Remembering Cheeky

In Ever-Loving Memory, on the 3rd Anniversary....

2009-10-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

A Girl of Substance, with Strong Will and Generous Heart,

Known to ALL for her loving and captivating Cheekiness, ( as per name given)

For eternity You will be our guiding light (on this Deepavali Day)...

1) http://rememberingcheeky.blogspot.com/2007/11/every-dog-goes-to-heaven-so-did-cheeky.html

2) http://rememberingcheeky.blogspot.com/2007/11/want-to-know-how-cheeky-got-her-name.html

Jake Now in London

2009-08-03T16:40:00.000-07:00

At last Jake is in London. It was a very sad day for me to see him go that day, But happy that he's settling down well there.

His new pics

Jake's Last Christmas in KL

2008-12-25T10:23:00.000-08:00

This Christmas will be Jake's last Christmas in KL, in less than 6 months' time he will be going to UK. All arrangements and documentations have been made and waiting for the right timing.

Jake was one of my rescued dog and given to a very good home and I'm glad that he's in good hands. He was with me for 6 months before he was adopted. Till today he still remember me.

Today I attended his last christmas as the adopted parents are going back to UK.

I am very happy for Jake. I'll miss you.

Hope you will like the Reindeer horn I gave you for Christmas

Goodbye Puppy Goodbye

2008-12-25T10:11:00.000-08:00

It has been a week since Puppy left home to the Ravi's family after being with me for 3 years. Hope he will have a better life with them who will give him undivided love.

Memoirs of Puppy on the last day with me.

Cheeky in my arms!

2008-11-03T05:12:00.000-08:00

"It's with me now" both your paw prints and photos are with me now forever.

About lunch time, on the 28th October 2008, the day I advertised Cheeky' Tribute, I received a call from Mrs Lim, saying that she has with her a few photos of me and cheeky. Infact, she told me actually there's a family photos with Cheeky. Picture taken with 3 families, the Lim, Law and Teoh's families, whom missed Cheeky dearly. Guess what ! The photos were taken on my 40th birthday and Cheeky and Chunky, her brother, were my own birthday present. The best birthday present ever !

Take a look of the happy moments of everyone around Cheeky! God bless you, Cheeky !

Pictures of Cheeky and Chunky. Look how loving Chunky is to the sister, Cheeky.

"A Loved One is Not Gone, Until They're Fogotten!

And to Live in the Hearts of those Left Behind Is to

Live Forever ! "

Pet's Memorial - A Tribute to Cheeky

2008-10-22T09:28:00.000-07:00

A year has passed and still deeply remembered.

Pet's Memorial? People gave me a stare whenever I brought up the matter.

But today, I managed to fulfill my dream to do so, Yup ! It's in The Star Classified Ads under Pets Column. Not my Best choice but at least it's there. It can't be published under Cherish or Notices, as it's not human (ha ha) so it landed in the Classified Ads. But I'm satisfied with it. It is here that I want to create an everlasting tribute to Cheeky that I dearly loved and missed. The loss of Cheeky has a deep impact on me and those who have known her. Till today, friends and families still talked about my wonderful Cheeky.

Time has changed and many household has pets which form part of the family to many. Like human, they died too. But when they died no one remember them as there's no place to do so in Malaysia. You can publish your Memorial in the Internet but who goes there?

I was attracted to the two articles recently published in Star Metro under Final Salute and Resting Place for Beloved Pets. Interesting and it's real. Pets have life too, just like us and we need to preserve that spirit and it's a healing process.

Pet memorial column in the press should be a lucrative business, like Human, Pets need to be remembered and pay tribute to too, as they are special and have enriched your life, family and friends. So let's start the ball rolling and hope in future, it will have a better placement in the press, maybe their own Cherish and Obituary Section.

Resting Place for Beloved Pets

2008-10-22T09:12:00.000-07:00

Wednesday April 9, 2008-Star Metro
By CHARLES FERNANDEZ

In memory: The serene ambience of the Pet Memorial Garden.

