It is with tremendous sadness that I have to announce my precious Cali is gone. At 15 years old she crossed the Rainbow Bridge on June 10, 2007 @ 11:01 am.       In Loving Memory of      My Precious      Calidad (Cali) Anaya      Lhasa Apso      Born: April 23, 1992      Died: June 10, 2007      Owner: Rev. Cassandra Anaya      Best Friend: Tashi Anaya      When I adopted you 11 yrs ago I knew you had gone through a lot of abuse and I wanted to give you a good home. I named you Calidad (quality in English) because after what you had been through you needed a quality name. I never knew just how much 'quality' you would bring to my life; filling my life with joy, unconditional love, and devotion. I had no idea you would do things that were so out of context for the normal dog; like when you unzipped your carrier on the plane and went back 5 rows to soothe a fussy little girl. Or how you helped an infant learn to roll over or crawl, but you did. You were so very special to myself and many others. You were more than just a dog to me; you were this woman's best friend. You were always there comforting me when I was sad, making me laugh when I was down, greeted me with joy and a wagging tail whether I was gone for a couple of hours or a couple of minutes; you were another daughter to me, a sister to my human daughter Chana; you were a caring mother to Tashi after we adopted him and even were an intricate part of my work. I miss you so much and I'm so glad that you came into my life; we rescued each other. I will be blessed the day I pass and find you waiting for me so we can cross the rainbow bridge together. Tashi and I love you and miss you Cali. With love, respect and devotion, Your human, Cassandra Cali's 3 years, 6 months, 2 weeks, and 4 days journey through her illnesses to her death here. The remainder of Cali's and Tashi's pages will remain the same. Hello, my name is Calidad, which is Spanish meaning "Quality" and I am a Lhasa Apso. My human, Cassandra, calls me "Cali". I am a female Lhasa Apso. My human adopted me after she had searched all the animal shelters throughout San Diego County twice a week for about 6 mths. She was looking for a black female cocker spaniel, but I insisted that I was going home with her (and you humans think you choose us). She adopted me on April 23, 1996 and they told her I was about 4 yrs old. So April 23, not only became the anniversary of us being together, it became my birthday. (I won't tell them they are not accurate on my date of birth. I'm happy because we celebrate a birthday for me, which no one did before. I get ice cream and filet mignon....yummy!!!) When I came to her home I was not sure about her, as in the past I had been very abused. My diet before was very bad and because of that I was missing my 60% of my teeth and my incisor teeth had been filed down half way. My left rear leg had been broken, which never healed correctly, and only occasionally is it difficult to walk. I was scared in the shelter because I did not know if I was going to be put to sleep or find a home. And even finding a home, I was scared because I did not know if I was going to be abused again. Sometimes you humans seem kind at first and then become mean, taking your anger out on us pets. Then one day Cassandra came to the shelter. She kept coming to my kennel, but I stayed in the back corner of the kennel because I was scared, confused and felt like life had no meaning for me. I guess because Cassandra is a psychic she saw something in me that I did not see in myself. She requested to interact with me, which gave me a ray of hope. The shelter worker told Cassandra not to adopt me because I had biten several of the employees, including the vet (my breed bites when we are nervous or scared and I certainly was). Cassandra told her that she still wanted to interact with me. So the shelter worker took me to a quiet area to interact with her and I decided to be on my best behavior. Even the worker was suprised when I let Cassandra pick me up and put me in her lap. Being on my best behavior worked and Cassandra took me home. I was scared at first because of all I had been through. It took me about a year before I trusted her, but now I feel so safe, happy, and loved. I am glad that she adopted me as we love each other very much. My health now is much better. The first year I did lose 2 more teeth, but none since then. She took me to an acupuncturist and my left rear leg is so much better that I can now easily walk on it. Though some arthritis has started to set in, but she gives me herbs for it, massages, balances and cleanses my chakras and it does not bother me much at all. And now she takes me to a Certified Advanced Rolfer, who has fixed my leg completely (Look mom no pain) and the arthritis is almost gone. I can walk, run and play without any problem. (Animal Chakras, Rolfing, Animal Massages). Cassandra, being a psychic, knew that I had been in a house with alcoholics who abused and neglected me. She also knew that I was originally bred to be a show dog, but she wanted to know more so she could help me. She decided to take me to a nice lady, Brigitte Noel, here in San Diego. Brigette communicates with us animals and I told her my life story. I had been in two other homes, previously. In the first home, where I was born, I was champion show dog, but when I was 2 yrs old I got pregnant by a male with no sense of family and responsibility. The humans took my babies and had me spayed, leaving a 5 inch scar, which still bears scar tissue. I felt like a 'Useless Diva'. In my second home, I was with a man and woman who were alcoholics. They kept me isolated in a back bedroom. They beat me if I made noise and many times forgot to give me food and water. Then I found myself in the animal shelter, alone, confused and frightened. I did not trust anyone and, as I said before, I tried to bite those who came near me. Now, I am with Cassandra and know the joy of being loved and appreciated. I am with her almost all the time, even when she is working. I like it when she takes me shopping with her (except the grocery store, where I am not allowed). My favorite is going to the pet store, where I always get great treats. She takes me to the park or the beach to play and when she travels I go with her. I have been to Mexico - Tijuana, Ensenada, and Mexico City; to New Orleans, LA; Dallas, TX; Bay St. Louis, MS; Orlando, FLA, Phoenix, AZ., and Colorado Springs, CO. I like to travel on airplanes because I get to sleep a lot. If it is a long trip I travel in the pet cargo area with my favorite toy and a flannel shirt that Cassandra sleeps in the night before. With Cassandra's shirt I sense her and know she is near and I have more room to stretch out. So I feel more secure and know I am not going to be abandoned, again. On shorter trips I travel in the cabin with her. I like that, too, because she is right there with me to quench any fear, but I don't have as much room to stretch out like in the pet cargo. When we travel by car I like to sit on the console so I can see everything, but I don't like the dog seat belt she makes me wear. Though I know it is because she wants me to be safe. I have lots of toys that I love. I prefer soft squeaky toys since I am missing so many teeth. I have so many friends; humans, dogs and even a few of cat friends. I tried to be friends with a parrot, but it made so much noise that I just left the room. Now, I have a good life because I am loved and spoiled. I even feel like a Diva, again. Here I am at the groomer's. I hate being groomed, but sure love how I look afterwards. Makes me feel like a Diva, again. This is my friend, Jena, and I am showing off for her. I love cameras. When my human pulls one out, I am always ready. Here I am teaching Jena how to walk on all fours. Everybody was so surprised that she learned from me. I do not know why. Walking of four gives me more experience, then humans on two. I am hot and tired. All that teaching is exhausting. Cassandra, Tashi & I send you love. PET MEMORIAL                           WHAT TO EXCHANGE LINKS? SUBMIT YOUR SITE Join Cali's & Tashi's The natural products they have are excellent { Psychic Reading } { Spells & Rituals } { Hypnosis } { Gift Certificates } { Angels } { Spiritual } { Metaphysical } { Special } { Guest Book } { Apply for Award } { Awards } { Join My WebRings } { WebRings } { Resources } { Links } { Contact } { Tell A Friend } { Freebies } { SITE MAP } Graphics compliments of Skyy's site is no longer there, but I still want to acknowledge the work.