In Our Memories
   
 Alex
Alex was born on September 25th, 1995, in Plymouth, WI. and we brought him home on Christmas of that year. He was my boy for 11 years, until a series
of bladder stones forced us to stop his suffering and put him to sleep one last time on Feb. 17th, 2007 in Frankfort, IL. It broke my heart to see my boy go, because he was so happy and I love him so much. The last thing he saw before he closed his eyes was me trying to smile at him through my tears. I hope he can hear me and know how much his family misses him. Take care booger, we'll be together again someday. I love you so much boy.
Goodnight.
-Josh
Skipper
Jan 7, 1993 - Apr 3, 2005. Skipper (aka "Kipper" or "Kip") was the first of our three wires.
What a sweet, happy and outgoing boy! He always loved to meet new people and other doggies. He was a regular social bug. Kipper loved going out on big adventures...exploring the forest preserve, walks around the neighborhood, car rides and even the trips to the groomer and vet! He loved to go anywhere there was a new smell or hand to pet him.
We will always remember the day we brought him home, April 1, 1993...April Fools Day. It was typical rainy spring day. His furry little head nodding back and forth, eyes glued to the windshield wipers the entire drive home. That night he and the kids curled up to watch "Lady and the Tramp".
There are many special memories we will always hold dear to our hearts. We'll never forget Kipper's first walk around the neighborhood the pansy he picked and presented to us. Later we were to find that his fascination with flowers extended beyond that of swiping the neighbor's flowers. I still chuckle every time I think about the petunias he "helped" me plant that first spring. Having just finished planting the last flower, I turned to find that Kipper had pulled half of them out! It was hard to be angry when I saw that big "doggie smile" on his face that said "look..I helped".
Christmas was always and exciting time for Kip. He was the world's greatest gift-opener! As he aged, he developed a rather cute "eggbeater" stride. Kipper also grew fond of his "midnight snack". He would often pad into the kitchen about 9:00 at night and begin to scratch at the refrigerator or pantry door. If these "hints" were unable to draw our attention to his request, a few soft and polite "wha...wha"'s would remind us that someone's tummy was rumbling. Over time, Kipper became our constant companion. He would follow us from room to room, each time sitting quietly near us when we paused. We could tell when Kip was particularly excited about something because would break into a special "rocking horse" canter as he scurried around the room.
When we think of Skipper what we remember most is the sight of him sitting in the front window standing watch over the neighborhood. He loved to watch the kids walk by on their way to the school bus in the morning and as they played in the court when they returned. We'd see him there each time we returned home from a short trip. Sitting in the window...waiting for us to come home to him.
We love him and miss him with all our hearts....but we also know that he's happy now....sitting at window just waiting for us to come home to him forever.
Love,
Mommy, Daddy, "Deppy", Chris....Higgins and Scout.
Chloe
Chloe was one of my first Smooths. She turned out too big to show, but had one of the most glorious temperaments I've ever met. She simply loved life. She lived for several years with a retired couple in their motorhome. They traveled around the country staying for a few weeks at different campsites.
Everyone loved Chloe and she loved to travel. When their health failed, she returned to me. She lived for a couple more years with another senior woman, but when she didn't have the time, again, Chloe came home. For her last 6 mos she lived with a wonderful senior woman that loved her dearly and made her last months comfortable and fun. Up until the last few weeks, Chloe was still going for walks and greeting her friends....she never met anyone that wasn't her best friend. She was special...
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Vicki
Sethfield's Lucky Victoria was born on June 28, 1991. There were 25 AKC Champions in her pedigree, including Tarb the Brat. VICKI crossed the Rainbow Bridge wrapped in her favorite blanket while in my arms on October 3, 2000. She was the best little girl, fearless, smart and loving as could be. She did her noteworthy ancestors proud and everyone she met instantly became her best friend. All the people we know were sorry to see her go and my wife Jo and I sorely miss her. Our house seems very empty; Vicki brought it alive as only a Smoothie can do.