THE death of a pet can leave a deep void and create a great amount of sorrow for some. What you’re left with are memories of precious moments spent with them.

Coming to terms with the loss is not an easy process, but it can be managed if you choose to channel your grief through a unique avenue – creating a special shrine in honour of your treasured buddy. This could be done at the first ever Pet Memorial Garden located within the Nirvana Memorial Park (NMP).

Businesswoman S.H. Chia’s dog, a Shih Tzu, died last November and she was one of the first to book a plot for her pet she fondly calls JI, short for John Iris.

There are 200 plots and so far 20 have been booked since the Pet Memorial Garden was launched last year.

Chia was at the NMP with her two-year-old John Gillian or JG, also a Shih Tzu, to pay homage to elder brother JI.

“Both are from the same family. I miss my JI so much. I took the opportunity during the Qing Ming festival to pay my respects as even pets deserve them,” said Chia.

She spent RM4,800 for the funeral service when JI died.

“It was a huge loss like losing a member of the family. It didn’t want to bury him just about anywhere as I wanted him to be comfortable. This memorial centre has given me an opportunity to preserve the memory of my JI in a more dignified way,” she said.

The Pet Memorial Garden is a monument within the NMP, built to showcase the bond between people and their pets.

Just like a funeral service for a person, the pet gets the same exclusive service where the owner can witness the last rites of their beloved pet.

The package provides door-to-door service but is restricted within a 35km radius from the Nirvana Memorial Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Owners could also erect tombstones with special inscriptions and have the burial plot landscaped to their liking.

When a pet dies, a private gathering featuring a memorial service would be conducted with loved ones and close friends to bid the final farewell.

Final Salute

2008-10-22T08:47:00.000-07:00

Sunday September 21, 2008 Star Metro
By ALYCIA LIM HUI LING

Losing a beloved pet can be traumatic, but giving it a decent send-off can help ease the pain. If that is how you feel, then a career as an undertaker for pets may be just right for you.

HIS may not be the first job that comes to mind when you are contemplating a career. But for those who lose their beloved pets, it is comforting to know that there is someone to conduct a proper memorial service and attend to the details of the burial, or cremation, as they struggle to come to terms with their loss.

Actually, that was how it all started for 30-year-old James Kho.

Kho takes his Labrador Rocky out for a walk every morning.

When his dog died about three years ago, Kho had problems trying to find an appropriate final resting place for it.

“There was no proper way of disposing the body,” says Kho.

“Usually, people wrap their pet in a plastic bag and throw it into the rubbish bin because they do not have a choice.”

It was this that made him decide to start his own company, Pet Memorial Services, to cremate or bury deceased pets.

The company now conducts memorial services for all kinds of animals — dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs.

If you like, you can even request that your fish be cremated.

“I once had a client who wanted a cremation service for his Koi, so I wrapped it up in a piece of cloth and cremated it.”

The cremation ceremony is painful, but provides a sense of closure for pet lovers.

The service he provides has certainly attracted the attention of pet owners.

On average, Kho gets about 40 cases each month. He works hard to ensure that he handles all of them well because it is a responsibility that has been entrusted to him.

“Even when I am very busy, I will never rush through a memorial service.

“I used to work as a sales executive at a bank prior to this job. Banking was very stressful, so I was quite happy to leave that and start my own business.

“At least, this is doing something that I care about,” he says.

According to Kho, some clients like to have prayers conducted at their pets’ cremation ceremonies.

“One of my clients arranged for a Buddhist monk to attend the ceremony,” he adds.

My job involves ...
... organising the whole memorial service, from providing the things needed to picking up the dead pet from its home for cleaning, and then preparing it for burial or cremation. I also drop off the urn containing the ashes the following day, after a pet has been cremated.

My morning starts with ...
... waking up at 7 and taking my three-year-old Labrador for a walk.

