RIP Tex vom Erlenbusch, my friend and partner... Date of Birth 11/20/99 - End of Watch 01/29/12

Guardians Of The Night

Author - Unknown

Trust in me my friend for I am
your comrade. I will protect you with my last breath When all others have left you And the loneliness of the night closes in, I will be at your side.

Together we will conquer all
obstacles, And search out
those who might wish harm to
others. All I ask of you is
compassion, The caring touch
of your hands. It is for you that I will unselfishly give my life And spend my nights unrested. Although our days together May be marked by the passing of the seasons Know that each day at your side is my reward.

My days are measured by The
coming and going of your
footsteps. I anticipate them at
every opening of the door. You
are the voice of caring when I
am ill. The voice of authority
when I've done wrong.

Do not chastise me unduly For
I am your right arm, The sword
at your side. I attempt to do
only what you bid of me. I seek only to please you and remain in your favor.

Together you and I shall
experience A bond only others
like us will understand When
outsiders see us together Their envy will be measured by their disdain.

I will quietly listen to you And
pass no judgment, Nor will your spoken words be repeated I will remain ever silent, Ever vigilant, ever loyal. And when our time together is done And you move on in the world Remember me with kind thoughts and tales, For a time we were unbeatable, Nothing passed among us undetected.

If we should meet again on
another street I will gladly take up your fight, I am a Police Working Dog and together We are guardians of the night.



                                               Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.   There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.   There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable ...

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.  The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...
RIP My brave baby boy
COOPER VOM HAUS MIDDLETON
​01/26/13 - 04/18/13
My Sweet Angel Girl
RIP Jessie Jane Vom Erlenbusch
04/28/11 - 06/05/13

Tribute To A German Shepherd Dog

Dear friend, you know as time goes by
your memory still draws nigh
I feel the whisper of your touch,
sometimes I hear you sigh.
I feel the cold-wet of your nose
as you brush against my hand
to let me know, however small,
I'm a part of that plan.
Your spirit - it still dwells with me
here on this great star,
although you've followed the rainbow
you haven't gone that far.

You're now above the thunder,
the lightning the rain.
I believe I see you smiling,
you're happy once again.
As there you wait so patiently
beside that special gate
your body whole and healthy
noble head aloft - so high with state.
Anticipating every form you see,
albeit far away,
to be the ones you left behind,
could it be them -- this very day?

Dear friend, just know you're missed
but only for a time
each memory that you gave to me,
comes quickly to my mind,
I thank you for your fearless love
to keep me from harm's way.
Each rainbow that I see
will remind me of that day
for at the end of that spectrum,
what's waiting there for me,
is a "loyal" friend I'll never forget,
a beautiful GSD.

C. Ruth Beall, vom Rubohaus Shepherds
Aug, 1997
In loving memory of Eagle Scout II, 1987-1996

RIP JET MY HANDSOME BOY
TAKEN FROM US TOO SOON
04/28/11 - JULY 2013
Sunlight streams through window pane unto a spot on the floor.... then I remember, it's where you used to lie, but now you are no more. Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,... and muted echoes sound.... then I remember, It's where your paws would joyously abound. A voice is heard along the road, and up beyond the hill, then I remember it can't be yours.... your golden voice is still. But I'll take that vacant spot of floor and empty muted hall and lay them with the absent voice and unused dish along the wall. I'll wrap these treasured memorials in a blanket of my love and keep them for my best friend until we meet above. Author Unknown

Tribute To A Best Friend























RIP My Strong Baby Boy Eros - You Will Forever Leave Your Mark On My Heart.
04/05/15 - 07/25/15​​
You're giving me a special gift,So sorrowfully endowed,And through these last few cherished days,Your courage makes me proud.But really, love is knowingWhen your best friend is in pain,And understanding earthly actsWill only be in vain.So looking deep into your eyes,Beyond, into your soul,I see in you the magic, that willOnce more make me whole.The strength that you possess,Is why I look to you today,To do this thing that must be done,For it's the only way.That strength is why I've followed you,And chose you as my friend,And why I've loved you all these years...My partner 'til the end.Please, understand just what this gift,You're giving, means to me,It gives me back the strength I've lost,And all my dignity.You take a stand on my behalf,For that is what friends do.And know that what you do is right,For I believe it too.So one last time, I breathe your scent,And through your hand I feel,The courage that's within you,To now grant me this appeal.Cut the leash that holds me here,Dear friend, and let me run,Once more a strong and steady dog,My pain and struggle done.And don't despair my passing,For I won't be far away,Forever here, within your heart,And memory I'll stay.I'll be there watching over you,Your ever faithful friend,And in your memories I'll run,...a young dog once again.In Memory of Asta, Feb. 1997(c) Karen Clouston

FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND















































Warm light coming from far below, Twinkling, sparkling is the candle's glow. All is well up on the ridge, The place we know as Rainbow Bridge.Furbabies sleeping in heaven's light, Tended by candles in the night. Peaceful dreams be theirs to keep, As they slumber in this night so deep.Hearts on earth that miss them so, Take comfort in the candle's glow. Watching for them in skies above, Bound eternally by a cord of love.Laura Hickman"In the Candle's Glow"

















RIP Buddy Dog ... I know Tex (the other half of the "old man crew") will take good care of you and introduce you to all his friends at the Rainbow Bridge!!!  Miss you so much my big, silly boy!
06/01/2001 - 06/25/2016​