For Those of You Who Know And Have Coursed With Hafta In The Past…
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 16:22 last edited by
Tomorrow will be the last day to hear the Yodel.
Yuhafta cross the rainbow bridge sometime.
She has run her last great course.
What a great course it was.
Yuhafta Yodel gave us so much.
Now it is time for us to give back to her.
Eighteen and one-half years old she is.
I tried to squeeze as much life from her as I could.
But there is a time when one must decide
When it is time to find another place to reside.
It has been a wonderful time. Now we must let her go.
Tomorrow will be Yuhafta Yodel's last day.
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 17:20 last edited by
Eighteen and a half is remarkable. We all know we have to let them go sometime. It never gets any easier and she will leave a huge hole in your heart. My sympathies. I have been down that road too many times myself.
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 17:25 last edited by
Susan and Lamar,
Sorry to hear, I know you will miss her. But so true, she had a great run!
Our hearts join you in celebration of a wonderful girl a wonderful mom, and a great courser!
With love,
Bob and Terry Reed
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 17:42 last edited by
Sending you my deepest sympathy and recognition of a beautiful life lived.
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 17:45 last edited by
You have my sympathies…
May she run free...
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 18:01 last edited by
Hugs to both you Lamar and Susan too! She is a grand girl and will have many that have passed before her waiting to help her over the Rainbow Bridge. God Speed sweet girl
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 19:08 last edited by
I'm so sorry. I posted in the other thread before I saw this one, but what an inspirational girl and what a wonderful life.
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 21:31 last edited by
What a wonderful, long life she gave you.
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wrote on 8 Apr 2012, 21:44 last edited by
It's always hard no matter how old they are. My sympathy are with you.
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wrote on 10 Apr 2012, 03:51 last edited by
Today we allowed our Hafta to pass. She went peacefully, but I have to add this post so that she may pass with grace and respect.
In December I had stated that she was the longest running lure coursing Basenji. That was a miss statement of which my wife, Susan is making me correct so that Hafta may pass with grace and honor. What I meant to state was Hafta was the first Basenji to hold the #1 position is ASFA all year in 1996 since Basenji's were admitted into ASFA in 1975, and she was dual champion.
Now that I have corrected that statement, I hope her honor has been restored. She is to Susan and I, more than just a dog or a pet. She was our best friend, confidant and our comfort blanket.
It was so hard to let her go this evening, but we know it was in her best interest.
Thank you so much, all of you whom sent your condolences. We appreciate it more than you will know.
So long my best friend. So long.
Lamar
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wrote on 10 Apr 2012, 15:04 last edited by
What a lovely tribute to a lovely girl. You did her proud! She will be missed… and remembered... by many.
I'm sitting here holding my frail old boy close, thinking what amazing creatures they are... and what a great gift they give. I'm glad you were able to cherish Hafta's loving friendship for 18-1/2 years, though it is never enough.
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wrote on 12 Apr 2012, 00:32 last edited by
I also responded on the other thread. My sympathies are with you. She was a good courser and I remember us (Charlie D. & I) coursing with you in SC at the ASFA II. I think we also coursed together at the ASFA II in CA in the San Francisco area.
Jennifer
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wrote on 12 Apr 2012, 01:51 last edited by
Yes. I remember. I had great admiration for Merlin and I still do. These two dogs were great running dogs. Not because Hafta was mine. But removing myself from the situation and just watching, she looked so great as did Merlin. The concentration on his face was intense. Maybe they will be running together again someday.
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wrote on 12 Apr 2012, 19:04 last edited by
We also had Joee and Beau Beau that coursed. Merlin passed away a few years ago and lived to about 16 years old. Merlin and Hafta loved to course and I know they are chasing bunnies together. Merlin would also be flirting with her as he loved the ladies!
Jennifer
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