Our Inspiration
Debbie with Feebee (red standard) and Honey Bear (poodle mix)
Everything I’ve ever accomplished has begun with a passion, driven by the heart.
In 2004, I tragically lost my beautiful son, Jason. I remember that horrible morning when the police knocked on my door with the news. I felt my soul shatter into a million pieces….and I would never be the same person ever again. Within a few months, my husband began to lose his long battle with brain cancer. I was so devastated and destroyed from the loss of my son that I didn’t even notice my husband dying in front of me. All of life was clouded, hazy and confusing. I did not think I'd survive...........but I had to for my daughter Ashley who was also shocked and devastated.
My friend Ginger called me one day and asked me if she could give me a pup. Sarcastically I said, “Sure,” while thinking to myself, “What on earth would I want with a dog?” “She better not be serious.” But she was very serious. She said that she made this little pup just for me. Little did I know that this funny little poodle mix would play such an important role in mending my shattered life.
Thus, my life began to very slowly piece itself together again…with “Honey Bear” my poodle mix, and my second special gift, beautiful “Feebee,” a red standard poodle who joined us shortly thereafter. Feebee came into my life through my friend Lori, a standard poodle breeder.
I never went looking for a dog; but two beautiful souls found their way to me and into my devastated heart.
My Honey Bear and Feebee became my bright lights in a very dark tunnel.
At a time of great loss, I was given the special gift of Honey Bear and Feebee. When all I wanted to do was to shut myself off from the entire world forever, Honey Bear and Feebee made me get out of bed, walk them, feel the sunshine on my face and greet people walking by. Honey Bear and Feebee insisted on giving me unconditional love. They asked only that I love them back. They knew so well how I grieved. They licked my tears. They made me laugh again. They made my daughter laugh again. They followed me everywhere I went and laid quietly by my feet, lovingly watching for my next move.
And so my daughter and I grew to love and adore poodles. I’ve come to believe that they truly are very special heart beings.
My poodle family has grown since then. We (my daughter Ashley, Lori and I) lovingly send our poodle babies into the world to spread love and light, to help mend shattered souls and to enhance the world with heart.
Our poodles are our family members. We ask that you love them as we do.
Allow them to teach you how to love unconditionally.
Debbie with:
Hushy: brown phantom mini
Feebee: red standard
Honey Bear: poodle mix, standing
Chi: small red mini