Welcome to Cavalier Fanciers of Southern Ontario Social Club
Elizabeth Penney - Rulers Help me Rhonda
March 13 2007 – June 11 2024
Our larger than life, sassy, determined matriarch Elizabeth has left to experience her
next big adventure.
Elizabeth joined our pack in 2017 and what a difference she has made. Before she
moved in, we knew very little about her, but over the years we have heard tales about
her puppyhood, show career, motherhood and her legacy. – That story will be told
another time.
Elizabeth quickly sized us up; we would give our ‘Queen’ what she wanted; food, walks
and cuddles - on her terms. She was robust, healthy (had a great heart – both literally
and figuratively) and kept us on our toes. On one snowy day she was determined to go
see her ‘chosen one’ (Pamela) and bolted out the door into the blizzard and all Helen
could do was phone Pamela to let her know she was on her way.
All the boys adored her, but sometimes she did have a difficult relationship with our
older girl Christie who had arrived a few months earlier. However, the girls bonded over
a new puppy Beckett. He could do no wrong in their eyes; they protected him, nurtured
him and loved him. To the end Elizabeth and Beckett had a close bond, always
protective of each over, always with each other. It was a different story for the other
younger dogs that joined the pack later - Elizabeth taught them their manners, and they
gave her the deference she deserved.
As she aged Elizabeth’s mobility diminished but she was as determined as ever and,
with rehab, she quickly gained it back and was able to again enjoy long sniffy walks.
Unfortunately, last year she was diagnosed with a cancer and gradually lost her mobility
again, but with a special harness she kept on moving. She definitely enjoyed her food
and to the very end, a joyous daily ritual was her running to the ‘chicken lady’ (aka
Helen) for her specially-cooked chicken treats.
Sadly, the cancer started to win, but Elizabeth never lost her tenacity, or her
determination to enjoy every meal, and she continued to nurture Beckett and keep the
younger ones in check. We love her for this even more.
Elizabeth, we thank you for never giving up.
Pamela Godfrey & Robin Somerville
“Reese“ Burbrook Rebecca's Last Fling
(CH Dubourg Coeur De Lion GBR x Castlewoods Burbrook Rebecca )
April 1, 2005 – March 4, 2020
Reese is the personification of ‘Joie de Vivre’. She was confident, independent, loving and impish. She rarely took “no” for an answer, was a champion table surfer, had a feisty attitude and was a wonderful mother. To her core she had the true Cavalier temperament with sass thrown in. Being an April Fool’s baby, perhaps her mischievous streak came naturally! Reese is special to CFSO: bred by Peggy Wallace; lived her early years with Karen Murray; and was meant to live a spoilt retirement with Dorothy and Barb Penney. We were fortunate to be entrusted with her care in 2017. Reese left us peacefully, on her own terms and we are thankful that, at nearly 15, she had lived a full life.
Robin Somerville & Pamela Godfrey, Helen Godfrey
“Blossom” Mysticmoon's Gooseberry Blossom
(Ch Woodmere's Red Baron x Burbrook Rebecca's Last Fling)
October 7, 2007 – March 18, 2021
Blossom, daughter of Reece and sister to Bentley, left us after nearly 13 years. She was an independent, fun loving, free spirited, playful minx. She never met a squirrel she did not want to chase or a person she did not want to love. Like her mother, Blossom liked to ‘table surf’, comment (loudly) on TV shows starring animals, and live life in the belief that it is ‘better to ask forgiveness than permission’. Until her final and only illness in January 2021, Blossom lived life with gusto and enthusiasm and her antics never ceased to make us laugh. You are forever etched in our hearts.
Emily and Pamela Godfrey, and Robin Somerville
Cresmot
April 12, 2004 to December 18, 2020
Cresmot (Mot) was a spur-of-the-moment buy from a pet store and is proof that cavaliers afflicted with SM can, and do, live a long and happy life. Mot taught me so much and gave me joy every day. He loved life, food (of course), walks, his canine family and his human family. He particularly enjoyed playing with squeaky toys! His last days were spent cuddling, still giving us his love and wagging his tail. It was hard to say ‘goodbye’ to him but I like to imagine that Mot is sharing all the gossip with Brinklow Tom the Pipers Son and Brinklow Devo Bracken (aka The Three Amigos).
Helen Godfrey
Christy
November 22, 2005 to January 27, 2021
When Christie joined our family – her fourth – at the ‘tender’ age of 10 we immediately fell in love with her but it took time for Christie to realize she was in her fur-ever home. She did not like to be left alone and she ‘sang’ (a gentle howl) if her people left the room, but this made her even more endearing. Christie did not have any of the usual Cavalier ailments and we hope she passed these on to her descendants, especially her clear heart. She had energy to spare until her kidneys started to fail and we are forever grateful that our paths crossed.
Pamela Godfrey and Robin Somerville
