photos - my silly computer wouldn't let me attach anything. Sorry you had to see all the pictures on the camera! We got some really great ones of Lucy.

Well, I'll be in touch - thank you both so much for everything you do!   You truly completed our family by creating such a beautiful little soul.    She is loved beyond belief.

All our best and thank you so much!!

Love,
Rich, Jane, Emma, Cassie and Lucy-lou!

This is Lisa who will be...HUM name waiting. IT IS LATTE! To go with sister Java.

Hi Sam,

What a big day! All is well, and Java is adjusting
fine to her new little sister. They were fun to watch
tonight. I have to tell you that my new pup (unsure of
name yet) was in the crate early evening, began
whimpering and going to the sides of the crate. I took
the clue, got her outside, and she performed big time!

Enjoy a few photos of today! (attached)
#765-Welcome
#767-Nana
#822-High Five for Java
#825-Sweet Dreams

THANKS!!
Chris

Back during the time when humans were the oddity and sprites, elves, wizards, and fairies were the in crowd there lived two young mistress' of the vale. Mistress Emma and Mistress Catherine. They were created out of all the best things the fairies could gather from here and yon. The only thing they were missing was puppy dog tail...They had all the colors of the earth and sky Ms Emma had extra pink and so as she set out about the world she tended to gravitate to those things pink. Ms Catherine who also liked pink was amazed by the greens of the land. The lush grasses and leaves. Both girls were grateful for all the colors that made everything on earth amazing and different and fun to learn about. But still each day they knew something was missing. Early one morning as Catherine rose to dance with the sprites and elves to the rising sun she saw some thing buff and fluffy bounding over the horizon. She could not take her eyes off of the stunning creature. One of the wizards told her parents of this infatuation and Lady Jane commissioned a replica of the beautiful and yet commical creature made for her daughter. From that day onward Catherine carried the soft sculpted object with her and each day scanned the horizon for the mystical being. A large feast was being prepared to celebrate the lunar eclipse and Emma and Catherine were invited. They put on their favorite frocks and best shoes. They even read up on the very best manors as they were told the invitation said a special guest would be present that wanted to meet them. "Catherine, said Emma, what ever do you think will be there to eat?" "Oh, replied Catherine, I know you wish it to be pizza and fancy candies. But I...I love every new taste and each texture and I hope there are treats from around the world!" With that Emma laughed. "Momma would say you would eat anything not nailed down. It is amazing you are as beautiful as you are and not as round as my favorite ball." Catherine knew her sister in good fun surely jest but thought her a brat just the same because of her flowing locks lovely complexion and engaging eyes. But then she cast a look upon the glass herself and was not displeased she was cute in her own precious and sensitive way and everyone truly loved her. When the appointed hour arrived the carriage came to take the family to to the feast. Every being was there the unicorns, the elves, the sprites, the nymphs ,fairies and their god mothers. One god mother looked very mature and some what FUN. Not of course to be insulting but she smiled at all and danced with each guest that ask and she performed magic to make the young laugh and was so unassuming even the old adored her. You could just tell she was one that many choose to befriend. So of course Emma and Catherine were drawn to her. And as always Catherine had her sculpted blonde creature with her in tow. "Hello my pretties, said Fairy Godmother Sam...presenting them with flowers she drew out of thin air to their coos and giggles. "And what is it that you have their my child, she ask Catherine. "I am not sure she replied. I saw something that looked like this dancing to the sun rise one morning and ask the sprite to recall it to the seamstress who recreated it for me. I am strangely drawn to it and can not seem to go anywhere without taking it with me." "Hum, sighed Fairy God Mother. I dare say I know exactly what that creature is in fact I know where they live and ever so much more about them. Maybe some time after the feast we can talk about it in the vale?" " Oh should my mother say it reasonable I should greatly love to do that!" Catherine exclaimed and she gave a humbling and deep bow to FGM Sam. The trumpets at that moment began to signal the start of the feast and all took their places. It was an amazing display of treats from around the world just as Catherine had hoped and Emma well the desert table had her name on it....oh no literally. They had some how placed the treats upon the table in such a way that even and adult could see clear as day that it spelled out EMMA in confectionary delights. When all had eaten their fill and FGM Sam more than her fill again as always...urmph...she rose and with a whisk of her wand the table were gone and the dance floor and band came into view. "We have a guest from the vale, she stated, not always does one come among us so close but she has been smitten with two of our kind and ask to be presented to them this great night under the crimson moon. Everyone backed to the walls without being told as if they just knew it was the right thing to do. FGM Sam sat right where she dropped many thought she had lost her balance from one too many a fig...but it was with great delight she sat and the joy evident upon her worn but loving face. I have been watching all of the children playing in the vale and I have noted that Emma and Catherine are missing just a little something. Their parents have given them finery to wear and much to amuse themselves with. They have the best education a wizard can give. But yet something just a little something missing. I have spoken with Lady Jane and have it on good authority she feels the same. "Catherine, FGM Sam calmly said. Please come to me dear child." And of course she did bringing her fluffy blonde replica with her. " Sit with me." and Catherine being an open loving being took joy upon leaping into FGM lap. Great was the quiet in the room so that no word was missed. "Darla" called FGM Sam and there upon the steps was a beautiful image of the replica Catherine carried with her. All gasp. Then Darla the stunning cocker spaniel stepped aside and a miniature of herself bound forward to Catherine's lap. Emma quickly joined her they were both astonished as suddenly they seemed quite complete...and content...the one thing that was missing when they were created in the vale....a puppy dog tail.

