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April 23, 1995 - November 1, 2002
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 About Zoe
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CH Priden Joy Belle of
Zlonice AX OAJ CGC
Breeder: Joy Sonsalla & William Quandt Sr.
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for Zoe's Pedigree
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In Everloving Memory of
"Zoe"
April 23, 1995-November 1, 2002
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Zoe was our
radiant sunshine,
effervescent joy,
closest soulmate,
true friend
and everlasting love.
Zoe,
our hearts ache.
You will always be our #1. |
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Remembrances
of Zoe... |
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Whee!
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Nicknames:
Rocket Dog (from agility),
Spunkmeister, Zo-Zo, Scout,
"The Princess"
Zoe in a Nutshell:
Perpetual Spunkiness and
Happiness
Registered
Name Origin:
Priden Joy - Name of
her breeder's kennel.
Belle of Zlonice - Both my Grandma's are Czech.
Czechoslovakia helped save the Vizsla from extinction after
WWI. My favorite Czech composer is Antonin
Dvorak. The subtitle of his Symphony Number 1 is
"The Bells of Zlonice", named after the town in
which he was raised. Changing one letter makes
"Belle of Zlonice".
Favorites:
Frisbee, Agility, "Giddyup" trick, the left
side of the couch, sleeping under daddy's legs, playing chase,
Flint River Ranch dog food, Bonz treats, running at Ottawa Field Trial Grounds,
chewing up cardboard tubes, kissing, rolling in stinky things on the
ground, belly scratches, face massages, searching for critters (chipmunks, cats, birds, flies, ladybugs,
squirrels, woodchucks, etc.)
 Ickies:
Bees, "Come to Momma",
baths, having toenails clipped, having ears cleaned, bark collars,
umbrellas, walking in wet grass, rain, being left home alone all day, mommy staying up late to work
on the web site!
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From
Zoe |
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have been a spunky little girl since i was a puppy. i
like agility a lot. my first instructors called me
rocket dog. when mommy can't keep up with me or
doesn't give me good directions (and trust me, that happens
a lot), i really let her know. mommy says i smile when
i run agility and the photo in my album below proves
it. i don't like obedience that much. if
there's no treat in mommy's mouth or pocket (she tries to
fool me - yeah right, i'm a DOG), i'm gonna go to the other
side of the ring and look for one. i am the sentry of
the house. if i hear something, i bark my head off and
get my sister neela started too. i love to play
wrestle with neela. i can climb 2 trees in our yard
which makes mommy call me monkey dog. my face is going
gray early - i am only 7-1/2 years old. mommy says that
people think i'm old until they see me tear up an agility
course. i have had 3 mast cell tumors removed - in my ear flap,
on my side and on my front leg. i don't like
going to the vet anymore. plus mommy says it ruins our
momentum in agility when we can't enter trials because of
surgery. i like sleeping way under the covers but by
the edge of the mattress on daddy's side so if i hear
something like owls or coyotes outside, i have a quick exit
to the sun room where i can let them know i'm here and to go
away. i don't like it when mommy and daddy go to work
all day, and they always tell us they'd rather stay home
with us. they have never gone on a vacation without us
and they never do things on weeknights without us because
they love us so much.
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Thanks
to everyone for the countless cards and EMails
showing your support and sympathy
as we try to cope with this tragic, devastating loss in our lives. |
Candles/Lights
in Zoe's Honor:
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Kyle &
Tracey Shimek - Home
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Ginger
Tierney - Church Service
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Jill Demski
- Hope Light at HSUS-Milwaukee |
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Donations in Zoe's Honor & Other Kindnesses:
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Ginger &
John Tierney
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Ottilie
Glazier
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Kuenzi
Family Pet Hospital
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Debbie
Taylor
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Steve &
Kathy Harris
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John &
Mary McGrath
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Debbie
Hansen
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Kathy Harmer
& Sue Barnes
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Jill &
Tom Demski
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Kathy &
Dick Pearson (neighbors)
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Joy Sonsalla
& Bill Quandt, Sharon Shea, Mary Hanneman, John
Wellens, Cheryl Peterson
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WAG - WI-IL
Agility Group, Christmas 2005, a gift to UW-Madison
Veterinary School in memory of Zoe. |
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How
we honor Zoe:
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We light a
candle almost every evening in her memory.
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I talk to
her all the time.
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I
consult with an animal communicator to connect with
her spirit.
