Whiphaven Jumping Jenna

[June Jonigk]

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Today we lost our little darling Jenna, she was put to sleep this evening, to save her suffering. She would have been 16 years old in February, but didn’t quite make it.

Jenna was homebred from our bitch Whiphaven Bambi, and her sire was Baldrey Black Diamond. We decided to keep Lucy from the litter as soon as she was born, as she was a nice golden fawn. Soon after their eyes opened, Jenna’s little personality came to the fore. I would hold her in my hands and speak to her, and she would listen intently and had the most mesmerising eyes. I told Steve I was getting attached to her, and he said “well why don’t you keep her too?” I didn’t need telling twice, and so she stayed. This picture shows Jenna in bed with her sister Lucy left front. Jenna is the one peeking out - the head without a body! Her other sisters are Minnie (left back), Flash front right, and Fern standing.

 

[June Jonigk]

We took Jenna and Lucy to some shows, but they hated it, and would put the brakes on and not move round the ring! We decided to take them racing instead, and they loved it! They were like different dogs, and would leap up and down screaming when taken to the track. We raced them at club level during 1994, and in 1995 we had them passported. They both started racing at 22lbs, but once we got used to seeing the dogs at racing weight, they raced at 19 and 20lbs! Lucy and Jenna were two of the slowest dogs, but Jenna did manage to win a Consolation final at Linton, and we were so proud. She also came 2nd on the bend at an inter-club event between the Northern and Scotland – it was the first time she had ever run a bend.

Jenna with her rosettes in Scotland.

 

[June Jonigk]

Jenna enjoyed her racing, and low and behold, she managed to get an entry in her passport in 1999 at the Championships at Uttoxeter. She was running in the veterans, and was in a 3 dog semi – she came 3rd so would have gone out, but the dog in 2nd place was disqualified, so Jenna got her place in the final, and managed a 3rd (I have a feeling there were only 3 runners though!).

 

[peppermint lady]

oh june and steve in so sorry to be reading this

run free jenna and chase bunnies in heaven :huggles:

im sending love and cuddles to juney and steve :huggles: :huggles: :huggles:

 

[June Jonigk]

Jenna and Lucy would fall out often, but for the most part they were inseparable, and always slept curled together.



Lucy died from a long illness in February 2000, a few days before her 7th birthday.

Jenna was always known at home as Gentle Jenna, and whenever we brought home a new pup, she would always take them under her wing.

We will miss her dearly, but we are happy that she had a long and happy life, and when she fell asleep with her head in my hands this evening, I felt relief that her end was a timely, peaceful and pain free one. Go with love my darling girl x

 

[peppermint sue]

so sorry june and steve we know how you must be feeling

what a lovely age to get to just shows how well you care for your dogs :huggles:

RIP JENNA :huggles: sending you all our love chin up mate you did right by her

 

[trac]

So sorry June

run free Jenna and cuddle up with Lucy once again :huggles:

thinking of you and steve and sending lots of :huggles: :huggles:

 

[mandyrfc]

Oh my god June what a fitting tribute so sorry to hear R.I.P Jenna ( my eyes are full now ) Our deepest condolences to you and Steve.

 

[allypally]

so sorry to hear your sad news june,you were very brave making that decision RIP JENNA :huggles: :huggles: lots of love ally and millie :huggles:

 

[Jacquie]

So sorry to be reading this June RIP Jenna.

 

[meddling]

What a lovely tribute to your old lady June, so sorry for your loss but glad she had a peaceful and loving end :huggles: :huggles: :huggles:

 

[jinnyfizz]

I never realised how incredibly difficult it is to type with tears rolling down my cheeks :'( :'( :'(

June, I am so sorry for your loss of Jenna, even though her life was long and happy it doesn't make it any easier to say goodbye

 

Run free with Lucy now, Jenna :wub:

Be happy little girls xxxxx

 

[Painted Lady]

oh june...that was an incredidbly moving tribute to Jenna..i am so sorry sending my love to you and steve :huggles:

 

[Louise_Simon]

So sorry to read this.

R.I.P Jenna

 

[BlueNoise]

So sorry to hear this sad news June :huggles: but you have done the right thing by Jenna it was her time She had a loving home with you and Steve for all her life no whippie could ask for more :huggles:

RIP JENNA :huggles:

 

[~Sally~]

so sorry june and steve sending lots of hugs to you :huggles: :huggles: :huggles:

RIP Jenna :huggles:

 

[alfyn]

So very sorry June :huggles:

 

[maggiemay2]

so sorry June and Steve, thinking of you both :huggles:

 

[WIGGY]

oh june we are so sorry to hear your oh so sad news. rip jenna run free with your sister lucy. thinking of you at this sad time,

 

[tinabow]

so sorry june and steve for your loss

run free jenna