Then I have my breakfast and read the newspaper.

I usually start my work day at around 9.30.

I will either go straight to make urn deliveries, or wait for calls from clients.

Each day is different, depending on the type of pets I attend to and the kind of service required, be it cremation or burial.

To qualify, you need...
... no specific paper qualifications, but communication skills are important because I deal with different people all the time and need to understand their needs.

The best person for the job is ...
... someone who loves animals and has lots of patience.
I sometimes receive calls from clients who cry over the phone for quite a while before they can even speak.

Also, one cannot be afraid of animals, blood or carcass.

Occasionally, I get animals that have been involved in accidents and I need to clean them up before the burial or cremation ceremony.

It is also important to be familiar with the roads around the Klang Valley because clients will usually just provide their home address. We have to be able to find our way around.

Prospects for the future
Nowadays, there is an increasing number of pet shops and vets, so more people are keeping pets at home.
Since there are not many people in this industry yet, the prospects are quite good.
I am looking at Penang and Seremban as possible locations for future expansion.

I love my job because ...
... I love animals!
I also understand the grief one feels when a beloved pet dies, so it is nice to know that I am providing a service that helps pet owners in their time of need and grief.

What I dislike most ...
... is clients who constantly ask for discounts.
Some people also try to delay payment.
There are some who will only pay after many phone calls have been made, long after the service has been held.
I also dislike the idea of people putting their pets to sleep, or leaving them to die on the streets after the animals sustain injuries.

Keeping a pet is a lifetime commitment. I feel people should think the idea through before making the decision to keep one.

A millionaire by 30?
As of now, I make enough to support my family.
But then, while money is important, it is certainly not my motivation for staying in this job.

AAF- Dr. Dog Malaysia WAD

2008-10-18T04:45:00.000-07:00

Distribution of specially formulated soap by Taharah group.

Cute, animal-theme T-shirts to help raise funds.

It’s a tricky task to draw puppies who never sit still!

Looking good in Animals Asia sponsored bandanas, the Malaysian dog walk begins.
Jojo helps cut the anniversary cake in celebration of Furry Friends Farm’s 2nd Anniversary.

Dr. Dog Malaysia World Animal Day 2008

We had a really successful World Animal Day celebration here in Kuala Lumpur with the Dog Walk being especially popular. The walk was lead by Malaysia's Dr. Dog, Dr. Babe, Dr.Kylie and Dr. Sugar.

It was really a day full of fun with our Children's Art competition and Furry Friends Farm's 2nd Anniversary celebrations.

There was a special booth for the introduction and free distribution of Samak Soap - this soap is made of 90% clay, and is specially made for Muslim dog handlers to cleanse themselves after handling dogs.

We also had some really nice, cute T-shirts available, all of which were sponsored.
Children had great fun drawing the Furry Friends Farm's puppies - quite a challenging task as the puppies wriggled around all over the place!
Jojo, our second “Ambassador” was there to join the fun and help cut the anniversary cake!
We invited other pet rescue groups and had a cat and kitten adoption drive later in the day, and also successfully homed two of our own wonderful little puppies! It was a fabulous, fun day for all the furry kids and they slept soundly in the truck during our journey back to the farm.
All five local Chinese language newspapers published our event the following day.
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/10/7/central/2196803&sec=central
Thanks so much to Animals Asia in supporting our event and for providing us with the cute bandanas for the dog walk.
The dogs looked great and really enjoyed the walk around the shopping complex!

Cheers,

Sabrina Dr. Dog Malaysia

Contact Details:

Furry Friends Farm Contact:
Sabrina Yeap Email: yeapwen@yahoo.com
Address：
156, Jalan Jambu Melaka, Jinjang Selatan 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

http://www.animalsasia.org/index.php?module=4&menupos=5&submenupos=2&lg=en

Bangsar Village goes to the Dogs !