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We reminisce about
her often and record our memories as they come to mind
so we can later create a Memorial Book. I also
have a selection of songs that impart how much we miss
her and will compile a CD.
● I had our favorite Zoe photo artistically altered to look
like a water color painting. Is hanging on the
"Zoe Wall" with her awards.
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dog show competitions, I will wear a necklace in her
honor - the pendant is a replica of the window of the
St. Francis of Assissi (patron saint of animals)
cathedral in Italy inscribed with a quote by Italian
poet Dante: "She who imparadises my mind"
- that's what Zoe does to me.
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And I will
wear beautiful "Zoe" earrings from www.beautifulsilverjewelry.com.
The moonstone will remind me that Zoe is always with
me and glowing like the moon and the garnet will
symbolize my undying love for her.
Zoe,
you blessed our lives - we miss you so! |
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Joy
Sonsalla, Zoe's breeder and my close friend
(11/01/02)
It is with the saddest of heart that I share the passing of Ch Priden Joy Belle of Zlonice AX OAJ CGC affectionately known as
"Zoe". Zoe was the pride and joy of her owners Penny
and Rob. Zoe was struck by a car and killed this morning. There is no dog on this earth who was more loved and adored than
Zoe. As her breeder I could only hope that every dog I have placed on this earth should live with such devoted people who cared for her as anyone would care for their child. Zoe will be sadly missed in the vizsla world, agility world, and lives of her 2 legged and 4 legged family and friends. |
People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life --
like loving everybody all the time and being nice.
Dogs already know how to do that,
so they don't have to stay as long.
Debbie
Taylor, Vizsla
Friend (01/7/03)
[Debbie owns Zoe's littermate Alex and half-sister
True.] Traveling with 4 dogs, we all got to
know each other well. On our way to Louisville
one year, Zoe had an upset stomach and threw up on me
and my coat and the floor of the truck. I took
care of her and cleaned up while Penny was
driving. We were buddies after that, pukey
breath kisses and all! I went to Nationals in
Nebraska, flew in with no dogs. Zoe slept with
me part of the night, then Neela, then Levi. I
guess they wanted to make sure I wasn't lonely for a
dog. Another Nationals trip to Massachusetts,
Penny videotaped Alex and Zoe playing together in our
hotel room. It was so much fun watching them
play while Neela and True watched. When we came
to visit, Zoe showed she was so excited to see me by
jumping up and giving me lots of kisses. She
made me feel special, what a sweetie. She will
always have a special spot in my heart. |
Pat
Erickson, Vizsla
Friend (01/26/03)
I just visited your website and am in awe of all you have done as well as in tears reading all about
Zoe. Zoe was such a special girl, partly because of her wonderful owners and the rest was her own personality. You two had such a bond, and I can only imagine your grief as I think of how I will feel when the time comes to lose Jessie. One of the things I enjoyed the most was watching you two doing agility. Nobody ever had so much fun as you two. The constant chatter and happiness you both had competing was a joy to watch. She did have a habit of doing her own thing (just like Jessie) but always had fun doing it. Yes, time heals but she will always have a place in our hearts as those special ones do. |
Polly
Poulos, Vizsla
Friend (01/02/03)
When I think
of you and Zoe, I see that B/W photo.
Even before I knew of that photo's existence, that is
how I pictured you two in my mind. To me, it
epitomizes how your relationship will always be. |
Helene, 8-year-old niece
(11/24/02)
Zoe - A
Poem
Zoe was the happiest dog in town (at least I thought)
Waggie waggie waggie her tail was always waggie!