Al Rettke - Minnesota
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Sarah
Sarah (Ch. Dobra's Worth The Trouble) is the Smooth on the homepage of the FTN website. It's not one of her better pictures, as she was a really pretty little girl.
On the up side, Sarah had a wonderful life! She loved traveling with me when she was younger to the dog shows and loved being in the ring. She was my "buddy" dog and slept with me during the years she was with me. When she went to live with Charlotte, it was because I had so many Rescue dogs and not enough time for Sarah. She deserved to be the princess she thought she was :-}}} And Charlotte gave her that. They were constant companions and enjoyed life with long walks and visits to friends. Even after she was diagnosed with bladder cancer, she kept going for several months. Sarah was still playing with her "best friend" a Lab that lived nearby up until the end. :-}} She was a terrier all her life.
Pam Bishop
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Roxie
(1993 - 2000)
Died of Renal Failure (safe in her mommy's arms)
In this uncertain life,
You made me sure of one thing -
That you loved me.
You eagerly awaited my arrival when I was away -
Your greeting filled with enthusiastic kisses.
When I was sad or sick, you laid at my feet
To let me know that I was not alone.
Your favorite things were so uncomplicated.
Sitting on my lap, or playing with a favorite toy were pleasures.
Your joy filled the end of a hard day with laughter.
I don't know what I did right to earn your love and trust.
But I do know that for every ounce I gave, I received 100-fold in
return.
I miss you and this pain in my heart will probably stay with me for
all my days.
But imagining you now, without pain - chasing bunnies and birdies
forever,
Sets my mind at ease.
Until we meet again, at the rainbow bridge .. I love you forever -
My forever friend and sweet doggie-angel, Roxie
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Stoli
This is Stoli..AKA "super". There was nothing this little dog could not do! From water skiing to swimming to being my very best friend. From the day I rescued him as a puppy to the day he passed, he was always with me. By my side through thick and thin, Stoli always would make me feel better! But, after 12 glorious years I lost my little one to cancer. He truly was "man's best friend". You will be deeply missed little man.
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Cliffy
Cliffy (Dobra's Weekend Warrior) 8yrs old passed on to the bridge. He was a wonderful boy, loved to hunt gophers on my property and will be sorely missed. Cliffy died of renal failure in the room that he was born (my bedroom) with all his Smooth Fox Terrier friends around him. RIP my sweet boy....
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Calamity Jane
Clamy....Ch Unicorn's Calamity Jane was born to be great. Her mother Ch. Foxden's Dazzler was a doll and so was Clamy. She had a short but outstanding time in the show ring and then retired to make babies for her breeder. At 7 yrs, her breeder got out of the breed and Clamy came to live with me and her mother who had retired with me too. I also had her daughters (Sarah and Chloe) and grandchildren. Big happy family. Clamy was a wonderful, happy, outgoing Smooth Fox Terrier that loved life. She had her last and biggest win in the show ring at 10 yrs old (see picture) at Great Western.
She was in her glory! As they all are, she was gone way to soon and I miss her still.
Pam
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Roxie
Roxie the rescue Wire finished her time with us. Roxie was found in a shelter about 2 yrs ago. She appeared to be around 12 yrs old at the time, but very active and full of fun. Roxie acted like she'd never had a bad day in her life. We believe that she lived with a senior couple that had passed away and that no plans had been made for her, so Roxie ended up in the shelter. Fortunately, Fox Terrier Rescue was there for her. She lived with me, and had the run of the house and the property. She LOVED to go for a ride and I took her whenever I could. This wonderful old girl had cancer all though her and I knew that it was only a matter of time. Today was that day. RIP my dear Roxie. Now you're back with your mom and dad.....So Calif Fox Terrier Rescue - Pam
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Cody
CODY was a sweet Smooth boy in end-stage Lymphomia (cancer of the lymph nodes) when I found him in an animal shelter. The nodes in his neck were badly swollen and he looked like he was wearing a heavy collar. I took him home and then to my vet. We put him on meds to make him comfortable, it was way too late to try and treat him. Cody only lasted 3 weeks with me, but I tried to make them good weeks. He slept with me and we walked thru the pine trees and enjoyed life. When the time came, I held him in my arms and told him I loved him and he gave me wild kisses as he left this world. A special boy... So. Calif Fox Terrier Rescue - Pam
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Casey
This is Casey the most unique dog I've ever seen. In the 10 years of casey's life she has never barked at and has never bitten anyone...the exception was to alert at the door with a 40 pound bark, but she would never speak if you asked her. In her younger days she would climb a 45 degree oak tree to chase squirrels till she fell out at about the 8 foot level. She loved tennis balls and a daily ride in the 4-runner or her yakima bike trailer. Cats jumped and rubbed on her and babies would pull her tail but she loved them all and they loved her. I was lucky enough to sleep with her on the last night before going to the vets. Casey passed away from kidney failure and lived from 2-8-1992 to 10-7-2002. I will miss her dearly.