2008-10-18T00:30:00.000-07:00

An expert demonstrating the proper way to cut pets’ nails.

Guardians grooming their pets under the guidance of a professional groomer.

People displaying their pet dogs at Carnival Affairs on World Animal Day.

Furry Friends Farm animal shelter founder Sabrina Yeap showing the crowd how to control a dog's temper

Mohammad Shahid Dar , NST

KUALA LUMPUR: Bangsar Village went to the dogs s on Oct 4.

In conjunction with World Animal Day, the shopping centre held the Carnival Affairs show, which rolled out the welcome mat for man's best friend.About 200 dogs of all breeds and sizes, accompanied by their guardians, attended the event, which saw each canine proudly parade itself along a 1.5km route around the venue. The event also provided dog owners with tips and insights into caring for their pets, including education talks which ranged from dog grooming to using the right tools for collecting dogs' waste in public areas.

Other highlights included activities such as dog grooming demonstration and an art contest for children.

Organised by Furry Friends Farm (FFF) animal shelter, this year marked the events second anniversary, and proved a hit with both human and canine participants.FFF founder Sabrina Yeap said the event was organised to highlight the centuries-old-bond between humans and animals."It's also about learning the proper way of caring for animals and understanding that loving an animal can make one a better human being," she said.

Cannies take to the streets of Bangsar

2008-10-12T08:07:00.000-07:00

ABOUT 70 dogs strutted down the streets near the Bangsar Village I shopping centre on Saturday to promote animal welfare in conjunction with the World Animal Day celebration.
At the event organised by animal shelter Furry Friends Farm (FFF), pet owners learnt about responsible pet ownership.
Joining in the fun was FFF’s second ambassador, Jojo, which was abandoned when his owner’s carelessness caused him to lose his left front limb.
The day-long event kicked off with an educational talk.

Rare sight: Dogs and their owners taking part in the dog walk around Bangsar Village.

Pet owners were also taught the proper way to clean up their dog’s stools throughout the programme and plastic bags, old newspapers and toilet rolls were provided for the purpose.
The highlight of the day was a dog walk with three Dr Dogs leading a procession comprising dogs from FFF that were up for adoption as well as those owned by members of the public.

The Dr Dogs €” Dr Babe, Dr Kylie and Dr Sugar €” regularly visit children’s and old folks’ homes as part of an animal-assisted therapy programme. They were selected through stringent examination procedures.

“The dog walk was organised to highlight the century-old bond between man and animals and to celebrate the beauty of all God’s creatures,” said FFF founder Sabrina Yeap. “Sometimes, the media highlight a story of someone bitten by a dog. The truth is that dogs do not attack people without reason.

“In almost all cases, the dog had been provoked by children who threw stones,” said Yeap, who was an animal inspector for several years.

The programmes continued with a demonstration of the Dr Dog examination procedure, adoption campaign, children’s art contest as well as violin recital by Dennis Lau.
Sponsors and professionals of the industry were also present to give tips on pet grooming and dietary programmes.

World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species.

Oct 4 was chosen as World Animal Day as it is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

World Animal Day @ Bangsar Village

2008-10-03T07:28:00.000-07:00

Join Dr. Dog Team for the World Animal Day 4-10-2008 @ Bangsar Village

2008-09-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

Dr. Sugar / Dr. Babe / Dr. Kylie

We are the

Dr. Dog Team

together

with

FURRY FRIENDS FARM & BANGSAR VILLAGE

WISH TO INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE

WORLD ANIMAL DAY
AT

BANGSAR VILLAGE

4th OCTOBER 2008

LOTS OF FUN AND INTERESTING ACTIVITIES

WORLD ANIMAL DAY DOG WALK
CHILDREN'S ART CONTEST
GROOMING AND PHOTO SESSION
DR DOG EXAMINATION DEMONSTRATION
DOGS AND CATS ADOPTION CAMPAIGN
AND LOTS MORE.......