Zoe we miss you! |
Deb
Hansen, Agility Instructor & Friend
(11/19/02)
A dear friend that will be missed. Zoe was a wonderful, full of zing little girl. I use to enjoy watching her and Neela play at my house
inbetween doing their agility lesson. They truly amazed me because I always felt that they did not have a normal bitch relationship. I felt that they were true friends. The way they would bark together, hunt for treats, share the water bowl and most of all the way they played. It use to be like watching two kids play the game of tag or keep away. Bouncing back and forth with a jump in-between seeing who would be the first to cut around and chase. They use to share the equipment together also. Doing things in tandem. To me they had what I would call a unique form of friendship. I will forever miss seeing them together, but feel I blessed for the time I got to enjoy watching them. |
Kim
Himmelfarb, Vizsla friend
(11/11/02)
I know how much you love your guys. Joy Sonsalla is right. There is no one more devoted than you and Rob. You have done so much not only for your own dogs, but, out of your love for them and devotion to them, for the entire vizsla breed by becoming so involved, by doing so much for your club and other vizsla lovers, by leading by example. You are two amazing people and I have tremendous respect for you, which makes it all the more painful and difficult to know that you lost your beloved
Zoe. I am so sorry. Please accept our deepest sympathy and sincere wishes that your continuing love and devotion to the red dogs will help to heal the hole in your hearts. |
Brian
Bennet, Rob's Co-worker, Vizsla friend
(11/07/02)
I just wanted to let you know that I told Kim the story of your loss last night and she actually cried for a considerable amount of time. She was especially concerned for Penny, trying to imagine the panic, fear, and anxiety that she must have endured while she raced to the Veterinary clinic. Please know that we are thinking of you guys and that we sincerely hope that this pain finds an appropriate place in your hearts in the future, rather than it's current place at the front of all perceptions.
We want Penny to know that others are thinking of her during this very difficult time. Zoe was a very beautiful and gentle soul, and was one of the principal reasons I was able to convince Kim that a Vizsla was right for us. I will never forget meeting her and Neela for the first time after the Roots and Wings race in 1999. They were both in their Packer outfits and were quite a sight to see. Neela the energetic pup; and Zoe the majestic, calm, ready to please charmer that she was, patiently waiting for Penny's adoration. |
Bobbie
Graser, Vizsla friend
(11/04/02)
She was the sweetest girl and I'm glad that I was able to visit with her. I know she had some medical problems so maybe this was God's way of protecting her from future pain and suffering. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes because I know how devestating a loss this is to the both of you. Saying goodbye is never easy, but at least she didn't suffer. |
Sharon
Shea, Vizsla friend
(11/04/02)
I couldn't speak right now if my life depended on it. We are sorry to hear about Zoe. I will always remember our trip to Nationals in Nebraska. We had such a good time and the dogs got along so well. You are the kind of people every breeder prays they can place each deserving little puppy with. The lump in your throat and the hole in your heart will lessen with time. Zoe will always have a special place in your heart and will be remembered by her many friends in and out of the Vizsla world. Our prayers are with you. |
Mary
Minch, Agility & Vizsla friend
(11/02/02)
I just heard about Zoe. I am SO sorry. . . know that my thoughts are with you guys. I can't even begin to express how bad I feel for you. I know the pain and the heartache only too well. Please take comfort in the fact that Zoe brought smiles to all of our faces and in a short time, you
too will smile through the tears when you remember your dear friend.
I must say, Penny, that you never
cease to amaze me. Scott and I are always talking about what a NICE person you are. . .always there to help someone else. Even today (I'm sorry I didn't know when I saw you), in all your grief, you stopped to try to help me find a stupid course layout when you have so much on your mind! Please know that your kindness has an impact on people's lives.
We ache for you. |
Sandy
Davis, Agility friend
(11/02/02)
I called Joy after I tried to get you. She was crying and I was trying hard not to. (I was at work.) I know how much Zoe meant to you and I just can't stop thinking about you guys. I can't think of anyone who was a better owner then you. I know it doesn't help, but Zoe had a great life with you. She was always a happy little girl. I am just so sad. |
Jill
Demski, Vizsla friend
(11/02/02)
We are very saddened by the news of Zoe. She was such a loving and playful girl. I know how much Wrigley loved to play with her. She was patient and gentle with him, even when he was chewing on her and using her as his chew toy! I still can't believe this. I remember you playing "chase" with her in the kitchen and dining room just the other day. The words
"Can I have it?" also stand out in my head right now too. I remember Penny asking for the toy and Zoe just gave it right to her and then Penny would give it back and let her play with it. I have actually heard Tom using that phrase with Wrigley a few times since that visit, now I will always think of Zoe when I hear him say that. |
Maggie
Arseneau, Agility friend
(11/02/02)
We are so truly sorry to hear about the passing of your Zoe. We know how much you loved her. She was like a child to you. We are deeply saddened to learn this. Our sympathies & hearts go out to you during this terrible loss. We will all miss her including our Shadow. He loved her too. |
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Zoe
enjoying life
A Beautiful Pyrographic
Image of Zoe
 
©Burning
with Enthusiasm
Icky
Building #1
zzzzzzzz
Serenity
Rocket Dog
The Belle
of Zlonice
Where did
that kitty go?
Zoe's
rendition of "Play Dead"
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