CHADWICK Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

In Memorium

Dancer succumbed to complications with her liver disease and she is missed dearly
by Allison, Edward and Nate Johnson in Massachusetts.

Left:  Madeleine and her constant companion, Emma.
Right:  Emma running so happily and carefree on the beach in the Hamptons

As is the custom in the USA, July 4th is a day for celebrating with friends and family which is exactly what Madeleine Weinrib was doing that day.  Suddenly, without warning, Emma darted between the guests’ legs as they were arriving for the party and was on the outside of the fenced yard in a flash.   When Madeleine tried to call her back the butterflies were too much of a temptation for Emma to even hear her owner’s cries of concern.  Sadly, like so many Cavaliers who accidentally escape from their secure environment, Emma was hit by a passing car and she died instantly.  

The majority of Cavaliers that die young are usually hit by cars and often by their owners in their own driveways.  Please – be sure to eliminate the driveway when installing fencing to prevent the Cavaliers from having access to a place where cars go.

With typical Cavalier enthusiasm, two year old Bailey was  just a little too inquisitive and managed to chew and swallow parts of a hair scrunchie.  After a week of hospitalization and two surgeries, the damage to his intestines was too advanced to allow him to survive this ordeal.  The Druckman family mourn the passing of this bright, affectionate little dog who was their shadow every day.

Please -- be careful what your Cavaliers get into.  They can be terrible chewers all of their lives.

Chadwick Wild Bill Hickok "Dudley"
over 15 years old in photo

Dear Anne,
It is with great sadness that I write to tell you that our wonderful blenheim Cavalier, Dudley, passed away at 15 years and 5 months.  The loss has been more than difficult to say the least.  Both Tom and I miss him terribly and it has left a terrible void in our home.

The last few months Dudley became unable to walk, blind and deaf and really did not seem to know us at all.  In the end he was constantly agitated and just seemed to be "gone", even though we and our vet did everything possible.  We have Dudley's ashes buried in our patio garden with a lovely stone marker.

Dudley was such a marvelous dog, with all the perfect traits of a Cavalier.  Both Tom and I will always be grateful that you sold him to us over 15 years ago and allow him to come to Texas!  Owning him made a huge difference in our lives.

Dudley brought such great joy and love and we in turned loved him so much.  He was a marvelous dog, Anne.  Hope you enjoy this final photo we took of him a few months before he passed on.

Kind regards,
Cynthia Mitchell

Dear Anne,
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of my Riley from mitral valve disease at almost 8 years of age.  He has been fighting congestive heart failure since July 2006.  What a fighter!  He has been a wonderful friend, always happy, with lots of kisses for everyone.  I call him my "love dog".

Riley's dying has left a huge void in my life.  I want to give myself sometime to grieve before I consider raising another dog. When that time comes, I might be calling you for a puppy, a girl this time, or perhaps a mature dog ready for retirement.

Thank you for Riley.  He was a wonderful part of our family.

Sincerely,
Elaine Gillen

I know Eileen Lorusso has told you of our tragic loss of our beloved Sparkey.  We are all so heart-broken.  He was gone in five minutes.  We were right by the door to let him back in and didn't hear barking or anything.  If you could only roll back time.  No dog had ever been loved so much by so many people.  Please spread the word that no one can ever let one of these dogs out alone.  It wasn't even dark out, just dusk.  Even with the electric fence etc... you can't stop the coyotes from coming to get them.  
 
Although we are still so bereaved and know that we will never replace him,  we do want to bring a new puppy into the house to try to move on.  After knowing how much we enjoyed having Sparkey and how much he gave back to our family we can't imagine not having a Cavalier in our lives.   So, whenever you are ready to let a puppy go we'll be waiting with open arms.  We'd really like another Blenheim boy, but I realize that may not be possible.  
 
Thank you and rest assured I will never let my next dog out of my sight.  
 
Cindy  

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