I thought you would like to see what it is involved in babies getting ready for their first show. They have their first shot and another worming. They get a full force bath and conditioner ears and nails ....and a grown up dryer experience. Then they are groomed. And get their own crate to ride in the big truck...They are headed to New York at 2am tomorrow morning. I am still finishing the grooms so the photos will be put on later today.

My smaller girl Laura reminds me of Dorothy...the meek but strong and amazing from Kansas.

My middle daughter Latte the thoughtful kind heart that never met any living thing that she doesn't love and doesn't love her.

My just by a little larger girl Sheryl she is cute and a fast learner. She likes new situations and is outgoing.

This is my am I perfectly groomed yet so I can go woo the other puppies cute and loving son David.

Latte is in the left back corner head on back of sister... Sheryl Laura Ed and David.

Darla's children resting getting up energy to the dog shows next weekend. They leave a week from tomorrow. It is that weekend we will have the support of other breeders and judges and dog handlers help us evaluate the litter. It is then I know if I have selected the right pups for the right families. I think I will have but I am not going to give away any of my thoughts until the Tuesday after they return. So Jane...at that point we will start talking about your daughter specifically and nurturing her to come home to you in GULP can it be this soon. Three weeks. WOW. Can you find 5 souls in this puppy pile.

Pj decided to honor her mother....DARLA by naming all of her children with D's. They will be 4 weeks old tomorrow. MY HEART DAY the Hyer Luv holiday. VALENTINES. They are too young to go to the dog show. But they will go to the Mid Michigan Cocker Specialty around 7.5-8 weeks old for their evaluation and determination if I have selected the right parents for them. And to pick our show children out from both litters.

I am amazed that I have heard from two people that made the t-shirt bed's already. I think they are a great idea for bringing home a new puppy so that they have scent on them.

Thank you to all of the families that expressed sorrow over the passing of Tammy. It was hard but and you would think in over 18 years I would be used to God's decisions but I take it personally like there is something I did wrong or could have done. Your heart filled messages as always touched me and let me know that this to shall pass and that my ministry is still strong and I am needed to full fill the empty hearts of cocker lovers around the world.

I want to especially thank Jeanne that called from California to share the loss with me and tell me how amazing her parti son TJ (Frank) is doing in his obedience classes and how great his house training is coming along. I am very proud of all four of the boys for their hard work and desire to fit into their families. They are doing Bampy Fred and Nana Sam proud in their new homes.

I have to figure out how a virus got on my lecture computer. It is rarely connected to the internet but I turned it on today to work on my power points and I have a pop up that says I need to down load software to fix a registry error and I know that can not be....so watch out for those they are to mess up your computers. SO I will go for now. I can not wait to talk further with the families I talked with in the last couple of days. You all three sound amazing. Hyest Luv Sam

Make Dog T-shirt Bed in 7 minutes

Yes, in seven whole minutes. And you can have those jazzy dog t-shirt bed for your little poochie to sunk onto.

However if you and your dog are in the mood for artistic expression, go for the ultimate. More on that later on. But first let me share with you why making dog t-shirt bed is not only a fun craft but a necessity for dog owners who had just acquired their first dog.

Dog beds made from your old t-shirts are very appealing to your small dogs especially for young dogs or puppies. It gives them a sense of you while you’re away, which in turns lessen the seperation anixety you dog might encounter. Furthermore, making your dog t-shirt bed can be emotionally rewarding, and it saves you money at the same time . The t-shirt beds can be machine-washed and dried when it becomes dirty and/or smelly.

