Pandoer (2009 – ) Pandoer came to us on Christmas Eve in 2009. His first night with us is one our old neighbors won’t soon forget—he howled like a wolf all night long!  Pandoer was our second dog, after our first companion, Ozzy, sadly and unexpectedly developed leukemia. We had to say goodbye to him when he was just five years old. Pandoer was a gift who helped ease the pain and sorrow of losing Ozzy, and because of that, he holds a truly special place in our hearts—without taking away from the others. Pandoer is full of energy. Even now, at nearly 15 and a half years old, he still wants to play with his ball, even if things go a little slower these days. He’s the most vocal of all our dogs and will definitely let you know when he thinks it’s time to play. Pandoer is a…

Chester (2009 – ) The oldest of the “rascal gang” and one with a very unique character. He loves doing things his own way and only what he enjoys. In his younger years, he would often chase after rabbits—he’d look at you, completely ignore your warnings, and be off in an instant. Chester came to us in 2012 as a temporary rehoming, but that “temporary” quickly turned into a permanent family member. Together with his half-brothers Pandoer and Harley, they earned the nickname “The Three Musketeers” or “The Rascal Gang.” A wonderful brotherhood! Now, Chester is nearly 16 years old (in July), and the years are definitely catching up with him. Despite being deaf, blind in one eye, and living with dementia, he still finds joy in life. We hope he’ll be able to enjoy another beautiful boating holiday this summer.

Ozzy (2004 – 2009) Ozzy joined us in July 2004 and was our very first dog. Since we were last on the list, Ozzy was the puppy nobody wanted. That didn’t matter to us—we quickly discovered he was the best little friend we could ever have!Ozzy was so well-behaved and well-trained that he could walk off-leash right beside me and never strayed from my side.He was a calm companion—he chased a stick only twice before deciding that was enough. He loved cuddles and, for some reason, always had a habit of sniffing flowers. In early October 2009, we noticed he wasn’t feeling well. A blood test revealed that he was suffering from a very aggressive form of leukemia. We had to make the hardest decision we never imagined facing—saying goodbye after only five short years. We still miss him deeply. He now has a small memorial in our garden, since…

Harley (2010 – 2020) Harley was our third companion, whom we welcomed into our family a few months after Pandoer. A Kooikerhondje with quite a strong-willed personality. Harley loved to sniff around and often wandered off on his own paths through the woods and heathlands. When all the dogs were on-leash, Harley was the undisputed leader of the pack—just don’t try to overtake him, because he’d gladly give you a warning nip! Raised by Pandoer, who is six months older, the two were inseparable. Always close to one another, and they protected each other whenever needed. In October 2020, Harley was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer, and once again, we had to say goodbye to one of our beloved companions far too soon. We still miss him every single day…