Free Registration
Children’s Art Contest, call 019-3803650.
The Dog Walk, call 012-3772328
Check out our Blog for more updates

http://www.furryfriendsfarm2006.blogspot.com/
http://www.remembersheena.blogspot.com/

In Loving Memory - Dr Gideon Sunday

2008-09-17T09:21:00.000-07:00

Received a sad SMS today from Shoba Mano:-

"Dr Gideon Sunday, Malaysia's 1st Dr. Dog passed away peacefully yesterday. My first dog, my baby, my child is no longer physically with me, but lives on in my heart"

Shoba please don't be sad, for your fond memory of Dr. Gideon and you, I managed to capture one of your happy moment with your dear baby and his last appearance under Dr. Dog program at Taman Mutiara, Puchong.

My reply to Shoba:-

"Shoba, I'm sorry to hear about Dr. Gideon. I know how you feel. Let's pray for him. I'm sure he'll meet my Cheeky up there and keep each other company"

Our Condolences from the Team

Dr. Dogs @ Sri KDU 5/8/2008 Dr. Kylie, Dr. Sugar and Dr. Babe

2008-08-05T09:26:00.000-07:00

Dogs

2008-01-19T08:20:00.000-08:00

D'K9 Family

2008-01-04T13:17:00.000-08:00

SAMMY-"Border Collie"

STICK-"Wippet"

KYLIE-"Golden Labrador"

CHUNKY-"Shih Tzu Mix"

Benefits for the Elderly

2007-12-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Notes : All informations are abstract from Doctor Dog (Animals Asia Foundation) 1st edition of The Definitive Dr. Dog Guide ~ Volunteers.
www.animalsasia.org

Elderly people who have pets visit their doctor 16% less than those who do not have pets. Dog owners receive the greatest benefits as on average they visit their doctors 21% less often than non-pet owners do. (1)

"Research by Professor Parminder Raina et al. of Canada's University of British Columbia showed that on average the elderly who own pets had 30 encounters with the health care system whereas non-pet owners on average had 37 encounters.
Seniors who owned pets had shorter length stays (8 days) than non-pet owners (13 days)." (2)

"The mere presence of a dog may facilitate interactions with the non-communicative patients, assist in recall of memories and help sequence temporal events in patients with head injuries or chronic degenerative diseases of the brain such as Alzheimer's disease, and teach appropriate behaviour patterns in those with emotional disabilities." (3)

(1) Phil Arkow - 'Pet Therapy : A Study & Resource Guide for the Use of Companion Animals in Selected Therapies. The Loving Bond and Dynamic Relationships in Practice.'
(2) This report was presented at the 1998 International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions
(3) Joanne Roth - 'Pet Therapy - Uses with Geriatric Adults. "The International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation" University of La Verne December 1999.

Dr. Kylie 1st Visit - House of Victory, Elderly Home, Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur. 22nd December 2007, Saturday 1:30 pm till 3:00 pm

2007-12-24T04:34:00.001-08:00

How Animal Therapy Works?

Dogs provide a unique and often major source of support for people, increasing person's perception of his or her own ability to cope.

Improvements in psychological components of general health amongst patients are attributed to :-
- the increase in sensory stimulation that is brought about by the presence of dogs,
- the increase in social interaction, and
- the increase in communication.

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"No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as much as a dog does."

~ Christopher Morley

Dr. Kylie's Dr. Dog Examination

2007-12-24T04:01:00.000-08:00

Basic Obedience

Quick responds to basic obedience commands such as "Sit", "Stay", "Come" and "Down",
Your dog should remain under control in moderately stressful situations such as unexpected loud noises, crowds, tails or legs pulling and strange locations.

Basic Requirements For Potential Dr. Dogs

2007-12-24T03:27:00.001-08:00

Dr. Kylie on graduation day with her red bandana.