Things you need are:

One of your old t-shirts
Some cotton batting or fibrefill
Thread and needle
Sewing machine (optional)

Steps in making Dog t-shirt Bed:

Dog T-shirt Bed

Turn the t-shirts inside out and sew the armholes and neck hole of the shirt closed.
Then turn the t-shirt with its outside out.
Fill the top half of the shirt with whatever washable fillings you choose.
Sew a seam across the midsection of the t-shirt just below the arms to trap the fillings in the top half.
Sew another seam from the centre of the midsection seam to the bottom of the shirt, creating two sections in the lower half of the t-shirt.
Stuff both sections, and then sew the bottom shut.

You have created a dog bed with three pillowed sections. Place the bed anywhere your dog likes to sleep – next to a heating vent, next to your lounge chair in the living room, in his crate, or treat it like a big cushion and place it on the sofa while both you and your dog watching TV.

Another great idea would be using toddler t-shirts and make a couple “mini-plushs” for your dog to cuddle with at night. You are only limited by your imagination. So have fun.

Your dog will love you for making them.

Okay about the ultimate thing I was talking earlier on? Basically is to add a personal touch to it. Get fabric paints (non-toxic) of your dog’s favorite colors, dip your dog’s paw slightly onto the paint then dab it onto the t-shirt. Do this before you add the fillings.

And if your dog feels like being Van Gogh for a day, by all means, have all his paws walk over the t-shirt. Add yours too!!! THANK YOU RENEE

With a heavy heart I let you know that Tammy gave up her battle and went to Jesus last weekend. I have not had the strength to talk about it. I have had this happen three times now. Once many years ago and twice in the past several months. It takes more out of me than I like to admit.

When I let Tammy know...yes this litter is named after people who have our dogs....this was her reply...

"Lisa says she is very cute. :-) BTW, we're not the least bit unhappy
that you selected our children for us; we have a busy household that's
full of dogs and cats and other wee creatures, so it's way cool to get
the puppy that will fit into that environment without a hitch."

She was deeply saddened when her name sake passed away also. But the reason I decided to name her after Tammy is how strong the human Tammy is how she over comes obstacles and makes things happen. She is why I named the pups of this litter after people...Tammy is one of my human hero's

On the blessing side. We were able to send Dean home with his amazing forever family. Susan and Tom. We do not know what Dean's forever name will be but that is part of the fun of a new child. A new name to fit in the family with.

Just wanted you to know how great Dean is doing. We are still playing with names and we’ll let you know what his name will be. He was a little scared last night and just wanted to cuddle. As you know he gobbled down his dinner and went out again before bedtime.(Brrrrrrrrr) He slept in our room in his kennel until we arose at 5 am.I carried him and the kennel into the kitchen and left the door open. He just watched us and played with his new found friend the cow. Finally; (as I had to get ready for church and I wanted to feed him and take him out before we left) I slowly removed his blanket and the cow from his den. Then I put the food and water in front of him and that’s all it took. He was out of there in a flash and had his breakfast downed in a minute. We went outside and he did both business and believe me I told him he was a very brave boy as the wind kicked up to a gale. Back in we went and we had a little play time before we had to leave for church. He watches TV so I put the Animal Planet on for him and off Tom and I went. When we came back he was in a great hurry to come out to see us and believe it or not he sighed when I picked him up. I think he is falling in love and knows that Tom and I will love him back.

Thank you so much for all your kind words and prayers. The ride back home was smooth and we even saw some blue sky. I told my daughter Lisa about what Fred said about the oat bran and Metamucil and also gave her your phone no incase she might want some more information. I hope that was alright as I know she is so worried about her dog Bailey. Well I just wanted to update you and Dean’s progress and as soon as we know his new name we will let you both know.

I need to hear from some families. I know that I have three out there that had health concerns with their vet gave their child the LEPTO vaccine. Dean's new vet wants him to have it because they say it is widely given and needed in their area. I called the vet back to day dare I say sounding like a loon...begging not to give it. But when I talked to Susan who thank GOD was not upset that I cared too much...she says that they were told that another well known cocker breeder does give the LEPTO shot to her dogs. Now I have heard and read a report somewhere maybe one of the vet magazines I subscribe to that POINTERS can and have actually gone blind from the shot and that there are like (my made up memory number) like 147 different varieties of Lepto and the shot covers like 43 or something like that. So I need to know if I am wrong. I do know that at least three Hyer Luv cockers have almost died due to the shot in combo. One was a much older b/t female one a wee pup b/t male and the other was a parti male about 2. Please work with me to learn more about this if you have faced it with your cocker no matter who the breeder was. hyerluv@wmis.net