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Buck
Make no mistake about it. Buck was my dog. He loved everyone, but he was my dog. He gave the best kind of love -the kind you don't have to work for. No matter who came in the house, or how much they loved him and he them, he would run past everyone and come to me. He loved me unconditionally. Isn't that what love is supposed to be. Yes, Buck was my dog. He died November 5, 2002 after giving us 14 years of love.
Buck (Buckeye) born December , 1989 - died November, 2002.
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 BC
B.C. was born in August of 2004, he was the runt in the litter of 7. I chose him because he was very curious and also shy. His name was Bruiser Crosby, B.C. for short. He was the best dog I have ever had. He was an excellent listener and a great friend. he was so excited about life and everything in it. he died in April of 2005. Everyday I still cry, and I dream every night about him. He's in a good place. I miss him. Amy
 Dig n Dat Hardtail Chopper (AKA Chopper, Chop)
Ode to Chopper
We noticed you in the store, Trying not to touch the bottom of the cage with your feet. You looked up at us and wagged your tail at a hundred miles an hour, cocked you head to one side and raised your ears a little as if to say "I'm here, take me home". You stole our hearts and without hesitation you were ours! You joined our family of three, Joe, Victoria and Hans (dachshund) and made it four. Healthy you were not but that is not surprising considering your start in life but we took care of that. Full of fire and curiosity, everything was interesting, especially outside in the yard digging up holes. Your Dad soon picked a name that fit you to a tee - Dig n Dat but added HardTail Chopper to it because of his love of motorcycles; little did he know how true it would be because you were so full of high energy! So full of yourself you were, so very outgoing, cocky and self-assured, always getting into things and lots of trouble. Needed lot of exercise and play to keep you happy, all it took was a touch on your leash that hung on the wall and you bounced to our feet waiting to go out. Rain you did not like but snow you loved, hoping like a bunny all over the place. Friendly with most people and other animals but at times very standoffish and protective of you're family not realizing that you were taking on more than you could handle. You were the size of lamb but had the heart of a lion. I remember several times when you came to our aid and with gratitude.
I thank you my sweet Chop. Plenty of attention did you crave and got, as well as the need to be wherever we were and a part of whatever we were doing. You were the best bed and couch companion, so warm and fuzzy but a little bossy.
After Joe passed, the years were not kind to you and your health grew bad, fighter that you were you never complained. We traveled to vets far and wide and took care of your ailments one at a time. Finally the fire in you eyes was gone and you told me you were frustrated with your body that had lost all control and almost all loss of movement in your limbs. Oh so hard the decision I made to give the last precious gift of love and send you to Rainbow Bridge. On that day, I held you close all wrapped in your blanket, while music that soothed you played in the background. You were so loved that the room was full of people whose eyes flowed with bittersweet tears for you. One read a beautiful poem about a pet requesting his master to let him go and then I sang a lullaby but could not finish for the pain was to great. You looked up at me one last time, smiled and kissed me gently with your tongue on my right cheek and then slipped away peacefully. I know you are not alone, Hans is with you as are others you loved (human and animal) and you have food, water, beautiful weather, are young again and whole and are constantly playing. You will be so missed, remembered and loved, until I see you someday and then there will be joy once again. You were and will always be my BEST FRIEND my WORLD. Thank you for bringing sunshine and unconditional love into my life.