Dogs must be at least two years old and healthy,
Both male and female dogs must be de-sexed,
All vacinations must be uo to date and proof of vaccination provided for our records. (Photocopies of vaccination records are acceptable),
Dogs must be suitable temperament and have a calm, friendly nature,
Dogs must display basic obedience skills,
Dogs must have lived with the handler for at least 6 months prior to examination,
Dogs must be clean and presentable at all times,
Dogs should not routinely be dressed up in costumes,
Dogs should receives regular annual veterinary checks ups, even if they are healthy and have no obvious medical problems,
Fighting dogs including Pit Bull Terriers, Dogo Argentino, Perro de Presa Canarios, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Akitas or crosses involving these types will not be selected. Wolf-hybrids will also not be selected.
Under the requirements of the Dangerous Dogs legislation in Hong Kong, all dogs over 20 kilos must be leashed in a public place.

Joining Dr. Dog Program - Volunteer Requirements

2007-12-24T02:42:00.000-08:00

Volunteer Requirements:-

Must be over the age of 18,
Must be clean and presentable at all times,
Must be committed to the program and its aims,
Must have good "people skills" and an enthusiastic personality,
Must be willing to be a part of a team and enjoy meeting new people,
Must be sensitive to each patient's needs and cultural and social background. (Be open and understand that patients may want to talk to you, or only to your dog),
Should use open-ended leading questions,
Should gently encourage interaction,
Should be good listeners,
Should be patient,
Should assess their own personal needs - Are you comfortable with severely disabled people? Do you have a preference to visit certain groups such as the elderly or children?
Should respect people's choices - some people may be nervous or frightened and need gentle encouragement, whilst others may have no wish to meet with your dog and should be given their space accordingly.

It run in the family.

2007-11-11T07:51:00.000-08:00

Dr. Kylie, with her Dr. Dog bandana.

On the 10th of November 2007, two days after Cheeky's death, Kylie, my Labrador, qualified the Dr. Dog Examinations that was held at Pet Safari, Ikano Power Center. The exam was done by Mr. Paul Choong, director of the Dr. Dog Programme for Furry Friends Farm, which is AAF's representative here in Malaysia. Paul examined potential Dr Dogs, to ensure they had the right temperament for the programme. Nine dogs and their owners came along to volunteer for the programme. Two dogs passed the rigorous examination with flying colours. Dr. Kylie and Dr. Suki.

Dr Dog is an innovative animal therapy programme that provides people with what they need most - a best friend!

Pioneered by Animals Asia Founder, Jill Robinson, the concept of animal therapy in Asia began with just one dog and a vision to promote animal welfare through people welfare.

Dr. Kylie did her first duty too while at the shopping center, she touches Heng Heng and friends' hearts that day.

Kylie was assessed on her temperament, obedience and suitability.

In Loving Memory

2007-11-11T07:14:00.001-08:00

This is Cheeky at the age of 5 years old.

I wish to thank all Cheeky's acquitance and friends for showing the love and care all this years, from the vets at Petcare Melawati, Hesmaels Veternary in Sunway Damansara, the groomer , Wow Wow Meow Meow, Yuri Grooming and Training, the Lim, Law and Teoh's families, Fred n Maggie, staff of MKA (TTDI) and many others.

In loving memory of Ahinkor, Chunky (brother) Teddy, (husband) and her kids :- Fifi, Boomer, Ah Bi, Milo, and friends, Muffin n kids, Dr. Kylie (Dr. Dog qualifier), Stick, Puppy and Sammy.

We ALL love you and miss you alot !!!

Where Does Cheeky Got her Best Behaviour ! ?

2007-11-09T08:21:00.002-08:00

Cheeky's Certificate and Medal

What is a Canine Good Citizen (CGC)?

A CGC is a dog that is well behaved around people and other dogs, at home and in public. It is the kind of dog that you want to own, one that is safe with children and one that you would welcome as a neighbour. It is a dog that is a pleasure to own and a nuisance to no one.