News from Kelsey brother to Dean and Sammy and TJ...He is well let us hear it from mom

Hi Sam,
I was reading the web site and saw that Sammy was adopted. I am so happy you found a wonderful family for him. Its like watching our extended family being formed for the brothers of Kelsey. Dean is looking wonderful too. The new buff children are darling. I have attached another picture for you to see how Kelsey is growing up. He has these lovely little black spots coming out on the tops of his paws that make it look like he is wearing black and white golf shoes. He also has a spot that is heart shaped coming out on his chest that is right near where his heart is. We can't believe what a wonderful child he is. His greatest reward is a hug and getting to play with his favorite toy of the moment. He's not really into eating treats for rewards. He can sit, fetch and come when called most of the time now. We are still working on shaking hands and his house training is getting better and better everyday.

Every year on St. Francis' feast day, our parish has a blessing of the pets....I can't wait to take Kelsey for his blessing this year.

It is bitter cold today in Southeaster Michigan as I am sure it is on the West side of the state.

I hope you are feeling much better now after your illness in January.

Take care,
Sue

I had a neat phone call from Jeannie who has TJ (Frank) he is in puppy obed classes and doing great and his brother (also a Hyer Luv) a buff named Charlie lets him play with his toys and be with him on the chair outside the window. (CALIFORNIA yeah they can be on chairs outside windows there) When I was there delivering TJ I could tell they would be best buds soon because Charlie let him follow him around and play first day.

I am honored with each of the 4 families that God sent for these boys. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and can not wait for the years ahead becoming more and more family with their parents.

I want to share this letter with you...some of it too personal I am removing. for privacy sake...but I am so thrilled that God sent the right home for Sammy. I hope he does the same for Dean, The photos they sent are amazing of him soaking up his lush new life. When I can get it from the other computer to this one I will share.

We are still praising God and thanking Him for you folks. What a wonderful God we all serve. Thank you for listening to the voice of the Lord. If you didn’t we may not have our Joey.

Joey is doing wonderful. He has played with his new toy several times today. He also has enjoyed playing with a few of Tyrus’s toys too. We think that is fine. Potty training is going great. He loves his new back yard even though he has only seen about a tenth of it. He is eating and drinking well. We have been playing, holding and loving on him so much that this afternoon we decided we better let him spend a little time in his crate. While Gene worked in his office, Joey slept in his crate. Then Gene took Joey outside to potty and play in the snow. Joey loves the snow!

Joey has been running and playing all over the family room. He saw his reflection in a curio cabinet and that stopped him for a minute. Then he took off playing again. The big event for Joey today was meeting our daughter Kathy. Just Kathy. We felt the grandchildren would be too over whelming for him. He was very shy with her, but finally she was able to hold him and he even wagged his tail just a little.

So far Joey has been enjoying his new kitchen, family room and Gene’s office. He also saw our bedroom, but he was so sleepy I don’t think he remembers it. We are letting him explore on his own a little at a time. Oh, one thing more to tell. We discovered he may not ever had heard a piano before. I played a song on our piano in the dining room and at first he ran under a chair. I kept playing softly and pretty soon he ventured out and sat and listened just a few feet from the piano. Gene sang “God Will Make A Way” for Joey. He seemed to enjoy the music.

Joey is a gift from God. And God made Joey good. He already feels part of us. He is blossoming every minute. How wonderful it is going to be to watch Joey grow.

One more note, Helen XXXXX and I were visiting this afternoon and she said you haven’t called her yet for a reference. She already feels she knows you. We have shared so much with her. Joe and Helen are a wonderful couple. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx She went to your web site and just enjoyed reading it. Wanted to let you know.

Joey will meet Dr and Mrs. Lanford on Monday. I will let you know how they get along.

