My friend lost her heart-Dobe

Judith

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This girl belonged to one of my many flickr friends Hanna-Maria, and yesterday her heart dog lost her two month battle with cancer at 9.5 years old, she has had Devvu since she was 13 years old a rescue Dobe , her first dog and Doberman, and they have travelled many miles through life together, i was so saddened to her of her loss i just thought i would share as the story that goes with this picture is so heartwarming but also sad, god bless and prayers across the miles:sorrow:
Devvu "A Legend Has Gone"

Devvu`s time got over.. As Kerli said : " Legend is gone " by Devilstar, on Flickr
Devvu`s time got over.. As Kerli said : " Legend is gone "

R.I.P Hainide Beke-Biene " Devvu "
15.07.2002 - 15.12.2011
Today I had to make a hard decision.. Oh how terrible it feels.. Hardest part was that Devvu still had very clear and strong mind.. Her eyes were bright but body too weak..

Dobermann was dog of my dreams since early childhood. Devvu was my first Dobermann and thanks to her I had opportunity to deal and learn to train with very unsure and fear-aggressive dog. I was teenager (13) when I got already one year old young Dobermann female who was given away (had changed alot of homes and mostly lived in cage). I did alot of mistakes and it was very hard to deal with her at the beginning but step by step we started to get over problems and aggression issues. Soon we were even ready to attempt agility and obedience competitions. Both went pretty well and alot of first prizes were taken by my girl (and LOL, I got over my " losing - fear " and performing nerve). Devvu passed highest level of obedience exam, second level of agility and Companion Dog test (BH). Because of poor conditions in previous home she was very small sized (only about 26 kg) and at the minimum standard height - it was mostly the reason why she was not big winner in show ring. But boy how she loved to show herself! So I got my first handling (and junior handling) experiences with her and entered her alot even knowing that winning is rare. Thanks to Devvu I got so many new friends and entered to great Dog world. Devvu kept me always so active (and in shape :D). She also helped me to realize what I actually want from a dog (at first I was so sure that I never will take a dog with past like Devvu`s but now I happily help such dogs).
Devvu was also very serious looking dog - I loved that when looking at into her face there was something mysterious, something dark (her eyes were so perfectly dark! Devvu means shortly Devil ;), thanks to her looks and good obedience she got some roles in Music videos, photoshoots etc.
One point that Devvu had in her head was pleasing me (like most working breeds?).. At home she retrieved TV-remote, slippers, ringing phone and she did that only for praise and petting :).. Her coolest learned trick was stealing wallet from strangers pocket :P. I visited many schools and kindergardens with Devvu where she changed peoples opinion about dobies as bad + nervous killer dogs.

It was such a joy to see Devvu running around.. Fetching tennisballs, playing with other dogs.
I am so grateful to Devvu! Missing her already!
I will never find a dobie like this..

please look at her photostream it is inspiring
http://www.flickr.com/photos/devilstar/sets/72157605295899682/
 
beautiful dogs, I looked at alot o the photos she has in her album and it is plain to see that Devvu and all her dogs are very loved and cared for, it is so sad that she lost her and any age is too young but I am glad she had the time she did with her, and that she was able to accomplish all she did with her, she did amazing things for and with her, my heart goes out to her and my prayers are with her at this so very hard time. RIP Devvu, may you run free and always be at peace. :sorrow:
 
Thanks for posting the touching story of her first dog. The photoshoot album had very good photos and I enjoyed watching the dogs playing.

Is she in Estonia? Could you talk her into joining DCF? Her English is very good.

Yes she is Estonian, i will ask her if she would like to join, she does have a website as well if you would like to look at it here is the link http://web.zone.ee/devilstarsdobermanns/devvu.html
 
Oh she made such a difference in that BEAUTIFUL DOBES LIFE.
See what love, kindness and understanding can do, I am so
truly sorry. What a wonderful LOVE they had between them:love:

THEY ARE "FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS LOCKED" nothing can
ever take that away, the memories go on FOREVER.

RUN FREE SWEET GIRL, RUN FREE

I'm Still Here
Please don't mourn for me, I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day, and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone, but I'm always near. I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart, as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight, I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach, I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colorful leaves, when fall comes around, and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond, the clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring, the first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine, and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you, you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees, and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face. Just look for me, I'm everyplace!
 
So, so sad......I couldn't get through reading your post, Judith, and when I got to Nancy's, I only got the first two sentences when the tears started!
Please don't mourn for me, I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day, and within your heart I long to stay.
How I wish our pets were here longer. :( My heart goes out to your friend, Judith.
 
Very moving story, and I can relate, as my mother HATES dogs, and I took a Dobe just because when a child my neighbor had a gorgeous one, whom I petted in spite of all the grown up warnings "he is vicious!!!".....

I do not know any other breed so noble, so fiercely independent, so handsome, so loving. My heart goes out to her. I read once this story.
A mother was crying b/c her dog had just died. Her 5yrs old son told her: "Mommy, do not cry. Dogs do not need to live such a long time, like us humans. They already know how to love".
 
So sorry to hear about her loss! It's always hard to lose em and they for sure don't live near long enough! :sorrow:
 
The love us and they leave us and always break our heart. Sending a special hug her way with lots of Dober kisses. RIP
 

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