Hidden Valley Grand B Zephyr, NDD, BNDD, CGC, TT, TDI, HCT-s, Can DD

(Zephyr )

1/6/1992 - 3/1/2004

They say memories are golden and maybe that is true, but I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.

Zephyr Zimmerman was put to rest today at 2:16 PM. Like his name implied he was very much like a gentle and warm western wind.

It seems like just yesterday he swept into my life and into my heart. Family & friends surrounded him the last few days, as we knew his time was limited. I think he knew he was well loved.

I agonized with my decision to end his suffering but his heart, his lungs and his strength was fading. This little boy was dying and nothing I did would change that. God and all his angels, must have been very pleased to see him because just seconds after he passed, the sun came out and it looked like the clouds were celebrating. Why not, they just received one of the worlds most loving and gentle beings back into everything good and pure.

Those of you who knew me 12 years ago know I loved him before he was even born. He totally filled my empty nest with all good things and more. He was much more than a pet, so much more than a companion and so much like a son.

I can not imagine my life without him right now. I know that time helps heal and if I didn’t know this then I think I would go crazy. I learned all those years ago to never step backward, as he was never far behind, always watching out for me. At the end he struggled to keep up on his self appointed duty, as he was very weary. I already feel a void. I know I was blessed with 12 wonderful years with this dog and at the end, a few days to say good bye and see to it that he got to do the things he so loved to do.

He was indeed one of my greatest joys and today was certainly one of my greatest sorrows. I pray I see that dog once again and until then I wait until he comes to me in my dreams. As always, thank you dear family and friends for being there for me.

Terri Zimmerman