Elsa Victoria Santin
 Jake
Born 16th April 1994
Passed on 16th Sept 2005 (Bagland)
Jake was a true Wire Fox Terrier with an unquenchable spirit : Jake picked us when he was a puppy and immediately set about running our house. He LOVED to swim and paddle and would play in the sea for hours. He was loved by everyone who met him , his cheeky charm , good looks and furry white paws meant he never went short of friends and treats ; We loved him more deeply that words can ever express.
His courage, love, joy and spirit are unmatched; this world has lost so much with his passing; He fought cancer without us knowing despite the best Vet care. He trotted off to a better place with us all around him , in peace and without discomfort , it was the all we could do for a great Terrier.
We will miss his paw on our leg when we were too slow giving him his share of our food (very partial to Italian food - his grandmother was Italian), his look of joy when we went to the beach and his infectious love.
We miss him so much, but know he will be waiting with a stick when we meet again, still issuing orders.
Martin
 Eddie
Our smooth fox was very funny, and he also loved to run. We would take him to a place called Goerge Hill close to our home and just let him run free, he was the happiest dog when he was running free. Our friend Eddie died in May of 2005 from thyroid cancer at the age of 7. It was too soon for us, but he was suffering and we didn't want to see our best friend suffer. he was a wonderful dog and we will never forget him!
 ODIE
Odie was born March 1, 1989. My husband brought the puppy smooth fox terrier when Odie was 8 weeks old and gave me a surprise on my birhtday and college graduation gift. I am so glad to get a new puppy smooth fox terrier. Odie is very special to us and helps us like a hearing dog because we are a deaf couple. Odie is a very amazing dog. She is very active, playful and lives to go for a ride to anywhere. Odie had a great life for 16 1/2 yrs. with us. Odie has suffered a brain tumor (nerves damage) which gave an infection in her head which caused her to be deaf and blind because she had seizures three times, then she passed away on November 8, 2005. We'll always love her and miss her a lot.
Maria and Quint Elmore from Florida
 Sadie
Sadie was born March 17, 1993 and she died July 3, 2005. We got her when she was 4 years old from a breeder. She was the sweetest dog and everyone that knew her loved her. She always kept us laughing whether she was "burying" a bone in the carpet, panting under the covers because she was too hot, or just getting into the most comfortable position possible. She was always everywhere we were. She could be sound asleep on the couch and it one of us left the room for a minute she would be right there with us. We don't know why she died; the vet doesn't have any idea what happened. All we know is that she died where she was probably the happiest - right on our bed. We think of her often and miss her so much. We love you Sadie!
Paul, Tracey, Alexander and Lauren Tripp
 Chelsea
Chelsea was born November 30, 1988 and she died October 28, 2005. Chelsea was our baby and she opened my eyes to the world of terriers. We had gotten her when she was 3 months old, and I immediately bonded with her. I admired her spunk and enthusiasm for life, and at the end of the day she was the best little cuddler. We travelled a lot with her, and she made friends wherever we went since she loved everyone. I miss the fire in her eyes and her little bounce/wiggle when she came to greet me. I always loved this picture from 1990 of her with her ball. We'll always love you Chelsea.
Amy Estep
 Murphy
Murphy was born in October 1991 and died May 2006. You came into my life ten years ago when my heart was very lonely. At the same time, you were being shoved out of your first home by another dog. When I met you, you covered me with kisses. So both of us, seeking new homes, made a home for our hearts together.
You were a sweet rascal who, I was warned, did get into the kitchen trash. My first purchase for you-uh, me-was to get a covered trash can for the kitchen. With no help from me, you learned how to open it, demonstrating this skill occasionally throughout your life.
Walks around town were the "high point" of your daily routine. I even got you boots to protect your paws from salt on the sidewalks in the winter. You told me in your own way that the boots were "dumb", but really, Murphy, they did work! You were a bit vain, too, quite the star, loving to be groomed and admired. I loved it, too!