God brought me another gift today. My best friend from middle and high school came to let me care for her two special needs dogs. Blind dogs that she has taught touch language it is amazing as she is and always was. It has been over 30 years and we knew each other and fell into each's arms as it was lo those many years ago. Luv Sam

Beloveds, out of 21 applications for Sammy he finally went to his forever home today. Pastor Gene and his beloved wife LaFern drove in today's "blessing" from God (over a foot of snow in less than a couple of hours and ice burrr) all the way from Coldwater. They were blessed in the last 20 plus years having the love and adoration of two outstanding cockers. Yesterday morning their son went to Jesus..at 13 he had had more ailments than any one child should ever be forced to live thru but his parents found the best vet in the area years ago and that vet not only brought Tyrus thru all of his health issues but even before the family knew their son was gone this vet had sent them a flora arrangement and then called to break the news. Normally and yes, I know I will get much email about this....you know my feelings of placing a child in a new home of a grieving family...but this is the first time in 18 years that I felt this was a calling this was what was to be and it was out of my hands. I learned when they came today that they had filled out the application and accidentally in their sadness lost it in computer limbo and had to fill it out again. In the pain of their loss they answered the questions the most fully of anyone in ages. And it was like I had written it myself. (How I feel about cockers and my belief in up bringing...sigh) And then when I read that they had lost their son I had to call them even though it was after 9pm last night...We spoke like long lost friends and what they said when they accidentally found me and Sammy....they said what I needed to hear from potential parents for my..their son. Please help me welcome to the family of my heart Gene and LaFern...who if it wasn't even more of a connection. She said that she is the St Francis of her church...well more to it but you get the idea...My daughter's name is Katheryn Frances And LaFern is also a Kathryn. Just one more hand of God in the placement of His children thru my hand and heart.

Isn't she beautiful. (Look at that hair sigh...)..and can you not see his faith in his eyes and his passion for life and love and God.

They are going to consider one of the buff children as a brother or sister to their new son.

This is DEAN. He and Sammy and his sister Mickey went to a dog show this past Sunday. They each won first place. It was an honor to give LaFern Sammy's ribbon. Just as when Dean goes to his forever home I will be thrilled to present his momma with his award. If this MUG SHOT calls to your heart please contact me about a forever home for Dean.

PJ's daughters eyes just opening up this week ahh FAT TUESDAY and they didn't have to go showing body parts. LOL

These are three of the girls. Yes, Tammy is still alive but still not growing. I am bottle and feeding her every two hours. Pray that Jesus decides her fate soon. I am more and more attached to her as the hours pass.

Jane I am working on evaluating the girls for your daughters and will let you know as soon as I am sure of the testing and traits that your looking for. I also have a potential family that may want one of her sons. They are working very well on the temperament testing and the tests at the bottom of the page. They will have their first shots soon. They are cuddly and gentle and everyone that comes in to the dining room forgets why they came over and are mesmerized at being able to see them at a distance. Yes, that is right I do not allow them to be handled by any one but us until they have their shots.

Well, it is getting late and long day tomorrow. Thank you to all of the families around the country and in three other countries that heard about out bad weather and called or emailed to see if we were ok. We are and are blessed to have the career of our passion and a warm home filled with luv and gifts from you our families and our clients so that when we wonder is this still what I should be doing I just need to look around or wrap myself in the quilts and blankets and lay my head on the hand made pillows or look at the handmade Christmas decorations or cards and letters or even the cuddly beanies that I adore and know that my passion, my heart that you each hold in your arms every day is a pawheart of my soul and a gift from God and I to heal your hearts and share the joys of your lives to bring you comfort and hold your secrets. I am blessed that four paws follow you and you know that it was my hope and desire that your days are made light by the all knowing deep brown eyes that live for your love.

So much going on so little time. Watson, Sammy, Dean, Mickey, Joey (boxer) and Benny (doxie) went to Kalamazoo training center yesterday to their first dog show. All of them took first in their classes. I have had a couple of emails asking if Sammy is still looking for a forever home and yes he is. I am also looking for home for the buff children of Darla and PJ. I am still very concerned for Tammy the small girl that isn't growing as fast as the others. Though nothing else has been learned about her from the vets...she is still too small to make me stop fretting. I have not registered the litter yet out of fear if I do she will perish. The rest of Darla's litter is strapping and healthy. Learning to listen to new sounds and in the dining room (the first room you enter of our home.) PJ's children 2 girls and 2 boys are up and around now with their eyes open also. They are all husky and of no fear to me. PJ is our special daughter that was invited to the Eukanuba Dog show last Dec and she was a handle by owner to finish which is a more difficult class to finish from. She is stunning just like her namesake Pam S. a dear friend and client of ours. Pam was a perfectionist quilter and for Christmas this year her husband Steve gifted us with one of her pieces of art. My knees buckled when I realized what it was. He said it was the next to last that he was going to keep the last one...he is still heart broken as is Crocket (their dog) and Fred and I. But I have given Steve many of PJ's awards and ribbons and certificates when she finished here and in Canada. And he put them all up on the wall of Pam's quilting room. What an honor to see those photos of the nice display's.