Shelly is 16 today (5-5-07). Edit: (she's gone)

[beeniesmom]

Many of you don't know that I have a poodle mix in Italy who lives with my mom.

Her name is Shelly and she is my "heart" dog.

When I got married and moved back to the States I couldn't take her with me because the vets said she wasn't healthy enough for the transatlantic trip.

We decided it was best to leave her with my mother as heartbreaking as it was.

Shelly was born in my home on May 5th 1991 from our poodle DeeDee.
(I was a very young teen then).

As soon as she came out, I knew she was the one I'd keep.

The other pups (2) went to relatives and have since passed on from age.

Shelly grew up with me and kept me sane through those difficult teen years.

She was and is my best friend and I will never forget her.

She turns 16 today and even if I am not with her (because we live so many miles away) I think of her every day and especially today.

I love you Shelly and hope to see you again soon.

I took these pictures on my last trip to Italy a year and a half ago.
Hopefully she'll still be with us in November, when I plan to visit again.

Happy birthday girl...

I love you Shelly

Shelly hanging out near a heater (she has arthritis)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/beeniesmom/Various/IMG_3476.jpg

Sitting in a chair with my mom's dog ciccia (pronounced cheechaa)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/beeniesmom/Various/IMG_3581.jpg

Walking around.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/beeniesmom/Various/IMG_3545.jpg

Cuddling with Ciccia.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/beeniesmom/Various/IMG_3487.jpg

[Daisy and Delilah]

Happy Birthday Sweet Shelly!!! -- Sweet 16~~ :) :D :)

It's our pleasure to meet you Shelly. Wat a pretty little girl you are. We hope you get to celebrate alot today and maybe a cannolli for dessert? Have a great day sweetheart!!! We love Ciccia too!! Kisses all around :D

[Ginger's Mom]

Wow 16! That is fantastic. Obviously a very well loved and cared for little girl. Happy Birthday, Shelly!!!

[elizabethann]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW....I didn't know about Shelly! She is so adorable! Fenway loves poodles! He has a poodle girlfriend.

Happy Birthday Shelly! I hope you get spoiled today and get some extra treats.

[cyber-sibes]

Happy 16th Birthday, Shelly!
We wish you many more...
What a sweet face, it's nice she has a furry friend to cuddle with, too. hope they have a great day.

[petslover]

Happy Late 16th Birthday. You are such a pretty young girl.

[chocolatepuppy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHELLY!! :D

[sabies]

Happy 16th Shelly!

[Logan]

What a darling girl! Happy Belated Birthday to you, Shelly!!!! :)

[Kfamr]

Happy Birthday, Shelly! She's adorable, Carmen. :)

[pitc9]

Happy Sweet 16!!
:D

[k9krazee]

Aww, a giant happy sweet 16 to Shelly!! She is adorable!

[lute]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHELLY!!!! WOW! 16yrs old! I hope my pups live to be that old...as long as they aren't suffering. I hate thinking about not having them anymore.

[beeniesmom]

Just spoke to my mom.... Shelly passed on.
I feel awful. I expected it to happen but always thought I'd get to say goodbye. :(

[pitc9]

Oh No... I'm so sorry that she passed and you were not there to say goodbye. But she knows how much you love her.
Rest Easy Little one.

[critter crazy]

I am so very sorry for your loss!She lived a very long and happy life RIP Shelly!Play hard at the rainbow Bridge!

[Vela]

Oh no I'm so sorry=( Thankfully she had a wonderful life, but still it doesn't make it any easier when they go. I'm so sorry =(

Play hard at the RB Shelly!

[Cinder & Smoke]

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GodSpeed to the Rainbow Bridge, Dear Shelly!

Big {{{HUGS}}} of Sympathy to Momma Carmen.

Bowser always liked a nice FluffBall - I'll bet he met her at the Bridge. ;)

{{{Hugs}}} from :( Phred

[Ginger's Mom]

I am so sorry for the loss of your childhood friend. But do not worry, she knows how much you loved her. Run free at the bridge, sweet Shelly.

[k9krazee]

I'm so sorry Carmen :( I was really hoping, as I'm sure you were to, that you'd get to see her one more time. Giant hugs to you!

[chocolatepuppy]

Carmen, I'm so sorry about Shelly. :( I'm sure she knew you loved her.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry about Shelly. :(
RIP Shelly.

[K9karen]

:( Aw, Carmen, I'm so sorry. I'm sure Shelly tried to hang on as long as she could so you could see her again. But she had a special job to do at the Bridge. She felt your love across the miles. GodSpeed precious girl. You've earned your wings.

[crow_noir]

So sorry to hear. I forgot to say HB to her... I was really hoping that you'd get to see her again. *hugs*

[Pawsitive Thinking]

She was a beautiful little girl - I am sorry she has gone :( RIP little Shelly

[sabies]

I'm so sorry. She lived a good long life and was well loved - RIP Shelly.

[gemini9961]

I'm so sorry Carmen, sorry I didn't respond sooner. My thoughts are with you. RIP Shelly :(

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so sorry. It must have been very hard to you to leave her behind. I'm sure she never forgot you. We'll all meet up again one day. Until that day, keep her forever in your heart.