You routinely greeted folks through the fence when they were in the church parking lot next door. When you were young and up 'til age 13 you made a race track around the perimeter of the yard. How you loved to be cheered on!
Remember how disappointed you were the summer night I hauled you away from the skunk you had cornered? You kept saying: "Cornering stinky skunks is my job!" I plunked you in the tub and covered you with tomato sauce, much to your dismay. I walked a "fragrant" pink dog around town for quite a while after that little incident!
Sweet Murphy, you brought trust and joy back into my life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! May we meet at the Rainbow Bridge.
Love, Your Genie
P.S. The skunk moved away.
 Stimpy 1995 - 2007
For Stimpy:
They say memories are golden, well, maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.
A million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place no one else could fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane.
I'd walk the path to Heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us back on by one, the chain will link again.
Germaine
 Dougie
Well, Doug left this world today April 27, 2007. He was loved in many ways, his heart was huge and his never stop twitching tail brought joy to everyone. He had a great life: running up mountains, swimming in the ocean, and barking at who knows what. He was a very special boy and helped me in ways no 2 legged thing could ever do.
I will miss him tremendously. His love of life was the most joyous thing I've ever experienced. He was One of a kind. Special to me and everyone who meet him.
He trusted me tremendously and despite his loss of sight he listened and learned new commands.
His "eyes" were Stella a smooth collie, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge with him today. They are together still and forever. I will miss my little dog that meant so much to me.
I love you Dougie and will miss you, but I'm glad you passed on a good day.
Who would know a little dog could make such a huge impact.
Dougie, you'll always be in my heart.
Thank you for every little thing you did.
Jamie Trujillo
 Marmite (in the back)
Born October 18, 2004
Died September 3, 2007
Our dearest Marmite,
You were taken from us so soon! You were most definitely our little "mini-me" with the most beautiful personality. You're wagging tail... doesn't matter whether you were happy or sad... will never be forgotten!
The gap you left will never be filled!
From:
Your biggest friend and fan DANTES
Your human parents CHARLO AND TANIA
Your own parents MILO and MIKA
Abba
Born in 1994 passed on 9/15/07
We are very proud to have known her as long as we did. She loved to travel and went places with us all over the U.S. I can remember holding her in the palm of my hand when she was born. She was my second WFT. It hurts so bad to lose her. We miss you Abba.
Tom D'Agostino and mom Lynn
Ivan
Rescued August 1996
Passed February 22, 2007
Ivan the terror, I mean the terrier. But he was just as much terror as terrier. But gosh, I sure do miss that high maintenance dog. I got him through a rescue and he died about 11 years later. They think he was 3 when I got him but I was his 6th home. All I can say are bad things about him. :=) He terrorized the cats, attack my ankles and anybody that visited as we tried to leave the house, he would attack me if he was in bed and I moved and woke him. He loved balls. He thought every ball was his to have and he would bark until he either got it, or when I took him away due to embarrassment. He would walk half way down the road and then decide he didn't want to go. So I would take him back home, put him in the house, turn to shut the door to him attacking the door knob because he wasn't happy we were leaving him. I've had to repaint my front door several times. I probably should have called the dog whisperer. He loved his beloved buddy Sara, a big, friendly rescued lab, who passed 6 months before he did at the age of 14. Everyone loved Ivan. He made me laugh everyday. I sure do miss him and always will.
Belinda
 Isaac
How lucky we were to have adopted you Isaac. I fell in love with those beautiful ears as soon as I saw you and the way you smiled. You never let your paralyzed leg get in your way. You made us so happy Isaac. I will miss watching you play with the hose, catch bubbles in the air, and the way you loved getting your tubby. Remember how you used to climb in the bathtub with Zoie? Daddy who said he would never give you a kiss (at least when I was looking) is very lonely now that you are not here to take your afternoon nap with him. I'm so sorry that you got sick with Cushing's Disease. I'm so sorry that we couldn't make you better Isaac. We will love you forever.
Little Mavis, Haylee, Hammy and Gina will miss you.
Love Mommy & Daddy
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