To become a CGC, dogs must demonstrate, by means of a short series of test, that they meet these requirements.

There are a total to ten tests :-
1) Accepting a friendly stranger,
2) Sitting politely for patting,
3) Appearance and Grooming,
4) Out for a walk on loose lease,
5) Walking through a crowd,
6) Sit and down on command: staying in place,
7) Coming when called,
8) Reaction to another dog,
9) Reaction to distraction, and
10) Supervised separation.

Cheeky passed all the tests with flying color! Now you know why Cheeky has the ability to behave appropriately in public.

Canine Good Citizen Program
"Your Best Friend on its Best Behaviour"

Cheeky and owner were trained by Mr. Paul Choong, Ex-MKA Trainer and currently the director of the Dr. Dog Programme for Furry Friends Farm, which is AAF's representative here in Malaysia.

Want to know how "cheeky" got her name?

2007-11-08T10:57:00.001-08:00

"Cheeky" means mischievous.

Ask Adrian about it? He gave her the name which shows her true character witty and charming. Even when you're sad she will make you happy with her mischievous character. Always got her way. She call the shot.

Born in Bangsar among the "rich and famous", she live upto her standard. Eat only good "food". Her favourite is the cheese stick. She always got new clothing during festivals. Her favorite dress is the red "cheong sum".

She's my first dog and I learned alot from her. Being the first, she's the "queen", even the elder brother, Chunky, as the name, is double her size has to give in to her. What a character. She eats first before him and as an elder brother, he lets her be and eat whatever she left for him to eat. But she's not greedy always leave enough for Chunky to have.

Gosh! We'll miss you, Cheeky.

Every dog goes to heaven, so did Cheeky !!!

2007-11-08T01:58:00.000-08:00

Today at 11.15 am 8/11/2007, while the Hindus celebrated the festival of lights, Deepavali, Cheeky saw the lights too and followed the path to heaven. She left me for good. I'm so sad and devastated.

SMSs were send to friends of her demise.

"Today 11.15 am my beloved Cheeky passed away peacefully. My darling was the first child I ever have and always been dear to me all the time and those who interacted with her. At least she goes before me and I know she will be happier up there. To Cheeky, you're always my dearest baby even until your last breath. I'll always love and miss you always. Your daddy."

Friends call back and send their condolences, and I thank them for it. But my tears came running everytime. Even now.

Sms :

PQ : "Dear Ahin. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you r ok n I'm sure CHEEKY had a good life."

PP&BS : "We share your losses. Let us know, if you need help."

SC : "My sympathies and condolences to you on the demise of your CHEEKY. We will all miss her very MUCH. Don't be so sad. Warm wishes."

ML :"All of us r shocked n sad too Hin. U don think so much ya. u need anything let us know. U take care."

DC : "Hi Hin, so sorry 2 hear cheeky passed away, take it easy ya."

AL : "Hi Hin, hope you are feeling better. Don b sad k, u had 5 good yrs wit cheeky n she is lucky 2 have u as daddy. We all here adores her v much too. Sad that we didn't get to c her b4 she leaves us. But like u said she will b happy in heaven."

My reply : "Thanks ALL. She's rested at home where she belong. All dog goes to heaven. She'll be waiting for me there."

Those who knows Cheeky will miss her dearly as she's such a darling.

Born on the 1st of June 2002. She approx. 5 yrs 5 mths. She's a mix Shih Tzu Tri-color female. Only one in the family graduated and survived the 10 weeks CGC program and awarded certificate and medal by MKA. (I'm so proud of you, Cheeky).

Cheeky was rested in peace in the garden at home, where she'll be remembered at all times. The home that was bought especially because of her and her other friends. Chunky (her brother), Teddy (the father to her kids), her kids, Muffin, Rustic, Cherry, Chesnut, Walnut, Maple, Pine, Puppy,Kylie, Stick and Sammy.