Maija

We lost our Pretty Princess this week.  She was 13 years old, and having heart trouble. Her medication eventually affected her appetite and she just didn't want to eat.  We backed off the meds, and eventually just stopped them altogether, but her appetite didn't ever get back to normal.  We had been making special treats to put in her food for months - sometimes she liked it, and sometimes she just didn't want to eat.

On Tuesday, she was fine in the morning, and even in the late afternoon.... but at suppertime something was really wrong.... she was shaky and unstable on her feet.  did NOT want to eat, and then laid down and did not want to get up.  On Wednesday morning there was no improvement, so we knew the time had come.  This is the only part of having dogs that I really hate....

Maija was a lovely girl.  So willing to work for me, and happy to learn just about anything.  She was a bit timid, so showing at trials was difficult for her, but she always did her best.

Utchati Breeze at Willowind, CD, RE, JC
Maija-Mae
June 1, 2003- Aug. 31, 2016 

Baby Maija

Showdog wannabe

Her first title, RN


Always playful and loved squeak toys

She loved Lure Coursing!
Corn Husker!

Always between her brothers.....

Walking with littermate, Buckaroo.

Winning!  Pairs Rally title with baby brother, Elvis

"Oldies", together on their birthday, June 1, 2015

Her favorite spot, holding down the sofa.

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  1. Pam September 5, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    Oh dear, how sad. Having lost both of our cats quite young through cancer, we can't bear the thought of having any more pets. I do sympathise.

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