Mielikki's Hunt Borzoi

AKA Oberon.
2003 #2 AKC Coursing Borzoi
Oberon is the Fairy King in Shakespeare's "Midsummer's Night Dream"
He is also the owner of my heart
LGRA, NOTRA, LCX, LCM & Canadian LGRA pointed
11/24/00-5/16/07

If one is lucky, one is gifted with the absolute joy of a heartdog. What is a heartdog?
"I've always loved all of our dogs, Borzoi or not, but there have been a few that put a pawprint that remains forever on my heart. A heart dog is that special one. Probably not the prettiest, smartest or healthiest, but rather the one that seems so to fill your heart, bring a smile to your lips, and you feel is closer to than your best friend. The one that seems to have so many special qualities that may or may not be seen by the rest of the world. They are terrible to own as you know you can't replace them and you dread each passing year. They give you more love and joy than you ever thought possible, then break your heart when they leave. However, you will gladly bear the pain, than not to have had the joy of their presence." (courtesy Diana Moos with a slight change of breed)

It's been over a year, and I still miss him so damn much.

You took the breath
Right out of me
You left a hole
Where my heart should be.

My baby boy, my lil man, has left this life and left me behind.
The only thing he ever did wrong, is leave my side way too damn early.
I miss him so damn much
 

April 22, 07 on the ocean in Rhode Island. He was thinking twice about trying to walk on water
to catch the swans that were there.  I had no idea this would be our last happy weekend together before the cancer quickly ravaged his body and took him too damn soon.
 

If you are lucky enough, you will be gifted with the joy of a heart pet in your life. You love all your animals, but there'll be one that you love more, that is, well, almost a soulmate to you. They are special beyond belief, and you can't imagine life without them.  They wrap their little paws around your heart and dig those claws in deep. Even before they are gone, to think of losing them tears into your heart. And when they do go, it's like a knife has been stabbed into your heart over and over and over, as they take a piece of that heart with them. It is total and complete hell, but the ride is worth it.

I have been incredibly lucky, I have had two.  Schatzi was my first heart pet, but after I lost him, Obie stepped up to the  plate and became my second.  And now my heart grieves afresh, but I hope he, like Schatzi, comes back to me in the future.
 

He retired lacking 8 points towards his LCX, all earned honestly, 1/3 of the way towards his LCM, and almost 1/2 way towards his GRC. Obie was always the perfect puppy, he never did anything wrong that I can remember. Yes, he was creative in his Obedience attempts, but that's typical borzoiness. . .I love his hugs, I love his snuggles, I love his personality. He was one of a kind, and I hope he comes back to me soon.

(with his sister Rocko 1/07)
I regret now all the circumstances that kept him from reaching his full potential.

Can you believe it was almost July and he was just  blowing his winter coat?
  So much I love about this boy.
You can see his absolutely sweet personality in this picture, you really can.

Photo courtesy of Dee Jones, Obie cooling off after winning his BCOA
FC stake and just before runoff.

Obie made it to almost the very end of 2003 before relinquishing hold of the #1 AKC Coursing, ending up #2, and #1 Male Borzoi, ALWAYS ran in FC stakes, never once was he dropped to avoid the competition, he beat 105 dogs total.

I am proud of everything he did, but most importantly of all, he was my best friend.

See his coursing photos!
Puppy Love

Obie was like the rest of his canine family, very people oriented. Here he was giving my Gran some much needed loving before she embarked on her first plane ride: to Las Vegas. I lost her in March 07, then him almost 2 months later.  I am trying to comfort myself with the thought that maybe she needs him in heaven more than I need him here. It doesn't help much, but it does make me smile.

Like his brother Mir, Obie was described as being as keen as a whippet in a Borzoi suit!

Obie was a doll, my bud, a sweetie, and everything I wanted out of this litter, but most of all he was my best friend thru some horrid times in my life.  He was his daddy in body, with his mama's happy go lucky, no worry in the world temp!  He sure proved to me that he was a fighter, and not willing to quit. I truly believe he kept going, just for me. And I know his soul'll come back to me.

Obie coming across the finish line in Notra!

Aren't we just the cutest pair?

Obie was the 'runt', not thriving as a young baby. . alive only due to the intervention of my wonderful vet, Obie was born with an intestine that didn't open up completely to his anal ring. He could pass liquids, but solid foods ended up clogging up the works,  and he had emergency reconstructive surgery at 4 wks old to fix it.  The vet was amazed he had lived so long, as most cases die within a week. 
More of Obie's Story

Obie was lovingly cared for by Dr McMackin  and his staff while we were in NY,
and by Dr Knickman for his cancer treatment. I am thankful for both that I had him as long as I did, even if it wasn't long enough. Run swift my lil man, and come back to me.

 

This site is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Schatzi, Obie, Sushi, Cleo &

all my other loved ones waiting patiently for me at the Rainbow Bridge

 

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